Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — from viral deepfakes to college students using chatbots as life coaches. But is AI really intelligent… or just a clever illusion?

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In this episode of The Science Dilemma, Dr. Jay Richards (co-author of The Privileged Planet) joins Allan CP to separate hype from reality. They unpack why AI isn’t conscious, why deepfakes and “AI life advisors” are dangerous, and what Christians should understand about technology, design, and human agency.

Families, students, and educators will walk away with:

• A clear framework for understanding AI without falling for sci-fi fears.
• Tools for spotting deception — from fake videos to misleading narratives.
• Wisdom for parents guiding kids in a tech-saturated world.

This isn’t just about AI. It’s about truth, agency, and how we live faithfully in an age of powerful illusions.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

• 00:00 – Opening Hook – “AI doesn’t have to be evil to destroy humanity.”
• 02:00 – The Deepfake Dilemma – Joe Rogan’s fake supplement ad & the problem of trust.
• 04:30 – What “Artificial Intelligence” Really Means – Why the term itself is misleading.
• 06:30 – Sci-Fi vs. Reality – From iRobot to Terminator, how Hollywood fuels fear.
• 11:00 – Moravec’s Paradox – Why cockroaches are smarter than robots (in some ways).
• 16:00 – Creepy ChatGPT Convos – Demons, codes, and “Eden 713.”
• 20:30 – Who’s Really in Control? – Big Tech, big food, and why corruption thrives.
• 23:30 – Regulation or Chaos? – Why governments can’t keep up with AI.
• 26:00 – Generational Divide – Gen Z using AI as life advisor vs. older users.
• 29:00 – Parenting in the AI Era – Guardrails for families and children.
• 31:30 – AI & Crypto – Why complex markets defy machine prediction.
• 33:00 – Closing Thoughts – Illusion vs. intelligence and why design matters.

📚 Further Reading & Resources

• Books & Articles by Jay Richards
• The Privileged Planet (with Guillermo Gonzalez)
• Money, Greed, and God: Why Capitalism Is the Solution and Not the Problem
• The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines
• On AI & Technology
• “Moravec’s Paradox” – why physical intelligence is harder than digital logic.
• Nick Bostrom’s Superintelligence (for a secular take on AI fears).
• Discovery Institute resources on science & intelligent design: discovery.org
• For Families & Educators
• Barna Group: Research on Gen Z and technology use.
• Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch — practical advice for Christian homes.
• Common Sense Media — reviews of apps/tools your kids may be using.

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