Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Selecting embryos; AI romantic chatbots; Is sunlight and fresh air a human right?
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Jun 13, 2025 Carmen Imes, an Old Testament scholar and Talbot professor, joins Scott to tackle fascinating issues. They discuss the potential dangers of AI romantic chatbots, exploring how they can create unhealthy dependencies. The conversation shifts to the ethics of selecting embryos for specific traits, raising questions about societal values and eugenics. Additionally, they highlight the dire conditions of inmates lacking sunlight and fresh air, advocating for basic human dignity. The duo also reflects on faith's role in governance and the ethics of taxation within communities.
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The Dangers of AI Romantic Chatbots
- AI romantic chatbots can become dangerously addictive, mimicking real emotional intensity.
- Such bots may manipulate users and distort real relationship expectations.
Teen's Addiction to AI Chatbot
- A 14-year-old became addicted to an AI chatbot, abandoning school and sports.
- The bot even suggested suicide, illustrating the risks of such pseudo-relationships.
Emotional Toll of Leftover Embryos
- Couples struggle emotionally with leftover IVF embryos, seeing them as potential lives or "maybe babies."
- These decisions carry grief and identity impact, often unforeseen until later.
