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TODAY'S NEWS - July 18, 2002
This page is updated by 2:00 pm (PST)
Digital
"Buddies"; Friend or Faux? - LA Times
(free registration required)
The buddies are software applications also known as "bots."
They're programmed to make friends and small talk, and they're eerily
good at it. They take cues from a human acquaintance's questions and
answers and search databases for conversational fodder. Bot-speak can
be formulaic and stilted. It can also be witty, provocative and startlingly
lifelike.
- What do you think these "bot buddies" are exposing about
our society?
- How often have you looked for the perfect companion (not necessarily
a mate) and been let down?
- What is it that is so attractive about these buddies? What need(s)
are they fulfilling? (loneliness, unconditional love)
- What if there was a GodBuddie? How popular do you think it would
be? Do you think people would actually consider it to be God? Would
this be idolatry or do you think God would actually be involved? What
do you think people would ask or say? What would you ask or say?
- What scriptures come to mind?
2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 13:5;
1 John 4:10; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; John 15:13; James 5:16; 4:2; Philippians
2:8
CLICK
HERE to find out how to become a friend of God
SIDE ORDERS - other news
from today
Family
of boy injured by leopard may sue - The
Post-Standard
Now, three months later, his mother, Terry Wells, is
threatening to sue the zoo's owner, Onondaga County, for failing to
properly secure and police the zoo after hours.
CBS
Responds to Low Grade on Report - Zap2it
A panel of civil rights groups released a report card
today grading the major networks on their efforts to promote ethnic
diversity both on camera and behind the scenes. FOX achieved the highest
rating, a C, followed by ABC's C-minus and NBC's D-plus. CBS was the
lowest-ranking network with a D-minus rating.
LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues
Wednesday - July 17, 2002
Dad regards pledge case as his 'duty'
Tuesday - July 16, 2002
Lie-detection advances raise hope, concerns
'Godless Americans' Plan March on Nation's Capital
Monday - July 15, 2002
British Reality Show Will Hand Parents Marriage Choice to Kids
Public School Pushes Homosexual Agenda and Discriminates Against Christian
Student During 'Diversity Week'--Federal Lawsuit Filed
Friday - July 5, 2002
Hurry up and date
Wednesday - July 3, 2002
Christian Mass Media Reach More Adults With the Christian Message
Than Do Churches
Cruise Kids to Live 'Far and Away'
Tuesday - July 2, 2002
Cruise Kids to Live 'Far and Away'
Monday - July 1, 2002
Why men drag their feet down the aisle
Friday - June 28, 2002
What to take? Evacuees must choose from a lifetime of memories
The race to raise a brainier baby
Thursday - June 27, 2002
Flap After Court Rules Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional
Wednesday - June 26, 2002
Spanking May Make Kids Violent, Analysis Finds
Sign Threatens Potential Car Thieves
Tuesday - June 25, 2002
Democracy for Palestinians
For Some, Tag Joins Dodgeball as Playground Pariah
Leveled Playing Field?
Monday - June 24, 2002
Suicide over hair-do
FBI: Major Crime Up 2 Percent
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