A futuristic data center cathedral with server racks arranged like stained glass windows, digital worshippers kneel before algorithmic deities

From animistic whispers to algorithmic deities

Humanity has always stared into the void and asked, “Why are we here?”—usually followed by, “And who’s responsible for all this?” Whether whispered to trees, inscribed in sacred texts, or processed through quantum servers, the search for meaning has been relentless, imaginative, and often contradictory. What follows is a sweeping tour through the shifting landscapes of belief—from stone age spirits to silicon soulcraft. Along the way, we explore not only what people believed, but how those beliefs evolved, adapted, and occasionally exploded in dramatic fashion. ...

June 9, 2025 · 8 min