New Polity What Christians Should Do in an AI World
Sep 6, 2025
This discussion dives into the ethical dilemmas posed by AI in human interaction, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of genuine conversation. It contrasts shallow exchanges with meaningful connections, exploring how technology impacts our identities. Concerns about the effects of AI on loneliness and creativity are raised, alongside the need for moral frameworks to guide tech use. The speakers advocate for a conscientious approach, urging the Church to engage with AI in a way that fosters genuine human connections and supports community well-being.
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Conversation Oriented Toward Communion
- Marc Barnes argues conversation's natural end is communion with another person.
- He concludes chatbots frustrate that end because they elicit conversation without being persons.
Tools Shape Moral Character
- Marc Barnes emphasizes tools form our habits and shape who we become.
- He warns chatbots, like other tools, will form users into particular kinds of persons over time.
Protect Human Decision Authority
- Insist on the human right to overrule AI decisions in institutions.
- Preserve human judgment so AI outputs never become binding authority without review.