Catholic Futurist
For all those curious about the world of tomorrow and how to navigate the crucial choices presented by emerging technology, guided by the practical and timeless wisdom of the Catholic faith, join Benjamin Crockett on the Catholic Futurist Podcast.
Episodes
7 episodes
AI May Flatter But It’s Not Your Friend
Can AI offer companionship—or just the illusion of it?In this episode, host Benjamin Crockett speaks with Fr. Michael Baggot, LC (Assistant Professor, Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum) about the rise of artifi...
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Episode 7
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32:18
The Pope, Deepfakes & the Future of Media
In the age of AI, discerning what’s real from what’s fake has never been more urgent. With mass-produced content and convincing deepfakes everywhere, how can Catholics find the truth online?In this episode of Catholic Futurist,...
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Episode 6
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25:31
What we lose when we outsource our humanity to AI
AI is tempting us to outsource our thinking, our labor, and even our relationships. As technology makes life "easier," are we losing what it means to be human?In this episode of Catholic Futurist, host Benjamin Crockett sits do...
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Episode 5
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45:16
Unlocking the Church’s Ancient Libraries with AI
The Church’s history holds centuries of wisdom—but much of it has remained hidden in archives. Now, a groundbreaking project in Rome is changing that.Join host Benjamin Crockett in conversation with Father David Nazar, SJ (Admi...
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Episode 4
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54:12
AI’s Impact: Creativity, Jobs, and Faith
What is Artificial Intelligence—really?AI isn’t just about faster processors or smarter machines. It’s about the nature of creativity, the future of work, and how we respond to changes that could reshape society in profound way...
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Episode 3
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1:10:17
Building Magisterium AI: A Catholic Response to ChatGPT
Secular AI often misunderstands Catholicism. That’s why Matthew Harvey Sanders and his team built Magisterium AI — a chatbot rooted in the Church’s authentic documents, designed to provide faithful answers. In this episode...
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Episode 2
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