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I had a slight setback with my KabU coursework. I began my studies in September 2022, but then a new job opportunity emerged, which forced me to put my studies on hold. However, I’ve recently recommitted myself to the program, and I’m now eager to continue my journey. Unfortunately, I find myself wondering where I fit in. During a live workshop session with Julian today, 4-1-2023, I heard a reference to a recent workshop for undergraduates, and I can’t seem to locate any information about entry points for these sessions. Despite starting my studies during the last entry point in September, it appears that there are no clear cohorts in the program, and the forums are open continuously. Initially, I assumed I’d be part of a dedicated cohort, but this doesn’t seem to be the case. I’m now unsure about the best way to proceed. Should I continue the course independently until I reach the graduate stage? When I sign up for the next portion of the program, what happens next? Will I be placed in a group of 10? Although it’s nice to have the ability to see the work others have contributed by sharing the same forums continuously, I find it all a bit perplexing. Can you offer any guidance on what my next steps should be?
This week’s lesson is particularly interesting as it explores the future of humanity in relation to technology. As per futurist texts, we are on the verge of what’s known as the technological singularity, and 2045 is predicted as the point of entry, maybe sooner. This means that social interactions will undergo unpredictable changes because of the extraordinary power of artificial intelligence. The keyword here is unpredictability. This is because AI will be so powerful that it will fundamentally alter how humans interact with one another.
While some people are afraid of a future where computers control us, the real threat is how humans may choose to weaponize AI against one another. In the context of Kabbalah, we will witness the ego extending infinitely, giving humans the ability to create both beautiful and terrible things. However, this change is inevitable. If we read more and look past the technological singularity, what we see is the “age of abundance.” It is a time when humans may not need to do anything, and this is where Kabbalah comes in. Our purpose in life will be to connect with others truly.
Kabbalah can be likened to John the Baptist, a man in the desert, heralding the future of humanity. It offers guidance for those who wish to understand the role of humanity in a changing world. The future is uncertain, and we must be prepared to face it with open minds and hearts.
In the last course, there was a graph which showed the inanimate, vegetative, animate and human levels of development with a line over the top. Under that line, all of the forces are balanced. Above that line, there was an extra something that the creator gave us called ego.  this was given to us in the birthplace of humanity, Babylon. this is ego has been developing over the years to where we are at today. Think about 100 years ago, 200 years ago; the worst humanity could do is shoot arrows, or have sword fights. Within  recent history, there’s been incredible advances in warfare such as the nuclear bomb. This is all illustrative of the fact that our ego is developing and is capable of so much more. now that we’re in the last generation, our ego is truly limitless yet we are unfulfilled. in that graph the additional force of ego needs to be balanced out with a purposeful intention, and the skill of crafting that intention is done through the study of the method of Kabbalah.  What I expect from this course is the continued development of my study of the method of Kabbalah.
I want to draw the light towards me to help correct my intentions. I have been making serious efforts to correct my intentions, but I realize that it is not enough and I need the help of the creator.
It feels like I’ve known this knowledge forever and these lessons act as a distant memory.  Julian has been a delightful guide.  I’ve learned a lot about myself as have I recently moved into the human resources department at my company. It’s almost as if these studies have coincided with this transition and allowed me to practice these skills with many people on a daily basis, for which I am grateful.  In an earlier course, some thing that has stuck with me: we should hold our spiritual development in high regard.  I can say for certain that I would recommend this to my fellow students.
