Posts by Jason Thacker
2 tips for using technology (without losing your soul)
I grew up surrounded by technology. I am child of the 80s, a time before most people had a personal computer much less the internet in their home.
Book review: Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace
I am a father of two young sons. Being a dad to them is challenging yet infinitely rewarding.
Why artificial intelligence can be a threat to human dignity
About a month ago, Google announced a groundbreaking technology that it hopes will revolutionize the way humans interact with computers.
The Tension of Technology: Hope and Fear in the Digital Age
Most people, when thinking about technology, conjure up the idea of a smartphone, the internet, self-driving cars, or maybe even popular types of artificial intelligence such as Apple’s Siri or Google Home.
The Lie of Privacy in a World of Data Mining
We live in a data-driven world. From our shopping habits and online reading to where we drive and our political leanings, data is being collected on us all the time, and many of us are just starting to realize that truth.
Jason Thacker
Jason serves as assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and a research fellow in Christian ethics at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is the author or editor of several books, including "Following Jesus in a Digital Age" and "The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society."