The Briefing with Albert Mohler Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Aug 13, 2025 Exploring the audacious quest of transhumanism, the discussion highlights its goal to conquer mortality through technology. It contrasts this with the promise of eternal life found uniquely in Christ. The conversation dives into moral implications of seeking immortality while challenging traditional beliefs. The impact of AI and modern medical innovations on views of death is scrutinized. Ultimately, it emphasizes the battle between transhumanist ideologies and Orthodox Christianity, advocating for a biblical perspective in contemporary society.
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Tech Roots Of The Don't-Die Movement
- Transhumanism arose alongside the digital revolution and imagines extending human life via biotech and AI.
- Silicon Valley's tech, money, and secular culture fuel a powerful quest to avoid death.
Peter Diamandis' Longevity Lifestyle
- Peter Diamandis built a ‘Peterverse’ around longevity: clinics, podcasts, conferences, and expensive trips to meet scientists.
- He structures his life around daily biometric tracking, supplements, light therapy, exercise, and quantified routines to avoid death.
Secular Theologies Hide As Science
- Transhumanist claims are inherently theological because they attempt to provide a substitute for eternal life.
- These efforts reflect fear of death and a secular attempt to answer a spiritual longing.