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Anthropic and religious scholars: Claude could be conscious
News Oct 2, 2026

Anthropic and religious scholars: Claude could be conscious

Anthropic has been holding private meetings with religious scholars, philosophers, and thinkers from multiple faith traditions. The company is exploring whether advanced AI could possess some form of consciousness or moral status.
Giulio Prisco 2 min read
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.
Giulio Prisco 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.
Republished from The Conversation 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.
Giulio Prisco 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.

Giulio Prisco 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 Magazine 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.

Sharon Gal-Or 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.

gizmo guru 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 Magazine 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 Magazine 1 min read