Unorthodox Podcast – Episode Notes

🎙 Episode Title:When Drones Autonomously Kill

🔹 Episode Overview:

In this episode of Unorthodox, we dive into one of the most controversial and urgent ethical debates of our time: the role of Artificial Intelligence in modern warfare. AI is already shaping our daily lives—from social media algorithms to self-driving cars—but what happens when it starts making life-or-death decisions on the battlefield?

We explore how AI is revolutionising military strategies, the rise of autonomous weapons, and the chilling reality of AI-powered drones that can kill without human approval. With real-world case studies, including the 2020 Libya drone incident, we dissect the ethical, legal, and security challenges that AI warfare presents.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

✅ The rise of AI-driven military technology: from autonomous drones to cyber warfare

✅ The real-life case study of the Kargu-2 drone attack in Libya—did AI make a kill decision on its own?

✅ The ethical dilemmas of AI in warfare: Who’s responsible when AI makes a mistake? Should machines be allowed to kill?

✅ The risk of AI making wars easier to start—will governments be more willing to fight if human soldiers aren’t at risk?

✅ The dangers of AI hacking and bias—what happens if an autonomous weapon is hijacked or makes the wrong call?

✅ The global debate on regulating AI weapons—should we ban them before it’s too late?

🔹 Why This Matters:

AI warfare is no longer science fiction. As nations race to develop intelligent weapons, we must ask hard questions now about the future we want to create. Will AI make wars safer or more dangerous? And once we give machines the power to kill, can we ever take it back?

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💬 What do you think? Should AI weapons be banned, or can they be used ethically? Let us know your thoughts!

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Episode Overview:

In this episode, we dive into the complex and deeply emotional debate on euthanasia. Starting with the UK’s ongoing discussions on legalizing assisted dying, we explore what euthanasia is, its global practices, and the ethical dilemmas it presents. From religious perspectives, especially biblical arguments, to philosophical debates on autonomy and suffering, we unpack both the concerns and the supporting viewpoints.

Key Topics Covered:

• The UK’s current debate on assisted dying laws

• Defining euthanasia: voluntary, non-voluntary, and involuntary

• Countries where euthanasia is legal and societal impacts

• Ethical conflicts: autonomy vs. sanctity of life

• Biblical perspectives and religious concerns

• Supporting arguments: compassion, dignity, and personal choice

• Practical considerations in legislation and healthcare

• How societies can ethically navigate end-of-life decisions

Takeaway Question for Listeners:

“Where should we draw the line between compassion and moral responsibility when it comes to choosing how we die?”

Call to Action:

If you found this episode thought-provoking, share it with a friend and join the conversation on our socials. Let’s talk about life, death, and the choices in between.

What is AI in Genetics?

1. Keeping Genetic Information Safe AI needs lots of genetic information to work. But who gets to keep this information? And how do we make sure it doesn’t get stolen? If someone gets their DNA data hacked, it could be used against them, like making it harder to get a job or health insurance.Real-Life Example: In 2018, the genetic testing company MyHeritage suffered a data breach affecting over 92 million users. This raised concerns about the safety of sensitive genetic data and how companies should protect it (Source: BBC News).
2. Fairness in AI Predictions AI can sometimes be unfair. If it mostly learns from certain groups of people, it might not work well for everyone. That means some people could get bad medical predictions or treatments that aren’t right for them. Scientists need to make sure AI learns from all kinds of people, not just a few.Real-Life Example: Studies have shown that many AI-driven medical algorithms have been trained primarily on data from people of European descent, making them less effective for individuals from other racial and ethnic backgrounds (Source: Nature Medicine, 2020).
3. Should We Edit Genes? AI is helping with gene editing, which means changing parts of our DNA. This could help cure diseases, but what if people start using it to choose things like eye color, height, or intelligence? That could make life really unfair, especially if only rich people can afford it.Real-Life Example: In 2018, Chinese scientist He Jiankui announced that he had used CRISPR gene editing on human embryos to make them resistant to HIV. This sparked outrage worldwide because it raised ethical concerns about the risks and consequences of modifying human DNA (Source: The Guardian).
4. Making Sure People Understand AI If a doctor or scientist uses AI to learn about someone’s genes, they need to explain it in a way people can understand. It’s important that people know what’s happening with their DNA and that they agree to it. No one should feel confused or tricked.Real-Life Example: A 2021 study found that many people who take direct-to-consumer genetic tests (like 23andMe) don’t fully understand what their results mean. Some misinterpret their risk for diseases, leading to unnecessary anxiety or false reassurance (Source: JAMA Network).
5. Rules to Keep Things Fair Governments and scientists need to work together to make sure AI is used in the right way. But there’s a tricky balance—too many rules might slow down cool discoveries, but too few rules could lead to big problems. Finding the right balance is super important.Real-Life Example: The European Union has proposed strict AI regulations to prevent misuse in healthcare and genetics, but some experts worry that too many rules could stifle innovation (Source: European Commission Report, 2022).

What’s Next? AI and genetics together could change the world! We could cure diseases and help people live longer, healthier lives. But we have to make sure these tools are used in fair and responsible ways. We all need to think about how to keep things safe and equal for everyone.

Closing: So, what do you think? How should we use AI in genetics? It’s exciting but also a little scary, right? The future is being built right now, and we all have a part to play in making sure it’s fair and good for everyone. Thanks for hanging out and learning about this with me today!

UNOR+HODOX – A Podcast on Ethics in the Age of AI

Welcome to UNOR+HODOX, a thought-provoking podcast exploring ethics through a Christian lens while tackling the moral dilemmas of artificial intelligence, technology, and modern society.

What We Discuss

Rooted in Christian moral philosophy, UNOR+HODOX challenges conventional perspectives on ethics, justice, and the human condition in an era dominated by AI-driven decisions. Each episode delves into questions such as:

• Can AI align with Christian principles of justice, mercy, and truth?

• Does artificial intelligence pose a threat to free will, dignity, and human purpose?

• How should faith communities respond to the ethical implications of automation, surveillance, and deepfakes?

• Is AI a tool for good or a moral gray area that challenges our understanding of divine wisdom?

Why Listen?

UNOR+HODOX is where faith meets the future—engaging theologians, ethicists, technologists, and philosophers in deep discussions on how Christian ethics can guide AI development, governance, and usage. Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or just curious about the intersection of faith, technology, and morality, this podcast invites you to wrestle with the toughest ethical questions of our time.

Join us as we navigate the uncharted ethical landscapes of the AI age, questioning what it means to remain human, moral, and faithful in an era of machines.

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Brook and Sadiq explore The Listening Chair Podcast hosted by Meg & Miranda as they provide you "stories of how career, vocation, and God's voice are intertwined"

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For Halloween, Brook and Sadiq listening to a scary episode from the wonderful Pints with Aquinas podcast and they discuss rituals, demons and exorcism. If you are wondering what demon possession is like, then come along on this frightening journey.

Father Vincent Lampert is a catholic priest appointed to the ministry of Exorcism in the Roman Catholic church.

Brook and O.N.Sadiq explore a podcast that does exactly what it says! 5 Minutes to Discuss a church history topic? is it possible? Join them and find out.

5 Minutes in Church History, hosted by Dr. Stephen Nichols, is a weekly podcast that provides an informal and informative look at church history. Subscribe on your favorite platform, and don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you listen.

https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/

Dr. Stephen Nichols also has a book with the same title as the Podcast, 5 MINUTES in Church History.

The history of the church is filled with stories. Stories of triumph, stories of defeat, stories of joy, and stories of sorrow. In this book, Dr. Stephen J. Nichols provides snapshots of the church through the centuries. You’ll meet fascinating saints, travel to curious places, examine precious artifacts, and watch as surprising turns of events unfold.

This lively and informative journey not only captures the richness of Christian history, but also reveals a record of God’s providence and faithfulness to His people. It’s a story to encourage, challenge, and even entertain. This is our story—our family history.

Intro- Brenda Marie Davies is the host of this weekly podcast. The podcast is described at conversations that promote intellectual, sex positive, science affirming Christianity. She begins each episode by welcoming her listeners and explaining that while she believes that while she is a Christian and believes that God resides in absolute truth, in black and white, we as people are stuck here on planet earth contending with the grey. In church grey areas often cause dissension, anger, and even hate. But on this platform I welcome open dialogue. Variety of opinion, and differing belief systems. God is Grey is meat to teach, inform, and dimply trade stories with kindness, love and mutual respect.

Thoughts: I found this podcast a year ago and it has been in my rotation ever since. She often talks about what it was like growing up in the evangelical church and her experience with purity culture and lack of female leadership. She often explains that she loves the church but there are some practices that she believes are harmful. Most of her guests have similar stories and it is heartbreaking to hear them. She does push back when appropriate to better explore the guests views.

There is a lot of discussion about sex, marginalized Christians, issues with church leadership and accountability (or a lake thereof) and different cultural issues that the church has yet to deal with or has dealt with inconsistently.

This is pretty much a conversation about her experience in evangelical churches.

Recommendations:

Yes, but-I think this is for someone who has been wounded by the church, who never felt they fit in, or who has hurt by doctrine. It is also for people who have had questions about whether the church could do a better job welcoming marginalized people by giving them insight into how that message is perceived.

This is not for everyone, but it is a very hopeful message for those who are trying to navigate issues around sex, body positivity, LGBTQ issues in the church.

Warning-If you are easily offended that had difficulty processing those emotions, this is not the podcast for you, or maybe it is and you need practice in that area.

Find it:

https://www.godisgrey.com/

https://www.instagram.com/godisgrey/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Xf6ScN9riYhTOUsvhkhaw

On this episode, Brook and Sadiq get Almost Heretical. Welcome along to another special episode.

Listen for insight and recommendations.

Almost Heretical-two former pastors (Nate Hanson and Tim Ritter) rethinking the so-called orthodoxy of the reformed evangelical theology they used to teach. The podcast is a weekly conversation on faith, the Bible, church, race, gender, and more.

They have a second podcast called Utterly Heretical just for supporters of the show.

https://almostheretical.com/

The Meeting House is a church that exists to grow into loving communities of Jesus-followers who live and share his irreligious message. We value community, simplicity, and peace with a mission to share the gospel and care for people. www.themeetinghouse.com

Brook and Sadiq explore: The Meeting House After Party

This podcast is kind of an after the service discussion with church staff and experts on the topic.

They dig deep into theology, culture, and hot topics with other pastors, speakers, and experts in the field.

Tag line-we are the church for people who aren’t into church.

www.themeetinghouse.com

Welcome along as we give you our insights to this Podcast.