Humanity prides itself on its technological advancements, on its ability to invent and manipulate machines, yet it forgets that it itself is a cog within a much larger mechanism.
As Samael Aun Weor warned, the common man is nothing more than a biological machine, governed by external and internal forces beyond his control. Nevertheless, in his arrogance, he dares to call himself the "King of Nature."
Ancient Greek wisdom already warned us of the importance of self-knowledge: "Nosce te ipsum" — "Man, know thyself." However, the modern man, lost in his existential torpor, believes himself to be an autonomous being when, in reality, he is merely a puppet moved by external influences and uncontrolled internal impulses. His desires, emotions, and thoughts do not truly belong to him; they are mere reflections of external conditions and accumulated psychological conditioning over time.
Man considers himself free but fails to realize that his existence is regulated by a legion of psychological selves that compete for control of his mind and emotions. Like a puppet, he moves according to the whims of different owners: sometimes dominated by the desire for wealth, sometimes by passion, sometimes by hatred, sometimes by fear. At every moment, a different entity takes command, shifting his direction without him even noticing the inconsistency of his own actions.
The human machine, as described by Samael Aun Weor, does not possess a permanent center of consciousness. What gives us the illusion of continuity are merely our habits, memories, and external identifications, such as name and social function. But on a deeper level, we are a multiplicity of selves that emerge and disappear according to circumstances.
The true revolution is not found in the streets, politics, or technological advancements, but in the awakening of individual consciousness. Only when we recognize our mechanical nature can we begin the process of liberation. The dissolution of the pluralized self is essential to achieving true individuality and conscious will.
The first step is self-observation, a constant exercise of full attention to our thoughts, emotions, and reactions. We must identify the selves that dominate us and understand their origins and motivations. Only then can we begin the process of eliminating these psychological entities that enslave us.
Education, unfortunately, does not teach us to know ourselves. We are trained to accumulate information but not to understand our own nature. A true educational reform should prioritize self-knowledge, self-observation, and the development of consciousness.
Ceasing to be a machine and becoming a truly human being is a task that requires effort and discipline. Life's mechanization constantly pulls us toward inertia, toward automatic thoughts and emotions. But those who dare to walk the path of consciousness find a new perspective on existence, free from the chains of the ego and external conditioning.
Humanity is asleep, living like puppets manipulated by forces they do not understand. However, those who awaken have the chance to experience an authentic life, based on inner freedom and the fullness of Being. The challenge is great, but the reward is invaluable: the conquest of true individuality and the realization of human potential in its highest form.
