I had a nightmare about corrupted gods.

· Bits and Bobs 2/18/25
  • I had a nightmare about corrupted gods.
    • Imagine a social group of people who all believe they are basically gods.
      • In some cases, the rest of the world tells them that they are gods based on the resources they have and what they've accomplished in the past.
    • They aren't gods; they are just humans… but they do command powerful resources, so their actions have large implications.
    • The external world starts to get nervous about the amount of power these gods have so they start throwing tomatoes at them.
    • Gods can't talk with mere mortals, so they form private social groups to converse with other gods.
    • As the gods talk amongst themselves, they get more defensive.
    • "We're the ones who are persecuted! They would never throw tomatoes at other mortals. Don't they understand we're the gods? Well if they want to be mean to me, I'll show them what I can do."
    • Now the gods have done their heel turn.
      • "Look what you made me do."
      • "I'll spare anyone who bows down to me."
      • "... Unless I change my mind tomorrow."
    • Thankfully nothing like this dynamic exists today!