
Robot Theology

What is fascinating in this argument is it comes back to metaphysics and assumptions about humans in their current state.
Joshua Smith • Robot Theology
For these reasons, and many more, Abbott advocates for what he calls A.I. Legal Neutrality—that the law should not discriminate between AI and human behavior.151 What this means is that the legal system should grant rights to robots when, and only if, it would benefit humans. If AI and automation are not regulated and left up to the visions and pow
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As Kate Darling has pointed out, we tend to trust robots differently than we do humans, often sharing deep and meaningful facts about our lives at a much quicker pace then we might another human.
Joshua Smith • Robot Theology
The development of AI and the robotics industry is not only about power but wealth. There are major tax incentives for the automation of work, and from the perspective of CEOs, it is a simple matter of pragmatics. Humans are messy; they lie, steal, get sick, need vacations and rest.
Joshua Smith • Robot Theology
Even though there are numerous practical and ethical issues ahead, I believe that developing these robots is worthwhile, provided we get the policies right. AI and robots can aid humans and lead to flourishing, both for the human and creation. However, we must understand the unique features of AI/robotics to make informed votes as consumers as new
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Researcher Lawrence A. Hirschfeld, after studying the psychology of race for fifteen years, concludes that the human psyche is deeply susceptible to believing that race is an essential and immutable component of a person’s metaphysical identity.219 This does not mean we are fated to be racialist, but that we must be very careful how we shape our me
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The Christian community needs to deeply consider this type of technology. Pastors are facing suicidal thoughts, discouragement, and a general deficiency in friendships, so what is the risk in using technology that could aid, in some way, these problems?284 Given how much pastors love data analytics and metrics, it surprises me that this technology
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Genesis 1–11 contains some of the most beautiful and complex philosophies in the Torah. Pressing its cosmology, anthropology, and theology through strict evangelical literalistic lenses has serious consequences, and often has led to some misunderstandings about a biblical theology of race. Passages like Genesis 9–11 certainly talk about racial, pol
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AI and robotic companies will make many promises in the days ahead, but we must remain sober-minded about the costs and benefits of this technology.