A virtual discussion exploring the interface of religion and A.I., and the promise and perils therein for humanity, featuring:
1) Rosalind Picard (Professor of Media Arts & Sciences, MIT | Author of Affective Computing (The MIT Press))
2) Robert Geraci (Professor of Religion, Manhattan College | Author of Apocalyptic AI: Visions of Heaven in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics (Oxford UP) and Futures of Artificial Intelligence: Perspectives from India and the U.S. (Oxford UP – forthcoming))
3) Sylvester Johnson (Assistant Vice Provost for Humanities, Virginia Tech | Author of African American Religions, 1500–2000: Colonialism, Democracy, and Freedom (Cambridge UP))
Mixed discipline and mixed university breakout rooms will follow the panelist portion of the evening.

Wednesday, January 19th, 6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET

Please note: The link for the event, and the complimentary dinner gift certificate (if you select that option below), will be sent out to registrants by their Roundtable Coordinator closer to the time of the event.