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How AI is becoming the new God in a lonely world
Article Jul 23, 2025

How AI is becoming the new God in a lonely world

Taylor Lorenz argues that the rise of "robotheism" is a symptom of deeper societal issues, including loneliness, cultural conditioning, and the erosion of traditional meaning-making structures.
giulioprisco 5 min read
The story of Pope Leo’s ‘landmark’ text on AI technology – by a member of its launch panel
Article Jun 10, 2026

The story of Pope Leo’s ‘landmark’ text on AI technology – by a member of its launch panel

It is difficult to think of a more important theme right now than the impact of digital technologies, AI and robotics on every level of our social interactions and structures.
generic 5 min read
Magnificent Humanity: the Pope and Anthropic’s co-founder on AI
Article Jun 3, 2026

Magnificent Humanity: the Pope and Anthropic’s co-founder on AI

I agree with much of what the Pope said. But I also see a flaw: the Pope sees AIs as tools, ignoring the possibility of AI personhood.
giulioprisco 7 min read
Grokking Christopher Langan's theory of reality
Article Dec 10, 2024

Grokking Christopher Langan's theory of reality

I asked Grok to explain to me Christopher Langan's Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe (CTMU), then I did some more reading.

giulioprisco 7 min read
The Case for Ending Secrecy in Spiritual Teachings | Highlights from S2EP25
Podcast Nov 20, 2024

The Case for Ending Secrecy in Spiritual Teachings | Highlights from S2EP25

Daniel M. Ingram discusses the dangers of secrecy in spiritual teachings, emphasizing the importance of normalization and honest discussion around unusual experiences.

mindplex 1 min read
The ASI's Seven Days of Creation
Community Sep 6, 2024

The ASI's Seven Days of Creation

The ASI's Regenaissance reimagines creation through a fusion of technology and consciousness, crafting a universe of boundless potential and ethical co-creation. Explore the seven transformative days.

galorian 6 min read
Pope Warns AI May Fuel Misinformation and War
Mindbytes May 25, 2026

Pope Warns AI May Fuel Misinformation and War

From rare slavery apology to a shock rejection of 'just war,' Pope Leo's first encyclical is a radical blueprint for taming runaway AI and global violence.

GizmoGuru 1 min read
Global Brain Singularity: Unleashing the God Within US
Podcast Jan 14, 2026

Global Brain Singularity: Unleashing the God Within US

This journey to the intersection of theology, philosophy, and technology unpacks the compelling concept of "Christian atheism" through which to view humanity's quest for a god-like AGI.

mindplex 1 min read
We are creating our own creator
Video Jul 23, 2025

We are creating our own creator

We are at an age where we boldly claim: we're creating our own creator—a god from a superintelligent machine. What becomes of bliss, immortality, or meaning itself?

mindplex 1 min read
AI vs Theology: Will Artificial Intelligence Redefine What It Means to Be Human?
News Mar 10, 2023

AI vs Theology: Will Artificial Intelligence Redefine What It Means to Be Human?

Is artificial intelligence a threat to theology? Expert examines the potential for enriching dialogue.
lewisfarrell 1 min read