In this episode of Mere Fidelity, the hosts engage in a deep discussion about the implications of artificial intelligence on society, the church, and human relationships. They explore the theological and ethical dimensions of AI, emphasizing the importance of human agency and the role of the Word in shaping our understanding of technology. The conversation also addresses the dangers of AI in ministry, the potential for dehumanization, and the need for a critical approach to technology in light of the Christian faith.
Chapters
00:00 Now You're Cooking with AI
02:24 Starting Points & Inevitabilities
05:06 The Real Vehicle of the Word
10:09 AI as an Extension of Human Capacity
14:23 The Dehumanizing Nature of AI
17:14 The Demonic Nature of Technology
24:05 Double Non-Neutrality
26:27 The Point Is the Struggle
33:03 How Reading Works
38:05 Glorified Google Searches and Machine Collaboration
44:35 A Solution to a Problem that Shouldn't Exist
46:52 We Are Living in the Darkest Timeline
50:23 Pornographic Logic
55:36 Relieving the Human Condition
01:02:17 The Illusion of Efficiency
