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).

Describe the differences and implications of the buffered identity vs the porous identity

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: The concepts of buffered identity and porous identity stem from philosophical and cultural discussions, particularly associated with Charles Taylor’s work in A Secular Age. They describe contrasting ways in which individuals experience their sense of self in relation … Continue reading →

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Trump’s hilarious speech infuriates Democrats (3-5-25)

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Luke Ford

01:00 The Democrats needed every bit of their buffered identity to stay unmoved during last night’s Trump event, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=14951216:00 Mark Halperin on Smerconish, https://www.smerconish.com/podcasts/the-smerconish-podcast/32:00 The r-word, https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/p/the-r-slur-inner-circle-and-outer39:00 Lenny Skutnik moment, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Skutnik41:00 Trump’s skillset matches Bill Clinton’s44:00 Trump doesn’t pussy foot … Continue reading →

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Air Supply

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Luke Ford

I ask Grok: My favorite pop group is Air Supply. What does that say about me? Grok says: Liking Air Supply as your favorite pop group says some cool things about you! Air Supply is known for their soft rock … Continue reading →

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Trump Makes Law Firms Think Twice Before Crossing Him

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Luke Ford

I ask Grok: “Do the professions such as law lean to the political left?” Grok says: Yeah, professions like law do tend to lean left, at least in the U.S., but it’s not a monolith—context, location, and specific roles tweak … Continue reading →

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Is homophobia a real phobia?

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: No, homophobia isn’t a phobia in the clinical sense—like arachnophobia or claustrophobia, where you’ve got a diagnosable, irrational fear triggering panic attacks or physical dread. Those are rooted in psychology, often tied to specific triggers, and listed in … Continue reading →

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