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AMDG: A Jesuit PodcastDoes AI Make You Less Human? This Philosopher Has AnswersThink back to the early days of ChatGPT and generative AI. It was a topic discussed on seemingly every podcast and countless news segments. Nearly every one of them started those segments with some elaborate introduction about the risks and opportunities that the new technology posed, how the way we communicate with one another would be irrevocably changed, how we would no longer be able to differentiate the writing of humans from that of computers. And then, to conclude the intro, the host would say something along the lines of, “Bet you didn’t realize everything I just said was writ...2024-09-1149 min
Wisdom at WorkEpisode #38: Joe Vukov on Staying Human in the Age of A.I.
How can we retain our humanity in the age of A.I.? To answer that question, we first have to figure out what makes us human in the first place.
Joe Vukov is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Loyola University Chicago. His research explores questions at the intersection of ethics, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind, and at the intersection of science and religion. In his new book, Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence, he shows what is missing in the conventional ways he think about the mind, and offers paths beyond the...2024-08-271h 06
The Dunces' Corner19: Dr. Joe Vukov and A.I. vs. Meat Computing MachinesDr. Vukov/Feast of St. Francis/A.I. and Humanizing Technology or Technologizing Humans/A.I. vs. Meat Computers
Dr. Joe Vukov from Loyola Chicago visits the Dunces' Corner to talk all things Artificial Intelligence and Technology. Josh and Ben join the show. Dr. Vukov shares his conversion from Protestant to atheist to Catholic and the harrowing story of how he became a philosopher. The Dunces talk about whether A.I. is actually intelligent and if the human brain is a mere meat computing machine. Finally, Dr. Pedraza and Dr. Vukov put Rachael, Sr. Ref, Josh, and...2023-10-311h 15
The Non-ProphetsEthical Concerns Over Artificial EmbryosScientists created a human embryo without sperm or an egg. We should be disgusted—and worried., America Magazine, By Charles C. Camosy|Joe Vukov, September 18, 2023 https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/09/18/biotech-reproduction-embryo-246107 The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.39.4 featuring Phoebe Rose, Jonathan Roudabush, Infidel64 and Kelley LaughlinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.2023-10-0716 min
Language of God151. Joe Vukov | Navigating the Technological DivideFor some technology offers humanity a path into perfection. For others it is the means of our downfall. Somewhere in between there is Joe Vukov. In the episode, Joe helps to explain the pitfalls of both extremes—on one side, the transhumanists (who embrace technology as a way to become more human) and on the other, the neoLuddites (who shun certain kinds of technology)—and begins to clear a path somewhere in the middle.
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Open to TruthDo Faith and Science Conflict? Yes, but when? feat. Joe VukovAre you struggling to reconcile your faith with modern scientific findings? In this episode , we explore ways to navigate the intersection of faith and science. Philosophy professor, Joe Vukov, explains the main models used to understand the relationship: the conflict model, independence model, and dialogue model. Spoiler alert - the last one is ideal! Whether you are a person of faith or a skeptic, this episode has something for you. Tune in to discover how to approach this complex and often divisive topic with open-mindedness and respect.
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Mormon True Crime and HistoryWas Joseph Smith a malignant narcissist?Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, the sexual schemes Joseph Smith used with victims, and the abusive childhoods of both men.
Catholic Bishop Fredrick Ladysmith-Jones was a malignant narcissist. Born into a life of poverty, Fred Jones only received love from his mother when he was playing the role of a priest. Mr. Jones was an alcoholic who spent money on booze and gambling instead of providing for his family. Mrs. Jones saw her son as a "toy savior" who would help the family escape their situation. But she only loved him when he mirrored her narcissistic ex...2021-10-161h 35