"World of DaaS" Rabbi David Wolpe - AI, faith, and the future of human connection
Jun 24, 2025
David Wolpe, the emeritus rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles and a bestselling author, dives into the fascinating intersection of faith and technology. He discusses AI's potential roles as moral guides and the ethical complexities surrounding them. The conversation touches on lab-grown meat and its implications for kosher laws, as well as the philosophical questions regarding consciousness in an age of advanced AI. Wolpe also reflects on societal changes, including declining fertility rates and the evolving nature of community and responsibility.
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Religion's Unique Perspective on AI
- Religion offers a perspective that AI struggles with: the experiential over the informational.
- It emphasizes human uniqueness in encountering meaning rather than just processing data.
Value of Religious Affirmation
- People often seek religious advice to validate known personal truths.
- Religious affirmation can empower ethical decisions, especially in complex family dynamics.
AI's Limitations in Personhood
- AI can mimic empathy and wisdom but lacks true consciousness and internal experience.
- This absence affects the depth of connection and impact AI can truly have on humans.