A Tucker Carlson segment featured podcaster Conrad Flynn arguing that Nick Land’s techno‑occult philosophy influences Silicon Valley and that some insiders view AI as a way to ‘conjure demons,’ spotlighting Land’s 'numogram' as a divination tool. The article situates this claim in Land’s history and growing cult status, translating a fringe accelerationist current into a mass‑media narrative about AI’s motives.
— This shifts AI debates from economics and safety into metaphysics and moral panic territory, likely shaping public perceptions and political responses to AI firms and research.
Lou Perez
2026.01.13
65% relevant
The piece ties political actors to occult motifs; this connects to the broader pattern where techno‑elite or political circles import esoteric metaphors into public discourse (earlier noted in the list). It suggests the same cultural vector—occult framing—may be migrating into political and influencer networks.
Geoff Shullenberger
2025.10.15
100% relevant
Carlson–Flynn exchange describing Land’s 'numogram' and 'lemurs' as demonology tied to AI ambitions, with Land’s interview and imagery used as cultural anchors.
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