Humanity in the Age of AI: A Reading of the Pope's Encyclical at Grace Cathedral
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What to look forward to
A reading of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical *Magnifica Humanitas* will explore what it means to be human in the age of AI, drawing on voices including Dorothy Day, Maria Montessori, Martin Luther King Jr., and J.R.R. Tolkien. The discussion will consider whether AI will fuel a new Tower of Babel or help build a society grounded in shared human and spiritual values.
Inside the event
What does it mean to be human when machines can talk?
Join us in Grace Cathedral as we read excerpts from Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on humanity in the age of artificial intelligence, Magnifica Humanitas. Quoting the likes of Dorothy Day, Maria Montessori, Martin Luther King, Jr., and J.R.R. Tolkien, the encyclical asks should we use AI to build a new Tower of Babel or choose to “build a city in which God and humanity dwell together?” More than a treatise on technology, the encyclical touches on the foundations of social justice, namely, the inherent dignity of humanity, the importance of labor, the meaning of relationships, and our “pressing duty to remain profoundly human.”
The reading will be “in the round” with attendees taking turns reading a paragraph. After the reading, we will convene for refreshments and further conversation. Please join us.
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Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA. Confirm the venue with the organizer before traveling.
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