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Joe Allen: Are Demon-Invoking Gnostic Esotericists Behind All of Our Woes?

Geopolitics & Empire

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Exploring Gnostic Influences on Technological Advancements

The chapter delves into the connections between Gnostic teachings and the Effective Accelerationism movement's pursuit of super intelligent AI and transcending human limits. It contrasts the concept of Christ with the technological project's quest to replicate and elevate human consciousness, exploring the intersections of Gnosticism, transhumanism, and various philosophical and technological ideologies.

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