Stewart Alsop Critiques Viral Future Predictions and Transhumanist Narratives

Stewart Alsop, host of the "Crazy Wisdom Radio Show," recently took to social media to critique the phenomenon of viral, outlandish predictions about the future, highlighting how they often gain significant reach without accountability for their eventual failure. Alsop's remarks, shared on his platform, specifically referenced Peter Thiel's use of a biblical book to support transhumanist ideals, labeling it as a source frequently cited for false prophecies throughout history.

"Anyone can make up anything they want to about the future," Alsop stated in the tweet. "By the time that future comes, you've forgotten what they said about the future, but their viral tweet from making strange predictions about the future got them more reach due to the attention that outlandish claims bring." He further noted that "this also happened many times throughout history (interestingly enough with the same book in the bible which Peter Thiel uses to support transhumanism, its the most highly cited book in history for false prophecies)."

Alsop, known for exploring cutting-edge topics in technology and philosophy on his podcast, often delves into the societal implications of emerging trends like artificial intelligence and digital identity. His commentary underscores a broader concern about the spread of unverified claims in the digital age, where attention and virality can outweigh factual accuracy and long-term credibility. The "Crazy Wisdom" podcast frequently features discussions with experts on technology, spirituality, and the future of humanity.

Peter Thiel, a prominent venture capitalist and co-founder of PayPal, is a known proponent of transhumanism, a philosophical and intellectual movement advocating for the enhancement of the human condition through advanced technology. Thiel's interest in life extension and technological augmentation is well-documented, often drawing on various philosophical and, as Alsop suggests, historical or religious texts to frame his vision for the future. His views often spark debate regarding the ethical and societal impacts of radical human enhancement.

The tweet suggests a pattern where individuals making bold, often unfounded, predictions benefit from the immediate attention they generate, only to pivot to new narratives when previous forecasts do not materialize. Alsop concluded his observation by noting, "By the time their predictions fail to materialize they usually have a new one just in time with a great logical reason why God didn't do it the original time." This highlights a perceived lack of accountability and a continuous cycle of speculative claims.