Conspirituality 291: My Chinese Buddhist Israeli AI Guru
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Jan 15, 2026 A monk with millions of Instagram followers shares profound yet gentle life lessons. The buzz around AI-generated gurus, like Yang Mun, unveils connections to Israeli tech entrepreneurs. Health influencers are pushing untested supplements through bizarre marketing tactics. The rise of AI culture raises ethical questions about authenticity and traditional teachings. Reflection on the Jan 6th anniversary reveals propaganda tactics reshaping narratives, while younger audiences develop a keen skepticism towards AI content and its depth.
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AI Gurus Accumulate Followers Without Soul
- AI-generated spiritual avatars can amass millions of followers while lacking true interiority or two-way charisma.
- Matthew Remski argues these bots are synthetic surfaces that mimic wisdom without genuine relational depth.
Slotfluencers Use Fabricated Elders To Sell Supplements
- Derek Barris describes dozens of AI health 'slotfluencers' posing as elders, shamans, and doctors on social platforms.
- He recounts examples selling moringa and other untested supplements via polished but fake personas.
Single-Product Funnels Linked By Hidden Operators
- Many AI influencer pages each point to a single product and appear to be produced by the same marketing operators.
- Derek found common links to manufacturers like Rosabella and recurring low-engagement follower patterns.
