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Will technology redefine what it means to be human?
You don’t need to be a computer science expert to engage in meaningful discussions about artificial intelligence and technology. We all contemplate where we’re heading. Currently, technological advancements and machine learning influence our daily lives significantly, leading many to express concerns about the future. Are we destined for the surveillance state depicted in George Orwell’s 1984?
Mathematician and philosopher John Lennox argues that there are valid responses to the challenging questions posed by AI, demonstrating that Christianity offers substantial, rational, and evidence-based insights regarding our pursuit of superintelligence.
This newly revised and expanded edition of 2084 presents a rich tapestry of ideas:
- Recent key developments in technological enhancement, bioengineering, and particularly, artificial intelligence.
- An exploration of the nature of AI systems, incorporating insights from neuroscience.
- The transformative impact of AI on communication, implications for sectors like medicine, manufacturing, and the military, as well as its applications in advertising, automobiles, education, and the future of work.
- The current use of data for surveillance and thought control.
- The emergence of virtual reality and the metaverse.
- The transhumanist agenda and concepts of longtermism.
- The agreements and disputes among scientists and experts regarding AI’s future.
- The pressing need for regulation and oversight in light of advancements in large language models like CHATGPT.
- Key biblical principles concerning human nature, the soul, moral awareness, our future, and what distinguishes us from machines.
In straightforward, accessible language, you will gain a clearer understanding of AI’s current capabilities, its potential benefits and risks, the realities versus misconceptions, and future implications.
Since the thought-provoking questions raised by AI impact most of us, they require thoughtful answers. 2084 and the AI Revolution, Updated and Expanded Edition aims to stimulate and inspire curiosity in all readers. Regardless of your viewpoint, Lennox offers clear information and credible answers that can instill genuine hope for the future of humanity.
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Publisher: Zondervan
Publication date: November 26, 2024
Edition: Expanded, Updated
Language: English
Print length: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 0310166640
ISBN-13: 978-0310166641
Item Weight: 1.43 pounds
Dimensions: 6.15 x 1.06 x 9.39 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #14,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #13 in Science & Religion (Books) #16 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) #27 in Artificial Intelligence & Semantics
Customer Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars, 101 ratings
