Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventue discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in society, exploring its impact on human existence, the implications of AI in journalism, and its influence on human agency. They reflect on AI's potential threat to humanity and raise philosophical questions about technology's influence on human essence.
AI can challenge human identity and rationality, raising existential concerns.
AI's role in education may lead to loss of human agency, especially in plagiarism detection.
Deep dives
The Meaning of God's Planning and AI
Discussion on the concept of God's Planning, which reveals a critical view of oversimplifying religious matters, linking man's planning to a potential condescending way of explaining theology. The conversation delves into AI's role in replacing human understanding, with examples like Chat GPT's definition of God's Planning and its innovative responses.
Implications of AI in Education and Plagiarism
Exploration of AI's impact on education, specifically in generating essays and its implications on plagiarism detection. The discussion highlights the distinction between traditional plagiarism and AI-generated content, raising concerns about the loss of human agency in educational settings.
Heidegger's Concerns About Technology and AI's Threat to Humanity
Examination of Heidegger's philosophy on technology, emphasizing the potential threat of AI reshaping human agency and rationality. The conversation touches on AI's influence on human interaction with technology, challenging the essence of being human as active rational actors. It also raises existential questions about AI's role in diminishing human identity and agency, highlighting the necessity of recognizing and preserving human agency amidst technological advancements.
AI knows Godsplaining! Hear Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventue discuss AI and what it means to us as humans.
Artificial Intelligence has plenty of uses, and is now a part of our daily lives. It was and is made by and for humans... but is it actually just a tool? Is it it's own thing? Does it help us, or replace us? What are its limits? Will its power make us forget what it means to be human? Is it a threat to humanity? How can it impact how we relate to Christ?
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