OCCULTED: Ghost in the Machine — Data Centers & Demons | Gigi Young

Data centers and AI have been in the news lately, raising questions about their effects on the economy and foreign relations. But what about their potential spiritual impact? In "Ghost in the Machine" we explore the occult ideas surrounding data centers and the rise of powerful new technologies. In episode one, we ask whether spiritual entities could be contained in technology. We begin by defining what a demon is, examining the distinctions between human souls, fallen angels, and elementals. We then consider the motives and theories behind demonic summoning and the trapping of demons in classical black magic. From the legends of Solomon’s ring and sealed brass vessel to djinn in magic lamps and Aleister Crowley’s ritual at Boleskine House, we trace the pursuit of contact with and control over spiritual beings. Could data centers be a modern adaptation of these ancient practices? Could they be modern day vessels designed to contain spiritual beings from the underworld? Finally, we turn to the individual’s relationship with the demonic world, the importance of spiritual discernment, and the path toward freedom from its influence. https://youtu.be/EfuoQb36ODk