AI, The Infinite Work Day, And The Finite Pastor

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