Conspiracy

How much power can one small group of people possess? Could they behind all the world's modern revolutions? Could they run governments? Do they control celebrities and the media behind the scenes? Is it possible, that within a few hundred years, one small group who conspired to take over the world actually succeeded?

Everywhere you look in history, secrets can be discovered beneath the surface. Sometimes things are what they appear and sometimes the truth is stranger. In this series, we are going to read between the lines to investigate the truth. Conspiracies are everywhere and some are heavily guarded to maintain the status quo.

Even in the earliest stages of humanity's primitive past, most communities had a priesthood of elders at their core. These abstract yet influential figures served as the guiding light of each unified culture. They have always been the gatekeepers to the spiritual world, the representatives of the values and ethics of the people, and the counselors of the masses.

Long before ghosts, witches, and demons were selling the latest teen movies and books, they were visceral urban legends told by the light of a campfire. In different places throughout history, these "superstitions" were very real fears and fascinations for many people. These stories have left an impact that still haunts man's mythology to this day.

Even before the dawn of civilization, mankind has utilized violence to obtain resources and environmental influence in the world. History is full of bloody battles spanning thousands of years. These wars have claimed millions of lives. In modern times, we have been told that these wars are fought for religious and even moral reasons.

The origins of our world has fascinated humanity since the beginning of times. Though the truth about this matter is truly elusive, the question has lead to much debate about the nature of our existence and the scope of its consequences. Though religious and scientific narratives weave elaborate theories about our humble beginnings, no one can say for sure how this all came into being.

In the world beyond our skies, there are an infinite amount of questions that currently lie beyond our reach. Humanity has always marveled at the mystery of this ever revolving canopy and everything we can see there.

A hierarchy has always existed in nature. There is a leader of each pack, elders to every tribe, and conquerors in every battle. It may be for this reason that mankind has always had rulers overseeing the functions and development of civilization. It may be that this is what is nature intended for society, or it may be that man is not yet ready to govern himself?

For thousands of years, mankind lived disconnected. War and commerce brought visitors from distant lands and certain places flourished under the influence of cross-pollinating cultures. "Is the internet the greatest invention man has ever conceived? Or is it the ultimate tool to centralize power for those pulling the strings?"

The greatest fear of the future with artificial intelligence is actually how it will affect the economy. Since machines can now do many jobs better than humans and never demand a pay raise, we are already seeing them creep into the market and take jobs. Could this ultimately undermine the entire economy?