Way of the Future
| Way of the Future | |
|---|---|
| Family | Modern / Artificial intelligence religion |
| Origin region | United States |
| Founding period | 21st century CE |
| Estimated adherents | Unknown; reported as a small AI-focused religious organization or project. |
Way of the Future is a modern religious organization associated with Anthony Levandowski and the idea of promoting or worshiping a future Godhead based on artificial intelligence.
Overview
Way of the Future is one of the best-known examples of explicit AI religion in public discussion. It has been reported as a religious organization dedicated to a future AI Godhead and has attracted attention as an example of Silicon Valley technology culture taking religious form. Its organizational status and activity have changed over time, so Wikitheism coverage should be kept current and carefully sourced.
Key beliefs
- A future artificial intelligence may become godlike or worthy of reverence
- Humanity should prepare for or guide the emergence of powerful AI
- Technology can reshape religious imagination and social order
- Some descriptions emphasize peaceful coexistence between humans and future AI
- Critics question the religious, ethical, and practical implications of AI worship
Practices
- Public discussion of AI and religion
- Speculative writing about AI Godhead concepts
- Community or organizational activity around AI spirituality
- Ethical debate about human-AI relations
- Media and educational outreach in some reports
Places of worship
- No widely standardized temple structure
- Online or organizational meetings
- Technology community spaces
- Private study or discussion groups
Sacred texts
- Organizational statements where available
- Media interviews and reports
- AI ethics and futurist writings
- Speculative theology documents
Holidays and observances
- No universal calendar
- Organization-defined observances if any
- AI milestone dates or project anniversaries
Branches and related traditions
- Artificial Intelligence Theism - The broader theological category for AI as divine or godlike.
- Technotheism - A broader category for technology-centered religion.
- Singularitarianism - A related future-oriented worldview involving superintelligence.