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Oct 2024
43m 51s

Cultural Update: Can AI be blamed for su...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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This week's topics: A tragic story about a 14-year-old's suicide raises questions about the role of AI in human relationships.Exploring the possibility of a religious comeback: Are we seeing signs of renewed interest in faith?Political word games and the language used by both sides to shape public perception.Listener questions on bridging ideological divide ... Show More
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