The following is my response to a fellow watchman friend to do with some of our shared interests and concerns, and what we are watching from on top of our respective walls …
Continue readingWhat to make of Meta AI?
Just over three months ago, I produced my “AI, Chat GPT and the Beast System” (see here), blog. In it I reflected on my own recent discovery and use of Artificial Intelligence. With the recent UK government announcement of its plans to introduce and even mandate Digital IDs, I have this down as a “concerning” subject to return to. But in this blog, I want to reflect on my experience using Meta AI, in association with my use of Facebook and WhatsApp and my endeavours as a blogger, and consider the future of AI.
Continue readingIndia win the 2025 Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup
The two main sports which I have taken an interest in and played, albeit at modest levels, from my childhood onwards, were Football (typically played in the English Winter) and Cricket (typically played in the Summer) although these days, especially given international interest and an abundance of coverage, played all the year round.
Continue readingDo we need Watchmen on the Wall today?
In preparing this blog, I asked MetaAI the following question: “What is a Watchman on the Wall? Where is this spoken about in the Bible? Who are today’s watchman? Are Christian believers call to be watchmen? What does this entail?”
Continue readingEd Davey (LibDem) and Zack Polanski (Green) – Labour Party alternatives!?
I have little doubt, along with many, that UK politics is in a turmoil, and the question is begged: which way would it turn out if a General Election were to be called today?
Continue readingMy top six favourite UK politicians during my lifetime
Those who read my recent political blogs will likely detect a note of often scathing wariness when it comes to applauding the merits of the MPs who sit in the Westminster Parliament when addressing issues that I care about, although I suspect many MPs, including my own, do a good deal of good for their constituents. Despite my disappointment when it comes to MPs failing to deliver on what truly matters, over the years there have been those I have admired, regardless of political affiliation and even when far from being in full agreement. All have been their own men and men of integrity and principle. I present my top six, with reasons why I rate them highly.
Continue readingMy review of Israel related matters and how this relates to Bible teaching and prophecy
I confess, writing this blog has been in the offing for a while.
Continue readingChrist in the Book of Daniel and Daniel a prophet for our times
My recent deep dive into the Bible has been in the Book of Daniel, a book I have previously studied on a number of occasions. It is well known for containing memorable stories a child could comprehend and profound prophecies that scholars and saints argue over. Each time I do so something fresh and new has come out of it.
Continue readingChoosing my all-time “best” Test Cricket X1 (2)
In Part 1 (see here), I discussed the rationale and motivation behind my selections for an all-time “best” England Test Cricket X1 and an all-time “best” Rest of the World X1. I have been fascinated with cricket since I was a boy, and regularly follow Test cricket. Like many enthusiasts, I love to reminisce on players past and present.
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