The Briefing with Albert Mohler Friday, April 5, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
Topics include the theology of human scale, AI's data demands, lessons from Taiwan's earthquake, Palestinian concerns, hospice care ethics, God's omnipresence, and politicians' religion. The podcast delves into the complexities of modern society and the intersection of faith and politics.
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Human Scale Limits Infrastructure
- Albert Mohler argues that modern engineering and commerce have outpaced human scale, creating fragile systems prone to catastrophic failure.
- The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse illustrates how previously unimaginable ship sizes can overwhelm older infrastructure.
Shipping's Escalating Scale And Incentives
- Mohler notes shipping continues to scale up dramatically, with TEU capacity exploding since the 1970s.
- He warns economic incentives may drive ever-larger ships that bypass existing constraints like canals.
AI's Data Appetite Outgrows The Internet
- Mohler cites a Wall Street Journal report that AI's demand for training data may soon outstrip the public internet's supply.
- He highlights platforms and companies as likely reservoirs to feed AI's 'rapacious appetite.'