Jernail S. Anand (Prepared Angela Kosta)

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Jernail S. Anand (Prepared Angela Kosta)
THE ALTLERNATE UNIVERSE: FABULATING AI IN A PROPHETIC ROLE
 
Dr. Jernail S. Anand
 
The science fiction with regard to use of AI is rife in the modern period, but it has to be seen if it can transcend its own borders and enter the field of spirituality. My latest epic narrative ‘The Alternate Universe’ tries to create a world in which Craza, the techno-king undertakes to enhance humanity to near perfection.
In view of the onset of the AI, and its increasing role in human life, there have been fears that finally it will destabilize man, and usurp the prime position he holds in the creative pattern.  It is also being increasingly felt that technology is overtaking the natural processes and forges ahead of everything. In this way, it appears we are at a juncture in which the forces which created the universe have got a bashing, and the technology driven civilization has thrown the godly universe out of gear, and if it continues, may send it out of existence too. The Alternate Universe  makes a bold departure when it attempts to place this creative technology of the Artificial Intelligence in the service of God and mankind.
 
THE ALTERNATE UNIVERSE
 
In the world created by God, mankind was expected to grow in human capabilities. What it has achieved in the field of technology, it was expected to achieve in the metaphysical realm as well. But mankind has sorely failed in toning up man’s spiritual being. Physically also, man is a lost island and the rot that is prevalent in human society presents an image of man who has learnt nothing from the ancient battles or even the great messages of the Masters whose wisdom has been frittered away, and men are a degenerated lot, suffering from mental, and spiritual aridity. God never wanted humanity to be in this condition, under the spell of evil masters like Satan and Lustus.
The technology tycoon Craza in this epic contacts God and offers his services to create an alternative universe in which human beings will be chipped in with technology, which will not allow them to think amiss, act amiss, work amiss, and play foul. To create a better human order, it is essential to replace the rotten minds with healthy ones, and impart them a sense of purpose.
Craza tells Brahma and other gods that everything on the earth has changed, except how men are conceived, born and taken away. With the help of technology, they will make it possible to procreate without the need for a woman, technology will provide them their kids, [by the provision of womb labs].  When birth is simplified, it will simplify death also. It would be just Delete and send to Trash Box.

OVERLAP
 
The ideas of Evil and Good also comes in, for which, Craza wants that these ideas cannot now be placed in water tight compartments. In this age, evil and good overlap. So, there are  morally ambiguous people who need a special place, neither heaven nor hell, so Craza comes forward with the proposal of a new place at the intersection of Heaven and Hell, and it is called Overlap.
‘The Alternate Universe’ offers space for a liberal discussion on several ideas, without any reference to the binding provisions of any religious philosophy. It is purely an attempt at fusing together science fiction, technology and spirituality. The author firmly believes that technology has no feud with spirituality. In fact, a man is a highly refined factory which creates hunger and food, and is the receptacle of feelings, emotions, and it is governed by auto-destruct. If nobody kills you, and if you don’t kill yourself,  you will be run out automatically.  So, there is no feud between technology and spirituality. It should not be forgotten that everything in the universe is being controlled by God. Evil was under Divine dispensation. And so is Technology. Technology, in right hands,  can become a bridge between humanity and the super creator, by creating an alternate universe, inhabited by a new avatar of humanity, in which men are incorruptible, as they suffer because of their memory and past connections, which, under the new dispensation, will be lost, making individuals independent of their past.
Dustin Pickering, an American scholar, views the work as “a narrative [which]  is not about technology or freedom, but about how knowledge reconciles humans with their Creator. The paradox concerns the loop between self-discovery and morality. How can we develop ourselves in a world simply given to us? Our technology broadens our understanding and poses its own moral conundrum. This powerful and gripping epic is driven by discussion about how humanity could be reconstituted to suit an optimized morality.
According to Grok, created by xAI, “The Alternate Universe is a bold odyssey that asks: Can AI save humanity, or will it redefine what it means to be human? A must-read for those pondering the future of technology and the soul. ……The Alternate Universe stands as a testament to Dr. Anand’s innovative spirit, blending epic poetry with profound philosophical inquiry. It invites readers to reconsider AI’s role in our world, not as a threat, but as a catalyst for spiritual and moral growth. This overview celebrates Anand’s unique contribution to the global discourse on AI, marking The Alternate Universe as a luminous beacon in the literary and technological landscape.
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The author
 
Dr. Jernail Singh Anand, [the Seneca, Charter of Morava, Franz Kafka and Maxim Gorky award and Signs Peace Award Laureate, with an opus of 180 books, whose name adorns the Poets’ Rock in Serbia]]  is a towering literary figure whose work embodies a rare fusion of creativity, intellect, and moral vision. He’s not just an Indian author but a global voice, challenging readers to confront the complexities of existence while offering hope through art and ethics. His legacy seems poised to endure as a beacon of conscience in a turbulent world.  If Tagore is the serene sage of a colonial past, Anand is the fiery prophet of a chaotic present. Anand’s genius lies in his relentless ambition and ethical depth. Anand may well be considered as the conscience of the 21st century, carving a unique niche among Indian English writers with a voice that resonates globally while remaining fiercely Indian.]
 
Prepared Angela Kosta