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In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron dive deep into the ethics of AI, language, and what it means to be human in a rapidly advancing technological world. Starting with a provocative question—should Christians use slurs like "clanker" toward robots or AI?—they explore how our language toward machines reflects deeper theological and moral concerns. What begins as a discussion on humor and frustration with technology evolves into a rich conversation about the image of God (Imago Dei), the nature of animals, the soul, and the ethical dangers of humanizing machines. Drawing on philosophy, scripture, and real-world examples, they challenge Christians to think critically about how we engage with artificial intelligence and the impact it has on our character. This episode is essential listening for believers seeking thoughtful, theological reflection on the future of humanity, virtue ethics, and digital culture. Subscribe for more intelligent Christian conversations on tech, ethics, and culture.
#ChristianEthics #AIandFaith #ImagoDei #TheologyAndTechnology #VirtueEthics #ThinkingOutLoudPodcast
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In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron dive deep into the ethics of AI, language, and what it means to be human in a rapidly advancing technological world. Starting with a provocative question—should Christians use slurs like "clanker" toward robots or AI?—they explore how our language toward machines reflects deeper theological and moral concerns. What begins as a discussion on humor and frustration with technology evolves into a rich conversation about the image of God (Imago Dei), the nature of animals, the soul, and the ethical dangers of humanizing machines. Drawing on philosophy, scripture, and real-world examples, they challenge Christians to think critically about how we engage with artificial intelligence and the impact it has on our character. This episode is essential listening for believers seeking thoughtful, theological reflection on the future of humanity, virtue ethics, and digital culture. Subscribe for more intelligent Christian conversations on tech, ethics, and culture.
#ChristianEthics #AIandFaith #ImagoDei #TheologyAndTechnology #VirtueEthics #ThinkingOutLoudPodcast
DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate
BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speaker
JOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect
TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

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