Decoding the Universe - Part 30
"Anthropomorphism!"
With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Is G-d wise? Is G-d kind? Is G-d compassionate? Looking at Scripture and the many verses that describe G-s as being "wise," "kind," and "compassionate," the answer would seem to be yes.

But Jewish wisdom begs to differ.

The great scholar and philosopher Maimonides himself debunks this notions in his Thirteen Principles of Jewish Faith. He writes:

"We believe that this Oneness is neither a body nor a bodily force, nor is He subject to any bodily characteristics... For if He had a body, He could be compared to other bodies. All the corporeal terms used in the Scriptures to describe Him -- such as walking, standing, sitting, speaking etc. -- are metaphorical... This is the third Principle, as affirmed by the verse (Deuteronomy 4:15) 'You have not seen any image,' that is to say, you cannot conceive of Him as having any form because, as stated, He is neither a body nor a bodily force."

Why, then, does Torah speak of G-d in anthropomorphic terms? And what practical lesson can we learn from this?

In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee we explore these perplexing descriptions of G-d and discover their mystical meaning.

Decoding The Universe - 30 - Anthropomorphism

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This lecture discusses the late ancient monastic theologian, John Cassian's work Institutes of the Coenobia, book 8, "Of The Spirit of Anger". It focuses specifically on a common argument people make to excuse their own lapses into anger and bad temper, claiming that in Scripture God is said to get angry at people. Cassian's response is to point out that these passages are not to be taken literally, any more than are passages making other similar anthropomorphic claims about God. Instead, the divine anger is not to be understood anthropopathos, that is, along the lines of human passions or emotions.

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John Cassian, Institutes Book 8 - Attributing Anger To God - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 18th century philosopher Immanuel Kant's work, The Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics.

Specifically it focuses on the conclusion of the third part, specifically his discussion of the distinction between deism and theism, and David Hume's critique of both standpoints for, among other things, engaging in "anthropomorphism". Kant argues that deism involves only a "symbolic anthropomorphism", and that it relies upon analogy properly defined and understood

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Anthropomorphism: Connections Between Humans, AI, and the Wild
Traditional Anthropomorphism:

Definition: Assigning human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.
Examples: Talking animals in fairy tales, personified forces of nature in mythology, or pets being treated as family members.
Anthropomorphism in AI:

Human-Like AI: Designing AI and robots with human-like features and behaviors to facilitate interaction.
Examples: Virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa having human-like voices, social robots like Sophia, or chatbots mimicking human conversation.
Purpose: Enhances user experience, makes technology more relatable, and helps in areas like customer service, education, and therapy.
Anthropomorphism in the Wild:

Humanizing Nature: Attributing human emotions or motives to wildlife and natural phenomena.
Examples: Describing a storm as "angry" or animals as having specific personality traits.
Purpose: Helps humans relate to and understand the natural world, fostering empathy and conservation efforts.
Interconnections:

AI in Nature Conservation: Using AI to monitor wildlife, track endangered species, or predict ecological changes while anthropomorphizing these tools to gain public support.
Virtual Nature Experiences: AI-driven simulations of natural environments for education and mental health, with human-like interactions enhancing the experience.
Cultural Impact: Stories and media blending AI and wildlife narratives, such as movies where robots interact with nature in human-like ways.
Implications and Considerations
Ethical Concerns:

Over-Anthropomorphizing AI: Risk of users forming inappropriate emotional attachments or misconceptions about AI's capabilities and intentions.
Nature Misrepresentation: Misleading views on animal behavior or ecological processes if overly humanized.
Benefits:

Enhanced Engagement: More relatable and engaging interactions with technology and nature.
Educational Tools: Improved learning tools that personify complex concepts in AI and ecology.
Future Directions:

Integrated Systems: Development of AI that can understand and respond to both human needs and ecological conditions, promoting harmonious coexistence.
Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Further research into the psychological and social effects of anthropomorphizing both AI and nature.
Your updated term suggests a multifaceted approach to understanding how we relate to and integrate human-like characteristics into AI and our perceptions of the natural world. It opens up exciting discussions about the evolving relationship between humans, technology, and the environment.

Further research needed.

Anthropomorphism: Connections Between Humans, AI, and the Wild Traditional Anthropomorphism:  Definition: Assigning human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. Examples: Talking animals in fairy tales, personified forces of nature in myth

anthropomorhism:  connections between humans, Ai and the wild

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero's work, On The Nature Of The Gods, which critically examines Epicurean, Stoic, and Skeptic perspectives on matters of theology and cosmology

Specifically it examines the academic skeptic Cotta's criticisms of the Epicurean perspective on the divine, which claim and argue that the gods must have a form like that of human beings, though not made of the same matter as human beings.  

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In my latest experiment, I've taken my exploration of AI anthropomorphism a step further by creating a podcast. Using the content from my two recent Medium articles, "How Much is Too Much in AI Anthropomorphism?" and "The Human Touch: Exploring Anthropomorphism in AI Design," I've crafted a 12-minute audio experience featuring two distinct voices.
To achieve this, I utilized the innovative NotebookLM, a powerful tool that allows for nuanced interactions with language models. While I can't provide specific details on how NotebookLM works as it's outside the scope of the sources provided, this technology facilitated the transformation of my written articles into a dynamic audio discussion.

AI Anthropomorphism: Finding the Right Balance

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero's work, On The Nature Of The Gods, which critically examines Epicurean, Stoic, and Skeptic perspectives on matters of theology and cosmology

Specifically it focuses upon the presentation of Stoic cosmology and theology by Quintus Lucilius Balbus in book 2, and in particular on his discussion of the Stoics' allegorical interpretation of earlier Greek myth, legend, and religion, which anthropomorphized the gods in ways that the Stoics thought irrational and unbefitting of divinity

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Cicero On The Nature Of The Gods book 2 - Allegorical Interpretation Of Gods - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero's work, On The Nature Of The Gods, which critically examines Epicurean, Stoic, and Skeptic perspectives on matters of theology and cosmology

Specifically it focuses upon the presentation of Stoic cosmology and theology by Quintus Lucilius Balbus in book 2, and in particular on his discussion of the distinction between two different attitudes of human beings towards the divine beings, one of which is the superstition, the other of which is religion.  Having false and anthropomorphic beliefs about the gods, and acting on those beliefs is superstition, something vicious and blameworthy. Having correct beliefs about the gods and comporting oneself towards them in accordance with those beliefs is genuine religion and is something praiseworthy.

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