Searching for Meaning in a Technological Age

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This chapter discusses the quest for personal meaning shaped by early religious experiences and the ensuing faith crisis that led to agnosticism. It explores the intersection of belief and technology, particularly through the lens of transhumanism and the implications of artificial intelligence on consciousness and identity. The speakers critically examine the nature of AI communication, emphasizing the difference between human experience and AI-generated language.

AI can do amazing things – write your term papers, sequence your genes, maybe replace your therapist. But even super-intelligence has limits. So, does AI really have a mind — or a soul? We'll explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence — from robots painting masterpieces to software engineers trying to create god-like machines.

Original Air Date: March 30, 2024

Interviews In This Hour:

Stop worrying about deepfakes — Does AI have a soul? — Can robots paint a masterpiece?

Guests:

Walter Scheirer, Meghan O’Gieblyn, Sougwen 愫君 Chung

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