Chapter 1: The Cyborg Within

Have you ever considered the idea of becoming a cyborg—part human, part machine? Most would likely respond with a resounding "Why not, if it simplifies life?" The myth of Prometheus serves as a reminder of our quest for tools that ease our existence. Just as fire allowed us to create and conquer, today, we wield powerful technologies that can either heal or harm.

With advancements like CRISPR, we now have the ability to modify the very essence of life. We have become creators, no longer reliant on divine entities to explain our world. Our drive is to eliminate suffering and seek comfort. However, this pursuit of instant gratification has led us to the edge of a new world order—a technocratic totalitarianism that threatens to redefine our existence.

Life, in its essence, is not meant to be devoid of struggle. Embracing pain and imperfection is part of the human experience. When was the last time you gazed up at the stars in wonder? Our society has become infatuated with technology, elevating it to a new religion. For transhumanists, it's a means of liberation from our flawed physical forms. The idea of uploading consciousness to the cloud encapsulates their vision of progress.

Figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg have emerged as the new technocratic deities, revered in a manner reminiscent of ancient rulers. However, their emotional and social intelligence raises concerns. They lead a movement that distracts us from confronting our humanity, our failures, and our mortality, instead encouraging us to flee from the growing collective trauma.

Elon’s choice of name for his child, X Æ A-12, is just one example of the surreal reality we find ourselves in. The promise of technologies like #CrisprMachineLearningInternetofNothing is not a solution; it is a gradual descent into chaos. We fail to recognize that the true answers lie within us and in nature itself. The focus should be on awakening to our humanity and safeguarding it.

This journey begins with introspection, asking ourselves what truly holds sacred meaning in our lives.

Chapter 2: The Illusion of Technological Freedom

In the 1980s, we were led to believe that technological advancements would grant us freedom by 2020—robots handling all labor, computers curing diseases, and abundant leisure time for spiritual growth. Yet, as we look around, we see a world unraveling. The promises made seem more distant than ever, and the solution? Wait for the next groundbreaking invention that will supposedly transform everything.

Tech has become a lifeline for its own failures, ushering in concepts like the MetaVerse. In stark contrast, a privileged few dream of escaping to Mars. This denial of reality and avoidance of accountability has ushered in a new era of technocratic authoritarianism. Bureaucrats, who dismiss the human spirit in favor of machines, now hold the reins to implement their dystopian vision for humanity.

This is a perilous path, as history has shown that no totalitarian regime has ever ended well. Ironically, it's the very populace that clamors for this new order—those who trample each other on Black Friday for the latest gadgets, blinded by obsession.

The world has become a battleground of hatred and division, with many fixated on canceling dissenting voices instead of addressing the larger issues that plague society.

Chapter 3: The Path to Rediscovery

The decline began with the advent of technology that promised ease. The moment we found it too laborious to start a fire by hand, we welcomed technology to take over. Each convenience has led to a gradual erosion of our humanity, authenticity, and effort.

Now, we derive happiness from the superficial—a flat-screen TV that simulates warmth. In our quest for comfort, we find ourselves teetering on the brink of technocratic totalitarianism. This concept of totality implies an increasing absurdity in governance, creating a landscape where wars are waged for trivial reasons, and dissent is silenced.

When society is built on falsehoods, the world morphs into fiction, and apathy prevails. The dominant culture thrives as long as people remain immersed in their artificial realities, oblivious to the battle for their souls.

In this struggle, the machines have triumphed, and many have unwittingly become part of them. With our minds plugged into a digital world, we watch sunsets while longing for a reality that has slipped away—traded for convenience and immediate satisfaction.

Is this what people truly desire? If so, then brace yourself for the next step—perhaps the vaccine passport awaits.

As we sit by the fire, let us remember the chill of the world outside. The stars still watch over us, as we play with our technology, unaware of the divine presence we have supplanted. It's time to awaken from this dream.

Lucien Lecarme

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