In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez explores the philosophical, theological, and ethical boundaries of AI with Pastor Kenny Ortiz. They dive deep into AI's limitations, its potential impact on work, wisdom, and relationships, and what it means to remain human in an increasingly AI-driven world. From questions of AI personhood to the spiritual consequences of synthetic relationships, this conversation is a thought-provoking journey for marketers who want to use AI without losing their soul.

My Favorite AI Tools

ChatGPT - https://openai.com/
High Level Marketing Platform - https://danchez.com/highlevel
AI Podcasting Tools - https://danchez.com/podtools
n8n AI Automation Platform - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned

Animatrix (Matrix backstory) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328832/
Rolling Stone article on AI delusions - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ai-spiritual-delusions-destroying-human-relationships-1235330175/
Perplexity AI - https://www.perplexity.ai/
GenSpark - https://www.genspark.ai/
Good Will Hunting (movie) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119217/

Timestamps

00:00 — Why theology belongs in an AI marketing conversation
02:14 — Can AI be a person? Biblical and philosophical definitions of personhood
07:08 — Are we creating AI in our image? What that means theologically
10:24 — Will AI take our jobs? What theology says about the value of human work
27:02 — Should we go to AI for wisdom and life guidance?
33:09 — The dangers of overly friendly AI and emotional attachment
49:30 — Where marketers must draw the ethical line with persuasive AI
54:43 — The ethics of AI avatars representing real people
01:05:11 — The irreplaceable beauty of human connection

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