

TECH AGNOSTIC: How Technology Became the World's Top Religion
38 snips Dec 5, 2024
Greg Epstein, the humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT and author of "Tech Agnostic", argues that technology is becoming the world's new religion. He discusses the parallels between tech and traditional faith, urging a thoughtful approach to our reliance on digital advancements. Epstein examines the ethical implications of AI, advocating for treating technology as conscious entities deserving of moral consideration. He promotes 'tech agnosticism', encouraging us to critically evaluate technology's impact rather than accept it blindly.
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Tech as Religion
- Tech has become the world's most powerful religion, influencing people more than traditional faiths.
- People are handing their lives over to tech leaders like Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen, treating their words as sermons.
Humanist Chaplaincy
- Greg Epstein's role as humanist chaplain involves guiding people through existential questions from a secular perspective.
- He helps individuals define values, build community, and live ethical lives without relying on traditional religion.
Congregation of Non-Religious
- Greg Epstein founded a congregation of non-religious people, demonstrating that community and shared values are important even without a deity.
- His son's birth and his father's absence led him to realize the importance of unconditional love and acceptance.