Heidegger and Pope Leo XIV: On Technology and Human Dignity
- WHO IT IS FOR: This event is for intellectuals, students of philosophy, and anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, theology, and artificial intelligence.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: An exploration of human dignity in the age of technology through the lens of Martin Heidegger and Pope Leo XIV.
- FORMAT: This is a collaborative reading group session and philosophical discussion.
Join the San Francisco Philosophy Reading Group for a deep dive into the ethical challenges of the modern era. This session brings together two vastly different perspectives—secular phenomenology and theological tradition—to analyze the impact of the 'technocratic paradigm' on the human spirit.
Participants will engage in a comparative analysis of Martin Heidegger’s seminal work, 'The Question Concerning Technology,' and Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Together, the group will examine whether these disparate thinkers offer a unified path forward or conflicting solutions to combat the dehumanizing effects of AI and advanced technology. Come prepared to discuss how we can preserve human dignity in an increasingly automated world.