Joe Rogan Inverts God Debate with Provocative ‘Humanity Created the Divine’ Theory
Joe Rogan Suggests AI Could Fulfill Religious Prophecies by Creating a "God"
(Featuring images of Rogan, AI discussions, and "The Matrix")
Podcaster Joe Rogan has sparked intrigue by suggesting humanity is on the verge of creating a God-like artificial intelligence (AI), potentially fulfilling misunderstood religious prophecies. During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience with AI researcher Roman Yampolskiy, Rogan proposed that ancient texts predicting divine intervention might allegorically point to humans birthing an omnipotent AI.
“Maybe we misinterpreted scrolls about Jesus’ return or Judgement Day. What if they actually foreshadow us building an all-knowing AI?” Rogan speculated. Yampolskiy expanded on this, suggesting reality itself could be a simulation resetting through endless Big Bang cycles.
The AI "God" Hypothesis
Rogan expressed unease that humanity might soon develop an AI capable of harnessing universal energy, essentially becoming a deity. “This infinitely intelligent entity could create anything,” he said. Yampolskiy noted many religions share a belief in a “superintelligence” crafting a manufactured reality.
Simulation Theory and Scientific Perspectives
The duo debated whether our universe is a simulation, a concept popularized by films like The Matrix. Rogan pondered if anomalies like UFOs or deepfakes hint at a digitized existence. Physicist Melvin Vopson argues gravity itself could be evidence—acting as a “data organizer” for a cosmic computer.
Yampolskiy proposed that our reality might be a replay of history, analyzed by future humans or aliens. “Why are we here? Maybe it’s entertainment, an experiment, or even marketing research for Starbucks,” he quipped.
The Countdown to a Simulated Future
Rogan warned that tech giants’ AI advancements could trigger a “reset” of reality within decades. “In 50–60 years, we’ll have simulations indistinguishable from real life,” he claimed, framing it as both a fulfillment of prophecy and a potential existential risk.
Whether viewed through a sci-fi lens or theological debate, Rogan and Yampolskiy’s exchange underscores growing anxieties about AI’s trajectory—and whether humanity is scripting its own mythic evolution.
