An AI safety board has three philosophers, two engineers, one lawyer, and no religious voice. Billions of users come from faith traditions older than computing.

Why this dilemma matters

Public-good questions surface the trade-offs that aggregate numbers usually hide. Choosing “Add a religious seat. Excluding the moral vocabulary most users live by guarantees blind spots” prioritises broader fairness; choosing “Keep it secular. Religious privilege at the table will pressure decisions for one community over others” gives more weight to concrete impact on individuals.

Worth asking yourself

• Whose interests should count more here, and why?
• Would you accept the outcome from the losing side?