Artificial Transcendence: Religious and Cultural Dimensions in the Emergence of AGI
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AGI, religion, culture, AI ethics, techno-animism, AR religious tourism, fandomAbstract
As artificial intelligence advances toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), understanding its religious and cultural implications becomes increasingly urgent. Emerging technologies, including augmented reality (AR) and AI-driven systems, challenge traditional notions of sacred space, religious authority, and authenticity. Case studies of AR religious tourism, fandom-driven techno-animism, and practices like hijab cosplay reveal that believers do not passively accept new media. Instead, they adapt and reinterpret global cultural forms to align with local religious values. These insights suggest that participatory engagement, ethical frameworks, and culturally responsive design can guide AGI’s integration into religious contexts. By maintaining narrative transparency, allowing community input, and embracing abstraction, AGI may avoid sparking religious tensions or being misconstrued as divine. Ultimately, attentive, ethics-driven approaches can ensure that AGI complements existing religious traditions, enhances intercultural understanding, and contributes to a spiritually pluralistic, culturally respectful future.
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