The Intelligence Cult
If artificial intelligence is a tool, what do we plan to use it for?
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The Monday Essay Sam Buntz / June 29, 2026 The Intelligence Cult If artificial intelligence is a tool, what do we plan to use it for? Photo via Getty Images. Photo via Getty Images. Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section Meet Marvin. Marvin is a man, but perhaps more truly a boy. He may or may not work in tech, but, whatever the case, he’s inordinately excited about AI. He lacks spiritual or artistic commitments. Marvin is an atheist, which, given his enthusiasm for AI, makes sense—if you’re trying to “build God,” you probably don’t think God exists.
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