The Spiritual Dangers of Digital Technology - Josh Pauling

Joshua Pauling is a vicar and co-author of the book "Are We All Cyborgs Now? Reclaiming Our Humanity from the Machine."AI and digital technology are changing our world. What are their true dangers? What does Christianity say about technology? And what might a positive future with technology look like?In this podcast, we explore the new problems technology has created, the dangers of concentrated technological power, why technology is not the same as progress, the nature of humanity from a Christian perspective, the creation of artificial beings through AI, how society could be shaped by AI and digital technology, and more...Timestamps:00:00 Are We All Cyborgs Now?03:03 Technology on Attention and Relationships06:06 The Unintended Consequences of Digital Tools09:05 Smartphones as a "Reality-Mediating Mechanism"12:03 The Trade-offs of Technological Progress15:30 The Complexity of Modern Supply Chains17:52 The Disembodiment of Digital Interactions21:01 The Human Relationship with Technology23:58 The Philosophical Framework for Technology26:59 Technology in the Biblical Narrative29:53 The Role of Technology in Human Flourishing34:43 Exploring Human Identity and Technology39:10 The Role of Technology in Human Experience44:21 The Impact of Digital Technologies on Relationships50:24 Navigating the Challenges of Smartphones55:14 Understanding AI and Its Implications01:01:23 The Quest for Meaningful Connections01:07:02 Intentional Use of Technology in Daily LifeFind Josh--New book: Are We All Cyborgs Now? Reclaiming Our Humanity from the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/Are-All-Cyborgs-Now-Reclaiming/dp/B0DDKYLNP4--Online writing:https://muckrack.com/josh-pauling/portfolio/listhttps://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/author/joshua-pauling/https://www.modernreformation.org/resources/authors/joshua-paulinghttps://www.frontporchrepublic.com/author/jpauling/