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** Artificial intelligence and the future of divinity schools
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Last week I shared how excited I was to begin rolling out the content from this year’s theological education issue ([link removed]) of the magazine. That enthusiasm continues today, and it’s amplified by the fact that we have two pieces that are explicitly related to each other.
In one of our (five!) cover stories, Katherine Schmidt explores the ramifications of the artificial intelligence explosion on her work teaching the humanities. Is this development a death knell for theology and ethics ([link removed]) , or an important new opportunity? Then our editorial team picks up the torch from Schmidt for the issue’s From the Editors piece, which considers some of the specific roles theology might play ([link removed]) during the rise of AI.
Plus more great new content below, including a reflection on Moses’ mixed identity ([link removed]) , a review of two surprisingly good movies about cranky men ([link removed]) , and more.
Email me: How do you feel about current technology advancements?
Jon Mathieu
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** What the humanities can offer in this technological moment ([link removed])
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“To the extent that other disciplines and industries make use of humanities expertise, they might actually be able to live up to the ideals they so often put forward in mission statements.”
by Katherine Schmidt
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** Artificial intelligence needs theology ([link removed])
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“It’s not unreasonable to believe that AI experts will be better equipped to prevent catastrophes if they’ve spent some time considering theological questions—whether about evil, creation, incarnation, agency, or eschatology.”
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** American Fictions and The Holdovers find beauty in quiet, personal drama ([link removed])
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“There are no great transformations, no cathartic once-and-for-all revelations, no grand arcs that end in redemption and closure. Characters learn from each other, they grow and change, but not completely, and life keeps going.”
by Kathryn Reklis
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** In the Lectionary for February 4 (Epiphany 5B) ([link removed])
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Paul knew something about being an obnoxious weirdo.
by Daniel Schultz
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** The patron saint of in-between things ([link removed])
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“The experience of mixed kids—of anyone whose body and identity sit in multiple places—is always a little different.”
by Brian Bantum
** Madang podcast, episode 36: David Gushee ([link removed])
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Host Grace Ji-Sun Kim talks with ethicist David Gushee about patriotism, authoritarian reactionary Christianity, and his new book Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies.
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