Pub Theology Live

Bryan and Shannon, sans Ogun, discuss the attempt by scientists to create social robots who can care for people experiencing dementia, among others. Can robots truly be social? We also discuss the concept of loneliness, whether it is always or ever voluntary, and differentiate solitude from being lonely. Also: did creation happen because was God lonely? Then finally, we discuss the cryptic notion of the "keys of the kingdom." What is that binding and loosing business all about, anyway?