Here is a selection of print and ebooks recently added to our collection.

 A systemic theory of knowledge management: knowledge workers in the future of artificial intelligence /Jon-Arild Johannessen.  The Fourth Industrial Revolution, while creating many new opportunities, is inevitably going to lead to uncertainty around specific jobs. To understand which jobs will be uncertain as society moves towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Johannessen adopts three time-perspectives.

 Algorithms, artificial intelligence and beyond: theorising society and culture of the 21st century /edited by Dariusz Brzezinsky, Kamil Filipek, Kuba Piwowar and Malgorzata Winarska-Brodowska.  This volume brings together eminent scholars from various parts of the world, representing different fields of knowledge in order to explore the social, cultural, political and economic effects of the development of new technologies. On the one hand, the book contextualises the discussion of algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) within the broader framework of the digital revolution, on the other it also examines individual experiences and practices. Moreover, in light of the speed at which algorithms and AI are being incorporated into various aspects of life, contributors also question the ethical implications of their development. The widespread development of AI and algorithmic solutions is one of the most important contemporary phenomena. It has an overwhelming impact on the social and cultural life of the 21st century. In this context, one can point to both exciting examples of the application of algorithms and AI in business and popular culture, as well as the challenges of widening social inequality or the expanding scope of surveillance. The scope of the impact of algorithms and AI makes the formation of new theoretical frameworks vital. This is the aim of this book, which will be of interest to academics within the humanities and social sciences with an interest in technology and the impact of algorithms and AI on society and culture.

 Everyday Christian teaching: a guide to practicing faith in the classroom /David I. Smith.  An overview of a school year from an experienced Christian educator’s perspective, focusing on insights and practices that can help teachers make thoughtful connections between their faith and their teaching.

 Mosaic of minds: navigating the coexistence of artificial intelligence and humanity /Songyee Yoon. Mosaic of Minds offers thought-provoking discussions on how to develop ethical AI that benefits humanity. As AI proliferates, complex philosophical questions about right versus wrong emerge, raising concerns about potential harms. However, renowned AI experts argue that open debate and collaboration between diverse perspectives can uncover solutions hidden in differences. Drawing from conversations with pioneers across academic, corporate, and policy realms, NCSOFT CEO Songyee Yoon makes a compelling case that AI should augment, not replace, humanity. She explores how engineers can adopt ethical reasoning, philosophers can engage the public, and computer science education can instill responsible innovation. Ultimately, Mosaic of Minds encourages cooperative efforts to create AI that solves problems, assists people, and advances society ethically. It provides an insightful framework for the peaceful coexistence of humans and intelligent machines in a new era guided by moral progress.

 The digitalised image of God :artificial intelligence, liturgy, and ethics /Ximian Xu. This book focuses on the idea of the imago Dei to engaging theologically with artificial intelligence (AI). It reflects on how enormous progress in the development of AI has raised some challenges to Christian theology. Questions explored include: is AI created in the imago Dei? If so, does AI challenge the uniqueness of the human being as the imago Dei? If not, could AI be incorporated into human communities as a human companion in the same way as a natural human person? Would AI eventually develop to have human-level consciousness and be capable of performing liturgies and ethical actions? Bringing to light the radical distinction between the imago Dei and the imago hominis, the book constructs a theo-ontological foundation for AI and draws on the Reformed theology of archetype-ectype as a metaphysical tool to deploy a holistic account of the imago Dei in theology-AI dialogues. The author argues that the imago Dei is the signifier of the beginning both of God-human stories and stories of human ethical performances towards others. From the perspective of the image of the imago Dei, it can be argued that AI can somehow participate into the narration of these religious and ethical stories. This book will be of particular interest to scholars of theology and those working in the field of religion and science/technology.

 Transcending imagination: artificial intelligence and the future of creativity /Alexander Manu.  Transcending Imagination invites insightful readers into a deep-dive exploration of creativity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), design, and art, focusing on the shifting relationship between human imagination and AI. The book probes the demarcation between the organic and the fabricated and the distinction between the natural and artificial compelling us to reassess our ideas and understandings about art, consciousness, and the nature of creativity. The text engages with the intriguing issue of AI-created art in its opening passages. It elucidates how AI, a product of human innovation, independently crafts art pieces, prompting us to rethink these traditional classifications. This autonomous creation by AI, blurring the lines between natural and artificial, leads us to reconsider the implications this has for our perceptions of consciousness and self-awareness.