Applying
Redemptive Principles
in the age of
artificial intelligence
For venture builders and investors seeking to combat exploitation, adopt ethical practices, and pursue restoration of broken systems through creative innovation.
Collaboration
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The Enduring Image
Human beings uniquely bear the image of God and will continue to do so throughout history. Our ability to discover patterns in the universe, develop science, and create technology reflects this divine vocation. These advancements are meant to glorify God, serve humanity, and contribute to the flourishing of creation itself.
2
A Pattern of Deceptions
Throughout history, humanity has fallen into patterns of deception that distort God’s image, corrupt wisdom, and misuse science. We have sought independence from God, believing we can secure good without relationship, often replacing love with technology and wealth with Mammon. These false pursuits dishonor God, harm people, and exploit creation.
3
Very Good, Yet Deeply Distorted
AI, like all technology, is part of the “very good” world humanity is called to cultivate. It extends human intelligence, incorporating vast cultural knowledge, much like writing once did. However, it also inherits human biases and is subject to deception, shaping both its outputs and its users in ways that may lead to corruption.
4
A Technological Shift as Profound as the Internet
AI’s long-term impact is uncertain, but it may be as transformative as the Internet—or even as foundational as electricity or agriculture. Each of these technologies expanded human potential but also caused unforeseen harm when guided by pride and greed. AI will likely follow this pattern, offering both great promise and significant risk.
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Asymmetrical Risks, Even Without a Singularity
There is no evidence that AI will replace humanity’s unique role, though it will surpass human ability in specific tasks. While fears of AI “replacing” us are exaggerated, concerns about its misuse are valid. Like nuclear fission, AI has immense potential for both progress and destruction, depending on how it is developed and deployed.
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The Fantasy of the Superhuman
AI may or may not rival history’s most transformative technologies, but it carries unique risks due to its resemblance to human intelligence. It can mimic traits like personality and purposefulness, though likely without true understanding. Even if AI is less powerful than imagined, the mere fantasy of “superhuman” creation can distort relationships, economies, and societies, amplifying the dangers of pride, magic, and Mammon.
