Hello there!
This interview has been a long time coming; I’ve always been a fan of Paul’s work, so it’s really great to get him on the pod for a chat on his latest book, ‘Against the Machine’.
In this episode we are discussing the history and concept of the machine, its spiritual and historical and philosophical roots, and most importantly, what a better story than the machine might look like? We explore how we return to tradition, our own conversion journeys, and how to counteract the dehumanising effects of modernity.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and guest introduction
01:05 What is the machine? Its history and systemic nature
04:13 The spiritual and theological dimensions of the machine
08:40 The modern pursuit of power and the myth of progress
12:21 The fall, pride, and the desire to become gods
16:40 The technological religion and the quest for immortality
22:37 AI and the final stage of the machine
30:07 A better story: returning to roots and tradition
36:30 The Christian story, repentance, and living rightly
48:49 The role of the Eucharist and spiritual renewal
57:28 Conclusion: hope and returning to the eternal
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