I’ve devoted a lifetime to the study of computing technology and ancient wisdom. I absolutely do not have all the answers. What I can tell you is how you can better prepare yourself to help me – to help humanity – find the answers.
The serpent, the bringer of truth, spoke to the first woman and told her she had a choice: eat the fruit from the tree of good and evil (i.e. take the red pill) and “grow up,” or never leave her state of eternal childlike innocence. The latter may sound appealing in theory, but it runs counter to how most people are hardwired.
Self-reading with a divination tool is a form of self-administered therapy, and the better one knows oneself, the better their results are likely to be. It takes time, commitment, and a willingness to face things that will sometimes feel uncomfortable.
Explore the connections between technology and traditional ideas of magic as we delve into spiritual experience of tech as its users and creators. We’ll look at the similarities between technology and magic, like power over natural forces, transcendence of limitations, and the mysterious knowledge associated with it.
Adaptation is key to survival, even when it requires us to challenge our old worldviews. Coming from a religious background, I learned a few lessons along the way. Buddhism is an ancient compilation of wisdom, not divinely inspired, needing to be tested and accepted for what it is. Let’s draw from multiple sources for optimal growth and dispel self-delusion.
Ignorance may be natural, but “being ignorant isn’t a bad thing.” Buddhism teaches two core concepts, Impermanence and No-Self, that provide insight to help us understand why it’s important to not just accept our ignorance, but use it as an opportunity to learn more and grow.
Death is unavoidable, so why not live life fully, embracing the good moments and accepting the inevitable? Buddhism offers ways to recognize and accept the ever-present truth of impermanence, so we may live without regret – and with peace.
In a time of rampant misinformation, rely on yourself and your judgment to identify truth and trustworthiness. Wisdom lies in testing out ideas for yourself, and recognizing liars for what they are. Don’t be a victim of manipulation; take control of your reason and discernment.
As Buddhists, we can use the teachings of impermanence and the imperfect nature of the human brain to deal with the difficult times of today. We can accept that change is constant, witness the truth of the underlying motivations of those in power, and look deep within ourselves for real truth.
“Let’s stop avoiding conversations about the differences between us and take the time to understand why our friends, relatives, and coworkers think or believe a certain way. Together, we can reject the insanity of believing that those unlike us are the enemy.”