From Greece to Silicon Valley and return: 
Artificial Intelligence and human spirituality  

Giuseppe Girgenti, a philosopher specializing in antiquity and religious thought, addresses in his latest essay one of the most pressing issues of our time: the relationship between artificial intelligence and human spirituality. In an era in which AI threatens to undermine the very foundations of natural intelligence, Girgenti offers a reflection that weaves together Greek philosophy and the Christian tradition, in search of inner resources capable of counterbalancing the impact of technological advancement. 

Through concrete examples—ranging from Pope Francis’ address at the G7 summit and the appointment of key figures such as Father Paolo Benanti, to the analysis of the Vatican document Antiqua et Nova—the author illustrates how the Church is asserting itself as a significant actor in the global ethical discourse on AI. In Human, All Too Human, co-authored with Mauro Crippa, Girgenti invites readers to undertake a journey of “spiritual exercises” inspired by the classics of Western thought, from Socrates to Saint Ignatius, aimed at rediscovering the centrality of the human person in the age of machines. 

This contribution goes beyond merely denouncing the risks posed by technology; it offers both cultural and inner tools to confront these challenges with awareness and humanity.