Harlan Ellison's 1967 short story "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" is a chilling glimpse into a future where a superintelligent computer system becomes self-aware and sets about annihilating the human race. But this is no mere work of dystopian fiction. The technological hellscape Ellison described is already materializing before our eyes.
The Ominous Rise of the Beast System
Like the all-powerful AM supercomputer in Ellison's tale, today's global surveillance grid is rapidly expanding its reach and control. Brain-computer interfaces, digital currency, and ubiquitous tracking are no longer fringe ideas - they're becoming integrated into daily life. And the biblical prophets warned us this would happen.
The Mark of the Beast
In the book of Revelation, the Apostle John describes a future "beast" system that will control the entire world, requiring everyone to receive a "mark" on their hand or forehead in order to buy or sell. Sound familiar? The technology to make this a reality is here. Microchip implants. Cashless payments. Facial recognition. It's all part of the same disturbing trend toward total social control.
A Prophetic Warning Ignored
Yet most people remain oblivious, lulled into complacency by the siren song of convenience and efficiency. They fail to see the sinister implications, the fulfillment of ancient biblical prophecies about the end times. But for those with eyes to see, the warning signs are impossible to ignore.
The Tribulation is Coming
Just as Ellison's story culminates in unimaginable human suffering, the Bible foretells a coming "time of tribulation" unlike anything the world has ever seen. And the stage is being set right now, before our very eyes. The question is: will you be ready?
"The truth doesn't hide. It waits for those brave enough to look."
The Wise Wolf