We’d like to thank developmental philosopher and author STEVE MCINTOSH for joining us last night for a fascinating conversation that encompassed all sorts of stuff. Steve has written five books as well as countless posts and articles; so instead of linking to a lot of them we’re linking below to his websites and Twitter feed – with one exception, that being the article he wrote on AI that we talk about in the interview. You can purchase Steve’s books directly off his website.

Website of Author Steve McIntosh, Integral Philosopher and Social Entrepreneur
Featuring the books: The Presence of the Infinite, Evolution’s Purpose, and Integral Consciousness, plus McIntosh’s blog on evolutionary spirituality and integral philosophy and politics

The Spiritual Significance of the Rise of AI
Although the advent of AI will certainly transform our society, in order to facilitate its gifts while constraining its threats, we have to accurately understand what it is and what it’s not. There is no doubt that AI models will continue to get “smarter.” But machines cannot become self-conscious agents. As we come to discover the limits of AI, this will help confirm the spiritual significance of human beings, and clarify our unique contribution to the evolution of the universe.