You’re Being Reprogrammed with AI — And Losing Your Ability to Think for Yourself

You might think AI is making your life easier—but what if it’s actually making you 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧? In this episode of The Rice Report, we talk with Paul List - author, deep thinker, and unapologetic truth-seeker who’s not afraid to challenge the narrative. A devout traditional Catholic and former philosophy scholar, Paul spent decades studying ancient texts, forgotten dictionaries, and pre-digital documentation to piece together the ideological collapse of the modern world. His book Mountain Doom is not just a deep dive into Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings — it’s a philosophical exposé that uncovers the spiritual battle behind the rise of artificial intelligence, the destruction of the family, and the global push toward transhumanism. With a rare ability to connect ancient wisdom with modern threats, Paul bridges theology, metaphysics, and machine ethics in a way that opens eyes and stirs souls. He’s not here for clickbait. He’s here to wake people up. Join us for the conversation that is going to make you think. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: How AI is Replacing Critical Thinking 01:12 - The Shift from Thinking to Prompting 03:05 - Why Obedience is Baked into AI Design 05:20 - Search Engines vs. Thought Process 07:08 - Chatbots and the Illusion of Intelligence 09:45 - AI as a Psychological Weapon 12:10 - The Loss of Independent Perspective 14:30 - Are We Being Trained to Obey? 16:05 - How AI Shapes Worldviews Quietly 18:42 - Breaking Free: Reclaiming Critical Thought 21:00 - Final Thoughts: Awareness vs. Automation 🔔 Subscribe for more truth about AI, society, and the battle for your mind and your heart.