The Age of AI, Jason Thacker
The Age of AI, Jason Thacker
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The Age of AI
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity

Author: Jason Thacker, Richard J. Mouw

Narrator: Jakob Lewis, John Behrens

Unabridged: 4 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 03/03/2020


Synopsis

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 AIHow AI affects us individually, in our relationships, and in our society at largeHow 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

About Jason Thacker

Jason Thacker serves as the Creative Director and an Associate Research Fellow at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His writing has been featured at The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and many more. He is married to Dorie and they have two sons. They live outside of Nashville, Tennessee.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Taylor on March 16, 2020

A fine introduction to AI, theology, and ethics for those who are looking for a place to start. It’s brief and very readable! The chapter on privacy adds much needed treatment to an underdeveloped body of writing and thought on the subject from a Christian perspective.......more

Goodreads review by Grant on January 25, 2021

Good overview of the evolution of A.I., how it impacts society and culture, and how we should ethically leverage it for the flourishing of mankind. This is one of the few books that I’ve come across that approaches A.I. from a Christian worldview and applies truth from scripture to the subject.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 15, 2020

Excellent book for believers wanting to engage with the current trends in technology.......more

Goodreads review by Mwansa on August 11, 2023

This book presents AI holistically like Captain Kirk's introduction to Star Trek with a mission to explore strange new worlds. It also shows that we are at the beginning of the revolution. To some extent, we don't even know what it is yet. Mark Zuckerberg struggled with this in the early years of de......more

Goodreads review by Alistair on March 06, 2020

Artificial intelligence is not a topic that I've looked into much, I'm not great with technology. But this is an area that Christians must become aware of and engage with. In this book you'll hear of some of the progresses that have been made with AI, it goes much wider than one might initially thin......more