Robots Who Pray and Other Pressing Jewish Questions of Our Time with Judea Pearl and Nadine Epstein
MomentMag
Judea Pearl, a distinguished Israeli American computer scientist and philosopher, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein about his latest book, "Coexistence and Other Fighting Words: Selected Writings of Judea Pearl, 2002–2025." They delve into challenging aspects of contemporary Jewish existence, contemplating the role of Jewish practice for atheists, the relevance of rituals in an era dominated by technology, and the possibility of artificial intelligence engaging in religious practices. Pearl also examines topics like Zionophobia, Jewish identity, and ethics within our increasingly divided world, positing questions about the future of coexistence as technology and polarization evolve.