The Rise of Transhumanism #CLIP
August 11, 2022
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as posted by the channelJohn Lennox explains what general artificial intelligence is - AI that can carry out any intellectual task that humans can. Lennox speaks to the human desire to attain divine-like status, transcending death with the promise of living longer and happier lives.
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John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, author, Christian apologist, bioethicist and philosopher. He has written many highly-regarded books on religion, ethics and the relationship between science and faith.
In 2020, Lennox published 2084 - Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity, which covers key developments in technological enhancement, bioengineering and AI. In the book, he discusses the current state of AI - its benefits, dangers and future implications.
Over the past 15 years, Lennox has been part of numerous public debates defending the Christian faith, including debates with Christopher Hitchens, Michael Shermer and Richard Dawkins.
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