The Indigenous Wisdom Behind AI

Gabriel George of the Slə́lwəta̓ʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation shares ancient tech prophecies that predicted our digital age centuries before computers existed.

Speaking at Vancouver AI Meetup #16, George reveals how his ancestors foresaw the internet—describing “longhouses reaching to the sky” and “a web covering the world” through which humanity would connect. His voice fills the space without amplification, resonating through a building deliberately shaped like a Coast Salish woven hat.

This land holds personal significance—it’s where his great-grandmother lived before colonial authorities forcibly relocated her by barge to what’s now called “Indian Reserve #3.”

The prophecies include a powerful prediction: when “the eagle landed on the moon,” indigenous communities would begin their revival after near-extinction. In 1969, as NASA transmitted “the eagle has landed,” an ancient prediction materialized—one that predated European ships arriving in Burrard Inlet, which didn’t happen until the 1790s.

George shares wisdom for AI developers and tech builders: “Be holistic in your work. Be connected. Have values. Have ethics. Navigate in that way.”
As artificial intelligence reshapes society, these indigenous teachings offer critical guidance on ethics, community relations, and technology development. The ancestors who foresaw our connected world understood both its promise and dangers.

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