funkervogt wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:12 pm An advanced android could be like Jesus.
1) It could have tiny needles in its fingertips that it would use to painlessly inject people with medical nanobots that would heal their health problems, and mind-altering chemicals to make them appear to fall into trances in front of everyone.
2) The miracle in which Jesus was at the lake and summoned fish into the nets of his followers could be performed thusly: the android touches the edge of the water, surreptitiously injecting nano- or micro-machines into it. They swim a short distance and release a powerful synthetic bait chemical that attracts fish. Fake Jesus then tells his followers to cast their nets at that point.
3) It would have an encyclopedic knowledge of all holy books and other texts, and extremely good speaking and debating skills. As a result, it would gain followers and appear to be a supreme expert in religious doctrine.
4) Torture and crucifixion would not kill such an android, though it could convincingly mimic pain and death. After being put in its tomb, the android could "wake up," feigning a resurrection from death.
Imagine a scenario where a narcissistic android from Earth goes alone to a planet full of primitive aliens. Using the aforementioned abilities, it reenacts the life of Jesus among them.
Would make for an interesting sci-fi novel, or short story.
Also, reminds me of –