@thatdougsmith

Christian, Husband, Dad, Programmer, Musician, and #Author of https://xitter.cf/t.co/TZLwXnZ3ST.

 Nashville, TN
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Want to learn how technology, especially today’s AI, fits into a biblical worldview? Join me at the Biblical Worldview Event near Lancaster, PA on November 13-14. Use the code UNINTELLIGENCE to get 30% off! biblicalworldviewevent.com/

Biblical Worldview Event

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If you missed my latest email update, especially about today's live interview about AI, here it is: buttondown.com/thatdougsmith…. Please subscribe for future updates.

Boom Clap, Webinar, and the old "Get off my lawn" Accusation

Hi Everyone, Every month is so full that it's hard to pick which updates will be most helpful to you all. But here are the a few I hope you find encouraging...

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Counter-trend? Yep. I'm so convinced, I had to leave a job I loved. I've been following a solid course for a long time. And regardless of how the wind blows, I'm staying focused on that North Star. mindmatters.ai/2026/05/why-i… #AI #GenAI #SoftwareDevelopment

Why I Will Not Use Gen AI For Software Development

Our brain’s dopamine system is exploited by the non-deterministic output of GenAI, just as with social media and slot machines.

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I have the honor of participating in two important debates at this year's @TheRenewNetwork Gathering in Louisville, KY. One is on technology, the other, theology. I'd love to see you there! Details here: renew.org/event/2026-renew-g…

2027 RENEW.org Gathering​

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Huge thanks to @LibertyMcArtor for the deep and important conversation about today's #AI. youtu.be/oe1ffS3zmxo?si=HKwj…

What Christians Should Know About Chatbots, Big Tech, and the Bible...

Should Christians use chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok? Is A...

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Thanks to @DiscoveryCSC for publishing my case against using generative #AI for ministry. mindmatters.ai/2025/11/shoul…

Should Christians Harness AI Chatbots As A Force For Good? Part 1

A technology like generative AI, which deceives us by feeling person-like, harms us in ways that are categorically different from any other.

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Thanks to @TheRenewNetwork for publishing my demonstration that shows why we shouldn't use #GenAI #chatbots for research: renew.org/should-we-use-gene…

Should We Use Generative AI Chatbots For Research?

A bestselling Christian author I follow recently said that he uses generative AI for research. I challenged his rationale, and want to share more here.

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I'm grateful to my @CovenantEyes family for the excellent conversation about technology, screen time, #parenting, church, youth groups, and much more. youtu.be/P4gkcvbfpWs?si=bTUA…

Doug Smith on Parenting, Technology & Faith (Part 1)

Find the book (Un)Intentional by Doug Smith here:https://www.amazo...

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I can’t imagine anyone waking up in 2021, saying: “You know what I really need? A new research tool based on a technology designed to form an unhealthy trust relationship that makes up plausible sounding words but is often confidently wrong.” thatdougsmith.com/2025/08/02… #AI #GenAI

Should We Use Generative AI Chatbots For Research?

See a demonstration and decide for yourself whether GenAI is the research tool you’re looking for.

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BREAKING: MIT just completed the first brain scan study of ChatGPT users & the results are terrifying. Turns out, AI isn't making us more productive. It's making us cognitively bankrupt. Here's what 4 months of data revealed: (hint: we've been measuring productivity all wrong)
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As of about five minutes ago, it's now conventional wisdom (or FOMO) that we *must* use #GenAI for everything, including to enhance our #creativity. But should we? mindmatters.ai/2025/06/shoul…

Should We Use Generative AI Chatbots to Spark Our Creativity?

Jeremy Utley uses unmistakably spiritual, almost salvation-like language: epiphanies, transformation. GenAI is a savior, and Utley is a prophet…

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Thanks to Preston and Jay for the opportunity to participate in such an important and timely conversation about #GenAI and #Christian #ministry!
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@RawTheology5 May 2025
NEW EPISODE: Should Christians Use AI? A Dialogical Debate with Doug Smith and Jay Owen @PrestonSprinkle sits down with Doug Smith and Jay Owen for a raw, honest convo on faith, tech, and how AI might shape the church. Listen here: buff.ly/ggtXSFS
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NEW EPISODE: Should Christians Use AI? A Dialogical Debate with Doug Smith and Jay Owen @PrestonSprinkle sits down with Doug Smith and Jay Owen for a raw, honest convo on faith, tech, and how AI might shape the church. Listen here: buff.ly/ggtXSFS
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Congratulations, @djleeds! What a wonderful accomplishment! Your book is the best Kotlin guide around for who either wants to learn development generally or who really wants to understand Kotlin better. Thank you for investing in the community!
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Hey! The first proof of the paperback edition of Kotlin: An Illustrated Guide is in hand! After about 5 years of working on this book online and in PDF, it's an amazing feeling to finally experience it in print.
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Should we use #AI for Ministry? Some are enthusiastic, others (like me) are wary. Have you thought carefully about the question? If not, check out: thatdougsmith.com/2024/11/30…. #GenAI #Christian #Church #ChatGPT

Why We Must Not Use AI In Ministry—A Response to Jay Owen

Wise ministry leaders must avoid the temptation to use AI even if it seems to have huge benefits. Why? Read to find out.

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I'm grateful for my international conversation on Digital Discipleship with the amazingly winsome @calebngray. thatdougsmith.com/2024/11/09… #discipleship #Podcast

An International Conversation on Digital Discipleship

Digital Discipleship. It’s the defining challenge of our age. We often think of “discipleship” as a churchy-religious word, but whether or not we’re any kind of theist we’re all disciples of …

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We excuse our embrace of every shiny new Big Tech product with the tool trope: “technology isn’t good or bad; it’s a tool, it’s just how you use it that matters.” The tool trope is false. Read on to see why. thatdougsmith.com/2024/10/10…

AI and the Destructive Lies of the Tool Trope

My first public push-back against what I call the tool trope: “technology isn’t good or bad; it’s a tool, it’s just how you use it that matters.”

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Meta's doing something good for the teens? Nope. Wolves preparing the young sheep for dinner. No, thanks. thatdougsmith.com/2024/09/17… #socialmedia #instagram #teen #parenting

Instagram Teen Accounts: Wolves Targeting the Young Sheep

Meta, parent company of Instagram & Facebook, announced their new “Teen Accounts” today. The propaganda on that page is written to comfort parents by assuring us that they’ve …

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I discussed some pitfalls of #VR and #AI with the brilliant Dr. Robert Marks of @discoverycnai. We cover propaganda, addiction, spirituality, and much more, plus we offer real help and vision. Listen here: thatdougsmith.com/2024/08/17… #VirtualReality #ArtificialIntelligence #podcast

Podcast: What Are Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence Doing To Us, Really?

I had the privilege and pleasure of talking about the pitfalls of Virtual Reality (VR) — especially the Apple Vision Pro — with Dr. Robert Marks, the Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Compu…

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If it's not important enough for you to write yourself and you use #AI instead, then it's not important enough for any other human to read. I'll be glad when the #LLM fad is over and goes into the dustbin of history where it belongs. Human authors for human readers, please.
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