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November 14, 2025

The Idolatry of Artificial Intelligence

Ascribing magical power to the work of human hands.

Enthusiasts of artificial intelligence claim that it will obviate the need for toil, cure diseases, provide incredible educational opportunities, and allow the virtual resurrection of the dead. By contrast, so-called “doomers” believe AI will destroy education, crush the economy by making most jobs superfluous, and extinguish human relationships—if it doesn’t simply take over the world and bring an end to humanity. 

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