Anti-Tech Revolution chapters 2+3

Kaczynski wrote, in Anti-Tech Revolution (Chapters 2+3), about self-propagating systems. These systems get more complex over time, rather than less complex. They also get more disorderly.

This apparent contradiction, plus the inability to predict the future of a world-system from inside of it, means that there will no Vingean Singularity. I wrote a blog a few years back, where I believed the Singularity was likely. I had not understood Roger Penrose or political philosophy well at the time.

I no longer believe that it will happen, either.

In the chapters (2+3), he also writes that poorly defined goals ruin societies. America had a clear goal for many years during the 20th Century, as the world was defined by the Communism vs. Capitalism struggle.

At the dawn of the Republic, the goal to establish a Republican government separate form Britain was prime. Republican, however, is not clearly defined. As more complexity entered the American government, so has more corruption.

The poor goals of governments doom them.

In America, I have argued before that the complexity of policing laws the Federal Government was to have little role in (according to the Constitution) ruined the viability of the US Government. It is not turned into the Nanny State, a la Snowden's leaks.

The only topic I strongly disagree with Kaczynski on is on page 93, where he asserts that "the Revolutionaries" formed a government which "has lasted until this day." The reason I disagree is that the first US Government (USG) was the Articles of Confederation. It has not lasted.

Kaczynski writes on the fact that Jesus' word has been interpreted differently by people who could not live to Jesus' ideals, such as the admonition against murder.

Feminism is a prime example, where it served a purpose, yet had no clear goals after suffrage. Feminism is falling.

Kaczynski also writes about Luther, Calvin, and the how it has brought us to today's events through the chapters. Today's events seem the logical conclusion of the Princeton Theology.

More updates will come as I read more chapters. I am enjoying the text. Keep in mind, that I received the book for free in exchange for an honest review.

Mark 13:30-16:20, Ephesians 6:1-24, Philippians 1:1-2:12

Sorry about the absence of posts over the last few. I went to DC with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and had some issues with hotels charging for internet.

The Apostles had every reason to believe Jesus would return during their lifetimes. I believe a generation here has meanings we on earth do not recognize. Maybe something similar to Dispensation.

Mark 7:24b-10:16, Galatians 5:20-6:18, Ephesians 1:1-2:20

Ministering to the Hebrews did less good than the crumbs that fell to the Gentiles. Yet, because they failed to be ministered to, the Gentiles receive the Gospel.

Innocence towards Heaven to see yourself blameless.

Luke 20:19-24:52, 1 John 3:9-5:21

I personally wonder if the man who prepared the upper room for the Last Supper did it under prearrangement from another disciple as a surprise or whether he is a manifestation of the supernatural.

Luke says that Jesus tells us He is the Son of God. The historical Jesus workers tell us he did not say that. I don't know what to do with that.

There will be five scars in Heaven. Those born or who become disfigured will not be that way. Jesus will bear His scars, however. This is as a testimony to His sacrifice.

Love is not only God, but godly. Love.

Luke 14:16-20:18, 2 Peter 3:2-18, 1 John 1:1-3:8

You cannot serve God and the world or money. One will become the first leader while the other falls by the wayside.

Jesus was rejected, but he becomes the "chief corner stone" of heaven and the Kingdom of God.

Our passage in 2 Peter speaks to those who do not believe in God and mock Him. Especially, 2 Peter 3:4.

I wrote a sermon on John 1;1-1:3 once. Heady stuff. I confused my preaching class and was warned to stay away from the heady by my Prof.

Mark 7:24b-10:16, Acts 20:28-31:38

Once again, we see that man doesn't drive out demons in Mark 9:29 and the preceding verses. God can drive out demons, and prayer can. Man does nothing without allowance from Providence.

The warnings of Mark 9:38-50 are incomprehensible and make little sense in my mind.

On it being more blessed to give than to receive, we do not see this verse in the Gospels, but only in this one verse from the writings of Luke.

Matthew 24:27-28:20; Acts 10:43-13:11

On the parables of the ten virgins: We are told to trim our wicks. Even if God returned in 70 AD, then keep prepared as if he were going to attend dinner tomorrow at your house. Stay alert. You never know when you will entertain an angel.

Mostly, though, you will be dealing with those that believe that are better than you and are making themselves last.

Matthew 19:1-24:27; Acts 10:19-42

Divorce is to be avoided. Christians have a poor track record of being better than the world as far as divorce goes. I am divorced, yet was secular at the time and knew not of Red Pill behaviors. These help even in keeping the wife interested. My ex cheated.

Matthew 19:30; Those who are last on earth will be first, those who are last on earth may well be first. God decides.

The sons of Zebedee's mother asked for her sons to be sitting on the outside of the Messiah. This kind of promotion not coming from God is wrong. Allow God to find you first, and you can be.

I really wish I understood the Fig Tree section of  Matthew 21:18-22. I have heard many explanations in my Christian studies courses, yet I am lost there.

Money: pleasing to man. The Church may use it, yet God looks after the heart. Render to Caesar what is his.