Ever Ancient, Ever New: Facing the AI Revolution with the Catholic Church
What happens when an IT guy, a programmer, and an engineer look at a papal encyclical? You get a masterclass in how to live out your faith in the digital age.
This week on Nerding Out with That Nerdy Catholic, Seth officially welcomes Lee Sandeno to the team as a permanent co-host! With Cesar away on sabbatical looking for work, Seth and Lee tackle the intro of the heavily anticipated papal document, Magnifica Humanitas.
They push back against the urge to go “full Luddite” and instead explore technology as a profoundly human reality linked to our autonomy, freedom, and creativity. But they also address the heavy stuff: what happens when technological power shifts from governments to unprecedented private wealth, and how do we ensure it serves the common good?
Hit play to hear us break down:
- The New Revolution: Moving from the Industrial Age to the Knowledge-Worker and AI Era.
- The Creativity of Code: Why building tools brings us closer to the ultimate Creator.
- Who Holds the Power?: A look at Elon Musk’s trillions, Starlink’s geopolitical impact, and the ethics of Big Tech.
- The Church as the Conscience: Why Silicon Valley leaders are actually inviting the Church into the AI conversation.
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