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Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software. or Copy [DOWNLOAD^^][PDF] 2084 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity PDF Extended embed settings How many times a day do you ask a digital assistant for help? But do we ever consider how the increased incorporation of AI into our
lives will affect our individual and corporate privacy, the security of our jobs, our freedom? Are we doomed to the grim dystopia imagined in George Orwell’s 1984? In the 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity online course, scientist and philosopher John C. Lennox introduces you to a kaleidoscope of ideas: the key developments in
technological enhancement, bioengineering, and, in particular, artificial intelligence. You will discover the current capacity of AI, its advantages and disadvantages, the facts and the fiction, as well as potential future implications. Lennox argues that our worldview will have serious implications for any future AI and how it interacts with humanity. The
2084 course shows how the Christian worldview, when properly understood, can provide evidence-based, credible answers that will bring real hope for the future of humanity. By completing this course, you’ll gain: Deeper insight into questions of artificial intelligence and how it affects your life today Understanding of the past, present, and possible
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get book : Where did we come from? Where we are going? How will the increased incorporation of AI into our lives affect our individual and corporate privacy, the security of our jobs, our political and personal freedoms, and the future of our species as a whole?Popular answers to these questions portrayed in the bestsellers Sapiens and Homo Deus
by historian Yuval Noah Harari and Origins by novelist Dan Brown wildly differ: from utopian vistas of super-humans working alongside super-intelligent AI to Orwellian outcomes where humans are controlled or outcompeted by super-intelligent machines or superior versions of ourselves.In 2084, scientist and philosopher John C. Lennox addresses
the questions of where humanity is going in terms of technological enhancement, bioengineering, and artificial intelligence. He provides a clear ove get book : Where did we come from? Where we are going? How will the increased incorporation of AI into our lives affect our individual and corporate privacy, the security of our jobs, our political and
personal freedoms, and the future of our species as a whole?Popular answers to these questions portrayed in the bestsellers Sapiens and Homo Deus by historian Yuval Noah Harari and Origins by novelist Dan Brown wildly differ: from utopian vistas of super-humans working alongside super-intelligent AI to Orwellian outcomes where humans are
controlled or outcompeted by super-intelligent machines or superior versions of ourselves.In 2084, scientist and philosopher John C. Lennox addresses the questions of where humanity is going in terms of technological enhancement, bioengineering, and artificial intelligence. He provides a clear ove Will technology change what it means to be human?
You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily impact on our lives, and many of us see good reasons to dread the future. Are we doomed to the surveillance society
imagined in George Orwell's 1984?Mathematician and philosopher John Lennox believes that there are credible answers to the daunting questions that AI poses, and he shows that Christianity has some very serious, sensible, evidence-based responses about the nature of our quest for superintelligence.2084 will introduce you to a kaleidoscope of
ideas:The key developments in technological enhancement, bioengineering, and, in particular, artificial intelligence.The agreements and disagreements that scientists and experts have about the future of AI.The key insights that Christianity and Scripture have about the nature of human beings, the soul, our moral sense, our future, and what
separates us from machines.In straight-forward language, you'll get a better understanding of the current capacity of AI, its potential benefits and dangers, the facts and the fiction, as well as possible future implications.The questions posed by AI are open to all of us, daunting as they might be. And they demand answers. 2084 is written to challenge
and ignite the curiosity of all readers. No matter your worldview, Lennox provides clear information and credible answers that will bring you real hope for the future of humanity. Jump to ratings and reviewsWill technology change what it means to be human? You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial
intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily impact on our lives, and many of us see good reasons to dread the future. Are we doomed to the surveillance society imagined in George Orwell's 1984 ? Mathematician and philosopher John Lennox believes that
there are credible answers to the daunting questions that AI poses, and he shows that Christianity has some very serious, sensible, evidence-based responses about the nature of our quest for superintelligence. 2084 will introduce you to a kaleidoscope of In straight-forward language, you'll get a better understanding of the current capacity of AI, its
potential benefits and dangers, the facts and the fiction, as well as possible future implications. The questions posed by AI are open to all of us, daunting as they might be. And they demand answers. 2084 is written to challenge and ignite the curiosity of all readers. No matter your worldview, Lennox provides clear information and credible answers
that will bring you real hope for the future of humanity. John Carson Lennox is Professor of Mathematics in the University of Oxford, Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science, and Pastoral Advisor at Green Templeton College, Oxford. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University and at the Oxford Centre for Christian
Apologetics and is a Senior Fellow of the Trinity Forum. In addition, he teaches for the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme at the Executive Education Centre, Said Business School, Oxford University.He studied at the Royal School Armagh, Northern Ireland and was Exhibitioner and Senior Scholar at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University
from which he took his MA, MMath and PhD. He worked for many years in the Mathematics Institute at the University of Wales in Cardiff which awarded him a DSc for his research. He also holds an MA and DPhil from Oxford University and an MA in Bioethics from the University of Surrey. He was a Senior Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow at the
Universities of Würzburg and Freiburg in Germany. He has lectured extensively in North America, Eastern and Western Europe and Australasia on mathematics, the philosophy of science and the intellectual defence of Christianity.He has written a number of books on the interface between science, philosophy and theology. These include God’s
Undertaker: Has Science Buried God? (2009), God and Stephen Hawking, a response to The Grand Design (2011), Gunning for God, on the new atheism (2011), and Seven Days that Divide the World, on the early chapters of Genesis (2011). Furthermore, in addition to over seventy published mathematical papers, he is the co-author of two research
level texts in algebra in the Oxford Mathematical Monographs series.Displaying 1 - 30 of 109 reviewsMichael TheNeverendingTBRJune 3, 2022Very well written, intelligent and thoughtful. I appreciate the biblical references and how they apply to our world today.

Tremendous scientific research went into writing this book.

I appreciate the facts, quotes and proof that science does not conflict with the bible.October 7, 2020So…I’m not quite sure what to do with this book. John Lennox is a bona fide genius (PhD, DPhil, DSc, Professor Emeritus at Oxford). He’s the intellectual that comes out to dispute Dawkins, Harris, and the other New Atheists as the resident British
scientist in the field of Christian apologetics. And usually he’s quite good. I was very curious what his take on technology and artificial intelligence would be even though those ideas are a bit out of his normal wheelhouse.Despite its small size and marketing to a general audience, the book is rather dense. If you’re a newcomer to the field or a
newcomer to Lennox, you may find yourself lost amid his myriad of scientific and cultural references. I also found that the book leaned too heavily as a response to Dan Brown’s novel Origins and Yuval Harari’s non-fiction books Sapiens and Homo Deus. Readers who do not have a working knowledge of these titles are at a disadvantage as Lennox
often writes as if he is providing commentary on those books. There is literally an entire chapter devoted to reviewing Origins and explaining why this fictional novel does not comport with reality.Lennox shines brightest when he is simply explaining the technology behind artificial intelligence, how it has advanced in recent years, and where top
people in the field believe it is going. In these sections, Lennox acts as a journalist rather than a commentator and its in those sections I found Lennox most helpful.His most helpful commentary comes as a response to Yuval Harari. This is unfortunate because, unless you are familiar with his books, you miss out on a fair amount of context (as well as
being able to determine if his critique of Harari is contextual and fair). Readers who are unfamiliar can muddle through, but 2084 fails to stand on its own and is instead propped up by these other works.In the end, I honestly can’t decide if my disappointment in 2084 comes from my high opinion of Lennox’s previous work, my incorrect expectations,
or Lennox’s failure to provide a cohesive, standalone critique of AI.
I think it’s a bit of all three. Despite its short size, this was a difficult book to get through and relies too much on other works to construct its own narrative.August 15, 2020Extremely timely, very readable, and thought-provoking. I think everyone should read this book, whether or not you are a believer or an agnostic. July 3, 2020I came upon this book
rather randomly and was immediately excited about the prospects it offered. The first couple of chapters drew me in as Lennox introduced some truly fascinating and important issues in the world's of technology, evolution, philosophy and religion.It is hard to express my true disappointment in what followed. Lennox appears to shift gears suddenly;
and goes from a man who seems well educated, reasoned and capable of coherent argument to a man who does nothing but make wildly outlandish remarks with little to no merit whatsoever.He wages a war against Yuval Harari and his popular collection of books, and in doing so completely embarrasses himself to the point where I actually feel pity
for him and those who resonate with what he is speaking.Lennox feels that he can disregard credible scientific information, quote the bible as his source of evidence for ridiculous, completely illogical arguments... And then turn around and act like he himself is a man of science.Overall I was simply blown away by how terrible this book was.November
1, 2021If the title of this book had been: “A christian interpretation of the future of Artificial Intelligence” I probably wouldn’t have had such sense of disappointment when reading it. The initial chapters are very promising, the author then introduces way too many references to three secular books: Origins, Sapiens and Homo Deus, openly criticizing
them only to support and reinforce his personal point of view. This is a petty, the title 2084 could have inspired a much deeper reflexion on the evolution of the Big Brother through the lenses of modernity and extrapolating some of the recent trends (i.e. the concept of Metaverse), that are expected to transform reality, with the risk of recreating some
of the dystopian experiences described by Orwell in his novel 1984.January 2, 2021I’m so grateful for John Lennox, a Christian author of substance and rigour and breadth who models engagement with his subject, who looks into the thoughts behind ideas, who streps into the lion’s den of alternatives and contends for his position in the light of the
views of his opponents.Although a brief book, 2084 is a substantial book. Lennox undertakes a broad consideration of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), citing both researchers and philosophers who see a hopeful future made possible by technological emulation - and perhaps exceeding - of human intelligence and
being.This makes for a book which is both informative and probing. Despite Lennox’s clear Christian conviction the tone and content holds value for believer and unbeliever alike. The first two thirds of the book is largely describing the development, uses, future, expectations - and aspirations - of AI.Lennox then purposefully and generously addresses
a Christian approach to human identity, purpose, potential and destiny. Neither AI and its champions nor the the author’s biblical responses are superficial. The great value to be found in this book for Christian and non-Christian alike.Without dismissing his stated subject, Lennox probes the ideas and worldviews that underlie AI and AGI. The result is
a book that has value beyond simply considering technology, but questions of what it means to be human, the existence of God, the predicament of evil, the limitations of mortality and the prospect of life and reality beyond the physical, naturalistic system.A deep, accessible, timely and masterfully crafted book by a treasured thinker and mentor.July
11, 2023Incredible. I've never heard an evangelistic argument made quite like this. The central message of this book: The goal of AI and transhumanism to create a man-God misses the point: the God-Man already exists and he was God taking on humanity, not humanity taking on divinity. I did not expect this book to focus on eschatology so much at
the end but it makes sense, AI and the technology world will be the driving force in those end times. Stephen Hawking once said, "Heaven is a fairy story for those afraid of the dark" and John Lennox responded, "Atheism is a fairy story for those afraid of the light". Bucket List: Get my copy signed by the man himself at the Sing! ConferenceJuly 10,
2020Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a science fiction dream.
AI is part of our present and part of our future. But what is Artificial Intelligence and what does this penumbra of technologies mean for the future of mankind? Will AI overtake humanity, and if so, will AI operate within an ethical construct? These questions and more are addressed in “2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity” by Dr.
John Lennox. Dr. Lennox is a Professor of Mathematics (Emeritus) at Oxford University, England. He is a thinker and writer who has debated the likes of Richard Dawkins. But more importantly, Dr. Lennox is a follower of Jesus Christ. So, when this august academic writes on the topic of science he is writing based not only on substantial academic
credentials, he also writes from a historic Christian worldview. And that is the real value of this book. Dr. Lennox covers the panoply of issues involved with AI while always bringing to the fore the age-old questions, such as: What does it mean to be human? Where do I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?In fact, Dr. Lennox masterfully uses
AI as the substrate on which to overlay a biblical theology of God’s plan for man in the context of time and eternity. Lennox nails the meta narrative of Scripture while addressing head-on the compelling issues involved with AI. Lennox explains, at length, how mankind wishes to use AI to become god, while in reality the God of the universe became
man so that man could live eternally with God.This is a fascinating and most relevant book. Read the book, then buy a few copies and then give them to your friends who are fascinated with Science and Technology. In doing so, you will introduce them to the God Man, Jesus Christ. Happy reading!July 7, 2020In this short book John Lennox plays off of
George Orwell’s “1984” and looks to the year 2084 in light of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Lennox looks at the human infatuation with AI through a biblical lens. His primary focus of the book is showing whether or not AI, as autonomous computers, is ethical in light of the world we live in with a holy creator God. The last half of the book is
spent look at Daniel and Revelation has he highlights the reality that in seeking to create AI we are seeking to creat a god in our own image that we can ultimately control. His whole objective is to show that AI cannot save us, and the ultimate intellect and hope that we have is in Jesus.

May 19, 2021This started really well, talks about AI etc then post chapter 10 turns into evangelical biblical rant. Author takes 2+2 and gets 49 using the new testament. The author really needs to read a history of the bible and how it has been put together, aramaic to greek to latin to english, the words lost in translation come to mind!I am a person of
faith and believe in God but his extrapolation from AI to the books of Paul and revelations was too much. May as well have gone to church and listened to a priest waffle on!June 18, 2021A most needed contribution to public discourse. Lennox achieves a great feat by providing a solid response to the "Homo Deus" project and feelings behind Yuval
Noah Harari's book. He contextualizes this discussion through a brief survey of AI research and the futuristic claims made by AI enthusiasts. These are analyzed against the backdrop of history, ethics and a Christian perspective. The book is carefully written and very well-researched. It reminded me why I'm thankful for Lennox as a credible public
voice for Christianity.apologetics culture-studiesApril 30, 2022Relatively more lucid than other books on the topic in recent years - still too focused on details to see the bigger picture clearly. But still, Lennox should be credited for at least glimpsing some of the problematic aspects of the transhumanist, post-scarcity idealism and the technocratic
dream of a thoroughly optimized human society that are subtly but insistently championed by many other voices in the AI conversation.Now, the problem with Lennox is that he is also, apparently, a Christian with whacky creationist notions of his own, including classics like "evolution can't explain the origin of life, it already needs life to be there to
get started. Checkmate, atheists!"... and for some reason he insists on dedicating at least a couple sentences of every chapter to making a fool of himself with excursions into these personal delusions of his, which will make it all too easy for critics to dismiss this book without actually having to address his well-justified fears for the future of humanity
now that we're learning how to summon daemons.tech-research tower-and-abyssJune 3, 2020Lennox takes an honest at the current state of AI development and how Christians should respond to things like the transhumanist movement which present a view of human nature far outside what the Bible teaches. His arguments are intelligently made, his
research is very well-done (taking the time to look at specific things that transhumanist and atheist writers have recently written on the subject and then deconstructing their ideas). All told, a wonderful book on the theological implications of AI.September 4, 2020Not a terrible book by any means.
As someone who picked up the book based on it seeming interesting upon first glance without knowing who Lennox was. Consequently, I wasn’t anticipating this to be argued from a religious perspective. With myself being irreligious I likely wouldn’t have agreed with a purely philosophical argument of AI from a religious perspective, and Lennox
takes this a step further making a biblical argument. This is where Lennox lost me. While it was still mildly interesting from this point on, Lennox lost of intellectual credibility from me as he would cite biblical passages as “evidence” of purported claims that were often other biblical passages. Lennox seemed to lack a genuine philosophical
understanding of the difference between propositions and evidence, which is pretty rudimentary in philosophy of logic.
The end result was that no real argument was put forth as he was arguing in a circle. July 26, 2020Have you ever wondered how life in the future will be affected with advances in technology and human ingenuity and how that will fit in with Christian theology? Me neither. (Thought this was going to be a book of science, but once the scripture
citations started it was difficult to take it seriously from then on.)December 9, 2020Excellent! Having read all the books Dr. Lennox is responding to as well as those that appear to inspire this work, he put the thoughts I had at different time into a more systematic contemplation.
Excellent book for apologetics of the future. A great response to futuristic forms of materialism. Highly recommend. December 30, 2020This book is incredible. It grapples with the origin of humanity - along with our past and future - while navigating the complex questions that rise when we think of AI. September 7, 2020This is a very interesting book
on a topic that is becoming increasingly important, and John Lennox does a good job giving an overview of developments and different strands in Artificial Intelligence research, and then giving a biblical response.The book is focused on two questions: (1) Where did we come from, and (2) Where are we going? He addresses these questions by first
considering them from the viewpoints of various AI researches, and then considering them from the Bible. The first part on AI research is fascinating, and although Lennox is repetitive at times, it was eye-opening where we might be headed very quickly. The second part on the biblical material is very level-headed, and while I didn't agree with every
exegetical conclusion, he is very helpful here. This is a book that, because of the rapidly developing subject, will need regular updates for future divisions. The core message, however, is the timeless gospel of the true Homo Deus—Jesus Christ. February 9, 2021I’m not saying I agree with everything in the book and admittedly I’m lucky to be familiar
with the other works on which the biggest arguments are based, but I have to admit Lennox lives up to his genius. I particularly enjoyed him calling out Yuval Noah Harari on his bullshit, which I don’t think many scientists have done since Sapiens came out. All in all, worthy read. March 23, 2021John Lennox's summary of the state-of-the-art in AI was
well-presented and easy to understand. Lennox makes a crucial distinction between AI tools (such as machine learning) and AGI: Artificial General Intelligence. AGI is what Lennox sees as not only technically implausible, but also an affort to the biblical view of anthropology. Much of the book is devoted to responding to Yuval Harari's claims in the
books 'Sapiens' and 'Homo Deus'. Perhaps too much. Lennox's theological perspectives in response to this idea were valuable, but he gets too "in the weeds" theologically for his non-Christian readers to remain engaged. Lennox employs Genesis 1-2 to demonstrate how the Judeo-Christian narrative surrounding human origins indicates that human
beings are imbued not only with intelligence, but also with a consciousness that transcends material reality. Although much of his argument is sound, Lennox seems to argue for a Platonic dualism, dividing body from soul/spirit, and appears to impose this onto the text of Genesis 1-2. However, there is not sufficient evidence to indicate that the biblical
author(s) had such a dualistic framework, and Lennox himself mentions that the Hebrew "nephesh" can be translated as "soul", "person", or "self". Some of Lennox's concerns regarding the theological implications of "Homo Deus" appear to hinge on a literalistic view of Genesis 3. Lennox does not explicitly mention how differing views on the
Historical Adam affect his argument, and his personal view is likely spelled out in his other work, "Seven Days that Divide the World."Lennox seems to affirm the popular "go to heaven when you die" theology that is prevalent in Christian circles, before he later talks about the final eschatological vision of the New Heavens and New Earth. By
separating the "already" and the "not yet" in such a way, Lennox slightly minimizes the importance of the Christian role in "bringing the Kingdom to earth". In his effort to discount Postmillennial and Amillenial views, Lennox minimizes the aspect of the biblical narrative that places hope in the recreation and rejuvenation of the earth – first through
the work of the Church, and later through God's climactic eschaton. Lennox responds to the idea of Homo Deus by fixating on a biblical vision that hinges on a particular eschatological view. By dogmatically endorsing pre-millennialism, Lennox alienates Christian readers with alternative eschatological frameworks. The closing chapter portrays a
magnificent vision of the story of the Gospel as it transforms those who follow Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit, and will one day "upgrade" them to eternal citizens of God's Kingdom (cf.
Harari's "Homo Deus").May 26, 2023April 17, 2023Fascinating exploration of what AI / AGI can & could do. Starts as an essay/commentary on developments and also other writings, ends with a sermon on how to see it through a biblical lens. February 25, 2023If you're already familiar with a lot of the basics about AI, a lot of the chapters will just tell
you information that you already know. The rest of the book felt more like a book on apologetics rather than what I was hoping for, which was a book about AI, what kind of changes the technology will bring, and how to prepare for them. That said, the author does make a good case for why it's important to think about what kind of worldview we're
giving to AI, and why an AI with an atheistic worldview will do more harm than good. As the author writes, "the worst violence in history is to be seen in the mass murders perpetrated by atheist regimes in the twentieth century.Chapter 13 was the chapter that I found most useful. In it, the author makes some speculations about how AI might come
into play in the end times. Interesting ideas that I took away from the last chapter were:A lot of the end-times prophecies will not make sense to Bible readers until the events are actually being fulfilled. At that point, it will be extremely obvious what the symbolism in Daniel and Revelation are referring to.
Therefore, we don't need to worry too much about the end times sneaking up on us unawares, or trying to analyze every single detail in order to stay ahead of things. That said, it's extremely important to notice and take a stand against lawlessness and worldliness whenever we see it, whether or not it's the end times.As scary as AI might be, we don't
have to fear it. "Do not fear those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul.
Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell."Jesus ultimately wins in the end. We can take comfort in this fact."Fear of AGI (artificial general intelligence) should not prevent believers from making a contribution to the positive aspects of narrow AI to the benefit of all."Bottom line, I would recommend this book, but you may not have to
read the whole thing.November 27, 2021Was decent until the discussions of God and Jesus, which were not only demonstrably irrational and anti scientific, but often not even Biblically accurate. Not to say that religious belief and scientific fact are necessarily opposed, rather that his beliefs require ignoring science and reason frequently. Interesting
for the author to critique scientific and rational perspectives as less scientific and rational than his, but that is typical with many religious authors covering topics like these. Just kinda weird to hear him accuse others of being irrational and then discuss virgin births, and ascending people. His beliefs actually require him to ignore those things. Of
course, he like many Christian authors writing on scientific matters, feels the need to try and discredit other authors and researchers that are far better respected within the academic community, and whose works have received far more attention, like his strange obsession with Harari and Pinker. It is abundantly clear that the author started with the
idea that Christianity is real and then worked backwards to justify everything according to that premise, often ignoring logic, science, common sense, etc. December 24, 2020Great book: biblical, concise, relevant. Lennox does reference Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari and Origins by Dan Brown extensively. I had not read either.
Lennox gives non-technical insight into artificial general intelligence (AGI). He seems skeptical of AGI ever being actualized given this would likely require making software systems conscious. (He does not think passing the Turing test is enough). But AI need not become truly strong AI for it to change the human landscape. We are witnessing this
change now and I can attest many tech companies are working furiously in this area. Lennox notes some AGI proponents wish for all the same things as a traditional Christian heaven: immorality, super-intelligence, world peace.
But they insist it be their own making. I agree with him that history does not give us much reason to bank on such an optimistic humanist outlook. Just as technology is standing on our intelligent, conscious shoulders, so too it is influenced by our human flaws. Technology, for all its godlike powers, has its limits. I think the biggest limit is us.
July 23, 2021Disappointing. The first half merely reports large amount of data and reiterates some professional opinions about AI and the future, but there is neither substantial philosophical discussion of the issue, nor original approach of the question from the author. Large portions are devoted to respond to several particular authors, including
Yuval Harari and Dan Brown, which is kind of out of balance. The second half is mainly popular level Christian apologetics, while AI is scarcely mentioned again. As wholesome as they are, the arguments employed are simply platitudes recycled from Lennox's other books, plus large amount of scriptural analysis. Not many people would open this book
in order to study exegesis, I suppose. And finally, the poor writing style is just not captivating, although easy to understand. As a whole, it looks more like a work of journalism + bible study; those who are looking for in-depth discussion of AI itself would not find this book helpful.Displaying 1 - 30 of 109 reviewsGet help and learn more about the
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