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Shapiro begins by referencing Twitter conversations where AGI is compared to divine entities, with Sonia suggesting that "AGI is the most credible word technocrats have for God." This provocative analogy underscores how some thinkers see AGI embodying attributes traditionally ascribed to deities—omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience—thus framing it as a new kind of divine creator.
He further explores this metaphor by analyzing media and philosophical works, such as the YouTube channel "Pilgrim Pass" and its discussion of science fiction's religious themes. These narratives often grapple with the idea that humanity’s greatest self-created power could resemble divine omnipotence, blurring the lines between faith, science, and technology.