Magnifica Humanitas, Chapter 2: Who Gets Left Behind by Technology?

<p>In Chapter 2 of <em>Magnifica Humanitas</em>, Amanda and Jonathan unpack the Catholic social teaching principles Pope Leo XIV says we need in order to navigate the digital revolution.</p><p>This chapter gets more concrete about <strong>human dignity, human rights, the common good, the universal destination of goods, subsidiarity, solidarity, and social justice</strong>—and begins applying those principles to algorithms, data, digital platforms, surveillance, and artificial intelligence.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• Why human dignity does not depend on wealth, productivity, ability, or status<br />• The two dangers Pope Leo identifies for human rights today<br />• Why the common good requires us to look beyond our own interests<br />• How private property and the universal destination of goods work together<br />• What subsidiarity means when major technology companies hold enormous power<br />• Why algorithms, platforms, patents, infrastructure, and data raise new questions about access and ownership<br />• How solidarity changes the way we think about technology’s impact on other people and future generations<br />• Why technological progress must ultimately be judged by whether it helps people become more fully human</p><p>Pope Leo’s question for the digital age is bigger than whether a technology is useful or profitable: <strong>Does it truly serve the human person and the common good?</strong> </p><p><strong>The 12 Money Milestones: A Step-By-Step Plan Every Catholic Needs</strong></p><p>📅 Wednesday, September 9<br />⏰ 9 PM Eastern · 8 PM Central · 7 PM Mountain · 6 PM Pacific</p><p>In about an hour, Amanda and Jonathan will walk you through the WalletWin Method, including the four financial phases and 12 Money Milestones, so you can identify the financial step you should actually be working on next.</p><p>Everyone who joins live will receive the <strong>Money Milestone Map</strong>, and there will be a <strong>96-hour replay</strong> for everyone who registers.</p><p>Register free here:<br /><a href="https://walletwin.com/workshop/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://walletwin.com/workshop/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>You work hard to earn your money—but are you managing it in a way that reflects your Catholic faith?</p><p>The <strong>Catholic Financial Planners Network</strong> can help you find a financial advisor who understands that faith and finances belong together. Whether you’re investing according to Catholic values, planning for a growing family, preparing for retirement, or thinking about the legacy you want to leave, a Catholic financial planner can help you make wise financial decisions aligned with what matters most.</p><p><strong>Faithful stewardship starts with wise counsel.</strong></p><p>Find a Catholic financial advisor at:<br /><a href="https://catholicfinancialplanners.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://catholicfinancialplanners.com/</a></p>