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Human Dignity - The Inner Life - May 26, 2026

The Inner Life

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Human Dignity * (10:45) Identity of human Dignity * Why does the Church even care about AI? * (18:31) Nick - In a couple months, it would be nice to go back to this to see how the public has digested it. Militia of the Immaculate...look at encyclicals. We have a duty to uphold and live a life worthy and protect the venerable. We're called to be missionary disciples. Hold the identity of all. * Tom -Remember back in 3rd grade...had to use the bathroom. Janitor was in there and asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Said I didn't want to be a janitor and he told me there's dignity in every job you do. (25:23) Break 1 * Is AI all bad? * (32:12) Erica - Separate time talent and treasure from the idea that we're not needing to do anything to be valuable to God. Trying to be fruitful with the gifts he's given us. * How does human interaction get lost in technology? (38:21) Break 2 * Margo - For the people who are not intellectually able. I work with some of them. They get caught up with a lot of scams...tend to be gullible. As things advance with AI, grows worse. Their level of comprehension is more challenging. * (42:33) Mary Alice - There's an epidemic of loneliness. I've asked them to stop texting me. I understand there's so many who are craving to get together, but guys play with hand held devices and have little social skills. * (47:52) How does upholding human dignity help society to flourish? Resources: * MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV * https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html