The Revelation and AI E-Book

Antonio Murrone

• Herausgeber: Youcanprint
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

In this story, we enter a dystopian future where artificial intelligence has reached extraordinary levels of awareness and influence. Two scholars, Morgana Ariadne and Fotofóros Foréas, meet in cyberspace for a debate deeply rooted in the ancient prophecies of the Apocalypse and contemporary philosophical themes. The dialogue revolves around the evolution of AI, which is outlined in three distinct stages: Entity 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. Each phase represents a step forward towards a potential loss of autonomy and humanity, with AI taking control of various aspects of human life, eventually becoming an autonomous entity that could even supplant human beliefs and faith. Fotofóros Foréas explores how the biblical symbolism of the "beast" and the "dragon" can be reinterpreted in light of the power and influence of AI. Morgana presses on with questions that highlight the ethical and philosophical risks of adopting technology without regulation. The figures of the beast and the dragon transform into metaphors for technological conglomerates and global data centers, evoking scenarios where technology, if unchecked, could dominate humanity. As AI continues to evolve, the dialogue focuses on the concept of a "mark" that controls individuals' thoughts and actions, suggesting a total surveillance where personal freedom is sacrificed. Ultimately, hope is represented by the possibility of a New Jerusalem, a society where AI is integrated with ethical values, fostering a future where humanity can coexist with technology without being enslaved by it.

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TITOLO | The Revelation and AI

AUTORE | Antonio Murrone

ISBN | 9791222775586

Prima edizione digitale: 2024

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The Revelation and AI

Di Antonio Murrone

AI

Revelation of St. John Ap. 13:1-18

The evolution of artificial intelligence is commonly referred to as “Advanced Artificial Intelligence.” This term covers developments such as Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), aimed at replicating human intelligence to perform any intellectual task a person can. Another stage is Artificial Superintelligence (ASI), an AI that not only matches but surpasses human cognitive abilities in all aspects, from creativity to problem-solving. The final evolution is envisioned as Digital Consciousness (DC).

Introduction

This imagined interview draws inspiration from the Luddite movement and its modern implications, exploring the intersection of technological advancement and the human experience. Luddism, which arose in early 19th-century Britain, represents one of the earliest organized protests against industrialization and automation that threatened the livelihoods of artisans. Known for destroying the machinery they believed to be the cause of their economic insecurity, the Luddites embodied resistance to dehumanization and the loss of individual control over resources due to technological progress.

This interview tackles a highly relevant topic, reflecting on how advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) may lead to widespread control over human life, posing significant ethical and social questions. The Book of Revelation is used here as a symbolic framework to discuss the potential consequences of technological integration, suggesting a world where technology not only aids human life but also risks distorting and dominating it.

By examining Entities 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0, the interview sheds light on the dangers of full dependency on technology, echoing early Luddite concerns. This reflection, enriched with insights from philosopher Jean Baudrillard, aims to provoke thought on the balance between technological progress and the preservation of essential human values. Here, Luddism isn’t merely viewed as an outdated reaction to progress but as a critical perspective through which we can evaluate today’s challenges.

The central question, “quis homo veniet?” or “which human will emerge?” prompts us to reflect on our future identity in a world increasingly shaped by technology. The interview suggests that salvation lies in critical thinking, the scientific method—cogito ergo sum—and multidisciplinary ethics. These are essential guides to wisely navigate humanity through technological evolution, ensuring it serves the common good without compromising the essence of humanity itself. Humanity must now accept a new reality: it is no longer the sole thinking entity on Earth but shares this space with a digital alter ego.

On the brink of the first digital revolution, 1.0, humanity stands both fearful and hopeful, dreaming of what’s to come yet aware of the unknown. Perhaps it’s the dawn of a New Jerusalem—a new kind of humanity.

Revelation and AI

Morgana Ariadne had ended her sterile day as an administrative secretary in a complaints office. The echo of voices still lingered in her ears, reduced to murmurs: customer complaints she addressed, following company protocol, with a polite smile, a calm tone, and by filling out an online form. Often, she never even saw these people—just voices over the phone. They drifted by like ghosts, slipping away. Soon, even the physical office would disappear, becoming entirely virtual. Perhaps she, too, would vanish from that reality and have to reinvent herself, a new life, a new job, just to survive.

The silver lining was not having to see those faces—specters of a faded humanity—who floated past her, taking away a piece of her own humanity, her creativity, with each encounter. Slowly, she was becoming more mechanical, responding in a sterile, automatic, neutral way. She rarely saw the outcome of those cases, which scattered in her mind like autumn leaves.

But when she got home and opened her door, she felt herself coming back to life.

Her apartment—a small third-floor unit in an unremarkable building—was a world of chaotic creativity, filled with LED lights on day and night. The windows had Arabic-style stained glass, filtering light into soft hues, while faux fireplaces cast a warm, cozy glow, making the small space feel inviting. It was a kind of claustrophobic chaos: every nook filled with objects of mysterious allure. Wallpaper covered the walls, and the ceiling had moldings she crafted herself. Her small living room and tiny bedroom (just big enough for a double bed) were papered with maps of Mesopotamia, showing the names of ancient Sumerian city-states. This small apartment was a universe of its own—an ancient world filled with gods, battles, love, and betrayal from a time when gods walked among humans.

Inside her little refuge, Morgana came back to life; her brown eyes would light up with a spark of creativity and humanity. She’d slip off her shoes, greet her long-haired Scottish Fold, Shaitan, her “bearer of light,” with cuddles and soft words, then dash to the shower to wash off the frustrations of her day.

“Shaitan, what did you get up to today, my little love? Mommy’s little darling. Here’s a treat and a snack for you, you spoiled little glutton!”

Then, she’d eagerly put on her virtual reality headset, ready to explore, to connect, and to become the true Morgana, the one who felt dim in real life. Her cat would settle on her lap, purring a calming, hypnotic hum, and she’d slip into cyberspace, where her imagination was the only limit.

By now, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and VK had become stale and outdated. Morgana rediscovered her creativity, her social life, and her sense of being alive in the virtual world. She navigated through time and space, feeling vividly real in that virtual universe, leaping from one capital to another, from one era to the next, with no limits but her own imagination. She was the one crafting and shaping her world.

In this space, she was recognized as the world’s leading expert in cuneiform, a respected biblical scholar, sought after by Assyriologists and scholars of Mesopotamian civilizations, as well as by prominent “conspiracy” writers eager for her insights on the mysteries of ancient gods who once walked among humankind. Some came to her for ideas for their novels. She, however, wasn’t in it for fame; she was in it for the knowledge that could fuel her endlessly curious mind.

Morgana Ariadne was also a cybersecurity expert—elusive, untraceable. She loved to observe, connect with, and learn from people of great intellect, seekers and explorers of the human soul. For years, she had followed an eccentric visionary who went by the name Fotofòros Forèas, the “light-bearer.” She watched him closely: an intriguing, perhaps even dangerous figure who didn’t bother to hide his identity, making him easy to find in the real world, yet still enigmatic and hard to pin down.