Episode 7: (Part 1 of 2)-Web 3, AI, MetaVerse..... : The philosophical, societal, moral and theological implications- Part 1 of 2 Life of the Mind from the Oak Guild Institute

Emerging technologies like Web 3, AI and the MetaVerse among others are barreling down toward us. In this 2 part set of the Life of the Mind podcasts from the Oak Guild Institute we discuss the philosophical and moral implications and ramifications of these and similar technologies. Futurist Becca Carroll and Pastor/Philosopher John Ortberg join Oak Guild’s Jake Chacko in exploring these implications in a fascinating and wide ranging conversation. Kate Whitehead, also of Oak Guild, provides her usual insightful context and commentary to add color and texture to the conversation.

Part 1 of the conversation focuses around Web 3- an Internet that according to Becca promises to decentralize and democratize not just the Internet but also long standing institutions whether in Finance or Education or more. The conversation here discusses the role of authority from sources of authority to the need for authority. If Part 1’s ramifications revolved more around society, the conversation in Part 2 around AI and the MetaVerse dives deeply into the concept of personhood. Do these emerging technologies make us more, or less human?

A lot of sources for additional study are mentioned, particularly by John Ortberg. The show notes that will be up on the Oakguild.org website will provide a listing of these.

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