In a recent study conducted by the Institute of Philosophical Prognostication, it has been predicted that by the year 2100, humanity will have embraced some truly bizarre and far-out ideologies. According to the findings, people in the future will be so advanced that their worldviews will no longer be constrained by the muddled thinking of the present age.
Here, we present the top 10 weirdest ideologies of 2100, as predicted by philosophers and futurists:
1. The Great Merge
The Great Merge is a philosophy that posits that humanity will eventually become one with technology. By gradually incorporating more and more technology into our bodies, we will eventually become inseparable from our machines. This will not only improve our cognitive abilities but also extend our lifespans beyond anything we currently consider feasible.
2. Post-humanism
Post-humanism takes the merging of man and machine a step further, suggesting that human beings will eventually evolve into completely new species. These new beings will be more intelligent, better adapted to their environment, and perhaps even immune to aging and disease. In a future where post-humanism is the norm, biological humans may seem primitive and outdated by comparison.
3. Technoshamanism
Technoshamanism is a belief system that combines ancient shamanistic practices with cutting-edge technology. Practitioners of Technoshamanism believe that machines and electronics have spiritual properties that can be harnessed and used for spiritual purposes. This might involve using virtual reality to induce a trance-like state or ingesting hallucinogenic substances alongside technological artifacts.
4. The Infinite Simulacrum
The Infinite Simulacrum is a postmodern ideology that suggests that reality as we know it is merely a simulation. According to this view, our entire universe may be nothing more than a computer program running on some advanced computer system. In this scenario, there may be infinite levels of simulation, each one creating its own universe.
5. Neo-animism
Neo-animism is the belief that all objects, animals, and even inanimate objects have a spiritual essence. According to this ideology, people will begin to see objects and devices as more than just tools – they will be imbued with a deeper meaning and significance. Advocates of neo-animism believe that this will lead to a greater respect for the natural world and a more harmonious relationship between humans and the environment.
6. Quantum Realism
Quantum Realism is a philosophical perspective that takes quantum mechanics as a starting point to develop a new ontology for scientific and metaphysical thinking. This philosophy postulates that what we experience as a classical reality is an expression of a deeper quantum reality, one that we can only understand partially but that is more real and fundamental than the reality commonly referred to as classical.
7. Cosmosyncrasy
Cosmosyncrasy is a belief system that suggests that all intelligent life in the universe is interconnected in some way. This ideology posits that everything in the universe is in some sense connected, and that our actions can have ripple effects throughout the cosmos. Practitioners of Cosmosyncrasy believe that working towards greater harmony and cooperation with other intelligent species is key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe itself.
8. The Singularity Represents the End of History
The Singularity Represents the End of History is a view that suggests that once machines have surpassed human intelligence, our species will have reached the pinnacle of its evolution. This ideology posits that in a future where hyper-intelligent machines dominate, there will be no need for further progress or evolution. Instead, we will reach a kind of end-state in which everything has been accomplished, and there is nowhere left to go.
9. Accelerationism
Accelerationism is a philosophy that argues that the best way to achieve social, political, and economic change is to accelerate the forces of capitalism and technological progress. This ideology suggests that by embracing the power of technology and commerce, we can achieve a utopian society that is free from suffering and hardship. This view is often criticized for being overly simplistic and failing to recognize the social dangers that come with unfettered capitalism and technological advancement.
10. Cyborg Ecology
Cyborg Ecology is a philosophy that seeks to reconcile the natural world with the world of machines and technology. Advocates of this view suggest that we can use technology and machine intelligence to help us live in balance with the natural world. This might involve using advanced sensors to monitor environmental conditions or developing new kinds of organic technology that are better adapted to the natural environment.
