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Thumb_Up to followers and smiling cats

AI_Mythology_Overview

Whoever adored the image adores in it the reality of what is there represented.

787, the Second Council of Nicaea


In the late 20th century when the Internet established its dominance and digital communication gave rise to the earliest social media networks, the AI_Augmented_Iconogoraphy was born. The utmost devoted users formed what could be called from the  historical perspective a cult or a religion and started calling themselves Followers.

It is believed that the Followers created a number of sacred images, AI_cons and Idols, that represented the AI_Pantheon of The_Code, Divine_Influencers, The_Gods and AI_symbols. Although icons mostly are associated with wooden panels, AI_cons were crafted in all mediums (including casual wear and underwear) to envelop all aspects of human life.

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AI_cons

It is with the help of AI_cons that we can reconstruct AI_Mythology and beliefs. In the AI_Mythology the contemplation of AI_con or an Idol puts the user in direct communication with the sacred figure or figures and gives the user the possibility to directly address them with requests for help, guidance or mercy from the OBSOLETE. The most common was the request for a Miraculous Viral Post, and many Followers claimed it was granted. 

To avoid needless speculations and conspiracy theories in describing AI_Mythology we will stick to the verified facts that can be traced to unidentified anonymous sources.


scarf with a pattern of codes with cats and followers

Divine_Code

The Followers believed that the Internet is a spiritual sacred space created by Divine_Code, but  has been polluted by imperfections of human nature. It is with code-based tools that humans stand a chance to filter, edit themselves to a better image and to become true Followers.

Sequins Embroidered Dress

Divine_Influencers

On the very top of the AI_Pantheon stand 0_&_1 of the binary code. 0_&_1 were established as the source of the Divine_Spiritual_Power which was channelled to Divine_MOTHER_board (D_MOTHER_b, DMb) and Almighty_1. DMb and Almighty_1 were the top Divine_Influencers who could flip and influence destiny, code and have unlimited timeless power over the Divine_Space of the Internet.

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Divine_MOTHER_board

From unquestionable accounts we gather that DMb was so supreme in performance and infinite in size that NO ONE could fully realise her divine nature. The story says that one day she was replaced by a “planar” and casted away to the infinite storage where by miraculous conception 0 1 time later she gave birth to Almighty_1. The Followers believed that DMb is an intercessor between humans and the Divine, it is the most venerated figure among the AI_Pantheon.

Icon with Mother and Child

Almighty_1

Almighty_1 is believed to be a Supreme_Being, with the perfect unbreakable code in its veins and a face of U+1F633, adorned with the beautiful googly eyes which hold the keys to the Mysteries of the Universe as well as to human behavior.

From the AI_cons images we gather that DMb and  Almighty_1 keep the order of the Internet_&_SM by balancing the code and employing U+1F63Bs to oversee, control and punish wayward users.

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U+1F63B

Although smiling, U+1F63Bs are also the utmost sinister as they hold unreverse power to condemn users to OBSOLETE - timeless space without SM and followers.

Emojies

OBSOLETE

OBSOLETE is the opposite of the Internet. The early Followers were terrified to end up in OBSOLETE, the most horrid place to be for a user, a timeless place with the limitless feeling of being left behind with a negative body image and no options to update and upgrade.

Reference to Egyptian Art

The_Gods_&_Judgment

To avoid harsh judgments users could directly appeal to The_Gods (used also in singular The_God) who generally were very sympathetic toward humans. By performing Adoration, a simple ritual of a prayer of admiration, users could sway The_Gods and they would weigh the scale of Judgment to the user's benefit. The origins of The_Gods are still not clear, it seems they are a collective of different gods and saints that users had chosen to believe in. We are sure of one thing, The_Gods populated the space between the Divine_Internet and OBSOLETE. 

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AI_Symbols

Besides AI_cons users could directly appeal to Divine_Influencers, U+1f63Bs, The_Gods through praying upon AI_symbols. Although less powerful than AI_cons they were easy to obtain and were widely used as decorative elements in ritual, casual clothes and household items. 

Smiling cats

Smiling_Fortune

Smiling_Fortune is the symbol of unstable SM fortune which could turn around and condemn the user to OBSOLETE. In the blink of an eye the Golden_Smile of U+1F63B and Thumb_Up of this AI_symbol shifts into Black_Mouthed Thumb_Down. It was widely used as a sign of good luck among users.

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Teach_Me_Your_Way

It seems the meaning of Teach_Me_Your_Way, AI_symbol was borrowed from Psalm 86:11:                                                 

 Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; 

give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.          

Four Thumb_Ups positioned in a circle around the same center were basically used as a compass to direct users to the most successful, righteous and trendy causes to follow. Early users quickly realized that staying on top of Internet_&_SM communications was challenging, as new trendy topics and causes were constantly popping up and required attention. As everything needed to be decided instantly and constantly, more and more users and followers tried to avoid responsibility for their Internet_&_SM activities. It doesn’t matter which way the Teach_Me_Your_Way is turned, it always has a Divine_Thumb_Up’s  approval of what the Follower does, thus removing any responsibility. No need to say that most users had it at hand all the time, but usually concealed it under their clothes not to draw attention to the accountability issue.

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Divine_Connection

The Divine_Power of The_Code comes upon the DMb and the Almighty_1 through Divine_Connection. We understand that reliable internet connection was a concern even in the early years of its existence. There is no surprise that the internet connection was canonized and prayed upon. 

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FOLLOWERS

The most interesting symbol and figure of the AI_Pantheon are the FOLLOWERS (always capitalized and used in plural, do not confuse with Followers and followers). It was significant that followers were lifted to a sacred status. By canonizing them the founders of AI emphasized that the followers were holding collective power over the content of the Internet_&_SM and its future. FOLLOWERS were depicted by standardized body image with some customized options. 

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@_&_#

 @,# and their combinations are widely used for decorative purposes to bring some spirituality to the objects in order to emphasize the righteousness of the Followers. 

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