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1349: Mormon Transhumanism with Carl Youngblood

1349: Mormon Transhumanism with Carl Youngblood

FromMormon Stories - LDS


1349: Mormon Transhumanism with Carl Youngblood

FromMormon Stories - LDS

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Length:
310 minutes
Released:
Oct 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is there more than one way to be a Mormon? What qualifies as "authentic Mormonism"? Has it always been this way? Is it possible to reconcile religious belief with a natural, scientific view of the universe? Many people see secular and religious views as incompatible. They seem to believe it necessary to suspend disbelief and accept superstition in order to be religious, or that religion is an obstacle to productive engagement with the world. Even many of us who still profess some level of religiosity will admit that religion sometimes makes productive engagement more difficult and is sometimes less effective than it could be. For those who believe in prophecies of the eventual redemption of humanity, is it possible to work toward a vision of the future that is understood only vaguely, if at all? What is the effect of faith that is not active? Might active faith in Mormon (and other religious) visions of the future be essential to realizing them? Today we'll be talking with Carl Youngblood about his life as a Mormon and a transhumanist, what that word even means, and how his struggle to apply his faith meaningfully in our rapidly changing world has led him to co-found the Mormon Transhumanist Association, where he currently serves as a member of the board of Directors. Carl looks forward to sharing his ideas and answering your questions about his life and faith.
Released:
Oct 3, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Mormon Stories is an attempt to build understanding between and about Mormons through the telling of stories in both audio and video formats.