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Episode Synopsis
We will soon live in a world where cars drive themselves, brainwaves can be connected to prosthetic legs, and where robots shake your hand. Are you ready for it? Do you see the introduction of more and more technology as a good thing for our society or does it deprive us of opportunities to love God with all our strength? These are the questions we consider in this episode of What Would Jesus Tech. Episode 28. Thanks for listening.Outline:0:00 - Intro1:45 - Quick Questions (Robots, Self-Driving, Idols)1:41 - Why talk about robotics?9:35 - What are humanoids? Why?13:02 - Boston Dynamics - Spot14:34 - Tesla Bot - Optimus16:30 - Ameca Robot17:40 - Love God with all your strength or let the robot do it?20:01 - The economic argument for building robots26:50 - Anticipating the futureWWJT Show Notes and Things We Discussed:Boston DynamicsCNET Highlights coverage of Tesla Optimus RobotK-nex Roller Coaster by Chris Bennett on YouTubeTesla Self Driving Car vs Everyday Roads by Marques Brownlee on YouTubeConnect ChatGPT to Boston Dynamics Spot Dog by StucBot on YouTubeAmeca Robot by Engineered Arts.WWJT Episode Quoting Andy Crouch was back in episode 2 on the metaverse NOT the Smart Home episode.For Herman Bavinck on the Image of God, see book by Cory C. Brock and Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, Neo-Calvinism, or listen to their podcast, Grace in Common.For Augustine on the Image of God, see his book called Confessions.For a helpful look at industrialism and its impact, see Jake Meador's book What Are Christians For?Evangelical Statement of Principles on Artificial IntelligenceWWJT episode with Jess Joustra on all things are religious and glorify God -FaithTechFigure AISanctuary AICo-hosted by Andrew Noble and Joel JacobOriginal Music by Abigail NealeWebsite Design by Zeke GancenaTo learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit whatwouldjesustech.com
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