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Dr. John Vervaeke

The Religion of Tomorrow: Philosophy, AI, and the Meta Crisis | Transcendent Naturalism #11 with Gregg Henriques and Jordan Hall

Sep 20, 2023
Dr. John Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques, and Jordan Hall discuss human language, spirituality, and AI. Topics include predictive processing, transcendent naturalism, language transformation, and the implications of large language models. They explore the meta-crisis, the essence of digital media, and the theological underpinnings of future technology. This conversation offers insights into the complexities of reality and the bridging of science and spirituality.
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Quick takeaways

  • The digital medium allows for the exploration and combination of different media forms, presenting opportunities and challenges for meaningful communication and connection.
  • Engaging with theology and the sacred can provide guidance and understanding in navigating the profound implications of artificial intelligence and exponential advancements in technology.

Deep dives

The Essence of the Digital

The digital is not just another medium, but the purified essence of all media. It represents the platonic form of media, embodying both the essence of foregrounding and backgrounding and the various transformations of mediation across different forms. It encompasses the entire portfolio of modes of expression and offers the opportunity to explore and combine different media forms in novel ways. As we move into the fifth joint point, the digital allows for the resolution of tensions between trade language and family language, opening up the possibility for the reestablishment of family language as a powerful attractor. The digital also presents both opportunities and challenges in relation to the human psyche, as it enables us to connect and communicate in diverse ways, but requires a mindful and intentional approach to ensure meaningful and wholesome relationships are fostered.

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