Futurology Theology

Barney and Lewis talk about the Pope's encyclical on technology, the likelihood of robots taking our jobs, and the economy through a religious lens, what's our responsibility? what could the answer be?   Show notes   Pope's encyclical Will a robot take your job (BBC) 'Rise of the robots' by Martin Ford The cows that queue to milk themselves (BBC) Driverless cars Max Weber 'The practice of the presence of God' by brother Lawrence 'How Your View of God Shapes Your View of the Economy' Baylor University Elysium (2013) Basic income Bishop's letter Basic income in Canada Switzerland referendum on basic income

Barney & Lewis talk about futurology and why it matters to the church.  An introduction to our new podcast. What is futurology? What is theology? Nostadamus Ray Kurzweil Back to the future predictions that came true The Martian Gattaca Oculus Rift Moore’s Law Turing Test