AI Ethics: send money, guns & lawyers

Photo: Iulian Ursu (cc) My speech notes, for a talk given to the Westminster Abbey Institute on 31 May 2018 This evening I’d like to present a problem within what I believe to be the most transformative technology of our lives: artificial intelligence. I’ll suggest why I think that problem will involve some colossal rows involving … Continue reading AI Ethics: send money, guns & lawyers →

Freedom to flounder

“To food, friends, and freedom.” My traditional toast at dinner is usually readily echoed, whoever happens to be at our table. Yet if I were to substitute Freedom for a more specific word that historically has had much of the same meaning - salvation - then many of our guests might choke on their brussel … Continue reading Freedom to flounder →

Faith in Action – Episode 10

James Perry – Faith in Business Transcript: Hello. I'm Richard Sargeant, and this is Faith in Action, a podcast about how faith affects the way we live and work today. What difference does faith make in business? With me to explore faith in business is James Perry, co-founder of the ready meal company COOK, and also the … Continue reading Faith in Action – Episode 10 →

Faith in Action – Episode 9

Luke Hoare – Faith in the Military Transcript: Sargeant: Hello, I'm Richard Sargeant, and this is Faith in Action, a podcast about how faith affects how we live and work today. It's said that there are no atheists in foxholes, but while everyone wants God on their side in battle, there's always been an uneasy … Continue reading Faith in Action – Episode 9 →

Faith in Action – Episode 8

Krish Kandiah - Faith in the Family Transcript: Richard: Hello, I’m Richard Sargeant and this is Faith in Action, a podcast about how faith affects the way we live and work today. The family is a haven in a heartless world, but do the faithful have a distinct vision of how to create that refuge? … Continue reading Faith in Action – Episode 8 →