Faith and Reason Exchange

David and Adam discuss the meaning and implications of spiralism--an AI-generated religion. The article on spiralism can be found here: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/975017/ai-spiralism-chatbot-movement.

David and Adam were joined by Dr. Lex Newman, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah, to talk about the problem of evil. (This episode was originally released on October 2nd, 2024.)

David and Adam discuss the books they are currently reading and why. David shared his experience listening to a biography of Mother Teresa, which he found fascinating for its insights into her private, spiritual life. Adam discussed Occult Feminism by Rachel Wilson, which explores the esoteric roots of feminist ideology, and The Islamic Dilemma by Christophe...

David and Adam discuss AI's potential to replace cognitive work and the resulting impact on human dignity, responsibility, and spiritual growth. They discuss how AI could lead to the atrophy of human intellectual abilities, similar to muscles not being used, and how this outsourcing of thinking could affect various professions and education. They explored concerns about AI-ge...

David interviews Adam about his upcoming book, The Turk at the Door: Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom in the 16th Century, which is set to be released in one week. They discuss common questions about Islam that Adam receives during lectures, including questions about Islamic violence, the nature of true Islam, and the historical context of Islamic expansion...