Unbelievable? Classic: Professor John Lennox and Dr John Vervaeke debate the future of AI - Will the AI God's rule us? Is AI the Antichrist?
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Jan 6, 2026 
Join Professor John Lennox, an Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist, alongside Dr. John Vervaeke, a cognitive scientist from the University of Toronto, as they delve into the complex issues surrounding AI and human identity. They explore whether AI undermines human uniqueness, the loss of meaning in modern life, and the ethical dilemmas posed by technology. Vervaeke discusses secular spiritual practices, while Lennox warns against AI idolatry and reflects on Revelation's relevance in today’s tech landscape.
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Universe As Word-Based Reality
- John Lennox argues the universe is "word-based," with mathematics and the genome as expressions of a logos.
- He links this to the Gospel of John’s opening: "In the beginning was the Word."
Meaning Crisis Defined
- John Vervaeke defines the meaning crisis as loss of coherent connectedness to self, others, and reality.
- He says meaning requires transformation, shared norms, and cultivation of wisdom and virtue.
Left-Brain Bias Harms Meaning
- Vervaeke and Lennox note modernity emphasized propositional, left-brain explanations and sidelined right-brain, embodied knowing.
- This omission corrodes trust and a sense of sacredness in culture.
