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The Tech-God Complex: Why We Need to be Skeptics
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Silicon Valley's interest in AI is driven by more than just profit and innovation. There’s an unmistakable mystical quality to it as well. In this episode, Daniel and Aza sit down with humanist chaplain Greg Epstein to explore the fascinating parallels between technology and religion. From AI being treated as a godlike force to tech leaders' promises of digital salvation, religious thinking is shaping the future of technology and humanity. Epstein breaks down why he believes technology has become our era's most influential religion and what we can learn from these parallels to better understand where we're heading.
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If you like the show and want to support CHT's mission, please consider donating to the organization this giving season: https://www.humanetech.com/donate. Any amount helps support our goal to bring about a more humane future.
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Manage episode 451262396 series 2503772
Silicon Valley's interest in AI is driven by more than just profit and innovation. There’s an unmistakable mystical quality to it as well. In this episode, Daniel and Aza sit down with humanist chaplain Greg Epstein to explore the fascinating parallels between technology and religion. From AI being treated as a godlike force to tech leaders' promises of digital salvation, religious thinking is shaping the future of technology and humanity. Epstein breaks down why he believes technology has become our era's most influential religion and what we can learn from these parallels to better understand where we're heading.
Your Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on X.
If you like the show and want to support CHT's mission, please consider donating to the organization this giving season: https://www.humanetech.com/donate. Any amount helps support our goal to bring about a more humane future.
RECOMMENDED MEDIA
“Tech Agnostic” by Greg Epstein
Further reading on Avi Schiffmann’s “Friend” AI necklace
Further reading on Blake Lemoine and Lamda
Blake LeMoine’s conversation with Greg at MIT
Further reading on the Sewell Setzer case
Further reading on Terminal of Truths
Further reading on Ray Kurzweil’s attempt to create a digital recreation of his dad with AI
The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller
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’A Turning Point in History’: Yuval Noah Harari on AI’s Cultural Takeover
How to Think About AI Consciousness with Anil Seth
Can Myth Teach Us Anything About the Race to Build Artificial General Intelligence? With Josh Schrei
How To Free Our Minds with Cult Deprogramming Expert Dr. Steven Hassan
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