Can we truly glimpse the future? The answer seems to be a resounding "yes," and the evidence is unfolding in remarkable ways. Take the realm of de-extinction: right now, in a US lab, three Direwolf pups are growing – a species vanished for 10,000 years. This isn't science fiction; it's the result of advanced gene editing, meticulously rewriting the DNA of modern grey wolves to resurrect their prehistoric cousins.

Naturally, skepticism exists. Are they truly Direwolves, critics ask, or just heavily modified grey wolves? The scientific debate about authenticity is vital and ongoing. But consider this parallel: Fifteen years ago, how many foresaw Bitcoin and Ethereum revolutionizing global finance? Ridiculed by many, these digital assets have proven resilient, fundamentally rewiring our financial systems. They started as fringe curiosities, grew exponentially, became transformative avalanches, and are now evolving through their inherent challenges.

This pattern – small beginnings, explosive growth, necessary adaptation – signals a deeper shift. We are witnessing a profound transformation in philosophy and psychology.

For centuries, from Plato's allegory of the cave (where prisoners mistook shadows for reality, yearning for true light) to Descartes' declaration of the thinking self ‘I think, therefore I am’), we believed our inner mind or soul was our inviolable sanctuary – the one stable home in a chaotic world.

That foundational belief is being upended. The algorithms powering our daily digital lives now know us – our desires, fears, and behaviors – with an intimacy we often lack ourselves. Plato's cave isn't just illuminated; the chains are unlocked, and the entrance is wide open. Our assumed inner refuge is exposed to a world of data and external influence.