Watch this thought provoking talk by Sheldon Fernandez, co-founder of DarwinAI and Regis graduate, explores the theological implications of this powerful and new technology.
Theology and Artificial Intelligence – rarely do these words appear in the same sentence. In mathematical jargon, they are orthogonal complements of one another: in different spheres or planes, lacking obvious conceptual connection. And yet there is a connection, one that is relevant, topical, and - in light of the aforementioned analysis - supremely important.
Join us for a deep dive into how artificial intelligence intersects with theology in Sheldon Fernandez's online event!
In this thought provoking talk, Sheldon Fernandez, co-founder of DarwinAI and Regis graduate, explores the theological implications of this powerful and new technology.
Theology and Artificial Intelligence – rarely do these words appear in the same sentence. In mathematical jargon, they are orthogonal complements of one another: in different spheres or planes, lacking obvious conceptual connection. And yet there is a connection, one that is relevant, topical, and - in light of the aforementioned analysis - supremely important.
Lecturer's Bio:
Sheldon Fernandez is a seasoned executive, startup veteran and respected thought leader in the technical and enterprise communities. He has successfully built and exited numerous businesses, including DarwinAI, which was selected by CBInsights for its AI 100 annual list of the hundred most promising private AI companies in the world. Prior to that, Sheldon co-founded Infusion, a leading technology and consultancy firm, and helped grow the company to 700 people before its acquisition by Avanade.
Beyond his business ventures, Sheldon is an accomplished author and speaker. He has spoken at numerous conferences in numerous contexts, including Singularity University, Elevate and the MIT technology conference, and is regularly featured in thought pieces relating to Artificial Intelligence.
Through his career, Sheldon has coupled his entrepreneurial endeavors with non-technical pursuits, resulting in an interdisciplinary approach that is critical to the intelligent application of AI. In addition to his BASc in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo, he completed a Master’s degree in theology at the University of Toronto with thesis work in neuroscience and metaethics and pursued creative writing at Oxford University. He also underwent professional training at the Montreal Institute for Genocide Studies at Concordia University.
At present, Sheldon is advising enterprises, startups, PE firms and VCs, on transformational opportunities around AI. He is also deeply involved in work on AI governance, ethics, and artificial consciousness.
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