DAB January 16 - 2025

In this book, Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Craig Mundie explore the epochal challenges and opportunities presented by the revolution in Artificial Intelligence. AI is seen as a force that can address enormous crises such as climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and income inequality, while also posing significant challenges to human judgment, divine relationships, and potentially spurring a new phase in human evolution. The authors chart a course between blind faith and unjustified fear, offering an accessible guide to how AI will shape civilization in the modern era.

Matthew 25 includes three significant parables spoken by Jesus. The first is 'The Parable of the Ten Virgins,' which emphasizes the importance of being prepared for Jesus' return, as five wise virgins have oil for their lamps while five foolish ones do not. The second parable is 'The Parable of the Talents,' where a master entrusts his servants with talents (a form of currency) and rewards those who use them wisely while condemning the one who does not. The third section describes the final judgment, where Jesus separates people into two groups based on their treatment of others, symbolized by the sheep and the goats.

Proverbs 30 includes sayings of Agur, son of Jakeh, which cover various themes such as humility before God, the truth of God's word, contentment, humility, and warnings against greed, mocking parents, and arrogance. The chapter also highlights the wisdom and majesty of God's creations and advises against foolishness and strife.

Psalm 14 is one of the several psalm settings composed by Charles Ives. It was written in the late 1890s and early 1900s, during Ives' time as a church organist. This work, like many of his psalm settings, showcases Ives' early experimentation with polytonality and other innovative musical techniques. The psalm settings are considered significant in Ives' oeuvre, reflecting his blend of traditional and avant-garde musical elements.