On 8/2/2025 at 11:34 AM, Markus Hanke said:

Yes, I live in a small forest monastery together with some other monastics.

12 hours ago, Markus Hanke said:

I’m not yet that old, but yes, I’ve found my way in life. That didn’t happen over night though, and took some doing.

Putting religious beliefs aside...you must have spent a good part of your life thinking about nature... I know this might be off topic...since you are a monk and at the same time a scientist where do you think people go after dying?

What do you think will be the role of AI in religion esp after it outsmart humans?

10 hours ago, MJ kihara said:

you must have spent a good part of your life thinking about nature.

Yes, and I still do.

10 hours ago, MJ kihara said:

where do you think people go after dying?

Well, what is “it” that you think is “going” someplace?

10 hours ago, MJ kihara said:

What do you think will be the role of AI in religion esp after it outsmart humans?

I don’t know, it’s not something I’ve thought about much (and I haven’t been following developments in AI too closely) - but this is a good question. In my tradition, and at this point, it plays no role at all, and probably never will; but it may be different in other religions.

Just now, Markus Hanke said:

In my tradition, and at this point, it plays no role at all, and probably never will; but it may be different in other religions.

Hi Markus, Have you ever read the scifi short story by A C Clarke ?

The nine billion names of God ?

It is about monks in a monastery and a (their) computer.

I think you would find it interesting.

On 8/5/2025 at 9:11 AM, studiot said:

Hi Markus, Have you ever read the scifi short story by A C Clarke ?

The nine billion names of God ?

It is about monks in a monastery and a (their) computer.

I think you would find it interesting.

Thanks for the recommendation! I haven’t heard of this story, but I do like Clarke in general, so I’ll try to find it somehow :)

Just now, Markus Hanke said:

Thanks for the recommendation! I haven’t heard of this story, but I do like Clarke in general, so I’ll try to find it somehow :)

I won't spoil the punch line

But try this online or in pdf

https://pdfroom.com/books/the-nine-billion-names-of-god/avd96xR0gKD

On 8/4/2025 at 6:05 PM, MJ kihara said:

What do you think will be the role of AI in religion esp after it outsmart humans?

Why do you think AI could outsmart humans?

Currently, I don't think AI could outsmart an ant...

But religion can muddy the waters if you believe something stupid... 😉

6 hours ago, studiot said:

I won't spoil the punch line

But try this online or in pdf

https://pdfroom.com/books/the-nine-billion-names-of-god/avd96xR0gKD

+1

I hope I can get round to reading all of your recommendations!

5 minutes ago, pinball1970 said:

I hope I can get round to reading all of your recommendations!

Are you a monk as well ?

😄

30 minutes ago, studiot said:

Are you a monk as well ?

😄

Not in my spare time. I still work full time so I am thinking ahead. I will dip in and out though.

😂 AI agent.

20 hours ago, MJ kihara said:

😂 AI agent.

Is that 20% of a humans understanding?