The Relationship Is the Reason

AI may be changing what we can do, but should it change what it means to be human? Inspired by a Catholic perspective but relevant far beyond it, this conversation with Fr. Raph invites listeners of all backgrounds to consider what we gain, and what we might unintentionally lose, as technology becomes more capable.From classrooms and parenting to vulnerability, mistakes, wisdom, and belonging, Katrina Gouett, Whitney McKinley, and Fr. Raph explore why efficiency isn’t always the goal and why some of our most imperfect human experiences may be the ones that connect us most deeply. You can read the summary article here.Fr. Raph is a Resurrectionist priest and Pastor of St. Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Parish in downtown Kitchener. Raised in Markham as the only child of immigrant parents from Hong Kong, he studied Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph before discerning a call to religious life and the priesthood. He was ordained in 2019 at St. Mary’s, where he now serves as Pastor. A returning guest to Deep Learning Dialogues, Fr. Raph brings curiosity, humour, and a deeply relational perspective to conversations about faith, education, technology, and our shared humanity.Episode Resource Links:Magnifica Humanitus by Pope Leo XIVSt. Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows ParishTiny Home TakeoutThe Globe and Mail article The people filming their chores to train humanoid robotsWant to know more?You can check out our: WCDSB GenAI Guidelines, infographics, and Innovation website: https://innovate.wcdsb.ca/Want to get in touch? Contact Katrina & Whitney by email at: katrina.gouett@wcdsb.ca and whitney.mckinley@wcdsb.ca or on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.