Lesung | Der neue Gott – Künstliche Intelligenz und menschliche Sinnsuche

AI—A Man-Made God?

Is artificial intelligence the new god of the digital age? In this thought-provoking essay, Claudia Paganini presents a philosophically controversial thesis: For the first time, humans are creating a god rather than merely conceiving of one. AI is increasingly taking over what was once the exclusive domain of religion: providing meaning, offering guidance, and delivering answers at all times. We no longer pray; we click.

With analytical acuity and theological foresight, Paganini examines the spiritual consequences of this development and demonstrates that, as we enter the third millennium, not only could humans be replaced by AI, but also none other than God Himself. A provocative exploration at the intersection of religion and technology.

Reading with Prof. Dr. Claudia Paganini: The New God—Artificial Intelligence and the Human Search for Meaning, followed by a panel discussion with Prof. Dr. Kristian Kersting, TU Darmstadt | Moderated by Rev. Dr. Anna E. Scholz