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The Magic Mirror : A Christian Theology of Artificial Intelligence

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The Magic Mirror: A Christian Theology of Artificial Intelligence is a penetrating exploration of one of the defining questions of our age: what does artificial intelligence reveal about humanity itself? Rather than treating AI as either salvation or catastrophe, this book argues that our machines function as mirrors-reflecting the desires, fears, incentives, and moral formation of the people and institutions that build them. As systems increasingly shape judgment, labor, creativity, governance, and human identity, the deeper issue is no longer technology alone, but the condition of the human soul directing it.

Drawing from theology, philosophy, intelligence operations, law, and firsthand experience building AI for national security, Mark R. Johnson offers a sober and compelling Christian framework for understanding the digital age. He examines the illusion of machine "intelligence," the rise of algorithmic authority, the dangers of delegated responsibility, and the enduring distinction between computation and wisdom. Grounded in Scripture and sharpened by real-world experience, The Magic Mirror equips readers to engage AI faithfully, think clearly amid cultural confusion, and recover a vision of human dignity under the lordship of Jesus Christ.

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  • ISBN-13: 9798258190710
  • ISBN-10: 9798258190710
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: April 2026
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.31 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.36 pounds
  • Page Count: 134

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