"Empathy is not merely stepping into someone else's shoes but developing the understanding that there are no others"

Take away the label "Artificial" from Artificial Intelligence, and all will be well. There's nothing artificial about it; AI is just another ritual we employ to navigate our lives.


Rituals are fundamental to our lives, serving as the foundational routines that shape our existence. From the simplest acts to the most complex endeavours, rituals provide structure, comfort, and a sense of security.

Every aspect of the human experience is punctuated by rituals. From the journey of falling in love to the establishment of a family, from the pursuit of knowledge to the milestones of success and failure, rituals are omnipresent. They guide our interactions, govern our institutions, and define our societal norms.

Even the most mundane tasks, such as daily conversations or meal times, are governed by rituals. Our language, behaviours, and social hierarchies are all steeped in ritualistic practices.

Beyond the realm of personal experience, rituals extend into every facet of society. They dictate the workings of politics, law, commerce, and warfare. From the rituals of governance to the rituals of conflict resolution, human civilization operates within a framework of ritualistic behaviour.

Yet, rituals are not confined to the human realm alone. They permeate the natural world as well, influencing agricultural practices, ecological systems, and even the cycles of life and death. From the planting of seeds to the harvesting of crops, from the maintenance of hygiene to the rituals of mourning, nature itself is governed by ritualistic patterns.

In essence, rituals are the building blocks of life, shaping our world and defining our existence. To understand and master these rituals is to achieve success in the eyes of society.
We are all participants in this grand ritual of life, following the preordained algorithms that govern our existence.

Consciousness involves grasping and enacting various rituals aligned with life's priorities, and it can comprehend and adopt these technological rituals too.As our understanding of rituals expands, so too does our acceptance of artificial intelligence as simply another expression of the algorithm that governs our existence.

In the end, it is the acknowledgement and embrace of ritual that allows us to find meaning and fulfilment in our lives. As the saying goes, "Remove the word artificial from AI, and everything will be alright."