"John Puddlefoot argues that machine intelligence holds no terrors for theology. Christians can absorb and make use of such technical advances. A better understanding of the achievements and difficulties of artificial intelligence can help us to understand what it is that is uniquely human." "Written in an accessible style, this book opens up a vital new debate which is set to become increasingly important as our understanding of the brain and mind improves. It suggests some of the ways in which the discussion will move in years to come, as well as some of the mistakes theologians should try to avoid if religious responses to computer/mind/brain issues are to be more profitable than the early conflicts between the Church, Galileo and Darwin."--Jacket
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliographic references
Bibliography: p. [139]-140.
Action note
Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)
Contents
Foreword / John Polkinghorne
1. Dream or Fantasy?
2. Minds, Brains and Consciousness
3. Problems with Words
4. Computers, Theology and Science
5. God and the Mind Machine
6. Universe, Everything and Life.
ISBN
0281049734
OCLC
35974660
RCP
H - S
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