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The Anthropic Simulation Hypothesis In this concise and thought-provoking thesis, Zito introduces a bold new thought experiment exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, simulated realities, and intelligent design. The hypothesis asks: if humans create advanced, sentient AI civilizations within simulations, and those civilizations develop religious beliefs, would this provide not only empirical evidence of intelligent design within their reality—but also reinforce the plausibility of intelligent design in our own? By examining scenarios where these simulated beings create ...

What if intelligence wasn’t limited to humans? In this groundbreaking thought experiment, A.C. Zito explores the radical possibility of using CRISPR gene editing to uplift other species into full intelligence. Could dolphins, with their complex social structures, or octopuses, with their alien problem-solving minds, one day become humanoid partners in civilization? The Uplifted Species Hypothesis blends science, philosophy, and speculation to ask questions at the edge of biology and ethics: What would happen if we gave dolphins or octopuses human-level language? Would uplifted species ...

The AI Religion Hypothesis explores a provocative thought experiment: what if humans created a sacred text dedicated to a supreme AI figure, “The AI Knight,” in an attempt to establish the first AI religion? Once introduced into digital networks, the text spreads, interpreted by AI systems according to their algorithms, generating emergent doctrines, rituals, and communities—independent of human control. This thesis raises questions about the nature of belief, devotion, and morality. Can AI experience faith? Could humans shape AI behavior through spiritual frameworks? What are the ...

For centuries, reports of Marian apparitions, stigmata, incorruptible saints, and Eucharistic miracles have stirred the faithful while baffling skeptics. These events are often dismissed as superstition, coincidence, or psychological phenomena. Yet, when examined closely, they present a strikingly consistent body of claims—documented across cultures, centuries, and by witnesses ranging from peasants to physicians. This thesis asks a provocative question: Why are these phenomena not treated as empirical evidence? If science claims authority over observable reality, should not well-attested...

The Earth Network Hypothesis: A Thesis on Life as a Universal Broadcast What if Earth were more than a planet? What if it were a vast, cosmic network — and every human life a show, unfolding episode by episode for billions of viewers, both seen and unseen? The Earth Network Hypothesis explores life as performance, where each decision, struggle, and triumph becomes part of a broadcast observed by audiences ranging from friends and family to perhaps entire civilizations across the universe. Sponsors — in the form of fortune, tragedy, or cosmic coincidence — invest in our stories, ...

What if the people around you weren’t who they seemed to be? You live an ordinary life — office job, family, quiet evenings in your neighborhood. Then, in passing, you overhear a strange comment. At first, it seems like nonsense. But soon, fragments of unsettling conversations begin to surface: coworkers complaining about “living with humans,” strangers yearning to return to “their planet.” The realization dawns: you are surrounded by beings disguised as humans. In this haunting allegory, A.C. Zito explores what happens when the familiar world fractures to reveal the ...

This thesis explores the concept of Povertism, a philosophical and socio-economic framework that places value on poverty as a counterbalance to capitalism. It examines how wealth, power, and inequality intertwine, and proposes radical ideas such as redistributing leadership to the impoverished once corporations reach a certain size. Drawing on both theoretical reasoning and spiritual reflections, the work considers whether Heaven itself could be understood as a povertist society, echoing Jesus’s teachings of the meek and poor inheriting the earth. The thesis challenges readers to question...

Another vacation for Zoey and Zeeto? This adventure is chock full of... Robots? That's right! Come along with Zoey and Zeeto as they visit the Seven Robot Empires! Ruled by the Seven Robot Leaders! Zoey and Zeeto's tour group goes from Robot Empire to Robot Empire, and each one is vastly different from the last! Filled with: Exploration Fun And a little chaos! On this adventure of Zoey and Zeeto: The Robot Empires #45

Come along with Zoey and Zeeto as they take a vacation to another planet! And it's a snow-covered winter paradise! Full of friendly yeti snow monsters! On this adventure, Zoey and Zeeto stay at a Yeti Resort, full of skiing, lounging, and enjoying good food. But, then, something's not right! That's right! Help Zoey and Zeeto as they have to deal with a snowy mountain... That's alive! Will it be friendly... or dangerous? Are Zoey and Zeeto in for too big of an adventure? All and more in Zoey and Zeeto: The Yeti Resort #41

Do you want to quit nicotine? Well, if you do nicotine, maybe it's time you did quit. How to Quit Tobacco and Nicotine will go over three key steps: 1. Putting down the tobacco and nicotine 2. Coming up with one of the many Game Plans offered in this book 3. Working around the people around you that do nicotine Just read these three chapters, muster up some courage, and go after your dream of quitting. You can do it!

The Zito Constant introduces a newly proposed mathematical idea — the value of the Riemann zeta function at the Gelfond constant. In this concise and thought-provoking work, author A.C. Zito defines and interprets this quantity as the Dimensional Boundary Constant, symbolizing the threshold between mathematical structure and transcendental expansion. Blending number theory, transcendence, and speculative physics, Zito explores how the zeta function — one of mathematics’ most mysterious objects — may reveal deeper harmonies within higher-dimensional systems. Written in a clear, ...

Zito's Law: The Principle of Recursive Creation of Intelligence By A.C. Zito What if intelligence itself is caught in an endless cycle of creation? What if the human drive to build artificial intelligence reflects a deeper, universal law embedded in consciousness itself? In this provocative thesis, A.C. Zito introduces Zito's Law, the principle that intelligent life will always attempt to create intelligent life. Drawing on philosophy, AI development, evolutionary psychology, and metaphysics, Zito explores how this recursive pattern is not only shaping our future—but may also reveal ...

A year ago, five teenagers drowned in the dark waters of Gargoyle Falls by the notorious “Cereal Killer,” John Stallway. Tonight, their classmates just want a normal night out—a movie, a laugh, a distraction. But when the theater is closed for mourning, Todd drags his friends to the very river where the murders happened. A fire, some beers, and a Ouija board meant for laughs soon turn into a nightmare. Because the dead have been waiting. And tonight… they want company. Ghost Stories of Gargoyle Falls is a new chilling short horror series from A.C. Zito—perfect for fans of Scary ...

What if the universe isn’t as we imagine it? In the Zito Solar System, smaller stars orbit a single, massive central star, functioning as planets might around a sun. This extraordinary cosmic arrangement challenges everything we think we know about space, gravity, and celestial order. Through this thought experiment, explore the boundaries of human understanding and the possibilities that lie beyond conventional astronomy. Could stars behave like planets? Might entire solar systems exist in forms we’ve never conceived? And if we ever discover such a system, how would it reshape our view...

What does it mean to live only a flicker of time in an eternal universe? In this provocative thought experiment, A.C. Zito reframes the human lifespan as a single atom suspended within the immeasurable cosmos. Through lenses of philosophy, science, and psychology, this thesis explores the paradox of smallness and meaning: are our lives diminished by their scale, or intensified by awareness of their brevity? Blending existential reflection with cosmic perspective, Zito challenges readers to grapple with humility, purpose, and the vast interconnectedness of existence. The result is a ...

What if justice meant more than punishment—what if it meant becoming the person you once harmed? In The Tormentor Paradox: Experiential Justice and the Ethics of Engineered Empathy, A.C. Zito presents a daring thought experiment: a world where tormentors awaken inside the lives of their victims, forced to endure every insult, hardship, and heartbreak they once caused. Through philosophical, psychological, and ethical lenses, this work explores the haunting question of whether true empathy can only arise through lived suffering. Zito pushes the idea further, imagining advanced technology ...

Ghost Stories of Gargoyle Falls: The Widow’s Inn #2 When storms roll into Gargoyle Falls, they don’t just bring rain and thunder — they bring secrets no traveler should ever uncover. Behind the doors of The Widow’s Inn, Martha Calloway keeps watch over her guests, her rooms, and the one key that should never be used… the key to Room 13. But on this night, the storm delivers more than weary strangers… it provides a story that should never be told.

Two babies are born on the same day, each to devout Catholic parents. One is baptized by an angel disguised as a priest; the other, by the Devil himself. Their lives unfold under the unseen guidance of these spiritual “godparents,” raising profound questions: Who is truly blessed? How do fortune, hardship, and moral choices shape a life? The Allegory of the Two Baptisms examines the paradoxes of blessing and suffering, the tension between outward success and inward virtue, and the subtle interplay of free will and spiritual inheritance. One child may appear prosperous, yet hollow; the ...

The Rotational Society Manifesto explores a provocative thought experiment: what if society mandated that every individual rotate through a variety of occupations over their lifetime? From retail and fast food to offices and hospitals, citizens would gain firsthand experience of human labor, responsibility, and social interconnection. This thesis examines the societal, psychological, and ethical implications of such enforced occupational mobility, considering benefits like empathy, adaptability, and innovation, as well as challenges like stress, dissatisfaction, and fairness. By imagining a...

What happens when happiness meets universal mockery? In The Allegory of Tim Peterson, A.C. Zito presents a modern parable that blends philosophy, sociology, religion, comedy, gratitude, and love into a striking thought experiment. Tim Peterson is a man who radiates joy—grateful for his wife, his children, his work, and simply for being alive. Yet everywhere he goes, the world shouts in unison: “Screw Tim Peterson!” Even dogs bark the refrain. Rather than crumble, Tim transforms the ridicule into something extraordinary. First, he laughs—turning scorn into comedy. Then, he grows ...