Transcendent Technology: AI-Enabled Virtual Communities And The Future Of Spiritual Connection

Abstract

This research develops a conceptual framework for optimizing the role of AI in facilitating transcendent spiritual experiences. Using a narrative descriptive literature review with a multidisciplinary approach, this study identifies five domains: spiritual-technological convergence, theological-ethical implications, conceptual models of AI systems for spiritual experiences, virtual community effectiveness factors, and a transcendent technology development roadmap. Research contributions include the reconceptualization of spiritual mediation, the development of an ethical framework, and a model of human-AI interaction in a spiritual context. Practically, this study offers guidance on spiritual platform design and implementation of ethical safeguards, demonstrating the transformative potential of AI in enriching contemporary spirituality with a mindful approach.