In this amalgamation, we cover it all. And by all I mean virtual reality career options, New Age Christianity Cults, and a mini hive mind brain powered computer. The future is now old man!

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“We’re excited to launch paid work on Roblox to showcase how we do careers differently, bringing our unique careers philosophy to life. At IKEA, there is no set route to career progression. Our co-workers are able to change roles, switch departments, and grow in any direction they choose, both in the game or in the real world. There are many ways to learn and grow at IKEA, and that's what IKEA on Roblox is all about.”

-Darren TaylorCountry People and Culture Manager, IKEA UK and Ireland

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" We aspire to create a space to assist each other to remember the miracle of every day simple life and reconnect to our beautiful planet Earth. Together we explore, discover, create and build heaven on earth in every moment. Our soul tribe is uniting to acquire land and build an Emerald Sun city of Lights Community where all can enjoy communal organic living in wholeness of life and land. We invite and promote empowered living, and conscientious soul love through our endeavors, inspirations, and actions. "

-Profundity yours vision statement

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This new product, called the Neuroplatform, uses small versions of human brains to do computer work instead of silicon chips. The company says it can fit 16 of these mini-brains onto the Neuroplatform and use a fraction of the energy required to power a traditional set up.

Summary-

In this episode, Bean and Don discuss two news stories. The first story is about Ikea hiring 10 people to work in their virtual Ikea store created in Roblox. The hosts discuss the implications of this virtual job and speculate on the true intentions behind it. The second story is about a new cult called Profundity Yours, based in Marietta, Texas. Bean shares the details of the cult and its unique blend of New Age Christianity. The hosts express their fascination with cults and discuss the cult's catchy name and matching uniforms. In this conversation, Bean and Don discuss two distinct topics. The first topic is about a cult called ProfundityYours, led by Linda McGillis, who claims to be an extraterrestrial deity. They discuss the cult's beliefs, practices, and potential harm. The second topic is about the development of biological computers or mini brains, which are 3D cultures of brain tissue that mimic the structure and functions of the human brain. They explore the potential applications and ethical implications of this technology.

Keywords- Ikea, virtual job, Roblox, cult, Profundity Yours, New Age Christianity, matching uniforms, cult, ProfundityYours, Linda McGillis, extraterrestrial deity, biological computers, mini brains, brain tissue, neurons, computational performance, energy efficiency

Takeaways-

• Ikea is hiring people to work in their virtual Ikea store in Roblox, raising questions about the future of virtual jobs and the motivations behind such initiatives.
• The Profundity Yours cult in Marietta, Texas combines elements of New Age Christianity and has a catchy name and matching uniforms.
• The hosts express their fascination with cults and discuss the psychology behind cults and their allure. Cults can take advantage of vulnerable individuals and manipulate them into cutting ties with family and friends.
• The development of biological computers or mini brains has the potential to combine the computational performance of computers with the energy efficiency of the human brain.
• The ethical implications of biological computers include concerns about consciousness, manipulation, and the potential for a hive mind.
• The future of these technologies is uncertain, and their widespread adoption may depend on societal acceptance and ethical considerations.