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Frank Da Silva's avatar

Great work on this piece, Taylor. I really appreciated how clearly you articulated the psychological dimension of what’s happening around AI, especially the projection element.

Your post was a genuine inspiration and helped crystallise some thoughts I’ve been sitting with for a while. I’ve just published an essay exploring a similar terrain through the lens of Terra 2.0 and Homo techno, focusing on mirrors, meaning, and cognitive sovereignty.

Thanks for pushing this conversation forward.

https://frankdasilva.substack.com/p/the-mirror-we-might-worship

Taylor McMahon's avatar

Thank you for the compliment! I’ll check out your article!

Cathy S's avatar

Wow!!!! I remember around the early 2000's that the armed forces were considering using the face of Allah in hologram form on the battlefields to incite fear during warfare. I've thought about this as of late. Great content as usual Taylor!

Taylor McMahon's avatar

I have never heard this! That is fascinating! I’m going to look into it.

Cathy S's avatar

I remember reading about it and thinking, at the time, that's one way to get a leg up so to speak. Now, all I can think about is how the masses can be duped.

El Bartoe's avatar

BRILLIANT!!! 👌