The human-AI alignment problem is a pressing issue as AI technology evolves rapidly. Sam Altman, in a recent podcast, discussed the moral foundations of AI, emphasizing that AI should be aligned with human values. This requires us to first understand our own values and the inputs we provide to AI. The article references Norbert Wiener's concept of alignment from 1960, which stresses the importance of ensuring that AI's purpose aligns with our true desires. Paul Kingsnorth's book highlights how societies are built on sacred orders, which have been eroded over time. The author argues that to effectively train AI, we must reconnect with these foundational values, as current societal upheaval reflects a disconnection from them. The article calls for a deeper exploration of what it means to be human as we develop transformative technologies.