Scientism is a religion started in the early 1800's by French philosopher Henri de Saint-Simon, who called for a priesthood of engineers and scientists to administrate humanity. Both Technocracy and Transhumanism have deep roots in Scientism, so it isn't surprising to see modern adherents trying to create a godhead out of Artificial Intelligence.
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