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#212 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis on science, AI & technology (Part 1)

#212 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis on science, AI & technology (Part 1)

Update: 2025-06-02
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In this episode, Ruth Jackson speaks with Alister McGrath about Lewis’ views on science, technology, and ethics. What concerns did Lewis raise about unchecked scientific progress in works like The Abolition of Man? Would he have seen developments in AI or genetic engineering as threats—or opportunities? They also explore whether Lewis thought science could ever replace belief in God, and how he might respond to the ethical challenges facing today’s technology.

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#212 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis on science, AI & technology (Part 1)

#212 Alister McGrath: CS Lewis on science, AI & technology (Part 1)