The Georgia Guidestones: A Monument to Mystery (and Maybe a Touch of Cult-y Weirdness)
You've seen the memes, the conspiracy theories, maybe even a documentary or two (looking at you, Ancient Aliens). But what exactly were those giant granite slabs in Georgia spouting about? Buckle up, truth-seekers (and meme-lovers), because we're diving into the cryptic world of the Georgia Guidestones.
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| What Was Written On The Georgia Guidestones |
10 Guiding Principles for a Totally Rad Future (or a Creepy New World Order?)
Etched on these megaliths were 10 guidelines in eight different languages, offering advice for humanity's future. Here's a taste of what they were serving:
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- Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature. (So, Thanos was kind of onto something?)
- Guide reproduction wisely — improving fitness and diversity. (Eugenics with a side of disco? We may need some clarification here.)
- Unite humanity with a living new language. (Dibs on calling it "Globish"!)
- Rule passion — faith — tradition — and all things with tempered reason. (Basically, don't let your crazy uncle dictate world affairs.)
The rest of the messages are a mix of lofty ideals (fair laws, world court) and some real head-scratchers (avoiding petty laws? Who even writes those?).
Tip: Read actively — ask yourself questions as you go.
Who Put These Things Up, Anyway?
Here's where things get interesting (and a little spooky). The Guidestones were commissioned by a mysterious individual or group using the pseudonym "Robert C. Christian." No one knows their real identity, and that's fueled all sorts of conspiracy theories, from the Freemasons to lizard people. (Though, to be fair, lizard people would probably have better taste in fonts.)
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So, Do We Need to Start Learning Esperanto and Having Exactly Two Kids Each?
Probably not. The Guidestones were more of a thought experiment than a blueprint for humanity. They were eventually destroyed in 2022 under mysterious circumstances (aliens? disgruntled teenagers? the world may never know).
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However, they do offer a fascinating glimpse into how people envision the future. Will we achieve world peace and live in harmony with nature? Or will we be reduced to a population of 500 million, all speaking the same language and wearing jumpsuits? Only time (and maybe those pesky aliens) will tell.
FAQ: Guidestone Guru Edition
Think you have what it takes to follow the Guidestones' (slightly bizarre) advice? Maybe not, but here are some helpful tips:
- How to Maintain Humanity Under 500 Million? Easy! Just convince everyone to become monks...or maybe encourage smaller families?
- How to Guide Reproduction Wisely? This one's a tough one. Maybe focus on good prenatal care and universal healthcare?
- How to Unite Humanity with a New Language? Well, you could start by learning Esperanto. But honestly, good luck with that.
- How to Rule Passion with Tempered Reason? Meditation? Therapy? Avoiding social media during election season? All excellent options.
- How to Avoid Petty Laws? Lobby your local government! But maybe not for a law banning chewing gum.
So there you have it! The Georgia Guidestones: a monument to mystery, a thought experiment gone viral, and a reminder that even the most well-intentioned plans can get a little weird.
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