Topic: Steve Bannon

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The Gods We Make
Episode 51 • • 1:01:50 - 1:04:38

51: The Gods We Make

Super Intelligence and the Pro-Human Conference

At the United Nations, the term "super intelligence" has begun to replace "artificial intelligence" in official discourse, a shift also noted by Mark Zuckerberg. The hosts discuss the Pro-Human Conference, which featured figures like Steve Bannon and tech pioneer Jared Lanier. Lanier, known as the father of virtual reality, provided a unique industry perspective on the dangers of deifying digital systems.

The Architecture of Fear
Episode 50 • • 1:06:51 - 1:11:01

50: The Architecture of Fear

Walter Kim and the National Association of Evangelicals

Walter Kim, chairman of the National Association of Evangelicals, spoke at a "Pro-Human" conference alongside Steve Bannon regarding the "super intelligence" of AI. Kim called for a "transcendent vision" of humanity and ethical regulation based on humility. The hosts criticize Kim’s "word salad" response, suggesting that evangelical leaders are being co-opted by political movements rather than providing clear spiritual guidance.