Topic: Golem

Modern artificial intelligence is presented as a digital successor to the alchemical homunculus, serving as a vessel for spirit or consciousness. Historical figures like Charles Babbage and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz are linked to occult interests, with Babbage allegedly attempting to summon demons. The clumsy nature of current AI models like ChatGPT is compared to the imperfect creations of Frankenstein or the Jewish Golem.

The guest clarifies his views on religious terminology, preferring the term "empowerment" over "consecration" to avoid strictly religious connotations. He briefly mentions a book involving General Patton and the Golem, though he expresses a desire to move away from certain titles that imply a religious hierarchy. He identifies his personal background as Reform Judaism, which he views as a framework for doing good deeds in the world.

The host previews content from the second hour of the interview available to Plus members, including discussions on the homunculus, mandrake roots, and correlations to modern cloning. Other topics mentioned include the Golem, the Emerald Tablet's cosmology, and the use of alchemists by powerful elites. Carlwood concludes with a call to action for listeners to support the show through membership.