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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 48 MIN

The New AI, Part 12: Catholicism's Humanist Perspective on AI

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Episode Topic: Catholicism's Humanist Perspective on AI (https://go.nd.edu/36b031)The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence is often framed as a purely technical or economic challenge, yet its most profound impact lies in how it forces us to confront the essence of our own identity. By viewing AI through a humanistic and theological lens, we move beyond the binary of “utopia versus apocalypse.” Join Paul Scherz ’10, M.T.S., ’14 Ph.D., Notre Dame’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Professor of Theology, to explore how these tools can be oriented toward the mirror of our spiritual hunger and our ultimate participation in life with God.Featured Speakers:Paul Scherz ’10, M.T.S., ’14 Ph.D., University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/daec5e.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled The New AI.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Catholicism's Humanist Perspective on AI (https://go.nd.edu/36b031) The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence is often framed as a purely technical or economic challenge, yet its most profound impact lies in how it forces us to confront the essence of our own identity. By viewing AI through a humanistic and theological lens, we move beyond the binary of “utopia versus apocalypse.” Join Paul Scherz ’10, M.T.S., ’14 Ph.D., Notre Dame’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Professor of Theolog...

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