The age of artificial intelligence calls humanity to rethink the very purpose of economics.
For generations, economic success has been measured primarily by productivity, GDP, corporate profits, and financial growth. While these indicators remain important, they are no longer sufficient to judge the health of a civilization whose wealth is increasingly generated by automation, algorithms, and concentrated capital.
The central question of the future is no longer simply, "How much wealth can an economy produce?" It is "What kind of humanity does that economy cultivate?"
A just and sustainable economy must therefore be measured by higher standards. Does it reduce unnecessary human suffering? Does it strengthen families, neighborhoods, and communities? Does it preserve meaningful work while affirming the dignity of those whose value cannot be measured by productivity alone? Does it exercise faithful stewardship of land, creation, and technological power? Does it ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence contribute to the common good rather than deepen inequality? Does it foster trust, responsibility, participation, and hope?
The future of economics cannot be judged solely by the accumulation of capital. It must also be judged by the flourishing of people, the health of communities, the stewardship of creation, and the moral character of the civilization it helps to build.
The defining measure of the AI era will not be the intelligence of our machines, but the wisdom with which humanity chooses to govern them.
Pastor Steven G. Lee
St. GMC Corps
July 6, 2026
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