Do we need to build an AI god? Humanity faces very big threats: climate breakdown, nuclear war, economic collapse. One man thinks it is time to hand the reins to a higher power.
The monk who thinks the world is ending
Prophet or profits? Soryu Forall hopes to win AI researchers over to Zen Buddhism. Glossary
Buddhist - Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha, an ancient spiritual teacher from India.
AI - A computer programme that has been designed to think.
Religion - Religion is belief in a god or gods and the activities that are connected with this belief, such as praying or worshipping in a building such as a church or temple.
Big Tech - Usually refers to the five largest information technology companies in the United States: Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple.