The Tech-God Complex: Why We Need to be Skeptics

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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“Tech Agnostic” by Greg Epstein


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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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