Encouraging Youth's Search for Meaning in the Storm of Imitative Intelligence

Encountering Jesus as The True Friend

Abstract

The psychosocial crisis of Generation Z and Alpha today is no longer merely a psychological issue, but rather an existential crisis rooted in the loss of meaning in life amidst the explosion of mobile communications technology and artificial intelligence (AI). This article examines how the alliance between social media and AI has deepened the existential void Frankl diagnosed in the mid-twentieth century, and how phenomena such as "let it rot" (bai lan) in China, hikikomori in Japan, and the rise of group brutality in Indonesia are symptoms of the same disease. Using a literature survey and biblical study—particularly John 14:24–39 and Isaiah 58—this article argues that the answer to this crisis lies not in AI that simulates empathy but in true repentance that restores personal and communal compassion. Prof. Roger Sperry's research findings on the complementarity of the two hemispheres and its application in whole-brain therapy (Fannin) provide a neuroscientific foundation for the importance of holistic human integration. The traditions of monozukuri, ikigai, and kintsugi (some terminology unique to Japanese culture) offer practical wisdom for balancing talent and market trends. Ultimately, Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit as the True Helper (John 14:16, 26) provides the theological foundation for restoring authentic relationships that transcend the capabilities of any machine, especially for the younger generation.