In Algorithms We Trust: Magical Thinking, Superin℡ligent Ai and Quantum Computing

This article analyzes current attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing and argues that they represent a modern-day form of magical thinking. It proposes that AI and quantum computing are thus excellent examples of the ways that traditional distinctions between religion, sc...

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Main Author: Schradle, Nathan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Open Library of Humanities$s2024- [2020]
In: Zygon
Year: 2020, Volume: 55, Issue: 3, Pages: 733-747
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Quantentechnologie / Artificial intelligence / Magical thinking
IxTheo Classification:AA Study of religion
AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
ZB Sociology
Further subjects:B Religion and science
B Technology
B Artificial Intelligence
B quantum computing
B Magic
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