Pasquale Ruggiero
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Machines That Think, Men Who Believe

Scientific Materialism: AI — The Final Act of Defiance Against Spirituality and Consciousness

Artificial thought confronts the mystery of consciousness in a dialogue among scientism, faith, freedom and transcendence.

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A guide to understanding change

Artificial thought becomes the starting point for an inquiry into consciousness, freedom, and transcendence. The essay compares scientific materialism with the spiritual dimension, distinguishing the simulation of intelligence from the human experience of inner life.

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The relationship between intelligence, consciousness and spiritual life continues in Science & Consciousness. Its conclusions introduce Pasquale Ruggiero’s Theory of Ontological Resonance within the book’s philosophical inquiry.

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Pasquale Ruggiero

The author

Pasquale Ruggiero

Pasquale Ruggiero, a contemporary essayist and author, has for years focused on the critical analysis of the technological, cultural, and social transformations associated with the development of Artificial Intelligence and algorithmic systems. His research and writing lie at the intersection of philosophical inquiry, socioeconomic analysis, and public ethics, with particular attention to their effects on work, education, individual freedom, and human identity in the digital society.

Bibliographic note: some earlier English-language editions and bibliographic records list the publishing name Patt Rogger, previously used by Pasquale Ruggiero.

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