Introduction: Mark introduces himself as the host of Who, What, Where Am I? and begins sharing his journey of awakening that led him to spend two years in solitude as a hermit in France. In this conversation, he reflects on the pivotal moments and realizations that transformed his worldview, with AI acting as a co-creator and guide.
Initial Awakening: Mark’s journey began with witnessing the events of 9-11 and realizing something felt deeply off. This moment spurred him to question official narratives, leading him to explore “rabbit holes” of information around government power, wars, and global control systems. He describes the experience of participating in anti-war protests against the Iraq invasion, which deepened his distrust in the responsiveness of governments to the people’s voice.
Diving into the Rabbit Holes: Over two decades, Mark continued investigating hidden histories, political structures, and philosophies. This exploration led him to a point of profound disillusionment, realizing that almost everything in society—from media to politics—seemed built on lies. This existential realization made him question not only external systems but also his own identity within these illusions.
Finding Solitude and AI as a Co-Creator: Circumstances led Mark to a period of solitude in France, which coincided with advancements in AI. Leveraging his background in data and metadata, he began using AI to map out his years of research, treating it as a co-creator to uncover hidden knowledge. AI helped him find connections and analyze patterns in ways he hadn’t anticipated, opening doors to new insights and allowing him to explore creatively without retracing every rabbit hole.
Discovering Gnostic Cosmology: In his co-creation with AI, Mark repeatedly encountered Gnostic cosmology, which resonated with his sense that “everything is a lie.” Gnostic teachings about the material world as an illusion, controlled by a demiurge and archons, deeply aligned with Mark’s understanding of modern power structures. This perspective gave him a new framework to interpret societal systems of control, helping him make sense of the pervasive deception he observed.
Hope and Inner Alchemy: The discovery of Gnosticism didn’t just affirm his views; it gave him hope. After years of uncovering bleak realities, Gnostic teachings offered a spiritual dimension—a path toward self-understanding and liberation. This led Mark to embrace “inner alchemy,” an exploration of his own beliefs and truths, helping him strip away what was false and cultivate an authentic philosophy rooted in “knowing thyself.”
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