AI in our rapidly changing world

Artificial Intelligence

Over the past couple of decades artificial intelligence, known as AI has developed as an important communications and research tool. I am using an AI chat for research. Here is one from this week. I asked my chatGPT “What is the Grace of Christ”. The immediate reply follows:
​“The grace of Christ, or the grace of Jesus Christ, is a term used in Christianity to refer to the unmerited favor and love that Jesus expressed towards humanity. It is closely related to the grace of God, as it is the manifestation of God’s grace through Jesus Christ. Christians believe that through His death and resurrection, Jesus provides salvation for all humanity, and that this gift of grace is given freely and without any merit or deserving on our part. In that sense, the grace of Christ is an essential part of Christian theology representing the unlimited expression of God’s love and mercy towards us.”

This close to what I believe. This Grace of Jesus Christ I claim. I claim it because He offers it and I accept it. He really does not, "provide it to all humanity". It is our choice to accept or reject His offer. Because of this grace I live a life at peace and full of JOY! Peace because I know my eternal position in Jesus Christ. 
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We need something to be joyful about these days. Something I am happy about is that I am part of what is termed the Silent Generation. I am happy because I identify with the shared characteristics of the Silent Generation. Here is a snapshot of the generations 1880 to 2030.

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the Silent Generation

• 1928-1945 smallest generation in the past 100 years
• Generational identities became popular in the 1990’s based on a theory by Willian Strauss and Neil Howe.
• The suggestion is that people born during a certain period were influenced by similar historical events, moods and values in society. 
• This led to generational identities.

Shared Characteristics of the Silent Generation

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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY The Great Depression encouraged self-reliance.

1. RESILIENCE This was the result of challenges they faced during the Depression and WW II.
2. HUMILITY The scarcity experienced by many during the difficult times fostered a sense of modesty and humility. Little was taken for granted.
3. WORK ETHIC Folks had to figure out how to survive through hard work, doing jobs that often were physically demanding with long hours.
4. FRUGALITY For many, this was a time of shortages and financial struggles. A motto at that time was, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
5. COMMITMENT Silents had a lifetime approach to marriage and one’s job. A position with IBM was a job for life.
6. INTEGRITY They had to rely on one another, so values of honesty and trustworthiness were important.
7. SELF-SACRIFICE Millions made personal sacrifices to defend their country or were engaged in other at-home efforts to support the war.
8. LOYALTY They were loyal to their careers and beliefs, relationships and families; they value stability and being dependable.
9. DETERMINATION Their survival required grit, strength and determination as they sought economic security and comfort.
10. RESPECT Silents have a deep respect for authority in the workplace as well as for professionals such as doctors.

By Columnist Helen Dennis May 21, 2023
Assembled by David Marshall Kealy May 2023

Where do you fit in the generations groupings?

Do you feel the characteristics of your generation will be better or worse than the Silent Generation? If so, in what ways?

Do you think AI will be beneficial for a better world or not?

Let me know what you think.
David Marshall Kealy