Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP

Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P., a philosophy professor with deep expertise in Aquinas, dives into the complex relationship between AI, free will, and manipulation. He explores how AI's predictive power challenges traditional notions of personhood and choice. The discussion also includes the impact of predictive technology on human freedom, drawing on thinkers like Adorno and Skinner. Ramelow highlights the moral implications of statistical predictability in our behavior, urging awareness in an increasingly manipulative digital age.

In this engaging discussion, Fr. Anselm Ramelow, a philosophy professor at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, delves into the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. He examines the moral implications of autonomous technologies and their impact on human responsibility and empathy. The conversation touches on the balance between efficiency and morality in AI, the potential de-skilling of essential human capabilities, and the profound effects of technology on personal identity and societal roles.

Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P., a philosophy professor at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, delves into the complexities of free will. He discusses how societal norms and brain activity shape our understanding of choices and happiness. The podcast highlights Benjamin Libet's findings on brain activity preceding decisions, raising questions about moral responsibility. Ramelow also explores Aquinas' teachings on the constraints of human choice, asserting that despite influences, free will remains a significant aspect of our identity.

Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP, a Dominican priest, discusses the concept of free will and its relationship to happiness, autonomy, and political freedom. The podcast explores philosophical perspectives from St. Augustine to Jean-Paul Sartre, contrasting fulfillment through God with existentialist views on individual choices. It further examines the debate on free will, determinism, and the role of reasons, knowledge, and the will in decision-making, ultimately tying freedom to our connection with God as the ultimate good.

Fr. Anselm Ramelow OP, a Dominican friar, discusses ethical dilemmas and technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, questioning the boundaries between human and artificial intelligence. Topics include challenging materialism, the nature of consciousness, understanding and semantics in AI, and exploring intentionality in computing. The podcast delves into the limitations of AI compared to human consciousness, emphasizing reflexivity and self-awareness as key distinctions.