In recent weeks, I’ve found myself plagued with a recurring thought: as technology advances exponentially, where do humans fit into the picture? Moore’s Law has proven to be both a blessing and a curse. While it has propelled us into unimaginable realms of innovation, it seems to simultaneously push us to the sidelines. With every new breakthrough, every advancement in AI, automation, and machine learning, there seems to be less of a need for human involvement. The very things that once defined our existence: problem-solving, labor, and creativity are being replaced by algorithms and machines that can do it all faster, better, and without rest. We’ve always believed that technology would enhance our lives, yet the more we create, the less we seem to matter in the equation. The future feels uncertain, and I can’t help but wonder if we’re innovating ourselves out of relevance. However , to fully assess this situation we must first recognize that man’s purpose, according to the natural law, transcends mere utility. While it may seem that technology diminishes our necessity, it does not and cannot replace the “imago Dei, the image of God within each of us that confers inherent dignity and a higher calling. Human beings are not defined solely by the work of their hands or the tasks they perform. Rather, our true purpose lies in our capacity for reason, love, and communion with the divine. The problem, therefore, is not that technology reduces our utility, but that we have reduced our conception of human value. Our worth cannot be measured by our output, for this is not our nature. As St. Augustine reminds us, “Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in Thee.” The solution, then, is a reorientation of what society values. Technology should only serve as a tool to elevate humanity. We must recognize that while machines may surpass us in productivity, they cannot share in our moral, intellectual, and spiritual pursuits. In this, we find hope: that human life remains meaningful not because of what we do, but because of what we are. The true measure of our existence is not efficiency but love; the love of God, and through Him, the love of one another. Technology, rightly ordered, can assist in the perfection of this love by relieving us from the burden of toil, allowing us to dedicate fully to our ultimate end. Let us embrace the tools we have created, but not forget our ultimate purpose To seek the highest good, and in doing so, to find our place within the grand design of creation. In the end society will be pushed to the breaking point by innovation, either we accept our true value or we destroy ourselves as materialistic users. Christ’s peace be with you, #MooresLaw #AI #TechnologyAndHumanity #FutureOfWork #Philosophy #HigherPurpose #TechPhilosophy #Technology
