The Age of AI

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity

by Jason Thacker, Richard J. Mouw

On Sale: 2020-03-03

Book Summary

In The Age of AI, researcher Jason Thacker explores how the prevalence of artificial intelligence shapes what it means to be human today - and how the fact that we are made in the image of God transforms everything about how we use it.

About the Book

Are robots going to take my job? How are smartphones affecting my kids? Do I need to worry about privacy when I get online or ask Siri for directions? Whatever questions you have about AI, The Age of AI gives you insights on how to navigate this brand-new world as you apply God's ageless truths to your life and future.

We interact with artificial intelligence, or AI, nearly every moment of the day without knowing it. From our social media feeds to our smart thermostats and Alexa and Google Home, AI is everywhere--but how is it shaping our world?

In The Age of AI, Jason Thacker, associate research fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, helps us navigate our digital age in this thoughtful exploration of the social, moral, and ethical challenges of our ongoing interactions with artificial intelligence.

Applying God's Word to this new AI-empowered age, Thacker sheds light on:

  • How Christian truth transforms the way we use AI
  • How AI affects us individually, in our relationships, and in our society at large
  • How to navigate the digital age wisely

 

With theological depth and a wide awareness of the current trends in AI, Jason is a steady guide who reminds us that while technology is changing the world, it can't shake the foundations of the Christian faith.

Praise for The Age of AI:

"The Age of AI informs us and assists us in envisioning a future that is filled with tools, influences, opportunities, and challenges relating to artificial intelligence. While many may fear the unknown future before us, Jason Thacker presents the imperative need to always lift up the constancy of the image of God and the dignity of all human life as presented in the Holy Scriptures, the Bible. I am thankful Jason's book can help churches, pastors, theologians, and Christian leaders in all vocations to wrestle through this current topic, always being committed to what this book states profoundly: God-given dignity isn't ours to assign or remove."

--Dr. Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee

Product Details

  • Imprint: Zondervan
  • On Sale: 2020-03-03
  • Pages: 192
  • Publisher: Zondervan
  • Publication Date: 2020-03-03
  • Trim Size: 147.000mm x 221.000mm x 22.000mm
  • Weight: 299.000gr
  • Category 1 : RELIGION / Religion & Science
  • Category 2 : RELIGION / Christian Life / Personal Growth
  • Category 3 : RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Issues
  • Category 4 : TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects
  • Category 5 : COMPUTERS / Intelligence (AI) & Semantics