Robot Theology
Old Questions Through New Media
Published on 13. January 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
154 pages
978-1-6667-1071-7 (ISBN)
Description
What is the relationship between artificial intelligence, robots, and theology? The connections are much closer than one might think. There is a deep spiritual longing in the world of AI and robotics. Technology is a prayer; it reveals the depth of our eschatology. Through the study of AI and robotic literature one can see a clear desire to both transcend human limitations and overcome the fallenness of human nature. The questions of ethics, power, and responsibility are not new to Christian anthropology. This book will introduce and examine some of the major ethical issues surrounding current AI and robotic technology from a theological and philosophical lens. In the study of AI and robot ethics, the Christian community has a chance to join the global efforts to build technology for good. Will we join them?
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
237 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6667-1071-7 (9781666710717)
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01/2022
Wipf and Stock Publishers
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Person
Joshua K. Smith is a pastor and theologian researching AI and robot ethics from a Christian perspective. He is the author of Robotic Persons: Our Future with Social Robots (2021).