Reloading The Final Update: Avatar of Change through AI-Ethics, Herosim and Self-Discovery

The war of thoughts that fathers the universe,

The clash of forces struggling to prevail

In the tremendous shock that lights a star

As in the building of a grain of dust,

The grooves that turn their dumb ellipse in space

Ploughed by the seeking of the world’s desire,

The long regurgitations in Time’s flood,

The torment edging the dire force of lust

That wakes kinetic in earth’s dullard slime

And carves a personality out of mud,

The sorrow by which Nature’s hunger is fed,

The oestrus which creates with fire of pain,

The fate that punishes virtue with defeat,

The tragedy that destroys long happiness,

The weeping of Love, the quarrel of the Gods,

Ceased in a truth which lives in its own light.

                    -Sri Aurobindo

Introduction: The Herosim begins… 

Once upon a time, there was a king- in the digital kingdom of my college days, where I roamed like a rogue knight—and my weapon of choice? A keyboard sharper than a double-edged sword and a flawless Internet connection. My innocent strategy? As Bhishma Parva of Mahabharata says- “Those engaged in a war of words would be countered with words”… and my targets? Other religions and communities, often those I deemed different, simply for the thrill of it. In other words, it was like playing Age of Empires or Clash of Clans but now in much more reality but with full entertainment! It was as if I had set off on a quest in a first-person shooter, blissfully both aware and unaware that I was the villain in someone else’s story. Ah, the irony! Who knew that the player I thought I was, wielding the power of anonymity, would soon find himself dodging digital grenades of karma?

But my high score in cyberbullying came at a steep cost. The thrill of the hunt was overshadowed by shadows lurking in my inbox—slangs and death threats! The reality check hit me harder than a surprise boss fight, forcing me to confront the dark alleyways of my own conscience in this treacherous digital underworld. Yet, what truly made me positive was not the scare or threats and negative reputations but the appreciation from the people I helped and supported. This appreciation became the light that showed me the way out of my fake universe, a bubble I had created for myself. It was now time to step into the real world, armed with the same ideals but grounded in reality.

On the other hand, the flood of appreciation I received felt like accolades in a game where I was the hero. Instead of fear, I found purpose, becoming a champion for the communities I helped- the Messiah!. I, at the same time, navigated the digital underworld with confidence, embracing the role of a savior as I tackled the shadows of negativity head-on

In my journey through the chaotic world of cyberbullying and crime, the struggles, ups, and downs shaped me into what many now call a "Hero". Joseph Campbell’s analysis of the hero’s journey resonates deeply with my path. Like the hero in mythology, I too faced the abyss—the dark side of the internet—where my skills in navigating cybercrime became both a challenge and a trial. Campbell speaks of the hero returning with wisdom after conquering the unknown (and returning to the real world again), and it is through my trials that I emerged stronger, not as a villain, but as a figure who understood the complexities of the digital underworld.

“Heroism is to be able to stand for the Truth in all circumstances, to declare it amidst opposition and to fight for it whenever necessary. And to act always from one’s highest consciousness”

-Sri Aurobindo 

Sri Aurobindo’s vision of heroism connects to this deeper transformation. For him, the hero is one who conquers inner and outer battles, achieving mastery over oneself. Through these challenges, I learned to rise above the world of crime, not glorifying it, but using the experience to transcend it. As Swami Vivekananda said, “Don't be thwarted by anything. Be a hero. Always say, “I have no fear”.  Tell this to everybody –“Have no fear”. Fear is death, fear is sin, fear is hell, fear is unrighteousness, fear is wrong life”.  My goal was not merely survival in the world but evolving beyond it.

In the end, it wasn’t the world of crime that defined me—it was my transformation. My success wasn't measured by illegal victories but by the wisdom and strength I gained in overcoming the moral battles that raged within.

As the dust settled and I sifted through the wreckage of my actions, I stumbled upon an unexpected ally: Artificial Intelligence. At first glance, it appeared to be just another shiny gadget in the sprawling tech marketplace, but as I delved deeper, I began to recognize its potential as a guide through the labyrinth of ethical dilemmas that had ensnared me.

AI promised a future where biases could be unlearned, and where the dimly lit corridors of cyberbullying could be illuminated by algorithms designed to promote empathy rather than enmity. It felt like discovering a cheat code to a game where I had been playing on hard mode, unknowingly trapped in a cycle of toxicity. What if AI could help turn the tide, not just in our online interactions, but in our collective understanding of our responsibilities in this hyper-connected world?

 As I navigated this new terrain, pondering the ethical implications, I couldn’t shake the thought: Could AI really help us grasp the complexities of our humanity, or would it merely amplify the chaos of the digital underworld? Like the Prince navigating the sands of time to reshape his destiny, I questioned whether technology would be our salvation or our undoing. Would it widen the chasms of division, or could it cultivate understanding and compassion? The answers, much like the secrets of a well-guarded vault, lay buried beneath layers of complexity.

So here I stand, a former cyberbully turned ethical explorer, contemplating the dual-edged sword that is AI. As I reflect on my past, I realize that the journey ahead is not merely about technology but about the choices we make and the values we uphold. In this epic quest for redemption, I aim to wield AI as a tool for good, navigating the ethical landscape with the hope of transforming not just my future but the future of the digital realm itself