Occurring
for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue Address
St Peters Church, Church St, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SR
...waking up to artificial intelligence

Max’s grip on domestic practicalities is slipping, but if his brain-child is a success will all be forgiven?

Cutting-edge computer programmer Max Maxwell is days away from launching his new ‘ethical’ A.I. system, while his wife Ruth, vicar of the local church, is doing her best to support him – as well as their teenage son Sam, avid consumer of social media, and her mum, Helen, experiencing dementia in a local care home. And here there’s talk of introducing robot carers.
In his sleep-deprived state, a few colourful dreams and imaginary conversations with his ‘project’ help Max to explore the possibilities of what A.I. could become in the not-so-distant future.

All this provides an entertaining human story to spark questions about the ways in which A.I. already, and surely will, interact with our lives.

After the play, there will be a short interval followed by live Q&A with expert scientists from the local area.
Come and raise your questions.

Please note this is taking place at St Peters Church (not All Saints).
Book via box office 01904 655317 or https://ridinglights.org/max-maxwell/

All Saints, Newton-le-Willows

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As members of God’s family, in Newton-le-Willows, our mission is to build a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, each other and our community. We are a worshipping community who seek to serve God locally and in the wider world. Our prayer is that others will come to know His love for themselves.

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WA12 9UB
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Riding Lights play 'The uneasy sleeps of Max Maxwell'

Occurring
for 1 hour, 45 mins
Venue
St Peters Church
Address
St Peters Church, Church St, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SR

...waking up to artificial intelligence

Max’s grip on domestic practicalities is slipping, but if his brain-child is a success will all be forgiven?

Cutting-edge computer programmer Max Maxwell is days away from launching his new ‘ethical’ A.I. system, while his wife Ruth, vicar of the local church, is doing her best to support him – as well as their teenage son Sam, avid consumer of social media, and her mum, Helen, experiencing dementia in a local care home. And here there’s talk of introducing robot carers.
In his sleep-deprived state, a few colourful dreams and imaginary conversations with his ‘project’ help Max to explore the possibilities of what A.I. could become in the not-so-distant future.

All this provides an entertaining human story to spark questions about the ways in which A.I. already, and surely will, interact with our lives.

After the play, there will be a short interval followed by live Q&A with expert scientists from the local area.
Come and raise your questions.

Please note this is taking place at St Peters Church (not All Saints).
Book via box office 01904 655317 or https://ridinglights.org/max-maxwell/

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Our parish of All Saints, in Newton-le-Willows, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Liverpool’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [Joe Bennett] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [please use Read More link below]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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