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Vaden has selfishly gone on vacation with his family, leaving beloved listeners to fend for themselves in the wide world of epistemological confusion. To repair some of the damage, we're releasing an episode of The Theory of Anything Podcast from last June in which Vaden contributed to a roundtable discussion on the principle of optimism. Featuring Bruce Nielson, Peter Johansen, Sam Kuypers, Hervé Eulacia, Micah Redding, Bill Rugolsky, and Daniel Buchfink. Enjoy! From The Theory of Anything Podcast description: Are all evils due to a lack of knowledge? Are all interesting problems soluble? ALL the problems, really?!?! And what exactly is meant by interesting? Also, should “good guys” ignore the precautionary principle, and do they always win? What is the difference between cynicism, pessimism, and skepticism? And why is pessimism so attractive to so many humans? Socials Follow us on Twitter at @IncrementsPod, @BennyChugg, @VadenMasrani Come join our discord server! DM us on twitter or send us an email to get a supersecret link Help us solve problems and get exclusive bonus content by becoming a patreon subscriber here (https://www.patreon.com/Increments). Or give us one-time cash donations to help cover our lack of cash donations here (https://ko-fi.com/increments). Click dem like buttons on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_4wZzQyoW4s4ZuE4FY9DQQ) Which unsolvable problem would you most like to solve? Send your answer via quantum tunneling to incrementspodcast@gmail.com Special Guests: Bruce Nielson and Sam Kuypers.
A deep dive into David Deutsch's “principle of optimism” featuring Sam Kuypers, Vaden Masrani, Hervé Eulacia, Micah Redding, Bill Rugolsky, and Daniel Buchfink. (Plus, of course, Peter and Bruce). Are all evils due to a lack of knowledge? Are all interesting problems soluble? ALL the problems, really?!?! And what exactly is meant by interesting? Also, should “good guys” ignore the precautionary principle, and do they always win? What is the difference between cynicism, pessimism, and skepticism? And why is pessimism so attractive to so many humans? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/four-strands/support
Micah Redding is the Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association. He writes and speaks about transhumanism, technology, artificial intelligence, and Christian theology. We talk about what transhumanism is, how it relates to Christian ideas such as everlasting life and theosis. We mention Dale Tuggy, Ray Kurzweil, David Pierce, Julian Huxley, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Elon Musk, Max Tegmark, Barton Stone, Thomas Campbell, Thomas Jefferson, Athanasius, William Ellery Channing, and more. Micah Redding Website: https://www.micahredding.com/ Micah Redding twitter: https://twitter.com/micahtredding Christian Transhumanism Association: https://www.christiantranshumanism.org/CTA facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChristianTranshumanistAssociation/
This week our guest is Meghan O'Gieblyn, who has written regularly for entities such as Wired, The New York Times, and The Guardian, in addition to authoring books such as Interior States and her latest book: God, Human, Animal, Machine: Technology, Metaphor, and the Search for Meaning. Interestingly, much of Meghan's work pulls on her experience losing her faith in religion while simultaneously being drawn into transhumanism from reading the Age of Spiritual Machines by Singularity's very own Ray Kurzweil. This exploration of Meghan's background and her latest book takes us on a journey through the ways in which technology and spirituality have historically woven together, the current ways in which they are conflicting, and the future philosophical questions we're going to be forced to reconcile. For those of you interested in this subject, I highly recommend going and listening to episode 52 with Micah Redding, which lays a lot of the foundation that we build on her in this episode. Find out more about Meghan through her website meghanogieblyn.com, or find her book on Amazon. ** Host: Steven Parton - LinkedIn / Twitter Music by: Amine el Filali
This week our guest is Micah Redding, who is the founder and Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association, an organization that believes science and technology can be used to alter the human condition in a way that empowers the beliefs of Christianity. In this episode, my goal is simply to gain an understanding of how Micah and other Christian transhumanists see the world. This takes us on a journey from the foundations of their belief system to an exploration of concepts such as brain uploads, living in a simulation, and the possibility that Jesus was simply an avatar in the simulation created by his programmer father, God. To find out more about the Christian Transhumanist Association, visit christiantranshumanism.org ** Host: Steven Parton - LinkedIn / Twitter Music by: Amine el Filali
Micah Redding, a computer programmer by training, a follower of Christ, and now the executive director of the Christian Transhumanist Association, joins Gretchen to discuss the history and future of transhumanism, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the role of Christians in this technological age. Together they ask, “Can Christians embrace transhumanism on their own terms?”
Moritz Bierling & Micah Redding discuss the self, the second brain, and the process of individual and group transformation.
Host Ryan O'Shea speaks with Micah Redding. Micah is the founder and Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association and the host of the Christian Transhumanist Podcast. He grew up as a preacher's kid, spent eight years as a rock musician, and now works as a software developer. He's also a member of Mensa, a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post and Vice Motherboard, and a public speaker. They discuss what it means to be a Christian transhumanist, Micah's thoughts on mind uploading, AI, cyborgs, and death, his vision of the future, and much more. Show Notes: https://futuregrind.org Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-grind-podcast-science-technology-business-politics/id1020231514 Support: https://futuregrind.org/support Follow along - Twitter - https://twitter.com/Ryan0Shea Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryan_0shea/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RyanOSheaOfficial/
Ask and Wonder: Christian and skeptic thinkers talking about the biggest questions in life. Join the conversation! In this interview, Micah Redding (executive director of the Christian Transhumanist Association) talks about his life and journey outside and inside Christianity (doubts, exploration and a renewed, deeper faith) Christian Transhumanism, and how the coronavirus (COVID-19) could change the Christian Church in the future. More information about Micah: http://christiantranshumanist.com Questions? Email us at: askandwondernashville@gmail.com For more information go to: www.askandwonder.com
Micah Redding dropped by recently to share how he became interested in bridging gaps and facilitating conversations between Christianity and the Sciences. For anyone who is interested in finding practical ways to take on tough theological, social and...
The tables are turned this week as former guest of the pod Micah Redding digs deep to find out what makes a kid from Chattanooga into a Patrick. Part origin story, part interview, it’s like a first date without the social anxiety!
What is climate change and how do we know that it’s happening?How is climate change impacting people now, and how is it expected to impact the lives of future generations? What does climate change mean from a religious standpoint, in terms of caring for God’s creation? What can we all do to help ensure a sustainable, desirable future? What does this mean for society? Speakers: Jonathan Gilligan is Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University. Micah Redding is the Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association. Zdravka (Zee) Tzankova is faculty at the Vanderbilt Department of Sociology, and affiliated faculty in Public Policy Studies. David A. Padgett is an Associate Professor of Geography, and Director of the Geographic Information Sciences (GISc) Laboratory at Tennessee State University -Connect with Ask and Wonder and subscribe to the Newsletter at: www.askandwonder.com -Become a patron for Ask and Wonder and help bring the world closer conversation after conversation with a monthly donation here: https://askandwonder.com/donate -Connect with Ask and Wonder on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askandwonder Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASKandWONDER1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ask_and_wonder Questions? Email us at: askandwondernashville@gmail.com
Artificial intelligence, gene editing, robot companionship & many more technological changes in our near future present challenges to Christian theology and what it means to be a human. My guest, Micah Redding is attempting to bring Christian theology into conversations that have seemed to many to be largely anti-religious. Micah is the Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association. What is "transhumanism"? Micah explains & lays out a theological case for Christians to be leading the way in the transhumanist movement. Plus many other provoking philosophical and theological challenges such as:- Can a machine have a soul or spirit or consciousness? -Will churches in the near future have to provide ethical instruction for how Christians should treat robots? -Is Darth Vader "human"? What makes us human?-C.S. Lewis' "Space Trilogy", SciFi tv & movies & transhumanism-Is it "playing God" to edit human genes to eliminate diseases & harmful hereditary conditions, or is that part of the Christian calling to act as healers in the world? And much more!! For more info on the Christian Transhumanist Association:https://www.christiantranshumanism.org/To find more of Micah Redding's work:http://micahredding.com/To connect with Micah on Twitter:https://twitter.com/micahtredding To become a Deep Talks Patreon member and support this podcast go to:https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast Listen/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts go to:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-talks-exploring-theology-and-meaning-making/id1401730159 Connect on with Paul Anleitner on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/PaulAnleitner Subscribe to the Deep Talks YouTube page for exclusive video content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2yCyOMUeem-cYwliC-tLJg
Transhumanism is ‘the theory that the human race can evolve beyond its current physical and mental limitations, especially by means of science and technology’. So, will robotics and AI technology eliminate the need for a human body? And is that something Christians should embrace or resist? Micah Redding, founder of the Christian Transhumanist Association believes Christian shouldn’t fear Transhumanism and should be ready to shape the future of technology through a Christian worldview. Nigel Cameron, author of ‘The Robots Are Coming: Us, Them and God’ is sceptical of the Transhumanist project, believing that the incarnation of Christ is fundamentally tied to human embodiment. Plus Justin announces details for Unbelievable? Live in LA 11 & 12 October 2019. For Unbelievable? Live in LA on 11 & 12 Oct: www.unbelievable.live For Micah Redding: www.christiantranshumanism.org/ For Nigel Cameron: https://www.care.org.uk/shop/product/robots-are-coming-us-them-and-god Get signed copies of Unbelievable? the book and audiobook: https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Unbelievable-the-Book For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes
On this episode Patrick sits down with Micah Redding, a world-traveling preacher’s kid and founder of the Christian Transhumanist Association. They talk about Micah’s inadvertent brushes with world events, the challenges of finding and then leading your community, and how different faiths can intersect in surprising ways.
Is it rational to believe in God? What is your take on this? Do you think that believing in God is rational and makes sense with the world and who we are, or rather, it is an illusion? Guests: Anthony Lohl, Organizer of Intellectual Society of Greater Nashville. Joel Diemoz, President of Community Action Group Clarksville Atheists. Tim Bolton, Organizer of Nashville Atheists Meetup. Micah Redding, founder of the Christian Transhumanist Association. -Connect with Ask and Wonder and subscribe to the Newsletter at: www.askandwonder.com -Become a patron for Ask and Wonder and help bring the world closer conversation after conversation with a monthly donation here: https://askandwonder.com/donate -Connect with Ask and Wonder on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askandwonder Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASKandWONDER1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ask_and_wonder Questions? Email us at: askandwondernashville@gmail.com
"What if science, faith & technology could work together to create a better world?" Micah Redding is the founder and Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association, and host of the Christian Transhumanist Podcast. Micah is a TEDx Speaker and his been featured in such publications as the Huffington Post, Wired, and BBC World Service. For additional show notes and ways to learn more about Micah via Social Media, go to BeckaEppley.com/Podcast.
Micah Redding is the Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association, and an international speaker on artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and the future of humanity. He's been featured on BBC World Radio, Wired, TEDx, Vice Motherboard, Christianity Today, Huffington Post, Slate, Inverse, Daily Beast, Institute for Ethics & Emerging Technologies, and Humanity+ Magazine. He hosts the Christian Transhumanist Podcast, where he interviews leading thinkers in religion and technology—like Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, David Deutsch, Aubrey de Grey, and "Human GMO" Liz Parrish—and organized the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, bringing together people from around the world.
Joint project with the Christian Transhumanist Podcast! https://www.christiantranshumanism.org/podcastLots of interesting questions. How can we love religion when so many are hurt? How do we describe the reality of social construction? Does Jesus have a personality? What's St. Paul's social media presence? Is God an AI?
Inspired by our recent episode on Elon Musk, this show explores the nightmarish futuristic vision of the class Fritz Lang film, Metropolis. Learn all about the background of this film's socialist politics and groundbreaking cinematography. Still stunning to look at 90 years later, this 1927 masterpiece has influenced countless science fiction films since its release. What does the film have to say about technology and the mechanization of mankind? Is it a transhumanist fantasy or nightmare? How does this film make use of religious imagery in order to make the case for its socialist politics? Is the heart the mediator between head and hands? Plus, sexy robots! All this and much much more. Todd Pedlar of the the Book of Nature Podcast and Micah Redding of the Christian Transhumanist Society join for this great discussion about an essential film.
Micah Redding is a software developer, executive director of the Christian Transhumanist Association and the host of the Christian Transhumanist Podcast. Micah grew up as a preacher's kid, spent eight years as a rock musician, and have traveled all over the world — including places like Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Egypt. CONNECT with Micah HERE LISTEN to Micah's TEDx talk HERE BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !
Micah Redding is a software developer, executive director of the Christian Transhumanist Association and the host of the Christian Transhumanist Podcast. Micah grew up as a preacher's kid, spent eight years as a rock musician, and have traveled all over the world — including places like Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Egypt. CONNECT with Micah HERE LISTEN to Micah's TEDx talk HERE BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !
For this episode, Danny is joined by Todd Pedlar of the Book of Nature Podcast and Micah Redding, of the Christian Transhumanist Podcast to discuss the enigma that is Elon Musk. Musk has been in the news lately for erratic Twitter behavior, corporate bullying, liberally using taxpayer money to fund his vision, and smoking giant blunts on podcasts. Is he Tony Stark or a Bond villain? Learn about Musk's philosophical vision, his transhumanist imagination, and the ways in which he may represent the worst of Silicon Valley and it's brand of capitalist vision-making. If a messianic project is built from capital, can it serve humanity?
Micah Redding is the Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association and producer of The Christian Transhumanist Podcast. Micah is from many places including Tulsa, Oklahoma. Today he lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his spouse. What's Christian Transhumanist, you ask? Micah is the right Christian to ask. (Full show notes with pictures and links at http://coffeepotfellowship.com/micahredding) On their public sites you will find the following explanation. As Christian Transhumanists, we seek to use science & technology to participate in God's redemptive purposes, to cultivate life and renew creation. 1. We believe that God’s mission involves the transformation and renewal of creation including humanity, and that we are called by Christ to participate in that mission: working against illness, hunger, oppression, injustice, and death. 2. We seek growth and progress along every dimension of our humanity: spiritual, physical, emotional, mental—and at all levels: individual, community, society, world. 3. We recognize science and technology as tangible expressions of our God-given impulse to explore and discover and as a natural outgrowth of being created in the image of God. 4. We are guided by Jesus’ greatest commands to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength…and love your neighbor as yourself.” 5. We believe that the intentional use of technology, coupled with following Christ, will empower us to become more human across the scope of what it means to be creatures in the image of God. In this way we are Christian Transhumanists. By listening to the Christian Transhumanist Podcast you can discover that Micah is a software engineer, the history of the word transhumanist, and that "ultimately it's about creating a world with more good and less bad in it" (Koen De Paul). LINKS: Sponsor: United Faith Leaders The Christian Transhumanist Podcast The Christian Transhumanist Association The Christian Transhumanist Facebook Page
Micah Redding is a software developer, writer, and podcaster, and the Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association. He joins Brett to talk about religion, Transhumanism, and the intersection of the two.
Micah Redding is a software developer, writer, and podcaster, and the Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association. He joins Brett to talk about religion, Transhumanism, and the intersection of the twoShow notesmicahredding.com@micahtreddingFB: micahreddingChristian Transhumanist AssociationWikipedia: TranshumanismChristian Transhumanist PodcastTEDx - We All Live in the Developing WorldThe Huffington Post, Motherboard - The Jesuit Priest Who Believed in God and the SingularityTop 3 picksMicah:Kikkerland UL03-A Universal Travel AdapterJust Press RecordDraftsAqua Notes Water Proof Note PadAbly Apparel Jamison Short Sleeve V-Neck T-ShirtFilium® ActivatedBrett:Echo DotSonos Play:1LAKES LED Flame BulbLogitech Create iPad Pro keyboard case with Smart connector Chris LottLogitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480Follow@SystmCast on TwitterBrett on TwitterJoin the Community!
Micah Redding says " I see advancing radical science & technology as part of the Christian mission, and believe that in order to create a positive future for all life, religion and technology must make peace."
Danny is joined by Micah Redding, host of the Christian Transhumanist Podcast for a discussion about technology, artificial intelligence, and the coming "singularity." Inspired by a recent article by Jonathan Merritt called "Is AI a Threat to Christianity," the conversation probes into the material and spiritual implications of mankind's technological advancement. Particularly enjoy Danny's probing question, "will my vacuum cleaner need salvation?"
Transhumanism and the singularity ... Teilhard de Chardin’s "Omega Point" ... The (theoretical) physics of immortality and resurrection ... The theism of the simulation theory ... Any word on transhumanist Islam or Judaism? ... Christianity and globalization ...
What's Inevitable, and what we get to choose? Micah Redding and Kevin Kelly discuss rapidly approaching technological change, the advent of Artificial Intelligence, and how technology challenges and illuminates our understanding of God, faith, and ourselves.
Micah Redding talks to Adam Ericksen about Rene Girard, the mechanisms of violence, and how Jesus unravels the ancient cycle of myth and scapegoating.
Micah Redding & Thomas Jay Oord talk about free will, predestination, and the open-ended future of God - and explore deep questions about miracles, science, and recent blockbuster movies.
Micah Redding talks to Liz Parrish, the first human to be given gene therapy to reverse aging. Micah & Liz discuss risk-taking, the potential issues with life extension, and what happens if this treatment becomes available to the world.
Micah Redding and Dr. Steve Fuller discuss SPACE ARKS, the meaning of faith, the risk-taking nature of science, and why the future of politics isn't about left and right.
Micah Redding & James Hughes explore cyber-Buddhism, religious transhumanism, and the longevity dividend, covering topics like Universal Basic Income, the Christian theology of personal identity, and the importance of a powerful vision for the future.