Transhumanism, Faith, and the Dangerous Religion of Technology
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Joe Russiello and Andrew Gillsmith discuss the implications of artificial intelligence and transhumanism on faith and ethics.
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than ever, but beneath the headlines lies a much deeper question: What happens when technology begins to imitate humanity? Tonight, Joe welcomes author Andrew Gillsmith for a thought-provoking conversation exploring artificial intelligence, consciousness, Christianity, and the growing philosophy of transhumanism. Together, they examine the difference between intelligence and consciousness, whether AI could ever possess free will—or even a soul—and why the spiritual questions surrounding technology may prove more important than the technological ones. The discussion also explores Andrew's journey from religious studies into science fiction and the inspiration behind his novel, Our Lady of the Artilects . Along the way, Joe and Andrew examine how speculative fiction can prepare us for real ethical dilemmas, why many modern stories have lost their spiritual foundation, and how faith provides an essential framework for navigating a future increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. In this episode: Artificial Intelligence and machine consciousness Can AI ever have a soul? Christianity and emerging…
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