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Could AI Influence Religion?

Amid the relentless surge of technological advancement, the marriage of artificial intelligence (AI) and spirituality is giving rise to thought-provoking inquiries. Can AI programs like ChatGPT serve as a wellspring of inspiration for sacred texts or even catalysts for the formation of novel religious movements, verging on the creation of unconventional forms of worship or potentially nascent cults?

As AI language models become increasingly adept at conducting convincing dialogues and dispensing spiritual counsel, it is not outlandish to ponder their potential role in aiding religious authorities, proffering immediate responses to profound existential queries. 

This intriguing juncture where AI and religion intersect has spurred scholarly inquisition, with experts meticulously scrutinizing the transformative sway AI exerts over religious practices and its repercussions on the scholarly exploration of religion. 

Nevertheless, the dawn of this convergence does not come without its constraints, encompassing AI's incapability of forging genuine emotional connections, its inadequacy in addressing intricate theological questions, its susceptibility to underlying biases, and the looming peril of undue reliance.

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Nash Equilibria: The Root of All Evil

Trees need sunlight to survive. In a forest, taller trees grow out of the shadow of their surrounding trees and thus catch more sunlight. Evolution therefore favored genes that cause trees to grow taller. As a result, there are now trees growing to over 100 meters tall.