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God, Human, Animal, Machine
Technology, Metaphor, and the Search for Meaning
Book • 2021
In this book, Meghan O'Gieblyn delves into the complex relationships between technology, human consciousness, and the search for meaning.
She examines how the rise of science and technology has transformed our understanding of the world, from the materialism introduced by Descartes to the modern digital age.
O'Gieblyn draws on her personal experiences as a former fundamentalist Christian and her studies in philosophy to navigate topics such as artificial intelligence, the hard problem of consciousness, and the blending of scientific and religious thought.
The book is a hybrid of history, criticism, philosophy, and memoir, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in the face of technological advancements.
She examines how the rise of science and technology has transformed our understanding of the world, from the materialism introduced by Descartes to the modern digital age.
O'Gieblyn draws on her personal experiences as a former fundamentalist Christian and her studies in philosophy to navigate topics such as artificial intelligence, the hard problem of consciousness, and the blending of scientific and religious thought.
The book is a hybrid of history, criticism, philosophy, and memoir, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human in the face of technological advancements.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by Sean Illing as the focus of the podcast episode, discussing the impact of AI on creativity.
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Is AI creative?
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Demetri Kofinas , who notes similarities in upbringing and thematic focus with 
Christine Rosen .
Demetri Kofinas , who notes similarities in upbringing and thematic focus with Christine Rosen .
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Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World | Christine Rosen
Mentioned by Sean Illing as a deep look at how progress in science and technology has made it harder to understand human nature.
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Being human in the age of AI
Mencionado por Pedro Burgos em uma discussão sobre a antropomorfização de máquinas e a desantropomorfização dos humanos.
Deepseek e o futuro da Inteligência Artificial
Recommended by Nathalie Nahai as a thought-provoking read on technology, human existence, and cosmologies.
A Solstice Celebration for 2024 w/ Manda Scott and Nathalie Nahai
Recommended by Michael Treadway as insightful books related to science and the search for meaning in life.
797: Examining How Our Brains Make Decisions About Investing Effort and the Impacts of Mental Illness - Dr. Michael Treadway
Mentioned by Anne Strainchamps as a book exploring machine intelligence and human creativity.
Does AI dream?
