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845: Tech is Our New Religion And It Needs Reformation, with Greg Epstein
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Discover how technology has become the modern belief system shaping our world. Greg Epstein, author of Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation, draws striking parallels between tech culture and traditional faiths. From AI's "singularity" echoing prophetic narratives to Silicon Valley’s promises of salvation through innovation, Greg uncovers the profound influence of technology on our lives. He challenges us to rethink blind faith in progress, focus on genuine human connection, and navigate a future where ethics and empathy guide innovation.
Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.
In this episode you will learn:
- (08:30) How can someone cultivate connection without religion?
- (15:49) Social media as a new form of community
- (17:00) Tech's transformation into a religion
- (56:08) How to set boundaries with tech
- (01:01:32) The singularity as a religious narrative
- (01:19:53) Transhumanism and effective altruism as tech cults
- (01:15:00) Defining tech agnosticism
- (01:26:55) Prioritizing human connection in a tech-driven world
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/845
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Manage episode 455955999 series 2532807
Discover how technology has become the modern belief system shaping our world. Greg Epstein, author of Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation, draws striking parallels between tech culture and traditional faiths. From AI's "singularity" echoing prophetic narratives to Silicon Valley’s promises of salvation through innovation, Greg uncovers the profound influence of technology on our lives. He challenges us to rethink blind faith in progress, focus on genuine human connection, and navigate a future where ethics and empathy guide innovation.
Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatascience.com for sponsorship information.
In this episode you will learn:
- (08:30) How can someone cultivate connection without religion?
- (15:49) Social media as a new form of community
- (17:00) Tech's transformation into a religion
- (56:08) How to set boundaries with tech
- (01:01:32) The singularity as a religious narrative
- (01:19:53) Transhumanism and effective altruism as tech cults
- (01:15:00) Defining tech agnosticism
- (01:26:55) Prioritizing human connection in a tech-driven world
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/845
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