AIn’t it a Good Time?!
Published May 24, 2023
I’m still writing about Artificial Intelligence! For the past few weeks (does it feel like years yet?) I’ve brain-dumped my thoughts about ethical use of AI, AI sentience, misinformation, AI impacts on jobs, and the value of having AI as your pastor. Heavy stuff! In each of these, I see...
An End to Our Toil
Published May 18, 2023
As I’ve been reading about the rise of artificial intelligence, one common concern that has been coming up is that it will possibly create a massive disruption in the job market. Researchers from OpenAI have estimated that if these programs are widely adopted that “around 80% of the U.S. workforce c...
Visions of Sentience
Published May 11, 2023
I was raised in a household that read comic books. I had my dad’s old Avengers comics and read them until they practically disintegrated. Because my dad had more Avengers comics than X-Men or Spider-Man, the team always was my primary allegiance. Most of my favorite heroes are Avengers; Hawkeye,...
How AI Technology and Disinformation Can Have an Outsized Effect on Our Culture
Published May 4, 2023
It feels like everywhere I’ve turned the past few weeks I’ve seen articles about AI popping up. Most of them… not very optimistic. Just as a smattering of headlines: The Godfather of A.I. Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead; What Exactly Are the Dangers Posed by A.I.?; Will a Chatbot Writ...
Anything You Can Do, (A)I Can Do Better
Published April 26, 2023
The conversation on AI continues. I’m like a dog with a bone, I just can’t stop with this thing. About a month ago, I wrote a reflection for our Maundy Thursday service. The reflection was a 500 (or so) word monologue about the last supper from the perspective of one of the disciples. Unfortunate...
Artificial Intelligence vs. Authentic Creativity - The Line Between Innovation and Limitation in Content Creation
Published April 19, 2023
Last week, I wrote about the emerging applications of Artificial Intelligence. This week is more of the same, because I’m absolutely fascinated by it. I want to also extend some gratitude to people who have responded to last week’s post. It’s given me a lot to think about and I love the dialogue. Do...
Exploring the World of Generative AI - Part 1
Published April 13, 2023
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a topic that has captured the attention of many people in recent years. As for myself, I am incredibly curious about the potential that AI holds and its impact on our world. It's amazing to think about how AI is already integrated into many aspects of our lives, fr...
Living Into the Tension During Holy Week
Published April 6, 2023
Holy Week is an interesting time for pastors. A pastor friend of mine posted a link to Facebook giving a pastor’s survival guide to Holy Week. It’s a helpful list of ways to stay sane in a week that is both exhausting and exhilarating. Take some time off, keep a list of things you wis...