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It feels like a Black Mirror episode. A bunch of things shaving little slivers off our intelligence until we're too stupid to save ourselves.

hypertele-Xii 2y ago
Or a passage from the holy Bible. The wisdom of the wise men will perish. Isaiah 29:14 For it is written: "I will make the wisdom of the wise men perish, and the intelligence of the intellectuals I will reject." 1. Corinthians 1:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it is written: "He catches the wise in their own cunning." 1. Corinthians 3:19 The wise have been put to shame. They have become terrified and will be caught. Look! They have rejected the word of Jehovah, And what wisdom do they have? Jeremiah 8:9
- itsanaccount 2y ago
  your book doesn't have a single bit of insight into cell cultures, microscopy, viral interactions, immune responses or anything else we've figured out in the last few centuries. its ridiculous to use such a thing to degrade modern intellectual persuit. please keep your 1st century book of wooly mumblings in the tax free echo chambers where it belongs, adults are talking.
  - hypertele-Xii 2y ago
    Keep feeding that Pride demon. Albert Einstein believed in God. Who are you to talk down to Einstein?
- salawat 2y ago
  Isaiah, being Old Testament, is more about the defense of Jerusalem, and given even in the most literal interpretation, Israelis are as screwed as anyone else, I'll say some serious verse/context cherrypicking is going on here. Corinthians, in the New Testament, as far as it is relevant has a better standing, coming from the standpoint of illustrating that Wisdom as it is to the Almighty looks entirely different to Wisdom according to mortals, for things happen in Eternity, that a population of transient mortals may not see or recall for generations. At best though, the scripture isn't indicating this is God's active intent/doing, but taken at face value Human Wisdom != God's Wisdom. Not necessarily useful on our timescales except as a reminder that things can happen that can completely turn established order on it's head, nothing is set in stone and impossible to see change, and that in those Times, it is important to remember we are not perfect, and to meet the adversity in question with humility, and a courage underpinned by faith. Regardless of the particulars of your faith, it isn't terrible advice or Scripture. Certainly more timeless than the Isaiah verse. 3:19 is much the same schtick. Props for casting where angels fear to tread. It will largely land on deaf/unprepared/unwilling ears however. Then again, you got me to actually look at the book, so you might consider that a win I suppose. Given the room, don't be surprised if there is a poor reception.
  - causality0 2y ago
    Isn't everything set in stone from God's perspective? He knows everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen. Including his own actions, presumably, so he's more of an omnipotent record-player than an intelligent being that makes decisions.
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hypertele-Xii 2y ago

Or a passage from the holy Bible. The wisdom of the wise men will perish. Isaiah 29:14 For it is written: "I will make the wisdom of the wise men perish, and the intelligence of the intellectuals I will reject." 1. Corinthians 1:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it is written: "He catches the wise in their own cunning." 1. Corinthians 3:19 The wise have been put to shame. They have become terrified and will be caught. Look! They have rejected the word of Jehovah, And what wisdom do they have? Jeremiah 8:9

itsanaccount 2y ago
your book doesn't have a single bit of insight into cell cultures, microscopy, viral interactions, immune responses or anything else we've figured out in the last few centuries. its ridiculous to use such a thing to degrade modern intellectual persuit. please keep your 1st century book of wooly mumblings in the tax free echo chambers where it belongs, adults are talking.
- hypertele-Xii 2y ago
  Keep feeding that Pride demon. Albert Einstein believed in God. Who are you to talk down to Einstein?
salawat 2y ago
Isaiah, being Old Testament, is more about the defense of Jerusalem, and given even in the most literal interpretation, Israelis are as screwed as anyone else, I'll say some serious verse/context cherrypicking is going on here. Corinthians, in the New Testament, as far as it is relevant has a better standing, coming from the standpoint of illustrating that Wisdom as it is to the Almighty looks entirely different to Wisdom according to mortals, for things happen in Eternity, that a population of transient mortals may not see or recall for generations. At best though, the scripture isn't indicating this is God's active intent/doing, but taken at face value Human Wisdom != God's Wisdom. Not necessarily useful on our timescales except as a reminder that things can happen that can completely turn established order on it's head, nothing is set in stone and impossible to see change, and that in those Times, it is important to remember we are not perfect, and to meet the adversity in question with humility, and a courage underpinned by faith. Regardless of the particulars of your faith, it isn't terrible advice or Scripture. Certainly more timeless than the Isaiah verse. 3:19 is much the same schtick. Props for casting where angels fear to tread. It will largely land on deaf/unprepared/unwilling ears however. Then again, you got me to actually look at the book, so you might consider that a win I suppose. Given the room, don't be surprised if there is a poor reception.
- causality0 2y ago
  Isn't everything set in stone from God's perspective? He knows everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen. Including his own actions, presumably, so he's more of an omnipotent record-player than an intelligent being that makes decisions.
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