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The technological advances of the past century have been extraordinary, particularly in areas like information technology and artificial intelligence. These leaps can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment, which emphasized reason and science over tradition. However, this period also gave rise to materialism, leading to the entrenchment of theories like Darwinian evolution in academia, despite mounting evidence to the contrary. This adherence to dogma has led to "scientism"-the overreach of science beyond its capabilities. True science should acknowledge its limits, remain open to…mehr

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The technological advances of the past century have been extraordinary, particularly in areas like information technology and artificial intelligence. These leaps can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment, which emphasized reason and science over tradition. However, this period also gave rise to materialism, leading to the entrenchment of theories like Darwinian evolution in academia, despite mounting evidence to the contrary. This adherence to dogma has led to "scientism"-the overreach of science beyond its capabilities. True science should acknowledge its limits, remain open to evidence, and not suppress alternate perspectives. Science and Christianity are not incompatible; science reveals the complexity and design of God's creation, reflecting the innovation of the Divine Mind. Volume II explores significant trends in Science and Technology as "Burning Bushes," relating them to the Christian faith. It covers compelling topics such as Quantum Mechanics, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, DNA, and other evidential support challenging traditional Darwinian Evolution, the science of the Human Body, Transhumanism and Humanity 2.0, Decentralization and Web3 (including digital currencies and Bitcoin), and technological doomsday scenarios. Each chapter provides pragmatic, biblical, and actionable recommendations. The book aims to provide a holistic, scientifically sound, and biblically integrated perspective on emerging technologies' promises and challenges. It seeks to correct scientifically inconsistent approaches that sidestep Intelligent Design as well as purpose. By exploring these themes, the book offers a balanced view that acknowledges both the potential and perils of rapid technological advancement, grounded in a factual, meaningful, and scientifically grounded worldview.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Setrag Khoshafian is a recognized expert in Digital Transformation with over 25 years of experience as a senior executive in the software industry. He is the lead author of more than 10 digital technology books and hundreds of publications in business and academic journals. His most recent technical book is titled How to Alleviate Digital Transformation Debt: post-COVID-19. Throughout his career, Dr. Khoshafian has served as a lecturer and professor at several universities. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MSc in Mathematics from AUB. In addition to his technological expertise, Dr. Khoshafian has been active in various ministries and congregations in the Middle East and the United States. He has given seminars on contemporary topics relevant to the Christian message and witness. In 2007, Dr. Khoshafian and other visionary collaborators pioneered the world's first Armenian Christian Internet Radio station, Bashde. Subsequently, they launched worship radio stations in Persian, Turkish, Arabic, and French. Recently, Dr. Khoshafian has focused on addressing challenging questions facing 21st-century Christianity and the world at large. These topics include societal trends, revivals, the supernatural, real vs. pseudo-science, UFO/UAP disclosures, miracles, ancient artifacts, secret societies, transhumanism, the Antichrist, the Singularity, artificial intelligence, robotic automation, digitization, biotechnology, New Age trends, the problem of pain, and concepts of one world religion and government. He explores these subjects and their complex interrelationships in his four-volume book series, 21st Century Burning Bushes.