'Tolerant progressives don’t “do God”, of course, but nor are they prepared to tolerate anyone else who does.'

Nick Spencer on Kate Forbes, faith and political leadership.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

Somewhat inevitably, I've written up my thoughts about Kate Forbes into (the second half of) this @theosthinktank piece on what some of her critics miss when they're surprised that faith is something live & active: theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

In light of recent headlines such as 'Whoever leads Scotland next, it can’t be Kate Forbes' appearing in the news cycle, Nick Spencer and Hannah Rich share their takes on Kate Forbes MSP' potential leadership bid, and the role of faith in politics.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

Which aspects of thought, of creativity, and of interpersonal relationships can be ‘outsourced’ to technology and which should not? 🤔

Nathan Mladin sets this challenge to society as we further integrate AI into our work and everyday lives.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

It's International Labour Day, and we've been shining a light on issues of labour exploitation in the UK workplace. Our own Ben Ryan has been writing for Theos Think Tank on the theme of dignity in work as part of their #WorkShift series.

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A privilege to be writing again for Theos Think Tank on the theme of dignity in work - and how to be delivered it also needs much tougher enforcement and crackdowns on labour abuse, drawing on our experiences at Medaille Trust theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

Our director Chine McDonald chaired a panel on faith literacy, a year-on from the Bloom Review #bloomreviewconf2024 Government needs to better understand faith, independent review claims - 🔗gov.uk/government/new…

'Work is valuable, not only in allowing someone to support themselves and others but also in providing a sense of purpose and dignity.'

This Labour Day, Ben Ryan explores the complex dynamics of the UK labor market. #WorkShift theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

Should we believe what we are promised - or threatened - about AI become super-intelligent, sentient, conscious, human?

Will AI take over the planet?

Tune in to Nick Spencer's conversation with Robot Souls author, Eve Poole on Reading Our Times.youtube.com/watch?v=7RK8cG…

On #InternationalWorkersDay and the feast of St Joseph the Worker, our recent @theosthinktank report series explores how love could change work, with the perfect combination of papal encyclicals & labour market analysis that today demands: theosthinktank.co.uk/work-shift-how…

I can't think of a better way to explore this important topic - nor a better team to help along the way!

What does it mean to live well in a world where human ingenuity is extending its reach into the very building blocks of life? 🤔

Join Nick Spencer on 15 May as he discusses his new book Playing God with LICC's Paul Woolley ن.

Tickets here 🎟️ licc.org.uk/events/playing…

We are very excited to be launching a new MA level course on faith and public life with Church Mission Society (@CMSpioneer)!

Starting this year with contributions from Chine McDonald Nick Spencer Florence Eshalomi MP Philip Rutnam James Butler and more.

Register today 👇
pioneer.churchmissionsociety.org/event/faith-in…

One week on from our #WorkShift launch, we are still so excited about the brilliant reception to our research and this beautiful photo exhibition by Ruth Samuels.

Learn more about the exhibition, and where you can see it in person, here 🔗 theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

'AI is not inherently poised to usurp any roles. It can do no such thing.'

In light of the launch (and subsequent defrocking) of AI chatbot ‘Fr Justin’, Nathan Mladin explores how we can effectively harness AI while preserving human relationships.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/0…

What does it mean to live well in a world where the very concept of personhood is up for debate? 🤔

Join Nick Spencer on 15 May as he discusses his new book Playing God with LICC's Paul Woolley ن.

Tickets here 🎟️licc.org.uk/events/playing…

Such a life goal to appear on Reading Our Times! Nick Spencer Theos Think Tank #RobotSouls

⚠️ IS AI TAKING OVER? ⚠️

Hardly a day goes by without some AI story in the headlines. Should we believe what we read? Or is it all hype?

Join Nick Spencer and Eve Poole, author of Robot Souls (@CRCPress) on our latest Reading Our Times episode.youtube.com/watch?v=7RK8cG…

What 5 books best explore the relationship of science and religion? 🤔

Nick Spencer gives his recommendations here for Shepherd.com 📚.shepherd.com/best-books/sci…