Being human in the age of AI
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
From Faith to Agnosticism: A Journey of Doubt and Discovery
This chapter recounts the author's upbringing in a fundamentalist religious environment and the subsequent questioning of their faith during their time at a conservative Bible college. It explores the impact of these experiences on their writing about technology, connecting themes of transhumanism with religious hopes for immortality. Ultimately, the chapter reflects on the struggle to reconcile personal beliefs with rigid teachings and the ongoing search for meaning in a rapidly changing digital world.
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