Jordan Hall, a recent convert to Christianity and thinker on societal engineering, shares his transformative journey of faith. He discusses the limitations of AI in creative processes and emphasizes the significance of transcendent values. The conversation explores the decline of theological language and its impact on understanding God and love, advocating for personal experiences in faith. Hall also addresses decision-making complexities and the importance of collective wisdom, highlighting the need for intentionality in navigating modern distractions.
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The End of Strategy
We've transitioned from a world where strategy is applicable to one where it's becoming less so.
This shift is similar to the transition from rhythm to tone, from quantitative to qualitative.
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The Limits of AI
AI is limited by its horizontal nature, excelling at tasks but lacking the verticality of human reason.
AI-generated art is bricolage, combining existing art but lacking a connection to the transcendent.
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The Importance of Verticality
Verticality, often overlooked, requires proper alignment, or it can lead to negative consequences.
Without awareness and connection to the vertical dimension, our efforts flatten over time, like silly putty losing its shape.
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Inferno is the first part of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. It describes Dante's journey through the nine concentric circles of Hell, each representing a different level of sin and punishment. Guided by Virgil, Dante encounters various historical and mythological figures, witnessing their punishments which are symbolic of their sins. The poem is an allegory of the soul's journey towards God, with Inferno representing the recognition and rejection of sin. Dante's journey through Hell is also a personal and spiritual exploration, reflecting his own struggles and the political and social issues of his time.
Purgatorio
Dante Alighieri
In *Purgatorio*, Dante Alighieri continues his journey from *Inferno*, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. The poem follows Dante as he ascends Mount Purgatory, a seven-terrace mountain where souls atone for the seven deadly sins. Along the way, Dante encounters various historical and mythological figures, engaging in discussions about sin, love, and human development. The journey culminates at the Garden of Eden, where Dante meets Beatrice, who will guide him through the next stage of his journey in *Paradiso*. The poem explores themes of redemption, suffering, and the purification of the soul, all while reflecting on divine truth and human history[1][3][4].
Tao te ching
Laozi
The Tao Te Ching is a central text in Taoist philosophy and religion. It consists of 81 brief chapters or sections that discuss the nature of the Tao, which is described as the source and ideal of all existence. The text emphasizes living in harmony with nature, the importance of simplicity, humility, and the interconnectedness of all things. It critiques unnatural actions and social activism based on abstract moralism, advocating for a life of 'nonaction' (wu wei) and spontaneity. The text has been highly influential in Chinese philosophy and has been translated numerous times, making it one of the most translated texts in world literature[2][3][4].
Paradiso
Dante Alighieri
Mark Musa
Paradiso is the third and final part of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, following Inferno and Purgatorio. It is an allegory that tells of Dante's journey through Heaven, guided by Beatrice and later by Saint Bernard. Mark Musa's translation preserves the intricacy and poetic beauty of the original work, rendering it in clear, rhythmic English, accompanied by extensive notes and commentary.
The Art of War
Sun Tzu
The Bible
Various Authors
The Bible is a comprehensive collection of texts that form the central religious text of Christianity and Judaism. It is divided into the Old Testament, which includes books such as Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and others that narrate the creation of the world, the history of the Israelites, and the prophetic messages. The New Testament focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, along with the early Christian church and its spread. The Bible contains a wide range of genres, including historical narratives, poetry, wisdom literature, prophetic writings, and epistles[2][3][5].
I had a wonderful time talking with Jordan Hall, who has recently converted to Christianity from a secular worldview. We talk about his conversation, societal engineering, artificial intelligence, and the fundamental distinction between vertical and horizontal qualities. We also talk about the problem of delusion, how to know what’s real, the meaning of faith and memory, using technology safely, and not getting lost in our daily life problems.
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