Ted Peters

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Ted Peters is a preeminent theologian and bioethicist whose work bridges the chasm between cutting-edge technology and enduring questions of human dignity, faith, and morality. His research focuses on the ethical and theological implications of transhumanism, artificial intelligence, and the future of human nature. In his highly influential paper, “Boarding the Transhumanist Train: How Far Should the Christian Ride?” (2019, 19 citations), Peters critically examines the promises and perils of human enhancement technologies, challenging both secular transhumanists and religious communities to consider the limits of human transformation. More recently, in “Machine Intelligence, Artificial General Intelligence, Super-Intelligence, and Human Dignity” (2025, 3 citations), he probes our tendency to personify machines, warning against the seductive illusion of granting AI emotional or moral status. Peters argues that while we may seek comfort from “death bots” or engage in post-mortem conversations with digital replicants, we must never confuse simulation with genuine human relationship. His work is essential reading for anyone grappling with the ethical boundaries of technology, offering a prophetic voice that insists on preserving human dignity in an age of accelerating innovation.