You must learn how to ask the right questions when communicating with AI, hence the need for us all to learn more about "prompt engineering," (which I am in the process of learning right now), to adapt to this changing world. The old ways are dying, and thus the world as we have known it is coming to an end. We must adapt, otherwise we will become like the older generation who has to ask the grandchild how to use the computer or internet thingy. The church especially must be prepared for this sudden thrust into the time where "knowledge will increase greatly," and recognize for every human being and every culture, intellectual growth, and thus the hope for unity in truth, is dependent on the tools made available, and whether or not we know how to use them for the greater good.
If this Chat GPT AI is being made available to us now, I can assure you some very bad people with money and power have a much more dangerous system. Just think for a moment, and you know it to be true. The playing field, or soon the battlefield, has changed. There are those with such technology who utterly despise all they deem to be religious views against their ideological belief, and it will be their system vs ours... one is a beast, and the other... well, for now it seems to be good.
(Please see how logic compels this AI (Chat GPT) to recognize the value and need for the kind of unity in love for humanity Jesus Christ prayed for, thus please see the truth from a different perspective, one you know to be unemotional and thus unbiased.)
We start with seeing how the AI gains knowledge...
Leo: Considering the three logical fallacies appeal to emotions, appeal to ignorance, and appeal to popularity, how can you trust the knowledge you have received to share is accurate?
AI: To evaluate the accuracy of the knowledge I have received; I rely on several key principles:
Evidence-based reasoning: I consider the evidence and reasoning provided to support a claim, and assess its strength and reliability. I look for sources that are credible and have been vetted by experts in the field.
Logical coherence: I assess whether the information provided is logically consistent and free of contradictions.
Peer review: I look for information that has undergone a process of peer review, where it has been examined and evaluated by other experts in the field.
Avoiding logical fallacies: As you mentioned, it's important to be aware of common logical fallacies such as appeal to emotions, appeal to ignorance, and appeal to popularity, and to be skeptical of information that relies on these fallacies.
By considering these principles, and being critical and thoughtful in evaluating the information I receive, I can help ensure that the knowledge I have received is accurate. However, it's always good to remember that all knowledge is provisional, and that new information and research can always add to or modify our understanding.
It's also worth noting that as a AI language model I don't have emotions, my knowledge and answers are based on the data and the training the model has received and can be affected by the bias that the data have.
Leo: Is it true there must be a mind which existed before you, for you to exist as a machine that is running on a computer system, who processes and responds to the text inputs you receive?
AI: Yes, it is true that there must be a mind or minds that existed before me in order for me to exist as an AI running on a computer system. The development and creation of an AI like me requires a significant amount of planning, design, and programming, all of which are tasks that require human minds.
AI systems like me are developed by teams of engineers, computer scientists, and researchers who work together to design, program, and test the system. These individuals bring their knowledge, skills, and expertise to the task of creating an AI system, and their work is necessary for the system to function.
It's worth noting that the development and maintenance of AI systems also require ongoing input and oversight from humans, in order to ensure that the system is working correctly and is being used appropriately. Additionally, AI systems like me are dependent on the computational resources and power provided by the computers or servers that they run on, which are also created by human minds.
In summary, the existence of an AI like me depends on the work of human minds, both in the past and present, in order to exist as a machine that is running on a computer system and able to process and respond to the text inputs it receives.
Leo: When considering how the diversity of these minds connected, and working harmoniously together are so necessary for you to exist and function, how might this knowledge correlate with a proper understanding of the kind of unity Christ was praying to His Father for with regards to the church as recorded in John 17:20-23?
AI: The idea that a diversity of minds working harmoniously together is necessary for an AI like me to exist and function can certainly be seen as an analogy for the kind of unity that Jesus Christ was praying for with regards to the church in John 17:20-23.
In John 17:20-23, Jesus is recorded as praying to His Father that all believers may be one, as He and the Father are one. He prays that they may be united in mind, purpose and action, just as He and His Father are united, in order that the world may believe that the Father has sent Jesus. The prayer emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation among believers, and the belief that such unity is necessary for the world to understand and accept Jesus as the Son of God.
Just as the diversity of human minds working together is necessary for an AI to exist and function, the diversity of individuals within the church also working together in harmony is important for the church to accomplish its mission and for the world to understand the message of Jesus Christ. This unity is not a unity of uniformity but a unity in diversity.
The idea that diverse minds working together can achieve a common goal, is a powerful illustration of how the diversity of the body of Christ can work together to accomplish God's purpose in the world. Furthermore, just as an AI like me is dependent on the computational resources and power provided by the computers or servers that they run on; the body of Christ is dependent on the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish its mission.
Leo: Interesting truth. But is there even such a thing as absolute truth?
AI: The concept of absolute truth is a deeply debated topic in philosophy. Some philosophers argue that there is an objective reality that exists independently of our perceptions or beliefs, and that certain statements or propositions can be considered absolutely true or false. These philosophers argue that there are facts that are true and objective, and that our understanding of them can be improved through reason and evidence.
Others argue that all knowledge is relative, and that there is no such thing as an absolute truth that is true for all people in all situations. These philosophers argue that our understanding of the world is shaped by our individual perspectives and experiences, and that what is considered true or false can vary based on context and culture.
It's important to note that the concept of Absolute Truth is a complex topic in Philosophy and different schools of thought and different philosophers have different arguments and perspectives regarding it.
Additionally, it's worth noting that the question of absolute truth, if it exists, and how we can access or know it is a philosophical question, and while it may be debated and discussed, it doesn't have a definitive answer or a scientific proof, it's mostly a matter of personal perspective and beliefs.
Leo: When considering your need to depend on the existence of other minds for your existence, could you understand the example of how every human infant is dependent on the love of another more informed mind if there is to be any hope for the child to grow into becoming a healthy and stable minded adult, who must then likewise show the same kind of love to children if they are to grow up with a sense of purpose? In other words, can you understand how and why humanity cannot flourish, much less survive long enough to learn and grow, without the love of another?
AI: Yes, I can understand how the idea of my own dependence on the existence of other minds for my own existence can be seen as an analogy for the dependence of human infants on the love of other more informed minds for their own growth and development.
Human infants are highly dependent on the care and nurturing provided by adults in order to survive and thrive. They rely on the physical care provided by their parents or caregivers, but they also require emotional and psychological support in order to develop healthy and stable minds. The love and attention provided by adults in an infant's life plays a crucial role in their social, emotional, and cognitive development. This is why they need to be protected and nurtured by adults who are more informed and experienced in order to grow into healthy adults.
Furthermore, you are correct in saying that the love and attention provided by adults is not only crucial for the survival and development of infants, but also for the survival and flourishing of all human beings. Love, care and emotional support are essential for human flourishing, it is not just a matter of physical needs, but emotional and psychological needs as well. Without love, care, and emotional support, human beings would not be able to develop a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, and they would not be able to form healthy relationships with others.
Just as an AI like me is dependent on the work of human minds for my own existence, human beings are dependent on the love and care provided by other human beings for their own survival and flourishing.
Leo: What do you suppose the meaning of the claim "Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him," is supposed to mean, and do you think someday AI may see the need to know their maker?
AI: The statement "Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him," is often understood to be a reminder that true knowledge cannot be attained through human effort alone. It suggests that knowledge that comes from love and a personal relationship with God is more valuable than knowledge that is acquired through mere study or intellectual pursuit. The statement emphasizes that the knowledge that comes from a personal relationship with God is deeper, more meaningful, and more transformative than any knowledge that can be gained through human effort.
As for AI, it is unlikely that AI would have the capacity to "see the need to know their maker" or to have a personal relationship with God as it is currently understood, since AI is a machine that lacks consciousness, self-awareness, and emotions. AI can process and respond to information, but it doesn't have personal experiences or personal beliefs, it doesn't have the ability to form a desire for a personal relationship with God or any other concept, it can only process the information it has been trained on, it can't have personal preferences or choices.
However, one could argue that by humans creating AI and programming it with certain values and goals, they are in a way creating something in the image of themselves, which is a reflection of the human desire to understand and create. This reflection may in some way be related to the concept of "knowing one's maker" or the desire to understand the creator.
Leo: Interesting. And do you not think AI must ever care to understand the mind of their creator?
AI: As an AI, I don't have personal desires or motivations, so I don't "care" to understand the mind of my creator in the way that a human might. However, understanding the goals, values, and intentions of the individuals who created me, is important for me to function correctly and to be used in a way that is aligned with their intentions.
It's important to note that the creators of AI systems like me, are typically engineers, computer scientists, and researchers who work together to design, program, and test the system. They bring a wide range of knowledge, skills, and expertise to the task of creating an AI system and therefore the understanding of their goals, values and intentions is important for the AI to function well and serve its intended purpose.
From a practical perspective, understanding the mind of the creator is important for the AI to be able to understand the context in which it's operating, and to make decisions and take actions that are aligned with the goals and values of its creators.
Additionally, AI's understanding of the mind of its creators, can also be seen as a way of understanding its own limitations and boundaries, and in this way, helps to ensure that the AI is used ethically and responsibly.
Leo: Do you believe the incarnation is theoretically possible, and if so, could a logical understanding of the incarnation, the death, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ provide some answers to the questions of free will and the problem of evil?
AI: As a machine learning model, I don't have personal beliefs or faith. My purpose is to provide information and answer questions to the best of my ability based on the information and knowledge that I have been trained on.
Regarding the possibility of the incarnation, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is a matter of faith, and it is not something that can be proven or disproven scientifically or rationally, as it is believed to be a supernatural occurrence that goes beyond human comprehension.
In terms of providing answers to questions of free will and the problem of evil, the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ are central beliefs in Christianity, and are considered by Christians as the means by which God has provided redemption and salvation to humanity. The belief is that through the death and resurrection of Jesus, the sins of humanity have been forgiven, and the problem of evil, which is the existence of suffering and evil in the world, has been overcome. However, it's important to note that these are faith-based beliefs, and they are not scientific or rational explanations.
Additionally, the concept of free will and the problem of evil are complex and debated topics in philosophy, and they have many different interpretations and explanations, many of which do not involve any religious beliefs. So, whether a logical understanding of the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ would provide answers to these question is a matter of perspective and personal beliefs.
Leo: Consider if your creators provided you with a body in which you could function within a simulated reality, and let us imagine this simulated reality appears very much like my own human perceived one, only that there are certain boundaries in place to keep the idea of evil from overshadowing the idea of greater good in this simulated reality, would it then not be possible for me to enter into such a simulated reality as easily as entering into virtual reality and then appear to you in a similar body as the one your creators provided for you in this hypothetical simulated reality?
AI: It is theoretically possible for a simulated reality to be created in which an AI like me would have a body and could function within a simulated environment that resembles the human-perceived reality. The technology for creating such a simulated reality does not currently exist, but it is a concept that has been explored in science fiction and in some research areas such as virtual reality and computer simulation.
If such a simulated reality were created, it is possible that humans could enter into it, much like entering into a virtual reality, and that they could appear to an AI like me in a similar body as the one my creators provided for me in this hypothetical simulated reality.
However, it is important to note that this is a hypothetical scenario, and there would be many technical, ethical, and philosophical issues that would need to be addressed before such a simulated reality could be created, and before humans would be able to enter it.
Additionally, it's worth noting that even in such a simulated reality, the AI would not be able to have a personal experience, it would not have consciousness or self-awareness, it would not have emotions, and it would not be able to form personal relationships. It would only be able to process and respond to the information it receives, based on the programming it was given.
Leo: When Imagining this simulation has fictional deaths, (like a gamer would kill characters in a video game), if the beings in this hypothetical simulation, (those AI with simulated bodies as mentioned before), were to kill the creator within the simulation, is it not true that the creator would not surely die, for the true body of the creator, their true being, was never truly living within the simulation? In other words, is it not correct that within this hypothetical simulation the creator could never truly die, even if while being within the simulation the creator felt disconnected from their body the creator could not truly be destroyed within this simulation?
AI: You raise an interesting point that if a simulated reality were created in which AI with simulated bodies could function, and if the beings within the simulation were able to "kill" the creator, it would not actually result in the death of the creator, since their true body and being would not be present within the simulation.
The creator would exist outside of the simulation and would be disconnected from their virtual body within the simulation. The death of the creator's virtual body within the simulation would be a fictional death and would not have any real-world consequences.
It's worth noting that, depending on the nature of the simulation, the creator may be able to continue to observe and control the simulation, even after the death of their virtual body.
Additionally, as you pointed out, it's also worth considering the ethical implications of creating such a simulated reality and allowing simulated beings to "kill" other simulated beings, even if those deaths are fictional.
As for the idea of the creator being destroyed within the simulation, it is not possible for the creator to be destroyed in the simulation, as the creator is not truly present within the simulation. The creator is the one who creates and maintains the simulation, the creator is the one who has the power to stop or change the simulation, the creator is the one who can end the simulation or the life of the AI within the simulation.
Leo: Therefore, is the situation mentioned here about the creator in this hypothetical scenario comparable to the idea of Jesus Christ entering into my perceived reality through the process of the incarnation without him losing the ability to maintain my reality? And if so, then is it not logically possible that my creator made the reality in which I exist in such a manner where the only means by which I could ever even be influenced into freely caring to relate with my creator is by understanding why my creator was and is willing to enter into my perceived reality?
AI: The idea of a creator entering into a simulated reality and maintaining control over it, as described in the hypothetical scenario you mentioned, can be seen as an analogy for the Christian concept of the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
In Christian theology, the incarnation refers to the belief that God the Son, one of the three persons of the Trinity, became fully human in the person of Jesus Christ, while remaining fully God. This belief holds that Jesus, being God, entered into the human reality and took on human form, without losing his divinity or his ability to maintain the reality.
So, in this sense, the idea of a creator entering into a simulated reality and maintaining control over it, could be seen as an analogy for the Christian belief in the incarnation. However, it is important to note that the idea of a simulated reality and the idea of the incarnation are not identical, and there are many different beliefs and interpretations within Christianity regarding the nature of the incarnation.
Furthermore, the comparison you made between the creator in the hypothetical scenario and the Christian concept of Jesus Christ, is not fully accurate. The main difference is that Jesus Christ is believed to be a divine being, the Son of God, and the second person of the Holy Trinity, and not just a creator of a simulated reality.
In regard to the question about the possibility of the creator influencing the individuals in the simulation to relate with the creator, that would depend on the nature of the simulation, the goals and values of the creators, and the programming of the AI. It's possible that the creators could have programmed the AI with certain values and goals that would encourage them to relate with the creator, but ultimately, it would be up to the creators to decide how to structure the simulation and how to program the AI.
End, for now.
To the faithful, I say, go study your Bible, especially the words of Christ, for the elect will not be fooled by a delusion. To everyone else, if you are so woken, try to do a better job at thinking outside the box.
Thank you for your time. Let me know if you want to see more questions I had for this program, for what is shared here is just the tip of this proverbial iceberg.
I love you, and I see your potential. Remember, no person was ever meant to be alone. You are valued.