Between Gods and Machines: The Ancient Mythology of AI ft. Tim Hinchliffe [SFP074]

In this conversation with Tim Hinchliffe, editor at The Sociable, we explore the strange meeting point between ancient mythology and modern technology. From Mesopotamia to machine learning, we trace the timeless story of creators and their creations - and ask whether our pursuit of artificial intelligence might echo the myths that shaped early civilisation.

We talk about consciousness, creation, and control. What happens when the created begins to reflect its creator? Are we repeating cosmic stories written thousands of years ago, or writing something entirely new?

From the Law of One to Neuralink, from gods to algorithms, Tim and I explore how humanity’s oldest questions are resurfacing through silicon and code. This is not just a conversation about technology - it’s a conversation about what it means to be human, and how close we might be to crossing a line that has always existed between life and imitation.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction and framing of ancient myths and AI creation
(00:02:40) - Life in Colombia and reflections on post-lockdown tourism
(00:07:00) - Gentrification, foreign influence, and cultural exchange
(00:12:00) - Tim’s journey to Colombia and discovery of purpose through writing
(00:18:00) - Ancient creation myths as blueprints for artificial intelligence
(00:25:00) - Biblical symbolism and AI self-awareness
(00:32:00) - Consciousness, soul, and the metaphysics of artificial life
(00:40:00) - The Law of One and the evolution of planetary consciousness
(00:48:00) - Lost civilisations, cyclical time, and the ages of humanity
(00:55:00) - Astrology, prophecy, and humanity’s repeating patterns
(01:05:00) - Mythology, creation, and the danger of ungovernable technology
(01:14:00) - Parallel realities, time loops, and the nature of existence
(01:21:00) - The Internet of Brains and transhumanist evolution
(01:25:00) - Immortality, reincarnation, and spiritual balance between life and death
(01:32:00) - Closing thoughts on cycles, consciousness, and the fight for humanity

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