How to Age Up How to Know What's Real: How to be Immortal Online
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Jun 17, 2024 Associate professor Hanna Reichel discusses the intersection of technology and theology, exploring the parallels between religious concepts and technological advancements. The podcast delves into right-to-be-forgotten laws, justice, mercy, and immortality online, and the intricate connections between religion, technology, and artificial intelligence.
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Ouija Board Argument
- Andrea Valdez convinced her mother to buy a Ouija board by emphasizing its manufacture by Proctor & Gamble.
- She argued that the creators of Monopoly wouldn't make a dangerous product.
Web's Human Influence
- Ouija boards operate through the ideomotor effect, where players unconsciously guide the board's movements.
- This effect mirrors how the seemingly mysterious web is ultimately driven by human actions.
Internet as Oracle
- Humans crave answers, which explains the internet's initial magical appeal as a vast answer machine.
- The internet's perceived omniscience contributes to its deification.