‘Ex Libris: a lodge to anticipate the AI future’

    

While it was set to labor by the United Grand Lodge of England in 1915, and with a decidedly old fashioned name, Ex Libris Lodge 3765 in London is being retooled for the future of IT, AI, and VR. I better allow the lodge to speak for itself:

Welcome to the Ex Libris Lodge No. 3765, the meeting point of Freemasonry and the digital era. Founded in 1916, we carry a prestigious legacy as a Hall Stone Lodge. Now, as we transition into a Special Interest Research Lodge, we are venturing into novel realms of Freemasonry, exploring its potential in the context of IT and digital transformation.

If you’re a Freemason with an affinity for IT, or an IT professional with ties to Freemasonry, we invite you to join us on this revolutionary path. Our aim is to research and uncover innovative, sustainable practices that will ensure Freemasonry thrives and remains relevant in the years to come. Participation in our Lodge also grants you automatic enrollment in the Ex Libris Academy, our research hub focused on securing the future of Freemasonry.

Through collective effort, we aim to foster a global community of like-minded Freemasons, equipped with skills to design and execute rigorous research projects. Embrace the chance to influence the future of Freemasonry. Let’s embark on this journey together, pushing the boundaries of tradition and infusing Freemasonry with the dynamism of the digital age.

Registering an interest in the Ex Libris Lodge No. 3765 is a step toward joining a community of forward-thinking Freemasons. Joining membership is open to Freemasons in jurisdictions recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England. For those wishing to join Freemasonry, please complete the email form. Thank you for your interest, in what must be considered one of the most significant times in the history of Freemasonry.

Technology is the last topic on which I ought to try commenting. I really don’t know what to make of this. I believe Virtual Reality would enhance the degrees, as in a replacement for tracing boards, but I’d like the lodge to be a retreat from the craziness of the world outside. And Artificial Intelligence? I was hoping we’d give organic intelligence a go.

(And, yes, I contacted them about the typo—Engalnd—in the banner above.)