The first generation of oracles solved the bridging problem, but the question of integrity has remained unanswered.
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Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.
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