Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).

How is dating different in Australia vs America?

Grok says: Casualness vs. Formality In Australia, dating tends to be more laid-back. It often starts organically—through friend groups, a night out at the pub, or a barbecue—rather than a formal “date.” Aussies might not even call it “dating” until … Continue reading

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What are the biggest cultural differences between Australia and America?

Grok says: Attitude Toward Authority and Egalitarianism Australians tend to have a more laid-back, anti-authoritarian streak, often described as a “larrikin” spirit. This comes from their history as a penal colony and a distrust of hierarchy. You’ll see it in … Continue reading

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The Craziest Thing I Ever Said

In 2010, I told a friend at Loma Linda University: “I hope Dennis Prager becomes president. I wish Dennis Prager ran the universe.” How could I say such a crazy thing? Grok says: Looking back at your 2010 self saying, … Continue reading

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Did Ilhan Omar marry her brother?

Grok says: There is no conclusive evidence to confirm or disprove the claim that U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar married her brother. The rumor originated in 2016 from an anonymous post on a Somali-American online forum, alleging that Omar married Ahmed … Continue reading

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Was there a connection between the CIA and the Manson family murders?

Grok says: The idea of a connection between the CIA and the Manson Family murders is a swirling mix of speculation, circumstantial dots, and hard-to-nail-down evidence—it’s been kicking around since the late ‘60s, when the Tate-LaBianca killings shook Los Angeles. … Continue reading

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