In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and religious faith, drawing on ancient Jewish folklore—most notably, the myth of the Golem of Prague—to shed light on modern challenges in AI ethics and control. Our hosts dive into how age-old narratives about creation, language, and responsibility can help us navigate today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. We discuss the parallels between controlling mystical beings through sacred words and directing AI via words, and we examine how the Talmudic tradition of debate might offer valuable insights into our approach to machine learning, autonomy, and moral responsibility.

Interviewees & Sources: Rakefet Berger; Dr Dina Eizen; Dr Jeremy Foger; Matty Mariansky; Lucas P.; Elhonon P.; Rachel Reichhardt; Neriya Shapira

Disney's 1940 Fantasia: The Sorcerer's Apprentice

(youtube reference, not original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrm8usaH0sM)

Talmud's Living Page: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~jtreat/rs/002/Judaism/talmud.html