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The Contemplative Science Podcast

Surviving Tomorrow: AI and the Human Spirit w/ John Vervaeke & Sean Coyne

Jul 1, 2024
Renowned guests John Vervaeke and Shawn Coyne discuss the existential challenges of Artificial General Intelligence. They explore transforming Vervaeke's insights into a narrative format for all audiences. The discussion covers deep fake videos, ethical dilemmas in AI governance, and navigating an AI-driven world with profound existential questions.
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  • Understanding the urgency of AI evolution and its ethical dilemmas
  • Importance of storytelling in bridging science and spirituality in AI discussion

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John Verveke's Work on AI and Meaning Crisis

John Verveke, award-winning psychology professor, focuses on AI's impact and the meaning crisis in Western society. His collaboration with Sean Coyne led to 'Mentoring the Machines', a project exploring the impact of AI on spirituality and narrative bridging the gap between science and storytelling.

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