The Spiritual Challenges of Post Human World

Abstract

This article looks at the issues of spirituality when the idea of post-humanity is contemplated with the advancement in technology and artificial intelligence. It seems that traditional spiritual paradigms are now struggling with the increases of transhumanism and integration of AI where concepts of consciousness, self, and the purpose of man are in question. This paper explores the potential for a post-human future to either threaten or transform spirituality and some of the consequent questions including the soul, divine intervention, and matters of ethics on technology augmentation. By examining different spiritual point of views, as well as modern theological responses, the article outlines major areas of conflict and possibility of change. Indeed, it posits that post-human condition calls for re-thinking of conventional concepts of spirituality and demands a conversation that bring together science and spirit. Thus, the findings underlined the necessity of a framework that will consider the fundamental impact of living in the technologically enhanced reality and the call for the proper balance of the spiritual life in the context of the technological advancements.

Key Words:

Post-Humanism, Spiritual Challenges, Artificial Intelligence, Transhumanism, Consciousness, Ethics.