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by someguydave 3813 days ago
Interestingly, it's an ancient form of cult called Gnosticism. Gnostics teach that the material world is evil ("gives rise to the AI"), and only through hidden knowledge ("correct thinking") can one find the true path to spiritual salvation ("become an immortal human")

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnosticism