A Pivot In Time (Alien Artifact, #2)

by Douglas E. Richards

“Not even the repulsive force that started cosmic inflation could keep me away.”

“I can’t believe that an agnostic is working so hard to explain how Jesus could be divine, even though he never claimed to be. You must have been very impressed with Marcus Dorso.” “I was. But that isn’t why I’m making these arguments. It’s an exercise in being open-minded to all possibilities. And after seeing the cube, thinking about the enormity and impossibility of the cosmos, the reality of divinity isn’t any more far-fetched

“This is the last time I’ll be able to engage with this group,” replied Trek, still communicating telepathically. “My future self will be able to, of course, but I’d like to do so one last time. And because of how truly impressive you’ve been in this era, and how instrumental in changing Marcus’s mind, I’m prepared to be more forthcoming than usual. So ask any questions you have. Questions that you’ve asked in the past without getting answers.”

Cube Discussion about marcus jesus and divinity

Being omniscient isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Turns out that it’s boring, especially when you have an eternity on your hands. No challenges to overcome. No dangers to embrace or avoid. An omniscient being can’t experience the joy of discovery. Can’t take risks to experience rewards. Can’t ever be surprised.”

“I mentioned that the collective intelligence to whom I report is one entity, but also many. The reason for this is that individuals often splinter off and become independent of the primary being. It’s the only way for them to truly experience joy—or horror. To experience excitement, pain, passion, longing, surprise, and a wide array of other emotions.

“they take vacations from the Godhead. So they can experience surprise and wonder.” “Well put,” replied the alien AI. “Actually, I can’t rule out that every human, every sentient being, is an offshoot of this entity—who all gave themselves amnesia for the same reasons. By purposely diminishing themselves, they can each experience life as a mortal before rejoining the Godhead after death.”

We are all part of the godhead possibility

How often did most people take just a few minutes to go outside at night and gaze skyward, to marvel at the tiny piece of the cosmos viewable from Earth? To contemplate the infinity of the universe and the complexity and brilliance of Nature in all its endless forms?

How often did people consider the wonder of their own construction? Pause to reflect on the miracle of a DNA blueprint inside a single fertilized egg capable of directing the creation of an entire human being? Not just trillions of cells working in concert, but a hundred billion neurons somehow managing to become a vessel for consciousness.

Struggle in pursuit of achievement, of accomplishment, was one of the most important aspects of human life, after all.

The impact of Christianity on civilization

Marrying young was the custom in many ancient cultures. Two cultures that had particular influence on the biblical world were the Greeks and Romans.

Greek and Roman historians were often less concerned with a factual accounting of events than with writing something that taught moral lessons or guided behavior.

These intelligent assassin drones are based on a cautionary video produced a few years back called “Slaughterbots,” which I encourage you to watch (although it paints a terrifying picture).

Respirocytes are an elegantly simplistic design, powered by glucose in the blood and able to manage carbonic acidity via an onboard internal nanocomputer

Neuralink, was planning to start human trials in 2020 using ultra fine electrodes. They would be inserted into the brain to help people with locked-in syndrome or paralysis communicate via a computer or phone.

“the fine-tuned universe”