God, Persons and Machines: Theological Reflections

There is a cartoon that shows a salesperson pointing out the benefits of the latest personal computer to a potential buyer. She says, ‘It’s beginning to show some human characteristics – faulty reasoning, forgetfulness and repetition.’

The fact that you perhaps found this cartoon even mildly amusing indicates that you are actually human and not just a machine! As it stands at the moment the ability to read the text, interpret the pictures, understand the literal meaning, comprehend the much more subtle point that is being made, and then feel even slightly amused and, finally, show that emotion in a manner appropriate for this setting, are all abilities and characteristics of humans… Read More