Advances in technology over the past 200 years have extended the human lifespan three times over. In this episode, we ask whether it will be possible to overcome mortality completely through artificial intelligence, as it quickly becomes one of the most reliable sources of human flourishing.
We speak with Noreen Herzfeld, Professor of Science and Religion at St. John's University in Minnesota. Noreen holds degrees in computer science and mathematics and a PhD in theology. She is the author of numerous articles and journals in popular press, as well as several books, including The Limits of Perfection in Technology, Religion, and Science.