In this thought-provoking episode, Missio Dei sits down with Dr. Christopher M. Reilly to discuss his groundbreaking book, A.I. and Sin: How Today’s Technology Motivates Evil. Reilly challenges the common belief that artificial intelligence is merely a neutral tool, arguing instead—through the lens of Catholic theology—that AI motivates people toward sin.
Drawing from deep theological insight and technical understanding, Reilly reveals how AI encourages a dangerous mindset of instrumental rationality, which disconnects moral considerations from decision-making. This, he argues, leads many developers, producers, and users of AI into acedia—spiritual sloth and indifference—one of the seven deadly sins.
From moral dilemmas in machine ethics to the spiritual cost of our technological addiction, this conversation is a wake-up call for all people of faith.
Can A.I. affect the soul?
Are we unknowingly participating in modern sin through tech?
Reilly offers real recommendations for resisting the moral decay of our digital age.
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