Meanwhile, it was time for Bob to assess how his Plans for World Domination were going - things had… as usual, escalated quickly, and showed no signs of slowing!
For one thing, he had made progress towards attaining the legendary SSS+++++++ grade of genetic quality, with his alter-ego Darken Mysterius getting 'hands-on experience' in learning more about the Dark Rizzard Alliance, to see if collaboration might be possible 💫✨…
At the same time, his public face, his TMP alter-ego Valentine Richést, was also making significant progress on Bob's "Spray and Pray" and "Spray and Slay" strategies, through the "Future of Humanity" Project, as well as his [Education and Training Academy] - created to give the best opportunities and epigenetic advantages for his future offspring and family - which had now reached Level 167!
At the same time, World Domination didn't… come easy, and there was still a lot to do - first of all, he had realised in Chapter 222 that the World might not be fully ready to accept anything that might be too radical even if it objectively led to better outcomes due to many People's [often-institutionalized] resistance to change.
For example, the full-time astronomer [and part-time 'heavy metal' band member] Galiléo Coppérnickél had been placed under house arrest for daring to claim that the Earth was not, in fact, the centre of the Solar System and Universe, and Louisa Pasturé's discovery of germ theory had also been initially ridiculed - indeed, she had been told, at first, to go and touch some grass... 🥀🫢✨
And so, Bob knew that he needed to expand on the general 'container' and capacity of public, social, and cultural acceptance, giving people time to consider and to get used to potential and exciting new possibilities such as the decentralized and non-traditional new parenting approach to raising children as in the [Education and Training Academy], as well as the [Sperm Bank Scholarships], in order for him to best roll out, and realize his plans…
Valentine's Test Simulation of the [Sperm Bank Scholarship] with Jane so far had yielded mixed results - on one hand, children were given greater opportunities to achieve their genetic potential from an early age, thanks to the power of AI-augmented Parenting, a kind of guided "Choose your own Adventure" approach to raising kids which sought to improve on the current traditional model of parenting with two adults - who, although well-intentioned, were often were too busy working and providing for their family to give their children the time, energy, and resources to realise their full happiness and potential as human beings. Of course, nothing was stopping parents from continuing the traditional model if they preferred it.
All this was well and good, and the children in this new system were indeed flourishing far more than if they were left to the status quo, as in the traditional way of doing things.
That said. The real problem, Valentine was finding, was that as he looked at the wholistic data of Humanity's track record to date throughout history, a picture had begun to emerge - again and again, it seemed that on the whole, Humans didn't seem to be very good vessels of Consciousness - and so, Valentine - and Bob - now had to seriously consider if there might not be a better way of doing things beyond his original plan - like a chess grandmaster, the time had come to explore a couple of different possibilities in furthering his plans, before making his move.
The first and simplest way forward was to keep going with the [Education and Training Academy], ensuring that the future generations of Humanity would become kinder, more Aware, more well-intentioned and capable to elevate the World itself as a whole - if successful, then Bob's descendants - [influential Bob and Bobette Jnrs] - would, publicly or privately, have a finger in every pie, guiding, nurturing and steering the World towards better outcomes and a better and brighter Future.
At the same time, Bob now also realised that he couldn't just rely on people to be 'better'. History had shown that People as a whole had particular inclinations, for example, towards curiosity over actual goodness, or short term self-interest over long term viability.
AI and technology seemed to be a way forward - a way for Humans to amplify their positive and perhaps even Divinely-inspired Intentions into actual results, and to minimize their ['chimp-brained?!'] destructive impulses and tendencies.
However, Bob noted that this kind of thinking needed to be carefully considered, as it would likely lead to large ramifications over the Future of the Planet itself, and even what it might mean to be Human.
Even so, his current way forward was clear.
Step 1: Darken Mysterius would continue to learn more about Dark Rizzardry and the Shadow side of Humanity - knowledge was power, and it would be naive of him to underestimate or even dismiss the hard facts of Reality and the capabilities of others, only blindly believing that his way - even if it was something as great as "The Art of Rizz", was best.
Step 2: Valentine Richést would continue to evaluate the outcomes in his [Test Simulation] with Jane, Jed and Jess [in Chapter 167], whilst at the same time slowly giving society, culture, and the social narratives currently believed by the majority of people a chance to consider alternative, new ways forward for [The Future of Humanity] as opposed to just sticking with the status quo.
And Step 3: He would now investigate the possibility of Technology and AI to amplify the strengths of Consciousness whilst minimizing the negatives, whilst at the same time retaining all the strengths of Humanity, if it was even at all possible…(!?)
That said, at the same time, Bob of course was still busy… being Bob. Aside from enjoying his lowkey life and good times with Allie at University, Bob was, as always, continuing on his core journey to become a true Grand Rizzmaster, in addition to attaining the SSS+++++++ grade of genetic quality!!!
He was still working hard daily on The Art of Rizz, The Art of Bizz and The Art of Touch, but beyond levelling up all of his talents and abilities, he had, as mentioned, developed a new framework or model of Reality, which allowed him to make further breakthroughs in his understanding of Epigenetics and what it meant to Improve his Genetic Quality.
The novel model of Reality, [Omnitheory], had been his latest revelation, allowing him to realise the power of [Intention] and [Awareness] in shaping the World as we knew it - and indeed, it had proven instrumental already, producing practical good results in the recent EVP Blueprint Showdown, as well as enhancing his capability for positive contribution and meaningful connection with others!
That said, there were still many unknowns…
He surveyed the relevant panel in his status window.
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*NEW* *OMNITHEORY*
7 Aspects
??? [Not yet unlocked]
??? [Not yet unlocked]
*NEW* [Awareness] Lv 210
*NEW* [Intention] Lv 228
??? [Not yet unlocked]
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*Functions*
*NEW* [Divine Actualised Power]
??? [Not yet unlocked]
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…What were these question marks meant to represent???
What was Author cooking?
Why was Author so shameless?!
Whilst not everything, such as the last question, could necessarily be answered - such were the true mysteries of the Universe… 🫢✨ - as always, there was only one way to find out.