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Exploring the world of tomorrow through the timeless wisdom of the Catholic faith.

25/08/2026

Should future priests learn to make content while they're still in formation?

Fr. Michael Kong wrote his thesis comparing TikTok and Instagram for evangelization. He has a clear answer.

Check out the full conversation on the latest Catholic Futurist episode in the comments.

23/07/2026

Why Anthropic? Of all the AI labs in the world, why did Pope Leo XIV invite that one to the launch of his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas?

Matthew Harvey Sanders, Fr. Michael Baggot & Fr. Kenny Ang take it head-on — from machine consciousness and designer babies to the transhumanist push to leave our humanity behind — all through the lens of the Pope's new encyclical on AI.

New episode of the Catholic Futurist Podcast linked in the comments.

27/03/2026

Most classrooms weren’t designed with formation as their primary goal.

They were built for efficiency. Output. Results.

Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem. argues that AI won’t solve that problem— it may accelerate it.

The deeper question is one Catholic education has always asked:

What is school actually for?

The answer shapes how—and whether—we use AI at all.

Full episode in the comments.

27/02/2026

“The deeper concern isn’t that AI sounds more human— it’s that we’re starting to sound more like AI.”

Clear. Correct. Polished. And strangely empty.

AI isn’t just helping students cheat. It’s helping them skip becoming someone.

You still get the answer. You lose the formation.

Benjamin Crockett speaks with Dr. Aaron Dominguez, Provost of The Catholic University of America, and John Brahier about why Catholic education doesn’t ask “How efficient can we be?” but instead:

What kind of person are we forming?

The goal isn’t “no AI” or “all AI.” It’s human flourishing — with the person at the center.

Because efficiency is not the same thing as wisdom. Full episode in the comments.

09/02/2026

What if AI locks power into the hands of a few, creating a permanent super-elite?

Benjamin Crockett speaks with Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, about the growing concern that artificial intelligence could entrench a super-elite by fixing access to knowledge, creativity, and influence early—and making it increasingly difficult for others to catch up.

Together, they examine how rapid development, profit incentives, and unequal access risk turning temporary advantage into lasting control.

Listen to the full episode in the comments!

20/01/2026

The Jedi Order's fatal flaw: They chose detachment over love.

Fr. Alejandro Crosthwaite, OP argues Christian love, not Jedi indifference, is what could've actually saved the galaxy. The theology of the Force, explained. Listen in the comments!

19/01/2026

A Dominican priest and lifelong Star Wars fan shares his thoughts on the rise and fall of Darth Vader. Fr. Alejandro Crosthwaite, OP connects Vader's fall to Judas, Mustafar to Hell, and Palpatine to Satan—then explains why Luke's final gamble is pure Gospel. Theology meets cinema. Listen in the comments!

07/01/2026

AI can’t replace authentic human presence and spiritual healing. New Episode 11 of Catholic Futurist is live! Featuring EWTN chaplain Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller. Check out the link to the full episode in the comments!

12/12/2025

Is AI a threat or a tool for your parish? Edmundo Reyes (Co-Founder, Digital Continent) & Edmund Mitchell (Host, Faith & AI Podcast) introduce a crucial framework: "Mission Support vs. Mission Direct." Check out the latest episode now. Link in the comments!

24/11/2025

AI knows answers, but true intelligence is embodied and relational.

How do we teach students to think in an age of AI? Fr. Kenny Ang joins Benjamin Crockett to discuss why he's swapping essays for oral exams to combat the "attention deficit."

Listen to the conversation. Link below!

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