The brutally honest truth about Artificial Intelligence is that it cannot become conscious as it currently exists. Put simply, we don’t even understand consciousness. John Lennox has put this very simply: God has… put intelligence together with consciousness. These machines are not conscious. Nor are they ever likely to be for a very simple reason.Continue reading “AI Cannot Become Conscious”
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Screwtape‘s Technology
You can find the full interview this clip was taken from here: Against the Machine | Paul Kingsnorth. I think the first half of this interview is excellent, and would encourage anyone to listen to it. The second half I have a few issues with. The last 10-20 minutes, I have a few more thingsContinue reading “Screwtape‘s Technology”
The “Artificial” in Artificial Intelligence Really Matters
The following quote is from a debate in the 1970’s. In it, John McCarthy, the man who coined the term Artificial Intelligence, explained why we invented the term. Below is the full quote, and a link to the video (see timestamp 46:10): Excuse me. I invented the term artificial intelligence. I invented it because weContinue reading “The “Artificial” in Artificial Intelligence Really Matters”
The Vague Collective and the Singularity
In 1937, Aktiengesetz (Stock Corporation Act, the Nazi Shareholder Act, or the German Corporation Act) was passed. In the name of the Volk (the people, specifically those who shared the political ideology of Nazism), cooperate interests were placed secondarily to the perceived interests of the Volk.[1] Owners, shareholders, and their profits, were put in subservienceContinue reading “The Vague Collective and the Singularity”
Toward a Christian Definition of a Human Being
The image of God consists far more in being loved, known, and cared for by God than it has to do with loving, knowing, or enjoying God. Our humanness is not determined by whether other humans care for us or not, whether we have a high IQ or low IQ, or whether we have certainContinue reading “Toward a Christian Definition of a Human Being”
A Harms and Governance Framework for Trustworthy AI — Review
In this video, Jeremy Peckham lays out his AI governance framework. His work has been helpful to me as I think through these things from a distinctly Christian perspective. I recommend this as a short introduction to his work.
The Distinctively Christian Question for Artificial General Intelligence
Currently, the most serious thinkers when it comes to AI are presenting two alternatives. One where AI is beneficial. The other where it is the greatest weapon of tyranny and destruction the world has ever seen. The upside, if we get it right, is staggering. AI could compress a century of medical research into aContinue reading “The Distinctively Christian Question for Artificial General Intelligence”
The AI Counter Revolution – The End of Hollywood and the Rise of AI… or Markiplier
I don’t like horror movies. In fact, I don’t go see movies anymore at all (except for F1… that movie rocked, for the most part). However, something has happened that people like me are really happy to see. Markiplier is a very popular YouTuber. I haven’t had a lot of exposure to him; I’ve watchedContinue reading “The AI Counter Revolution – The End of Hollywood and the Rise of AI… or Markiplier”
Angus Menuge on Artificial Intelligence – Review
The following are reviews of short videos on Artificial Intelligence by FOCL from Angus Menuge. In what ways does artificial intelligence possess intelligence? In this first video, Angus gives a helpful illustration to understand in what way AI can be considered “intelligent.” He says that a radio can let you here the voices of extremelyContinue reading “Angus Menuge on Artificial Intelligence – Review”
Yuval Harari: Getting to Know the Enemy (of Humanity) – Review
If you don’t know who Yuval Harari is, or the theological underpinnings of the transhumanist “Tech Bros” pushing us ever further into the technological unknown, this is a good place to start. Greg Scott’s 2025 article walks through how Harari thinks, and helpfully distinguishes that from the Christian perspective. Here are a few highlights andContinue reading “Yuval Harari: Getting to Know the Enemy (of Humanity) – Review”
Standing Before God, This We Are and No More 