Theology Meets AI: Exploring Personhood

In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez explores the philosophical, theological, and ethical boundaries of AI with Pastor Kenny Ortiz. They dive deep into AI's limitations, its potential impact on work, wisdom, and relationships, and what it means to remain human in an increasingly AI-driven world. From questions of AI personhood to the spiritual consequences of synthetic relationships, this conversation is a thought-provoking journey for marketers who want to use AI without losing their soul.

My Favorite AI Tools

• ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
• High Level Marketing Platform - https://danchez.com/highlevel
• AI Podcasting Tools - https://danchez.com/podtools
• n8n AI Automation Platform - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned

• Animatrix (Matrix backstory) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328832/
• Rolling Stone article on AI delusions - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ai-spiritual-delusions-destroying-human-relationships-1235330175/
• Perplexity AI - https://www.perplexity.ai/
• GenSpark - https://www.genspark.ai/
• Good Will Hunting (movie) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119217/

Timestamps

• 00:00 — Why theology belongs in an AI marketing conversation
• 02:14 — Can AI be a person? Biblical and philosophical definitions of personhood
• 07:08 — Are we creating AI in our image? What that means theologically
• 10:24 — Will AI take our jobs? What theology says about the value of human work
• 27:02 — Should we go to AI for wisdom and life guidance?
• 33:09 — The dangers of overly friendly AI and emotional attachment
• 49:30 — Where marketers must draw the ethical line with persuasive AI
• 54:43 — The ethics of AI avatars representing real people
• 01:05:11 — The irreplaceable beauty of human connection