{"id":7448,"date":"2019-10-11T12:54:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T12:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/?p=7448"},"modified":"2019-10-17T12:28:53","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T12:28:53","slug":"43-if-i-just-follow-the-rules-will-i-be-okay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/43-if-i-just-follow-the-rules-will-i-be-okay\/","title":{"rendered":"#43 &#8220;If I just follow the rules, will I be okay?&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<header><div class=\"contained\"><div><div><\/div><div class=\"content\"><h1>#43 &#8220;If I just follow the rules, will I be okay?&#8221;<\/h1><a href=\"#recoveryModal\" class=\"btn submit\" data-toggle=\"modal\">Reach out now, we can help<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header><div id=\"crumbs\" class=\"contained\" data-is-podcasts=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\">Home<\/a>  \/  <\/div><h3 class='article-title'>#43 &#8220;If I just follow the rules, will I be okay?&#8221;<\/h3><div class='info'><span>11 October, 2019<\/span><span>Podcasts, News<\/span><\/div>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/697685752&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Society needs laws, systems and structures in order to function effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In  this podcast we take a look at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"artificial intelligence (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/searchenterpriseai.techtarget.com\/definition\/AI-Artificial-Intelligence\" target=\"_blank\">artificial intelligence<\/a> (AI) &ndash; where  machines simulate human intelligence, (intelligence being defined as  &ldquo;the ability to benefit from past experience, act purposefully, solve  problems, and adapt to new situations&rdquo;) by using rules to reach  approximate or definite conclusions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computers can now create &ndash; but is what they &ldquo;create&rdquo; really art ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There  is a &ldquo;human element&rdquo; that is also necessary when it comes to the  application of rules within society. We need to find the balance between  laws, formulas, systems etc. and humanity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also take a look at  the Hindu concepts of Karma, Dharma, Reincarnation and Moksha and how  these ideas can relate to our lives as addicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your quest is to find balance within your life, take a listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I enjoyed the discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This podcast was recorded as a series of lectures given to people in <a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/the-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 step<\/a>&nbsp;addiction\n recovery&nbsp;treatment. The purpose of these talks was to teach and \nmotivate individuals to search for their own spiritual solution to their\n <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/types-of-addiction\/drug-addiction\/\" target=\"_blank\">addiction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please feel free to contact me directly or go to our site for more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:dominic@crrc.co.za\">dominic@crrc.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.crossroadsrecovery.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+27&nbsp;012&nbsp;345 1186&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/treatment-centre-pretoria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pretoria<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+27&nbsp;010&nbsp;597 7784&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/treatment-centre-johannesburg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johannesburg<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#43 &#8220;If I just follow the rules, will I be okay?&#8221; Reach out now, we can help Home \/ #43 &#8220;If I just follow the rules, will I be okay?&#8221; 11 October, 2019Podcasts, News Society needs laws, systems and structures in order to function effectively. 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