As we navigate an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being touted as the next big thing, experts are sounding the alarm on the dangers of treating AI as if it can be autonomous. This misguided thinking could lead to manipulation and tyranny, warned C.S. Lewis in his classic book The Abolition of Man.
A growing number of voices in the public square are offering a more balanced assessment of AI’s capabilities and limits. The Discovery Institute’s Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence is one such voice. Through its online platform Mind Matters, they publish articles and podcasts that expose the hype surrounding AI while highlighting its actual achievements.
The center also publishes books by experts who defend human dignity and explain the limits of computer “intelligence.” Their annual COSM summit brings together tech and business leaders to discuss the truth about human uniqueness and the limitations of AI.
As we move forward in shaping our society’s future, it’s essential that we take a more nuanced approach to AI. By supporting the Bradley Center, you can help defend human dignity and prevent AI tyranny. A gift of $500 or more by the end-of-year will enable them to continue their vital work.
In 2025, two of their scholars will publish a groundbreaking book presenting scientific evidence for the human soul. As a valued supporter, if you give generously before December 31, 2024, you’ll receive an autographed copy of The Immortal Mind by Michael Egnor and Denyse O’Leary.
Source: https://mindmatters.ai/2024/12/in-machines-we-trust