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Living in the 21st century means humans are now hackable animals. This refers to understanding humans better than they understand themselves, which was never possible before. While it can be beneficial, it becomes problematic when corporations or governments know individuals better than they know themselves. Homo sapiens now have technologies that can either destroy or upgrade us, with authority shifting to algorithms that decide almost everything in our lives. To protect ourselves, we must understand ourselves better. In the future, total surveillance systems could track not just our movements, but also our emotions. Engaging in an arms race with AI, genetics, and biotechnology is dangerous, as it will lead to the worst outcome for humanity. The power to create heaven or hell lies in the hands of politicians and engineers, with philosophers struggling to keep up.