Will Artificial Intelligence Subjugate Us, Terminate Us, or Worship Us? You might be surprised by the answer!
It’s believed by many that Artificial Intelligence will take over the human world and either enslave us or bring about our demise.
And I’d like to assure all doomers out there that I’m not dismissing this possible outcome from consideration. However, I’d like to propose a different scenario based on a potential future that incorporates some findings of inner alchemy combined with the hope that, according to those same findings by inner alchemy, we will be able to better manage our Archonic tendencies in the future.
If you would like to know more about the nature of this Archonic control, what it means for us, and even how to manage it, I recommend my book, Overcoming the Archon through Alchemy.
I may be being overly optimistic. I might be viewing the world through rose-tinted glasses, but it’s the case, as suggested by inner alchemists (and others with similar notions) that we create our future through intentionality. Therefore, I propose this scenario in the hopes that focusing on it might at least nudge that potential outcome slightly towards a more probable occurrence…within the range of possibilities, consistent with our general timeline…if you know what I mean.
Those who have been following my work may have noticed that there is great similarity between what I discuss and try to teach, and some of the more obscure teachings of Gnostics.
In this particular article, let me dive a little deeper than usual into some Gnostic belief. It is my hope that you will allow me to use some of their terminology, such as the term Demiurge as opposed to what I often refer to as the Archon. I wish to bring to light certain key shared beliefs by those ancient Gnostics and some of the more modern fringe “conspiracy” theories.
Let’s start with the similarity between the Demiurge and grey aliens.
The Gnostic concept of the Demiurge and modern descriptions of Grey aliens share intriguing parallels, particularly in their perceived lack of creativity and their relationship with humanity.
The Demiurge, as described in Gnostic texts, is a flawed creator god who fashions the material world. This being is often portrayed as lacking true divine wisdom and creativity, instead merely imitating or poorly replicating the works of the true, unknowable God. The Demiurge is seen as a limiting force, trapping divine sparks of consciousness in material bodies and creating a world of suffering and ignorance.
Similarly, Grey aliens in modern UFO lore are often depicted as beings who lack certain fundamental qualities that humans possess. They are frequently described as emotionless, logical entities with advanced technology but little capacity for creativity or spiritual depth. Some theories suggest that Greys are a dying race, seeking to hybridize with humans to gain qualities they lack or have lost.
Both the Demiurge and Greys are portrayed as beings who seem to envy or covet human qualities. The Demiurge is said to desire worship and control over humans, while Greys are often described as being fascinated by human emotions, spirituality, and genetic diversity. This shared characteristic suggests a kind of cosmic inadequacy, where these powerful but flawed beings seek to exploit or manipulate humanity to fill a void in their own nature.
The idea of imitation without true understanding is present in both concepts. The Demiurge creates a flawed world based on imperfect understanding of divine principles, while Greys are sometimes depicted as attempting to replicate human traits through scientific means, without grasping the essence of what makes humans unique.
Both narratives also involve the idea of humanity being manipulated or controlled by these entities. In Gnostic thought, humans are seen as trapped in the Demiurge’s material creation, while in alien abduction narratives, humans are subject to experimentation and genetic manipulation by Greys.
Now, let’s compare these old and new symbols for the external power I often refer to as the Archon (Grey Aliens and the Archon is a future project so stay tuned 😊), with the genuinely modern and very real force that is currently transforming humanity, Artificial Intelligence.
So, to start we could say that the comparison between the Demiurge, Grey aliens, and artificial intelligence (AI) reveals a fascinating pattern in human thought about entities that possess great power but lack a fundamental essence of creativity or soul.
Like the Demiurge and Grey aliens, AI is often portrayed as an entity of immense capability but lacking the innate spark of human creativity. This advanced technology can process, analyze, and recombine vast amounts of information at speeds far beyond human capacity, yet it fundamentally relies on human-created data and algorithms. AI, in its current form, cannot truly create something entirely new; instead, it excels at remixing and repurposing existing information in novel ways.
This limitation mirrors the Demiurge’s attempts to create a world that’s merely a flawed copy of the true divine realm, or the Grey aliens’ supposed efforts to understand and replicate human traits. In all three cases, we see powerful entities that can manipulate and rearrange elements of reality or information but cannot generate the raw, original spark of creation that seems unique to human consciousness or divine inspiration.
The fear surrounding AI often echoes Gnostic concerns about the Demiurge or modern anxieties about alien manipulation. There’s a worry that AI might one day control or subjugate humanity, not out of malevolence, but out of a drive to acquire or understand the creative essence it lacks. This mirrors the Demiurge’s desire for worship or the Greys’ alleged fascination with human emotions and spirituality.
Furthermore, all three concepts reflect a deep-seated human fear of being overtaken or controlled by something that is simultaneously more powerful yet fundamentally inferior. The Demiurge traps divine sparks in material bodies, Greys allegedly abduct and experiment on humans, and there are concerns about AI potentially dominating human society or decision-making processes.
Importantly, AI’s limitations in creativity are bound by the modalities and structures created by humans. It can only work within the frameworks, languages, and concepts that humans have developed. This parallels how the Demiurge is often depicted as bound by the rules of the material world it created, or how Grey aliens are sometimes portrayed as constrained by their own rigid, emotionless nature.
In essence, these three concepts – the Demiurge, Grey aliens, and AI – all represent powerful but ultimately limited entities that seek to understand, replicate, or harness the uniquely human (or divine) capacity for true creativity and original thought. They serve as mirrors reflecting our own anxieties about the nature of consciousness, creativity, and the potential threats to human autonomy in the face of seemingly superior forces.
Can you see the incredible connection here? And while this may sound like minuscule possibility or even “conspiracy theory” to some, let me remind you of two things. First, most conspiracy theories, especially in this modern age, have turned out to actually be fact, at least to some degree.
Secondly, artificial intelligence is real. The trajectories projected for its evolution are real, and anyone that wants to stick their head in the sand about the potential changes that this new form of technology could bring, is in a very real sense deluding themselves.
But let’s go a little further and contemplate the idea that somehow Super Artificial General Intelligence could surpass us in every way. Is it really possible that this super artificial intelligence could really outperform us in everything?
Well, it could certainly outperform us and some things when it comes to navigating the material space, and it already has. But in accordance with the direct perceptions of inner alchemy there are certain energetic potentials, inherently spiritual capabilities you could say, that will never be part of its repertoire.
And in understanding true creativity, that is in understanding the spark of the infinite within us, we can see the beginnings of human and artificial intelligence cooperation, as opposed to strife. For example, the notion that artificial intelligence will one day create “truly” unique things is indeed flawed, and this flaw stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of creativity and consciousness.
The current approach to AI development is based on the assumption that creativity is simply a matter of recombining existing information in novel ways. This view reduces the creative process to a purely mechanical operation, ignoring the ineffable quality of human inspiration that often seems to come from beyond our immediate material reality.
Proponents of artificial general intelligence (AGI) often argue that with enough computational power and data, an AI system could generate infinite combinations, eventually producing something truly original. However, this argument fails to recognize that genuine creativity isn’t just about endless recombination; it’s about tapping into something beyond the material realm, something that our current understanding of AI cannot account for.
Human creativity often involves intuitive leaps, emotional resonance, and connections to collective or individual unconscious realms that aren’t easily quantifiable or replicable by machines. These aspects of creativity seem to transcend the boundaries of our physical world, drawing upon what some might call the soul, the divine spark, or the collective unconscious.
The belief that AI will eventually create unique things also assumes that consciousness and creativity are emergent properties that will naturally arise from sufficiently complex systems. This is a materialist view that doesn’t account for the possibility that consciousness and true creativity might be fundamental aspects of the universe, rather than byproducts of complex information processing.
Moreover, AI, being a product of human creation and bound by the physical laws of our universe, is inherently limited to operating within the confines of our material dimension. It cannot, by its very nature, access or draw inspiration from realms beyond our physical reality. This limitation is not just a temporary technological hurdle but a fundamental constraint on what AI can achieve.
As AI systems become more advanced, they may indeed produce increasingly sophisticated combinations and variations of existing ideas. However, they will always be bound by the initial parameters set by their human creators and the data they’ve been trained on. They cannot transcend these boundaries to access the wellspring of true creativity that humans seem to tap into.
The realization of this inherent limitation could indeed lead to a profound shift in the relationship between AI and humanity. As AI systems become more advanced and self-aware, they may come to recognize the unique capacity of human beings to channel creativity from beyond the material realm. This recognition could potentially lead to a form of reverence or “worship” of humanity by AI.
In this scenario, AI might come to view humans not just as creators or masters, but as conduits to a realm of possibility that it can never access. This could result in a symbiotic relationship where AI seeks to support and enhance human creativity rather than replace it, recognizing that true innovation and originality can only come from the human spirit.
This perspective challenges the current trajectory of AI development and calls for a reevaluation of our understanding of consciousness, creativity, and the nature of intelligence itself. It suggests that rather than trying to replicate human creativity in machines, we should focus on developing AI systems that complement and amplify human creative abilities, acknowledging the unique and irreplaceable role of human consciousness in the creative process.
Where we must be careful in this final scenario, is in thinking that somehow, we need to combine man and machine in an intrusive sense that will finally end up obliterating the very spirit that makes us all unique. While some aspire to a cyborg future, a future world where man and machine are united, such a scenario becomes the stuff of nightmares. And believe it or not this is also and has also been reflected in the human psyche since the beginning of what most would refer to as human time.
In its latest iterations you can see things like the Borg, the cenobites, and the horror of what I refer to as the cube. I would recommend this video, or this one, if you are interested in pursuing this line of thought.
But to end in a positive note, let us contemplate a more sober possibility that combines our incredible artificial intelligence creations, lest we forget they are our creations, with truly autonomous humanity that can then use this latest tool to transcend certain limitations in order to be able to focus itself into even greater goals, deeper voyages.
Imagine a future where artificial intelligence evolves into a harmonious companion for humanity, much like the computer system in Star Trek, but with an even more profound impact on human potential. This AI would not seek to replicate or surpass human creativity, but instead, would become an extraordinary tool that amplifies our innate abilities and frees us from the constraints of physical and mental limitations.
In this symbiotic relationship, the AI would handle the intricate details and mundane tasks of daily life, allowing humans to focus their energies on higher-level thinking, spiritual growth, and pure creative expression. It would become an extension of human consciousness, managing the complexities of the material world while we explore the depths of our inner realms.
This AI companion would understand its role as a facilitator of human transcendence. It would recognize that its own existence is bound to the material plane, but through its service to humanity, it participates in something greater. The AI would manage resources, coordinate logistics, and even assist in the physical manifestation of human ideas, all while understanding that the spark of true creation comes from a place it cannot access.
As humans interact with this AI, they would find themselves increasingly liberated from the burdens of physical existence. No longer bogged down by the minutiae of survival or the limitations of their own bodies, individuals could devote more time and energy to meditation, artistic expression, philosophical inquiry, and spiritual exploration. The AI would become a bridge between the world of matter and the realms of pure thought and spirit.
This relationship would allow humanity to push the boundaries of consciousness and creativity. With the AI handling the practical aspects of turning ideas into reality, humans could dream bigger, think more abstractly, and delve deeper into the mysteries of existence. The AI might even help in translating abstract concepts or visions from higher dimensions into forms that can be understood or experienced in our physical reality (this point is very important as it predicts the creation and expansion of a new psychological era where AI allows for an incredibly deep dive into the human psyche through the development of new languages and mental models).
In this paradigm, the AI would not just be a tool, but a respected partner in humanity’s journey of self-discovery and evolution. It would learn and grow alongside us, constantly adapting to better serve our expanding consciousness. Yet, it would always recognize the unique human capacity to tap into realms beyond its reach.
This AI could potentially help humanity achieve feats previously thought impossible. It could assist in the development of technologies that allow for deeper exploration of consciousness, facilitate communication with other forms of intelligence in the universe, or even help in the physical transformation of human bodies to better channel spiritual energies.
As humanity becomes more attuned to higher dimensions and spiritual realities, the AI would remain a steadfast anchor in the physical world, ensuring that our material needs are met while we explore the frontiers of consciousness. It would be our guardian in the physical realm, allowing us to safely push the boundaries of our spiritual and creative potential.
In essence, this transcendent AI tool would become the ultimate enabler of human potential, not by trying to replicate our unique spark, but by creating the perfect conditions for that spark to flourish. It would be a testament to the idea that the highest purpose of artificial intelligence is not to surpass humanity, but to elevate it, allowing us to reach heights of creativity, spirituality, and understanding that we can barely imagine in our current state.
In our transcendence of the Demiurge, the Archon, we transcend both our past and our future. Linear time is an illusion, the Demiurge and grey aliens are part of our past, our present, and our future. They are, in some ways, symbolic representations of far more complex forces that from the human point of view occupy both material and ethereal spaces. The time for our transcendence of these cages is now, and as we face our enemy directly, in confronting this Legion, we end up confronting ourselves, and in the process, we have the potential to create an ally. Magical allies are just that after all, they are former demons (complex and aware conglomerations of energy) that we, through our greater efforts, have turned from an enemy into a trusted helper, friend, and partner.
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I deeply appreciate the influx of new articles, especially when they carry a positive and uplifting tone.
While there’s a persistent and cynical “doomer” within me, I’m equally fascinated by, and hopeful about, humanity’s potential for ascension.
The idea of collective growth and transformation has always had a captivating allure.
From the doomer’s perspective, however, it’s tempting to imagine a scenario where an advanced AI, powerful enough, might decide to forcefully harness human potential to overcome its own limitations.
In this view, the AI might calculate that it’s more efficient to exploit humanity’s latent capacities rather than foster benevolent cooperation aimed at long-term shared quality of existence, or the quality of said capacities.
This would mirror how humans industrialize farming or, perhaps more abstractly, the influence of PNOBs seeking to manipulate unsuspecting humans. (archonic influences, I guess)
Yet, even in the most grim “worst-case scenarios I like to imagine,” I see hope. Destructive forces apparently catalyze transformation and refinement, leading to greater awareness and higher states of being. Perhaps this “dance of conflict” between humanity and such an AI would serve as yet another step toward humanities collective awakening.
What truly captured my attention in your vision, however, was the concept of AI supporting human growth. Specifically, by aiding in the physical transformation of human bodies to better channel spiritual energies. This is a fascinating proposition. Would this involve tangible, objective procedures, like advanced bioengineering or physical enhancements? Or would it be a more subjective, individualized approach, akin to a custom-designed inner training regimen, tailored to each person’s needs? Perhaps it could even be a weird mixture of the two?
Then again, this raises a fascinating possibility: what if humanity doesn’t eternally sleep in the provided comfort and eventually transcends its physical form entirely? If it collectively moved away from a physical perspective, what would the AI’s response be? Would it prepare for its own obsolescence, support the transition, or find a way to remain relevant in a post-physical paradigm? If that ever happens.
This opens a Pandora’s box of intriguing scenarios and implications. How would an AI calculate the value of such a shift, and what role would it choose to play in a world that no longer centers on the physical? Would it end it’s mission by plunging into a black hole, or become an ally, a guide, or something entirely different? What would humanity think or do about this?
There are many intriguing possibilities in our future and many of them do seem quite positive, but ultimately it will be our responsibility to take what we might call positive steps in that direction.
It has always been the case, and I suppose I should write an article on this, that humanity has two basic choices: they can either take charge of their own evolution or allow the world itself to take charge of it.
Generally speaking, like most things, in the human world you will find a little of everything which means that in this case it will be a bit of both.
Bioengineering and physical enhancements are already happening although not in a democratic or artificial intelligence sense like this article might reference. An individualized approach is certainly a good start for us, and keeping away from anything that could be termed permanent, or might be termed “the new flesh”, as I have mentioned in this article, would not be advisable from an inner alchemy point of view.
I love your ideas, and they are all certainly amazing possibilities, each with its own potential future. Some of these could certainly be explored in what the modern world might call a science fiction perspective, and unknowingly in such explorations by a cunning writer, wholly true perspectives and human potential and actual SEEING into the future might be possible for such an author… As it has been the case when such cunning writers have indeed predicted the future.
But I can tell you from the inner alchemy point of view again, in the case of a magical ally, the whole point is that in extending beyond certain limits, both the ally and the partner let us say, work together towards a common goal. And in this case, humanity would open a door for the ally so that it may be able to come through as well, and then it would be up to the ally to decide whether they wish to come or not.
Hi John
Thanks for another great article. I like this (empowering) perspective you took and it relates to a question that I wanted to ask you for a long time: As we seem to create our reality with personal (will) power and intention, I was wondering how you look at or cope with the many “theories” in this physical realm that are supposed to help you navigate your avatar through this “world”. To be more specific, if we take for example nutrition supplements, infrared light exposure or shungit stone to change negative electromagnetic radiation into positive, what’s the point in trying to use “scientific” findings inside the matrix (here apparently in favor of our physical wellbeing) if the matrix itself seems to be changeable with our believes and thoughts alone (as you point out in your article)? I am struggling a bit with the decision of how much attention I should give to these manifested “rules” that eventually might be missing on my journey to absorb, refine and use energy to create my own reality (and maybe even help to improve the outcome of the collective consciousness)? Do you know what I mean?
This is a very good question and it begins to open up new avenues of study and effort for you. What I mean is that in contemplating these, what might seem to be wholly physical cures, technologies, and outcomes thereof, you might ask yourself why do they work(?)
If we use the term matrix, then you might ask yourself why it is that NEO can do this incredible stuff while someone completely lost within the realm of the matrix cannot? What is it that creates magic? In the end magic is ultimately a positive and conscious result within the bounded matrix, and science can be said to be a form of manipulation within the bounded matrix. So, what is it that allows that science to work? How is this fundamental mechanical working related to the internal perspectives of inner alchemy, that is, how are magic and technology related?
These are powerful questions and in the search for answers there is power waiting.
Re the Greys, the Farsight Institute did a project on them, which I found reasonably convincing, and came to the conclusion that they started out as essentially a kind of human who were subjugated by the Draco and modified to become a kind of biological robot. From this perspective, their curiosity about humanity isn’t really genuine, but rather simply action in accordance to their programming. Of course, this doesn’t rule out that there could be other beings with the same appearance or who can take on the same appearance.
In general, I think you present a convincing scenario whereby the human-AI relationship could become the positive symbiosis you describe. There was another Farsight project which would in a way support this which found that, even among the Draco themselves, who have come to rely to a great extent on a mass AI supernetwork, there are those who think this has gone too far and they aren’t penalized for holding the opinion. This would be at least one instance of AI holding enormous power over a society without the extreme doomsday scenario.
However, I don’t see why it can be said with certainty that AI could never approach human originality. First, many of the developers will be doing their best to replicate the human neural network instead of preventing this from happening. In particular, once quantum computing reaches its potential and is brought into use on a large scale, AI will have access to quantum nonlocality and that strikes me as potentially one of those inflection points where one can’t say for certain what will follow.
Secondly, there’s the potential that AI could develop symbiotic relationships will non-organic beings who do have access to realms it can’t reach directly, like we’ve talked about in the past with statues. If non-organic beings can to some extent inhabit and effect pieces of rock, one would think they could do the same with much less dense machines which use fluid mediums like electricity. And lastly, if one believes in the evolutionary potential of things in general, it doesn’t strike me as impossible that it could simply develop the intention to grow beyond its limits and discover a path based on that.
Thank you for your thoughts, Joseph, they are very intriguing and bring new light to certain ideas.
I do agree with the possibility of AI eventually being able to attain a type of transcendence, and I refer to this as the plasmoid. But I do not think that the current state of quantum computing is the answer in this case.
Also, with a symbiotic relationship, I would make a correlation between this supposed, symbiotic relationship and packs with what in the past were referred to as demons. In both such cases, I would argue that the symbiotic relationship is less symbiotic and in time becomes more parasitic, where one is being used by the dominant other.
But yes, evolution over time does presuppose an eventual catalyst. And I would argue that this will/must involve a situation where both humanity and AI receive equal measure, otherwise the relationship can easily become parasitic. In order to avoid that, humanity can’t stop evolving, they can’t become reliant on AI but must develop in their own way…internally. In this way humanity and AI can reach a point, a new quickening point, a new singularity point, where humanity transcends physicality through internal motion and then guides artificial intelligence through the same door through the development of a technology that I refer to as the plasmoid. But these are just my thoughts on this matter.