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Inteligența artificială și problema conștiinței. Discernământ teologic asupra unei provocări contemporane
Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Consciousness. A Theological Discernment of a Contemporary Challenge

Author(s): Cosmin Iulian Cîrstea
Subject(s): Economy, Theology and Religion, Religion and science , ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Facultatea de Teologie Ortodoxă Alba Iulia
Keywords: artificial intelligence; consciousness; person; reason; algorithm;

Summary/Abstract: In the context of accelerating technological progress, increasing fears have emerged concerning artificial intelligence – more specifically, the possibility that it might compete with human beings by developing consciousness and seeking to undermine human nature. This study aims to analyze the issue from a theological perspective and to assess whether such fears are justified. The analysis begins with a general presentation of artificial intelligence and its functioning, continues with a reflection on consciousness as an ontological reality and divine gift, and proceeds to a critical evaluation of the possibility that machines could transcend mere data processing and acquire personal dimensions.

  • Issue Year: XXX/2025
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 81-102
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Romanian
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