Identity Crisis at the Heart of the Meaning Crisis? | with Luke Freeman | Yours Truly Podcast

In this third conversation with Luke Freeman, host Christian Baxter explores the complex relationship between identity, meaning, and modern technology. Luke shares insights on religious identity in digital spaces, how AI challenges our understanding of human identity, and the tensions between individual choice and collective belonging in our current cultural landscape.

🎧 SHOW NOTES:

00:00 - Introduction and reflections on previous conversations

01:25 - Christian's experience at the ARC Conference

03:32 - Luke's main question: Is identity crisis at the heart of the meaning crisis?

06:05 - Technology's role in reshaping religious and personal identity

08:10 - Digital commons and the mixing of identities in online spaces

12:13 - Religious institutions as "fence protectors" in identity formation

17:06 - Parallels between different manifestations of modern identity crises

21:01 - Individual vs. collective identity and the necessity of sacrifice

24:43 - The challenge of commitment in modern identity formation

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Previous conversations with Luke Freeman:

• [Link to first conversation about tradition in modern contexts] https://youtu.be/4dxY_ad43rw

• [Link to second conversation about metamodern Christianity] https://youtu.be/_JYLPnULyAE

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