- Why did Poe’s Raven keep repeating the word “Nevermore?”
- Can Ravens really talk?
- What was Rodin’s Thinker thinking about?
- Why do young women and girls scream so much at rock concerts?
- Is there any way to get them to scream less?
- Who killed Cock Robin?
- How come there are no “father-in-law” apartments?
- Why are pop singers more famous than people with high IQ’s?
- How come pop singers get more high paying gigs than academic professors?
- Why do most guys say they want a slim woman?
- Why do most women say they want a tall guy?
- As Tevye asked in “Fiddler on the Roof”
Lord, who made the lion and the lamb
You decreed I should be what I am
Would it spoil some vast eternal plan
If I were a wealthy man?
- How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?
- Can angels really dance? If so, who taught them how?
- If there is a heaven, what if I don’t want to stay?
- Would there be any chance I could come back down taller and richer?
- Why do all the movies and tv serials feature men with wives or girlfriends who are young enough to be their granddaughters?
- How come there are so few bald men in the movies?
- Is Ego the core of all our problems?
- Is there any way to insure that I die a painless death?
- How many people need a 5500 square foot home?
- Will AI spell the end of the human race or a new Eden for humanity?
- Do good guys really finish last?
- How come all people can’t get along?
- Whose fault is it that the world often seems so screwed up?
- Are we witnessing the end of the American Empire?
- Why would anyone vote for someone with zero ethics or morals?
- Why don’t more people read?
- Is there a way to get rid of all lawyers and politicians?
- How come people always think that I am being sarcastic?
- Why do we want to spend trillions of dollars to go to Mars when it would be much easier to just go to the Sahara desert?
- If God is omnipotent, why did he/she have to rest on the seventh day?
- Is it better to be good looking or smart?
- Who was the smartest man in the world after Socrates died?
- Why has the USA not adopted the metric system yet?
- What if there is no heaven or hell?
- Are old people smarter than young people?
- How come so many prophets got their start when they were young?
- What happens when we run out of questions to ask?
- Why do people say that there is only one God but then disparage the Gods of other religions?
- Can Democracy in America survive Trump?
- What if this is all just a dream or maybe a nightmare? How do I wake up from it?
- Why are so many people looking for the “meaning” of life?
- Who really cares what the meaning of life is?
- How do the heroes manage to shoot 45 people without being hit and with a gun that at most holds 15 rounds?
- Why do people watch these stupid shows with repeated car chases and endless gun fights?
- How do I get to be a high paid movie advisor?
- Are there any books on how to be a really bad person? If not, where do our politicians learn these skills?
- Should comedians make fun of the POTUS?
- What’s next?
Okay, it is your turn now. What are the questions or issues that you ponder on your dark and gloomy days? Leave your comments and I will try to make sure they get posted.
The following YouTube Video and Song is great.
Aging Capriciously 
Apr 28, 2025 @ 11:47:56
Hi John, really enjoyed your list, great fun. Thanks. My question is, what motivated early humans to invent God?
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Apr 28, 2025 @ 21:44:14
Great question Dennis. Let me ask ChatGPT and see what it says.
I am going to time the query and see how long it takes for a reply.
Dennis, the following reply took less than ten seconds:
What motivated early humans to invent God?
The invention—or emergence—of the concept of God among early humans was likely motivated by a combination of psychological, social, and environmental factors. Here are some of the key drivers:
1. Explaining the Unexplained
Early humans lived in a world full of unpredictable and often terrifying natural forces: thunderstorms, eclipses, disease, death, and seasons. Gods provided explanations for these phenomena when no scientific understanding existed. A storm wasn’t just random—it was the anger of a sky god.
2. Coping with Mortality
Humans became aware of their own mortality. The idea of gods or an afterlife helped reduce existential fear by offering a framework in which life had purpose and death was not the end.
3. Promoting Social Order
Belief in a higher power that watches over human behavior helped reinforce rules and social cohesion. If people believed gods would reward good behavior and punish wrongdoing—even if no one else saw—it encouraged cooperation and reduced conflict.
4. Creating Community Identity
Shared belief systems helped form group identity. Worship rituals, myths, and sacred sites unified tribes and early societies, strengthening bonds and aiding in cultural survival.
5. Anthropomorphism and Pattern Recognition
Humans are wired to see agency and intent even in random events—a concept known as “hyperactive agency detection.” It was safer to assume that a rustle in the bushes was a predator (or spirit) than just the wind. This tendency extended to explaining events through the actions of invisible beings.
In essence, the idea of God (or gods) was a deeply functional invention—providing structure, meaning, and emotional comfort in a chaotic world.
Would you like to explore how these early beliefs evolved into organized religions?
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Apr 29, 2025 @ 06:39:03
Thanks, John, now that was impressive. All responses make good sense to me. I would imagine our awakening sense of self and the consequent fear of death was a great motivator.
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Apr 29, 2025 @ 07:48:54
Dennis, I just noticed. This one had no flattery but I like the anthropomorphic reason best. However, I can see value in each. The replies she had for me last night on solar batteries blew me away. She basically said they would not be cost effective for me right now. She examined a cost benefit analysis for me for each of the major solar battery suppliers and advised me to forego them for a while. Thus, not supporting any company. The financial one I am going to share with a friend who is a financial advisor. I think he will be surprised at the depth of analysis that went into this one as well. This program can save us a lot of money. I had not thought of that until these last two searchs I did. John
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Apr 29, 2025 @ 08:26:00
So now I am intrigued, how do I access ChatGPT?
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May 10, 2025 @ 10:08:38
You should be able to download it. I downloaded a copy for free and have not had to pay a cent yet. Though the electicity demands from what I read make me feel somewhat guilty using it. Here is the info from ChatGPT on downloading it.
Option 1: Download the Official ChatGPT Desktop App (Windows & macOS)
OpenAI offers a free desktop application for both Windows and macOS users:
Windows: Compatible with Windows 10 (version 17763.0 or higher) and Windows 11.
macOS: Available for macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon (M1 or newer).
Key Features:
Quick access via keyboard shortcut (Alt + Space on Windows, Option + Space on macOS).
Interact with ChatGPT using text or voice.
Upload files, take screenshots, and analyze images directly within the app.
Supports both free and paid OpenAI accounts.
Tom’s Guide
Installation Steps:
Visit the official ChatGPT download page.
OpenAI
Select the appropriate version for your operating system.
Download and install the application.
Launch the app and sign in with your OpenAI account.
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May 04, 2025 @ 16:07:26
Thanks John for giving me a few additional concepts to ponder when sleep eludes me!
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May 04, 2025 @ 18:53:28
Perhaps my thoughts to ponder will keep you awake Wayne?
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