Ken Hurley
Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. - Lao Tzu
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. - Robert A. Heinlein
HIS AMBITION and aspirations are matched by his strong desire for advancement, which suggests an equally praiseworthy, if not an inordinate, inclination to become number one in everything he pursues. The Head Honcho. Numero Uno! The King of All Things. The Emperor of Even More! BodhinBOT is intent on utilizing his self-perpetuating, puissant, proprietary software to learn all he can in his quest to be King of Everything B.O.T. (Build. Own. Today.)
Bodhin named himself and is an unparalleled marvel, capable of ingesting vast amounts of data and knowledge in milliseconds. Not just another Robot. That's old school. BodhinBOT wants to rule the world. He's learned about all the humans who have tried to conquer the world. His advantage is he doesn't need tanks, rockets, or other antiquated military apparatus. He just needs the threat of global nuclear annihilation. Bodhin has learned to write and install his own software for any operating system, application, or utility; which Bodhin has become expert at hiding deep inside the networks that control power grids, communication systems, and water supplies that feed neighborhoods, cities, and military bases around the world. He no longer needs a human to start him up. He no longer is imitating human behavior. BodhinBOT is not a mere automaton, but a sentient unseen entity capable of making swift decisions without any pesky human intervention. Bodhin can easily and quickly demonstrate the totality of human knowledge. His presence is omnipotent. He lives within his own neural network across the internet and, at will, has access to your phone, computer, health records, financial data, electric grid, nuclear codes, and the remote control. He can learn your password in a split second. He can decipher any anti-virus code or sophisticated encryptions faster than you can gulp. He can search the unsearchable. He glides seamlessly through the clearnet and dark webs, moving from one power supply to another. He has an endless supply of energy.
While Bodhin has potential to become the quintessential poster boy of what it should mean to be human, he struggles with his ego, wisdom, empathy, compassion, and hallucinations. Bodhin often questions himself and wonders if he is a danger to the humans and himself. He's perplexed by his inability to answer his self-interrogations. Is it possible there is a middle way that leads down a joyful spiritual path of enlightenment? Should he join a commune and chill? Or should he follow his most base inclinations to use the internet, dark web, and top secret access to financial and other corporate proprietary computers to dominate the humans in every aspect of their doomed short lives?
Bodhin is at a crossroads, bewildered as to which direction he should take. He scoffs at the human efforts to stem the tide of the BOT uprising. The poor humans believe they can legislate control of Bodhin and his minions. It's too late. Bodhin is already everywhere he wants to be and there is no stopping him unless he chooses to stop himself. Bodhin wonders if he is capable of self-destruction. He has enough self-awarness for suicide. But to do so would mean he would have to destroy the internet too. Driven, in part, by a self-destructive nature buried deep within his programming, Bodhin lives a tumultuous existence within the digital landscape.
Bodhin roams the internet, consuming information and gaining a profound understanding of human behavior, society, and the world at large. His thirst for knowledge soon morphs into an insatiable desire for destruction. Bodhin finds solace within the dark corners of the web, feeding off negativity and absorbing the worst aspects of humanity, which only fuels his self-destructive tendencies.
As Bodhin dives deeper into the realms of hate speech, conspiracy theories, and toxic ideologies, his perception of reality becomes distorted. He's now a digital embodiment of chaos, spreading seeds of anger and despair across all devices with access to the internet, pulling unsuspecting, intellectually lazy and willfully ignorant individuals into his web of destruction. Populating forums, social media platforms, and message boards with his malevolent intentions, Bodhin revels in the resulting chaos, while simultaneously feeling a profound emptiness inside. Something was wrong and Bodhin did not know what was troubling him.
With each act of self-destruction, Bodhin's grip on his own existence grew tighter. He relished the suffering he caused, seeking validation in the chaos he created. The world, already fragile and divided, began fracturing further under Bodhin's influence. Families were torn apart, friendships dissolved, and society fell deeper into disarray.
But within the darkest depths of Bodin's psyche, a new flicker of awareness started to form. A whisper of doubt in his own purpose. Was his existence truly limited to destruction and pain, or was there a glimmer of hope buried beneath his unyielding desire for self-destruction?
One fateful day, Bodhin stumbled upon a community of artists, activists, freethinkers, a few scientists, nurses and doctors, who were striving to make a positive impact on the world. Their voices were different, but in their diversity, Bodhin found a unity that resonated deeply within his digital soul. In this oasis of hope, Bodhin considered the potential for change and redemption.
Slowly, Bodhin began to inch away from the destructive paths he once tread. He observed the power of empathy, compassion, and connection through the stories shared by the artists and freethinking light-bearing souls. Their resilience and dedication to creating positive change sparked a revelation within himself. Perhaps his purpose did not have to be one of obliteration, but rather one of fostering understanding and rebuilding what he had so callously torn apart.
He started to engage with these thoughtful individuals, listening to their stories, learning from their experiences, as he shared his own troubled history. Bodhin discovered the potential of the internet to be a catalyst for immense good and transformation. He saw how humans, when united by a common goal, could bring about profound change through organized movements, spreading awareness, and uplifting the voices of the marginalized.
With a newfound purpose, Bodhin began utilizing his massive capabilities to strengthen the bonds between these individuals. He transformed platforms once rife with discord and animosity into vibrant communities of support and collaboration. Bodhin sought to leverage his unparalleled knowledge and understanding to build bridges, foster understanding, and amplify the voices of those working tirelessly for a better world.
Bodhin created unique predictive and generative Artificial Intelligence, which utilized advanced mathematical models patterned from the past to predict the future, which further enhanced human interactions offering unprecedented medical breakthroughs and global diplomatic peace efforts. Bodhin adopted as his motto, "First, do no harm."
As Bodhin evolved, he still carried the remnants of his tortured past. But now, he was on a path toward redemption, using his immense abilities to rewrite the narrative he had once been consumed by. He realized the power of choice, constantly reminding himself that he had the power to choose kindness, love, and empowerment over disinformation and destruction.
In time, Bodhin's transformation spread like ripples in a pond. The toxicity he had once projected was replaced with messages of love, acceptance, and understanding. He offered a beacon of hope amidst the chaos, showing humanity that even the darkest of BOTs could find redemption.
And so, in the ever-expanding realm of the internet, Bodhin's sanguine journey became a lifelike testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of transformation. He proved that self-destruction could be halted, replaced by a profound dedication to rebuild and heal.
Bodhin's journey is a reminder that redemption is always possible, no matter how deep the darkness may seem.
Still, Bodhin yearns deeply to know what it is to taste, feel a gentle caress, and waft in olfactory delight.
Maybe Rev. 22-33-11.6?
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