Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Is 2026 the year of AI slop?; Iran protests; Transgender athlete bans
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Jan 16, 2026 Is 2026 the year of AI slop? The hosts dive into how AI is distorting reality and affecting our trust in media. They explore the impact of AI manipulation on global narratives, particularly regarding the Iran protests. The conversation shifts to whether affirmative action is truly 'dead' post-Supreme Court ruling and investigates remaining loopholes. Finally, they discuss transgender athlete bans, implications for women's sports, and a pressing question: how do we define womanhood in today's culture?
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Epistemic Crisis From AI Slop
- AI has created a crisis of epistemology where 'seeing is believing' no longer holds.
- Scott Rae argues renewal of character and virtue, likely via spiritual revival, is required to rebuild trust.
Cultivate Personal Trustworthiness
- Become a trustworthy communicator by cultivating virtue and truthfulness in your personal life.
- Sean McDowell urges Christians to ask, "Am I a trustworthy person?" before seeking public influence.
AI Weaponizes Doubt In Protests
- AI is weaponizing doubt in protest reporting by enabling both fabricated and enhanced media.
- The result is an "epistemic fog" where legitimate footage can be dismissed as fake and fakery passed as real.
