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The hosts discuss Ben Carson's defense of religious principles in public life. Adam Curry shares his personal experience attending "The Austin Stone," a mega-church in Texas. He describes the high production value of the services and the effective communication styles of the pastors, despite his own lack of traditional faith.
Apple Product Launches as Mega-Church Services
Dvorak presents a theory that Apple product rollouts are structured exactly like mega-church services, featuring "vestments" (black shirts), "visiting preachers" (product managers), and musical guests like U2. He argues that the Apple logo has become a religious icon and that the devices serve as modern-day rosary beads. The hosts discuss how this "new religion" taps into the seven deadly sins, particularly pride and envy.
