Dr. Beth Singler

Professor Beth Singler, an expert in Digital Religions at the University of Zurich, dives into the uncharted waters of AI's relationship with faith. She discusses the potential for AI-generated imagery to mislead and the historical adaptability of religions to new technologies. Singler raises ethical concerns about AI writing sermons and explores the idea of AI as a spiritual entity. The conversation even touches on AI creating new belief systems and the implications of virtual spaces as escapist experiences. It's a thought-provoking journey into faith and technology.

In this discussion, Beth Singler, Assistant Professor in Digital Religion(s) at the University of Zurich, dives into how AI has transformed public narratives around job security, creativity, and education. She explores the intersection of faith and AI, illuminating emerging belief systems and ethical dilemmas. The panel tackles the tension between automation and economic disparities, urging for a balanced approach in integrating AI into educational frameworks. Together, they reflect on the complex cultural narratives shaping our perceptions of technology.

Prof. Dr. Beth Singler and Rev. Dr. Joshua K. Smith discuss digital religion, AI's impact on spirituality, perspective bias, anthropomorphism of AI, outsourcing decision making to AI, the reemergence of occult aesthetics, and the interconnectedness of secularization and AI.