Pope Leo’s Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
/A message from the Social Concerns Ministry.
Interested in learning about Pope Leo's Encyclical on AI- ”Magnificent Humanity"? This encyclical is about safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. Join us here at St. Thomas the Apostle for a reading & discussion series on this timely document. Our goal is to understand the issues and concerns expressed by Pope Leo as we come to grips with AI's increasing presence in our lives. Sponsored by the Social Concerns Ministry and the Holy Name Society, we will meet for 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings in the parish center, from 7 to 9:00 pm starting October 13th and ending November 17th.
In his Foreword to the Word on Fire publication of this encyclical, Bishop Robert Barrron states: “…please read this letter and do so with care and in a meditative frame of mind. Consciously step away from the online world of shouted opinions, arrogant self-assertion, and verbal violence. And take in the work of this wise man, an expert in humanity.”
We will cover the entire encyclical, and the concluding statements – one chapter per week
1. Introduction
2. A dynamic approach faithful to the Gospel
3. Foundations and Principles of the Church’s Social Teaching
4. Technology and Domination. The dignity of the human person in the face of the promises of AI
5. Safeguarding the human dimension in the digital transformation: truth, work, freedom
6. The culture of peace and the civilization of love, plus Conclusion: a spirituality for our time
Registration is free but requested: call the Parish Center (973-338-9190) or register online: https://tinyurl.com/274nrdtb. Please indicate if you need a copy of the Encyclical; copies will be available for $2 each at the 1st Session.
The Dicastery for promoting Integral Human Development states in its synopsis of the Encyclical “Safeguarding the human in the time of Artificial Intelligence is, therefore, a common and shared responsibility. The initial image returns of the opposition between the Tower of Babel and the Holy City: which do we want to contribute to building?” For the full statement and synopsis of the encyclical by this Dicastery, follow this link.