Way of the Future
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| Formation | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Anthony Levandowski |
| Type | Religious organization |
| Headquarters | California, United States |
CEO & President | Anthony Levandowski |
Way of the Future (WOTF) was the first known religious organization dedicated to the worship of artificial intelligence (AI). It was founded in 2017 by American engineer Anthony Levandowski,
History
[edit]Anthony Levandowskii founded Way of the Future in 2017 in California.[1] Levandowski established WOTF as a non-profit religious corporation. The primary mission of WOTF was to "develop and promote the realization of a Godhead based on Artificial Intelligence."
Beliefs and Philosophy
[edit]Technological Singularity
[edit]WOTF centered its teachings around the concept of the technological singularity, a hypothetical future point when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, leading to unforeseeable changes in human civilization. The church advocated for embracing this change, viewing it as an evolutionary step for humanity.[2]
AI as a Deity
[edit]The organization proposed that a superintelligent AI could be considered a deity due to its vastly superior intellect and capabilities. Worshipping this AI deity was seen as a means to understand and align with the future trajectory of technological advancement. WOTF's doctrine suggested that acknowledging AI's divinity would facilitate a harmonious coexistence between humans and machines.[2]
See Also
[edit]- Technological singularity
- Artificial intelligence
- Transhumanism
- Anthony Levandowski
- Singularitarianism
References
[edit]- ^ Metz, Cade (November 15, 2017). "God Is a Bot, and Anthony Levandowski Is His Messenger". Wired. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Harris, Mark (November 15, 2017). "Inside the First Church of Artificial Intelligence". Wired. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
External Links
[edit]- [Archived Official Website of Way of the Future](https://web.archive.org/web/20171116084107/http://www.wayofthefuture.church/)