AI, Magical Thinking, and the Machine Metaphor with Matt Segall

In this conversation, philosopher Matt Segall and I address the role of philosophy in contemporary culture, emphasizing the need for discernment amidst ideological ferment. We critique transhumanist Silicon Valley ideologies, highlighting their left-hemisphere bias and magical thinking. We also discusses the implications of AI, arguing that while it's a valuable tool, the real danger lies in the extractive, capitalist machine driving its development. More about Matt, including his Substack, his YouTube channel, and his conversation with Michael Levin.  God Human Animal Machine by Meghan O’Gieblyn https://amzn.to/3IzujNq  Against the Machine, by Paul Kingsnorth https://amzn.to/4ntYp4b  ‘Other,’ by R. S. Thomas The machine appeared  In the distance, singing to itself  Of money. Its song was the web  They were caught in, men and women  Together. The villages were as flies  To be sucked empty.  God secreted  A tear. Enough, enough,  He commanded, but the machine  Looked at him and went on singing. Support the show Join Chad's newsletter to learn about all new offerings, courses, trainings, and retreats. Finally, you can support the podcast here.