The idea that Earth functions as a “prison planet” governed by hostile or parasitic intelligences, often framed in contemporary esotericism as Archons harvesting human emotional energy (“loosh”) through cycles of reincarnation, has become increasingly prominent in modern metaphysical and digital spiritual cultures. This article offers an academic, investigative analysis of this worldview,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a specialised field of computing into a vital part of how we generate knowledge, make decisions, and address ethical issues (OpenAI 2025). As these developments occur rapidly, progress in self-reflective and adaptive AI has amplified debates about whether machines can have consciousness in business, science, and academia. To provide clarity on...