L'intersezione tra il realismo critico di Bernard Lonergan, il bene comune e l'intelligenza artificiale nelle pratiche religiose moderne

Artificial intelligence (AI) profoundly influences a range of contemporary social structures, including religious dynamics. Utilizing Bernard Lonergan’s critical realism as an analytical framework, this article investigates the intersections between AI and religious traditions in their shared pursuit of the common good. Drawing on Lonergan’s principle that human beings construct their understanding through cognitive processes, we examine how AI-mediated realities align with or challenge traditional religious principles. By exploring specific case studies, we highlight AI’s role in reshaping religious symbols, rituals, and even in generating new spiritual meanings. Employing Lonergan’s insights on the balance between subjectivity and objectivity, this study analyzes AI’s potential to create new sacred spaces and to challenge religious orthodoxy. The core of the discussion centers on the negotiation between religious values and technological innovation, assessing how AI can support religious life while preserving its essential core. Ultimately, this article underscores the significance of the common good in the era of AI-driven religious evolution.