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Episode Synopsis
As CES24 proved, robots are on the rise. But is this like an IoT (Internet of Things) fad, or is AI on legs here to stay? Andrew learns from Joel, as he unpacks some of the new technologies making it easier to *feel* like you're in the same room as someone else. And Joel asks Andrew to assess this theologically as well as practically, for "virtual church" and for each imitator of Jesus. 0:00 - Intro & Background1:45 - IoT vs Embodied AI - just another trend?5:40 - CES24, Apple Vision Pro, MetaVision, AR & VR9:30 - Holotiles, Simulating Smell, and New Tech11:20 - Don't Underestimate Physicality17:35 - If The Tech Gets Better Though... 25:33 - What Makes Virtue Church Unacceptable?31:15 - Would Jesus Use Embodied AI?Things & Books ReferencedFigure 01, a humanoid robot being built by a startup called FigureVideo on disembodied AGI- Sanctuary AI company (shows robot control) Video of Disney’s HoloTiles Full Original - Lex/Zuck Interview Simulating Smell Analog Church - Jay Y. KimThe Life We're Looking For - Andy CrouchWhat God Has To Say About Our Bodies - Sam AlberryCultural Mandate, Grey Sutanto - ThemeliosGrace Restores Nature - Grace In Common PodcastOne Assembly - Jonathan LeemanWhat Is A Church? The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith Please send your ideas and feedback to the cohosts, Andrew Noble and Joel Jacob, at [email protected]. Recorded in Ontario, Canada. Original Music by Abigail Neale. Video and sound editing by Peter Behnke. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show, visit whatwouldjesustech.com
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