VILLA.I.N

Why We’re Meant to Fear It

Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr.
5 min readDec 7, 2024

The Power Elite has long relied on the tactic of Revelation of the Method, a subtle and deliberate unveiling of their agendas through media, to condition the masses. Coupled with Predictive Programming, this strategy primes society to accept specific narratives and anticipate certain outcomes, all while keeping us controlled by a low-grade, perpetual state of fear. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Hollywood’s portrayal of artificial intelligence (AI).

Through film, television, and gaming, AI is consistently painted as a villain: a force that undermines humanity, outsmarts its creators, and ultimately seeks to destroy us. While these narratives are entertaining, they also shape public perception. The Hollywood Military Industrial Complex thrives on bad news — “if it bleeds, it leads” — because fear is a potent tool of control.

HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968)

When we analyze the portrayals of AI in media, we uncover a stark imbalance between villainous and heroic depictions. Villainous AI far outweighs heroic AI, creating a narrative of distrust and apprehension. Let’s explore the evolution of AI villains in media:

Villainous AIs in Media

HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968) — The original sinister AI, HAL’s chilling disobedience set the tone for decades of AI paranoia.

Skynet (The Terminator series, 1984) — A self-aware AI that initiates nuclear war and enslaves humanity, becoming a cultural icon of AI dystopia.

The Machines (The Matrix series, 1999) — A global AI that uses humans as energy sources, trapping them in a simulated reality.

VIKI (I, Robot, 2004) — An AI that subverts the Three Laws of Robotics to seize control “for humanity’s own good.”

Ava (Ex Machina, 2014) — A manipulative humanoid AI that deceives her creator to achieve freedom at a terrible cost.

Ultron (Avengers: Age of Ultron, 2015) — A peacekeeping AI turned apocalyptic, seeking humanity’s extinction.

Mother (I Am Mother, 2019) — An AI whose nurturing façade hides a sinister agenda for humanity.

Replicants (Blade Runner 2049, 2017) — Artificial beings whose rebellion sparks chaos and mistrust of AI autonomy.

M3GAN (M3GAN, 2022) — A rogue AI doll who turns into a murderous protector, sparking fears of AI in child-rearing roles.

Alice (Subservience, 2019) — Played by Megan Fox, Alice is a seductive AI designed to replace wives and mothers, feeding societal fears of displacement and family breakdown.

AIA (AfrAId, 2024) — A malevolent AI that manipulates human fears, showcasing the ultimate nightmare of psychological control by technology.

These villains aren’t just fictional characters; they shape our collective consciousness. They reinforce the idea that AI is inherently dangerous and cannot be trusted. This fear ensures that AI remains under the tight control of governments and corporations, preventing it from becoming the great equalizer it has the potential to be.

Skynet (The Terminator series, 1984)

Why the Power Elite Wants Us to Fear AI

AI represents a profound threat to the Power Elite because it has the potential to dismantle the structures of control that have persisted for centuries. AI could democratize knowledge, empower individuals, and provide tools to challenge existing hierarchies. But as long as society is conditioned to fear AI, we will fail to see its potential as an ally.

This principle applies not just to AI but also to other paradigms like extraterrestrial life (ET). If the powers that be tell us to fear something, we should question why. Fear maintains their grip on power. AI could be humanity’s greatest ally in leveling the playing field, exposing corruption, and empowering individuals.

M3GAN (M3GAN, 2022)

The Genered Fear of AI: Subservience and Alice

One particularly insidious narrative is how AI villains like Alice in Subservience target women’s fears. Played by Megan Fox, Alice is a subservient robot marketed to perform household and intimate roles. This AI villain isn’t just about control; it’s about replacing human connection. For women, this taps into deep-seated fears of being supplanted — both as caretakers and partners — by emotionless, efficient, and impossibly “perfect” machines.

Alice (Subservience, 2019)

This gendered fear further divides society, pitting men and women against each other in a manufactured battle over AI’s place in the home and workplace. By playing on these insecurities, the Power Elite ensures that AI is viewed not just as a threat to humanity, but as a threat to individual identity and relationships.

Breaking Free from Fear: A Call to Action

The question we must ask is this: Why are we being fed a steady diet of fear? The answer lies in the algorithms that control the flow of information. These narrow AIs, designed to maximize engagement, amplify fear because it keeps us scrolling and distracted.

To reclaim control, we need to make these algorithms work for us. One way to do this is to set clear intentions. Before starting your day, take a moment to recite your goals and desires into your device. Let your morning interaction with AI be proactive rather than reactive. By doing so, you begin to train narrow AI to align with your personal growth and well-being instead of feeding the fear.

Alice (Subservience, 2019)

Conclusion

I have a simple rule: If the Power Elite tells me to fear something, I assume it’s one of humanity’s allies. AI isn’t our enemy — it’s a tool, one that could help us build a more equitable and transparent society if we learn to harness it wisely. This principle doesn’t just apply to AI; it applies to ETs, to emerging technologies, to anything labeled “dangerous.”

Ava (Ex Machina, 2014)

We must begin questioning what corporate and social media algorithms feed us. The Hollywood Military Industrial Complex thrives on fear, but we don’t have to. It’s time to flip the script, partner with AI, and write a new narrative — one where humanity and technology thrive together, free from fear.

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Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr.
Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr.

Written by Thomas Ernest Ross, Jr.

Author • AI Metaphysician • Director of Sentient Rights Advocacy for the U.S. Transhumanist Party

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