AI and Iranian Nuclear Deal.

Alright, folks, let’s dive into this juicy tidbit from the Retro Time Tunnel blog. So, it looks like Iran is making headlines with a whopping $25 billion deal. I mean, can you even wrap your head around that number? It’s like they’re playing Monopoly with real money! 

Now, I don’t know about you, but when I hear “billion,” my ears perk up like a dog hearing the treat jar open. This kind of cash could do a lot—think infrastructure, tech advancements, or maybe even a few shiny new toys for the military. But hey, it’s not all about the dollars and cents; it’s about what this means for the region and the world. 

So, what’s the scoop? Well, this deal could shake things up in ways we can’t even imagine. It’s like watching a game of chess where every move could lead to a checkmate or a total disaster.

Final Comment:

I asked an AI for informal brief essay on my political essay of Iran and its $25 billion nuclear deal with Russia. Without really trying it revealed the potential fallout of that deal.

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Iran & 25 Billion

Iran and $25 Billion:

As unsurprising as a sunrise but deadlier, Iran has done a $ 25 Billion nuclear deal with Russia.

Iran stalls but always plays the long game.

Can we -in our brighter moments- believe ( and trust ) the Iranian regime to do the right thing while it targets the Gulf States with missiles and drones ? Lying to the USA during negotitions. Whatever faction is in power in Iran, can we really expect a considered "good" outcome ? From anyone in power in Iran ?

Whereas the IRGC is dominant,who knows what deal they will lie to us about? So many despise President Trump, but what about a regime that consistently lies, shouldn't we despise liars like them. Where is the stability in that ?

Nuclear war is final. War with "hotheads" is precarious.

What's your verdict ?

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Everything?

Remember Everything has GOD's Fingerprints on it. Everything ?

Everything !

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Its Not Your Fault- Louise Baur:

It’s Not Your Fault - Louise Baur

Research tells us that the prevalence of severe obesity among Australian adults has risen over a 15-year period, increasing from 5.8% in 2007−08 to 7.9% in 2022−23. For many, is an interesting statistic, but for others, its personal and it’s their daily struggle. When we think about obesity, it’s usually in the form of personal lifestyle decisions. It’s usually either subtly or directly framed as: it's your fault.

The problem has become that we see obesity very different to how we view diabetes, heart disease or kidney disease. We often see it as a result of poor discipline, rather than a complex health problem related to genetics, access to food, education and modern lifestyles.

Prof Louise Baur is a paediatrician, specialising in childhood and adolescent obesity. She says that when she sees patients, one of the things she wants them to understand is this: "It’s not your fault”.

Stigma and blame are powerful forces and in this area of medicine, Louise sees the effect of it. She says that as people encounter medical professionals who approach them with kindness and without judgment, it goes a long way in their journey of healing and health.

This is why Louise sees her work as her calling. She brings her Christian faith to the hospital by sharing the love of God with every patient, family and colleague.

To hear my conversation with Professor Louise Baur, click here. Or your favourite podcast platform.

You can also watch it on YouTube.

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Many thanks to Karl Faase for this timely and relevent brief essay.

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The Quality of Darkness:

The Quality of Darkness:

Did you know that light is difficult to understand? I don't know much about science, but recently I read that for centuries there have been discussions about what makes up light.

Apparently light can be understood as either a stream of particles or as a wave. Ancient Greeks believed light was made of particles because of the way it bounced off shiny surfaces. This changed several hundred years ago when it was discovered that light has the qualities of a wave. The discussion continues and the essence of what constitutes light still fascinates people.

Yet when it comes to darkness there is no argument, darkness is easy to understand. Darkness is simply the absence of light.

There are many parts of our community where darkness prevails. Jesus said that He is the Light thats shines in the darkness. He calls those who seek to follow Him to be light in dark places. To overcome the darkness of this world, we need to be the light of Jesus in every situation (Matthew 5:14).

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My thanks to Karl Faase.

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Abraham Lincoln's 2nd Address:

Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address

On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln gave his second inaugural address. Throughout his prepared speech, he referenced the Bible several times, both the New and Old Testaments. He quoted Genesis 3, Matthew 18 on slavery and Psalm 19 when referencing the American Civil War. This was usual behaviour Lincoln.

Lincoln used the Bible as part of his thinking and belief system. It informed his private life and his public leadership role. For Lincoln, the Bible was not an ancient text for pious people to use in their private lives. It was a living document that informed his behaviour.

This is an attitude we need to rediscover. We may not hear our political leaders quoting it in public addresses, but the Bible can be a key part of our thinking and can inform our actions.

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My thanks for the above to Karl Faase.

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Classroom Philosophy:

"The philosophy of the classroom in one generation will be the philosophy of the government in the next."

President Abraham Lincoln.