Artificial Intimacy - Week 1 | Ross Rodger

Olive Tree Church Florida Road

In this sermon, Ross Rodger emphasizes the importance of building and nurturing relationships, highlighting the transformative power of community and connection. Delve into the story of Jesus calling Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him, demonstrating how Jesus broke social barriers and built connections with those marginalized by society. This narrative serves as a foundation for the sermon’s core message: Christians are called to form meaningful relationships and reach out to those in need, just as Jesus did. Drawing parallels with the rapid advancement of AI, the Ross discusses how deep learning in AI mirrors the deep relational learning needed among humans. He warns against the pitfalls of increased social media usage and isolation, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to heightened levels of depression and loneliness.