Science and Religion: the next chapter
Nick Spencer examines the history of science and religion and the extent to which they have been in conflict with one another.
In Brief
Rescuing reason from the ruins of Reason
Nick Spencer reviews ‘The Territories of Human Reason’, by Alister McGrath. 16/05/2019
In Brief
Rage against the metaphor: Should we stop comparing ourselves to machines?
Rachel Thomas argues that our growing self–identification with machines could have the severest consequences for the vulnerable in society. 20/03/2019
In Brief
Nick Spencer in conversation with Rowan Williams
Nick Spencer talks to former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams about his recent book, ‘Christ the Heart of Creation’ (2018) 04/12/2018
Podcast
AI and MRS GREN: What does it mean to be human?
Nick Spencer argues that the embodiment of human thought constitutes the thin red line between humans and Artificial Intelligence. 11/10/2018
In Brief
Are you smarter than a computer?
Nick Spencer reflects on recent advances in Artificial Intelligence and why they don’t constitute ‘human beings’. 25/06/2018
In Depth