Could a VR headset be all you need to go on your next pilgrimage?
On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel and Ryan DellaCrosse join with Thaddeus Ruszkowski from Fuzati to discuss how technology like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality will change religion.
1. AI Transforming Bible Study and Theology
Imagine having a personal theologian at your fingertips—that’s what Thad and Fuzati are developing with AI. Thaddeus believes “with more knowledge and with more understanding, we really believe that God can move anyone. It is on us to provide opportunities to till the soil of someone’s soul and someone’s mind for good growth.” An adaptive, powerful Bible could let you ask questions and respond instantly with what it has to say about that topic.
2. Journey to Holy Sites Through Virtual Reality
Can’t make it to the Holy Land? Virtual Reality might just bring these sacred sites to your living room. Scheel says “imagine being able to be there while Jesus is giving the Sermon on the Mount. That’s the power of VR that’s really going to give people inspiration.” This technology could allow Catholics to virtually visit holy sites and experience their faith in new ways from anywhere in the world.
3. Augmented Reality Bringing the Mass Closer
Would you wear Augmented Reality glasses at Mass? Scheel explains you could “have on your glasses and they help translate, and you can go into any church in the world and understand the Mass. Augmented reality is hearing the priest and understanding his sermon in real time, walking past a church and knowing the Mass times.” This would make the Mass more accessible, especially for those traveling or in multilingual parishes.
The guys say that technology might just change how we experience and practice our faith!
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Do you think tech is going to be part of the future of our faith?
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