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Technology and the Human PurposeS2E5 Technology is embodied valuesThis episode discusses why technology is not neutral along with other issues such as whether technology determines history or whether there is a cultural conversation between humans and technology. This episode was recorded sometime ago with life getting a little in the way of editing and editing it. Sorry about that. But it is funny that we discuss Twitter and Elon Musk and now that is back in the news again. We hope you enjoy the episode. 2022-11-0937 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS2E4 100 years 50 years 30 years ago and nownessWe are used to reading history that explores a particular epoch or technology or reveals the connections that get us to now. Those histories make sense. In this episode I want to explore a different approach one I refer to as nowness. Nowness is about the exploring the puzzle of problem solving in a particular period and how that is difficult because of the interconnections and the difficulties in perceiving consequences. This is just the start of an ongoing conversation.2022-04-2628 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS2E3 An interview with Iwan Russell-Jones - A Theologian and BBC show makerIwan brings a unique experience of both teaching theological topics including communication and also doing media with the BBC over many years. Its an fascinating interview giving a glimpse into what integrates Iwan’s thinking. While we didn’t delve into the topic or allow it to overwhelm us this interview took place with the Russian invasion of Ukraine dominating the news. The intro and outro music is 'fantasy orchestra' available at https://freesound.org/ Watch out for more information and connected content with each episode on the blog https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/2022-03-181h 16Technology and the Human PurposeS2E2 Dont look up movie discussion with total spoilersAs we promised in the introduction to the season we want to mix it up a little this season. To kick that off we launch into a discussion of the movie “Don’t Look Up” which was on limited release in early December 2021 and Christmas on Netflix release. It was quite the discussion piece on many shows particularly science and arts related discussion radio. The intro and outro music is 'fantasy orchestra' available at https://freesound.org/ https://freesound.org/people/DeVern/sounds/348275/ Watch out for more information and connected content with each episode on the bl...2022-03-0745 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS2E1 Introducing season 2There is a bunch of stuff to discuss as we kick off season 2. There has been a lot of technology developments: SpaceX, xenotransplantation and more. We have big plans for this season. We want to interview people and we want to focus on the issue of how we understand technology from a values perspective. We also want to lighten the tone sometimes wit movie discussions - they may not be reviews as such and book reviews and more. So lets get started ... The intro and outro music is 'fantasy orc...2022-02-1531 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS2E0 Bonus: Canals, Trains, Cars and WheelchairsBrian discusses how with many technologies used for transportation in particular we have taken enormous steps to modify the environment and systematise so that everything works the same. We haven't made life so easy for wheerchair users. Further, the necessities of wheelchair design make it challenging to make a wheelchair go everywhere. The intro and outro music is clipped from 'happy-sandbox' available at https://freesound.org/ Watch out for more information and content at https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/2022-01-2115 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS1E10: Wrapping up season 1 - the big ideasNick still likes the title 'technology' and 'human purpose'. Nick still pondering the ancient meaning of cities and the Bible's take on cities. Brian's takeaway is how nuanced the Bible is regarding the economic and social systems humans build around technology - even in ancient times. The intro and outro music is clipped from 'happy-sandbox' available at https://freesound.org/ Watch out for more information and content at https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/2021-07-2138 minTechnology and the Human Purposeonus: Techumanpurpose - What is Salvation and how could it matter for technologyNick and Brian discuss what is order and peace and what all that means for technology. The intro and outro music is clipped from 'happy-sandbox' available at https://freesound.org/ Watch out for more information and content at https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/2021-07-1332 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS1E9: Techumanpurpose - Considering EconomicsThe discussion starts with cryptocurrencies and economies as being within technological epochs - not economics as being within eternal economic rules. Brian and Nick then go onto to discuss how Christians have thought about economics and why it matters. The intro and outro music is clipped from 'happy-sandbox' available at https://freesound.org/ Watch out for more information and content at https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/ 2021-07-0849 minTechnology and the Human Purposein the footnotes_defining technology pt 3Brian re-examines technology from the point of view of biological metaphors. Is a tree just a tree or is it more? Is a piece of technology just an artifact or is it more? Does anything really reside as a thing or do humans engage with things as more than in this physical universe? Brian makes the case that contemporary reality and history says that technology is incredibly complex, and no reductionist approach will be good enough. The intro and outro music is clipped from 'happy-sandbox' available at https://freesound.org/ Watch out for m...2021-06-1619 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS1E7 Biblical AnthropologyNick asks the question when do you update your computer? Brian talks about the coming again (?) of hydrogen power before the discussion moves onto theology. In the theology discussion we particularly focus on the ancient setting for the phrase – “image of God” as the best starting point for discussing a “Biblical Anthropology. The intro and outro music is 'fantasy orchestra' available at https://freesound.org/ Watch out for more information and connected content with each episode on the blog https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/ 2021-06-0459 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS1E5 Techumanpurpose -The Biblical SeasWe pick up our conversation where we finished the previous major episode, inside Solomon’s Temple looking at the furniture and in particular the Bronze Sea. What is it doing in the Temple and what did ‘seas’ mean to ancient peoples – and it wasn’t just about water. Its about gods, and chaos vs good creation and the created environment. Take a listen. We hope it will help you get a new perspective on the world, the Bible and technology. The intro and outro music is 'fantasy orchestra' available at https...2021-04-1053 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS1E6 Techumanpurpose _in the footnotes_ defining tech pt2Brian takes a look a very brief look at Brian Arthur’s 2009 book “The Nature of Technology” and the three fold definition of technology. The intro and outro music is clips from 'happy-sandbox' available at https://freesound.org/ Watch out for more information and connected content with each episode on the blog https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/2021-04-0904 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS1E4 Techumanpurpose _in the footnotes_ defining technology pt 1Brian starts a deep dive in what exactly is technology and just how hard it is to define. The intro and outro music is clips from 'happy-sandbox' available at freesounds.org Watch out for more information and connected content with each episode on the blog https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/2021-02-2707 minTechnology and the Human PurposeS1S3 - Techumanpurpose _Two pivotal stories_ Joseph & Solomon's TempleNick and Brian discuss two important stories – Joseph and pre-Exodus Egypt and Solomon’s Temple. The story of Joseph in particular has some surprises for those interested in technology. These stories should be cornerstones of a view of the Bible and technology. The intro and outro music is 'fantasy orchestra' available at freesounds.org Watch out for more information and connected content with each episode on the blog https://theology-and-technology.blogspot.com/2021-02-2044 minTechnology and the Human PurposeTechnumanpurpose: Early in GenesisIn epsiode 1 Brian and Nick introduced themselves. In this episode, they discuss many layers of what is happening in the early chapters of Genesis - everything up to and including the Tower of Babel story. The intro and outro music is 'fantasy-orchestra' available on https://freesound.org/ 2021-02-1245 minTechnology and the Human PurposeIntroductions2021-01-1223 minTechnology and the Human PurposeTrailerIn this episode Brian Wixted and Nick Toews introduce their new podcast on the relationship between Biblical faith and technology - ancient and modern.2020-12-2902 min