Paul Kurtz

Feb 5, 2025 | globalresearch.ca | Rodrigue Tremblay |Paul Kurtz

“Nearly all men can stand adversity,but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” —Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865. “I am driven with a mission from God. God would tell me: ‘George, go and fight these terrorists in Afghanistan’. And I did. And then God would tell me ‘George, go and end the tyranny in Iraq’. And I did.” —George W.

Sep 17, 2024 | splunk.com | Paul Kurtz

Just as astronomers are grappling with the universe expanding faster than models predicted, we’re facing our own cosmic-scale challenges in cybersecurity. Scientists recently discovered that the universe’s expansion rate is accelerating, a mystery prompting them to rethink long-held theories. By observing distant galaxies, they have determined that the universe is stretching and doing so at a pace that surprises them.

Mar 24, 2024 | splunk.com | Paul Kurtz

(Spoiler alert) If you have not yet seen the film Arrival, please skip the first paragraph. In 2016, twelve Unidentified Anonymous Phenomena (UAPs) landed in twelve different countries across the globe. One by one, each nation-state extended multiple communication methods to understand the true nature of these foreign beings, but none could break through. Not until Dr. Louise Banks, portrayed by actress Amy Adams, cracked the code could the collective strategy of the UAPs be bridged.

Jan 17, 2024 | splunk.com | Paul Kurtz

The stunning video of Neil Armstrong effortlessly jumping in his moon boots comes to mind easily. AI feels somewhat like the excitement of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1967. The hype was huge, but as we know, it has been a long road. 1972 was the last time man walked on the moon, and most recently, NASA’s latest mission to land an unmanned spacecraft on the moon failed.1 AI may evolve more quickly, but perhaps we should keep our earthly boots on and remember the basics.

Dec 10, 2023 | audacy.com | Paul Kurtz

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - A chance encounter turned into the thrill of a lifetime for a longtime Eagles season ticket holder. His Delaware County home was used to film a TV commercial featuring Eagles players Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox and Jordan Mailata. Pat DiCrecchio was sitting on his porch steps last spring when he was approached by a guy holding a bunch of fliers. "He comes walking up, he sees me and hands me the flier.