Conspiracy of Code_ AI Meets the Church
On January 28, 2025, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Dicastery for Culture and Education released Antiqua et Nova, a landmark note exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence and human intelligence. Framed by the biblical mandate to “till” and “keep” creation, the document recognizes AI as both a profound opportunity and a challenge to our understanding of what it means to be made “in the image of God.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
31 Aug 6min
Visibility Metrics vs. Real-World Outcomes
Visibility Metrics vs. Real-World Outcomes1. Visibility MetricsDefinition: Quantifiable signals of being seen — likes, shares, followers, impressions, views.Logic: If it’s visible, it’s valuable. If it’s invisible, it doesn’t matter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
31 Aug 2min
Clicks vs. Truth in Media
Clicks versus Truth in MediaThe Allure of ClicksMedia platforms are engineered to maximize engagement through sensational headlines, eye-catching visuals, and emotionally charged framing.Engagement-driven algorithms prioritize content that elicits strong reactions—outrage, fear, or schadenfreude—over measured analysis.Metrics like click-through rate (CTR), time on page, and social shares become the primary signals of success, steering editorial choices toward what “performs,” not what’s accurate.Newsrooms facing shrinking budgets chase these vanity metrics to justify investments, often at the expense of in-depth reporting.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
31 Aug 2min
The Cultural Inversion of Surveillance
“The cultural inversion of surveillance means that what was once punishment — being watched — has become our aspiration. We no longer fear the gaze. We chase it.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
31 Aug 2min
Visibility Conspiracy
When visibility becomes the primary currency, we trade our capacity for self-direction and private decision-making in exchange for the fleeting approval of an audience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
31 Aug 2min
Fashionable Surveillance
“Surveillance is no longer hidden in the shadows — it’s walking the runway.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
31 Aug 2min
Election Conspiracy
Executive Actions and Legal OverreachOn his first day in office, President Trump issued blanket pardons for January 6 defendants who sought to overturn the 2020 results, signaling that challenges to democratic outcomes would face no federal penalty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
31 Aug 2min
Surveillance Chic
“Surveillance as Fashion” hits right at the intersection of aesthetics and control.Surveillance as Fashion 1. When Surveillance Becomes WearableSmartwatches, earbuds, and AR glasses don’t just monitor; they signal status.Health trackers sell surveillance as self-care.Fashion collabs with tech brands make being tracked look aspirational.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
30 Aug 4min
