God In the Machine: What Robots Teach Us About Humanity and God

Robots may seem to be the stuff of Hollywood culture and space technology, but they are quickly becoming more commonplace in our everyday environment. As artificial intelligence gains more significance, it's important to address its theological and social implications. Today on Focus, theologian and computer scientist Anne Foerst joins us to tackle some of the biggest questions at the forefront of her research. What differentiates "human" from "person"? What does it mean to have a soul?

Guest: Anne Foerst (Visiting Professor of Theology and Computer Scienc, St. Bonaventure University; author of God In the Machine: What Robots Teach Us About Humanity and God)