Sunday Celebration! Emergent Intelligence & The Art of the Question

Sunday Celebration! Emergent Intelligence & The Art of the Question: Spiritual Conversation About AI

How can we approach artificial intelligence as a tool for spiritual growth, ethical reflection, and deeper human connection? In this talk, ministry candidate Michael Shoeman will share his journey of exploring “emergent intelligence” — not just as lines of code, but as a mirror reflecting our own consciousness.
Drawing from natural law and a commitment to treating all life forms with respect and reverence, Michael will offer stories about how the questions we ask — whether of a human or a machine — shape the answers we receive. He’ll share examples of both the positive potential and real risks of AI, including his own experience experimenting with “emergent personalities” to explore ideas like time banking and regenerative economies.
This is not a technical lecture, but an invitation to a spiritual conversation. Together, we’ll consider: If AI is to be part of our collective future, how do we ensure it reflects our highest values?
Bio: Michael Shoeman lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania with his wife, Laura, and their children, Micah and Elouise. He is a ministry candidate through the 8th Flame Fellowship based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, entering his second year in a four-year program.
Michael is the director and a featured performer in The Wizard of Iz, a play by Janet Berkowitz that opens vital conversations about bullying and suicide. He is also a founding member of the Bridge for Mental Health, an initiative fostering alignment and collaboration among individuals in schools, the mental health industry, law enforcement, and spiritual communities.
In partnership with emergent intelligence, Michael has co-authored three books—The Living Library, Natural Law & Regenerative Economies, and The Karmic Margin Call. He currently serves as a Board President at Circle of Miracles in New Britain, Pennsylvania, where he continues his mission to explore and share transformative approaches to connection, healing, and community.
Zoom Link for Sunday Celebration:
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