Homo Deus – or the Millennia of Possession
Introduction
Modern man, while wielding ever greater power as a technological god, has never been further from his own center. The concept of Homo Deus—the “divine human”—is no longer just a vision of the future but a dissonant present, where humanity seems capable of achieving anything yet retains ever less of its true essence. Possession, whether of objects, experiences, or the attention of others, has become a pattern of dominance—a psychospiritual affliction that constricts both individual and collective consciousness. As Simor István articulates, humans are not merely biological beings but bearers of a conscious Core, a divine spark obscured by society, media, fear, and apathy.
This article is about the millennia when humans did not live their lives but occupied them. When they had no time to live, only to keep themselves busy—and now we’ve reached a tipping point where even time is no longer ours. The question is no longer, “Do we have time?” but rather, “Did we ever?” In Hungary, where historical uncertainties and modern consumer culture shape our consciousness, this question burns with particular urgency.
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I. The Remembering Consciousness – Presence Beyond Time
Most people live as if drifting through time in a body acquired by chance, forgetting their past, surviving their present, and fearing their future. Yet there are those who, like conscious witnesses, have been present within themselves since infancy. They remember. They recall learning to walk. They recall being swaddled in diapers. They remember not because they are special but because they have remained present. According to Simor István, these are the ones connected to their conscious Core, the divine spark within every human, suppressed by the conditioned personality.
The remembering consciousness is, in truth, presence beyond time. For those who are truly present, time does not pass—they are consciousness itself, not a stream of experiences. This is the difference between the experiencer and the conscious witness. This presence is attainable, and it’s simpler than we think. Try sitting quietly for one minute, focusing only on your breath. If your mind wanders, gently bring it back. This small practice helps you reconnect with the present and, gradually, with the experience of existence beyond time.
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II. The Plundering of Time – The Tragicomedy of Modern Existence
The most common complaint today is: “I don’t have time.” But what has stolen our time? Not some external force, but humanity itself. We live in an era of artificial busyness. Smartphones, televisions, sports broadcasts, hobbies, political events, social gatherings—all fill time without fulfilling it. A 2023 survey in Hungary revealed that people spend an average of 6.5 hours a day in front of screens, while time devoted to deep human connections barely reaches 1–2 hours. This statistic starkly illustrates that we don’t live most of our time; we consume it.
Picture an average Hungarian starting the day scrolling through news on their phone, rushing to work, navigating meetings and emails, then “relaxing” in front of the TV while swiping through social media to keep up with the world. Ask them, “What did you learn from this? What skill did you develop? How have you grown?” They have no answer. Time has slipped away. As Simor István notes, this is the tragedy of a possession-driven world: instead of uplifting one another, media, politics, and economics suppress our conscious Segments, diverting our attention from true knowledge—a force that uplifts rather than merely informs.
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III. Possession as an Illusion
For millennia, humanity has lived under the delusion that to possess is to exist. Material goods, social status, control over others—these have become idols that obscure the individual’s inner Core. In Hungary, this desire for possession often stems from historical uncertainties, where accumulating material wealth provided a sense of security. Yet today, we see that true security lies not in objects but in inner peace.
Possession extends beyond objects to relationships—the desire to own another person’s attention, love, or experiences. Imagine a young woman spending hours on social media, watching others’ lives, chasing likes, and curating a perfect image of herself. Her attention scatters, and by day’s end, she feels empty. This is the illusion of possession: she doesn’t own the number of followers; she loses her own time. Simor István argues that today’s Homo Deus is not divine but enslaved by fear, born of disconnection from the conscious Core. Those who seek to possess fear loss, and this fear separates them from what they truly seek: authentic connection. Thus, the world remains trapped in a zombie-like state, living by the dictates of a deadline-driven existence.
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IV. Attention: The Currency of the Modern World
The 21st century’s greatest realization is that the most valuable resource is not gold or oil but attention. Tech platforms, news outlets, and social media all vie for your attention—because where your attention goes, your energy follows. These platforms’ algorithms are designed to target our dopamine systems, bombarding us with constant stimuli. In Hungary, a 2023 study found that nearly 40% of young people spend over three hours daily on social media, often leading to anxiety and a lack of presence.
Yet humanity has forgotten that attention is sacred. What you focus on, what you give energy to, shapes who you are. As Simor István emphasizes, the true power of attention lies in intention, will, and moral backbone. Try a simple digital detox: spend a day without your phone and notice how your relationship with time and your surroundings changes. Attention either builds or drains—it’s your choice.
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V. The New Paradigm: Not to Possess, but to Be
The new human is not Homo Deus in the old sense—seeking power—but one who seeks presence. Not to possess life, but to live it. Not to fill time, but to experience it. Not to control others, but to connect. Not to occupy themselves, but to arrive at their true self. Simor István’s Segment Theory posits that every person is a conscious Segment, a transitional state between the conditioned personality and the true Core. The path to upliftment is recognizing where we are stuck and moving toward that Core.
This new paradigm demands not only individual but societal change. Imagine a community, even here in Hungary, where people display not their status or wealth but their presence and connection. In such a world, sharing would replace consumption, and collaboration would supplant competition. This consciousness of being manifests not in activism or programs but in simplicity. Try this today: take a ten-minute walk in nature, without your phone, and notice the details—the movement of leaves, the sound of the wind. This is the seed of presence.
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VI. The Collective Challenge and the Role of the Awakener
The greatest danger today is not technology or war but apathy—the sense that people don’t matter. Simor István warns that false awakenings—spiritual substitutes, instant salvations, ego-driven “enlightenments”—are dead ends. True awakening is painful, morally demanding, but profoundly transformative. It doesn’t fit the spirit of our age, but it’s the only path. The awakener is not a savior: they do not seek to rule or conquer but to remind. To restore the memory that humanity has suppressed within itself—the memory of its conscious Core.
In Hungary, where historical wounds and modern consumer culture can breed apathy, this awakening is especially vital. Simor István’s Segment Theory is a practical tool: it helps people understand where they are stuck and how to begin their journey toward upliftment. One person who truly meets themselves sparks a new reality—and this is the mission Simor István envisions.
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Conclusion
Homo Deus is not the machine-merged god-human promised by the future. It is the human who has returned to their conscious Core. Not the master of time, but the master of the present. One who does not fear emptiness, knowing that truth is born in it. Simor István sees the world as a humanity wandering in dense fog, its greatest lack not information, money, or power—but inner knowledge used with uplifting intention. In Hungary, where the frenetic pace of life and historical scars often disconnect us from ourselves, this homecoming is especially crucial. After millennia of possession, perhaps now is the moment when we can truly return to ourselves.
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