In the season six finale, Jo Frost and Peter Lynas explore the major cultural shifts shaping our view of the future. From Bryan Johnson’s anti-aging pursuits to Elon Musk’s space ambitions, they unpack what these stories reveal about our hopes and fears. The episode also delves into AI’s growing influence on politics and society. Jo and Peter contrast these secular visions with the Christian narrative – one rooted in hope and purpose. They close with practical tips – using simplicity and Sabbath rest as ways to stay spiritually grounded in an increasingly fast-paced and uncertain world.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts
00:18 Welcome and Podcast Overview
01:23 Exploring Hope, Progress, and the Future
03:02 The Myth of Progress and Cultural Shifts
07:33 Health, Longevity, and Technological Advances
12:34 AI and the Future of Humanity
15:13 Transhumanism and Technological Utopias
19:52 Cultural Reflections and Influences
29:35 Christian Perspective on Hope and Eschatology
33:34 The Importance of Eschatology
34:46 Misconceptions About Heaven and Earth
35:46 Living in the Now: Balancing Faith and Life
38:33 The Practice of Sabbath
40:47 Simplicity and Submission in Discipleship
44:12 The Influence of Technology on Human Life
56:07 AI, Progress, and the Future of Humanity
01:13:33 Competing Visions of the Future
Related links:
- ‘My ultimate goal? Don’t die’ – Bryan Johnson article in The Guardian, 14 September 2023
- Elon Musk’s Space X Mars & Beyond : https://www.spacex.com/humanspaceflight/mars/
- More on TESCREAL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TESCREAL
- Netflix’s Black Mirror
- Justin Brierley in conversation with Anthony Bradley: Why men are returning to church.
- Emily Maitlis interviews Charlie Brooker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV1iF9wMS0g