“In his recent forum lead here at Law & Liberty, Spencer Klavan persuasively argued that the character of AI is, and will be, a reflection of human virtues and vices: ‘The good and the bad news is, we’re in charge.’” - L&L
“When friends mention some new Christian artwork, movie or novel, I confess my first thought is usually, ‘I wonder how bad it is.’” - RNS
On the Shoulders of Hobbits: the Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis,* by Louis Markos, Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2012, paperback, 234 pages.
“Tolkien knew that the alternative, the grasp for ultimate power, meant that the contest between good and evil would be transformed into a contest between evils. The raw quest for power will corrupt all it touches.” - David French
“The Hobbits, a care-free and peace-loving people from J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world of The Lord of the Rings, have three tips for becoming a better friend in a troubled world.” - Intellectual Takeout
I remember the first time I entered the world of Middle-earth. I was twelve or thirteen and noticed an interesting little yellow book on my mother’s shelf. I’m not entirely sure if she ever read it or not—as that kind of book was not what I remember her reading. But I asked if I could read it and eagerly dove in. At that age I don’t believe I was even aware there was a sequel to the book. But from the first few moments I was hooked.
