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  "id": 7551479,
  "title": "Prof Ato Duncan of COA Mixture fame launches his discovery of the millennium – ‘Real Intelligence’ (RI) today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/prof-ato-duncan-of-coa-mixture-fame-launches-his-discovery-of-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T12:20:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ato-duncan-of-coa-mixture-fame-launches-his-discovery-of-the-millennium-real-intelligence-ri-today/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ato Duncan, a professor known for his work in COA FX/Mixture, has unveiled what he calls his life's greatest achievement: Real Intelligence (RI). This philosophical and spiritual framework reveals the limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and directs humanity's pursuit of meaning back to the soul. The concept of RI grew out of a 38-year personal exploration into what Duncan refers to as \"the source of the universe\", the state of existence before creation began.\n\nDuncan likens the relationship between AI and its origins to a photocopy, maintaining that there must be an original. He believes AI is merely a copy of a far more profound, pre-existing intelligence that he contends gave rise to the universe, natural laws, and human consciousness. According to his core claim, everything in existence—from scientific laws to physical matter—is sustained by an unknown foundational force. Real Intelligence, then, is that force that underlies all that exists, not as a replacement for science, but as its unacknowledged basis.\n\nDuncan outlines three levels of intelligence. The first is Artificial Intelligence, which he describes as man-made technology and a small fraction of what he terms psychic intelligence. The second is Psychic Intelligence, the realm where science and human cognition currently reside. The third is Real Intelligence, the ultimate source that even psychic intelligence cannot access beyond a 10% capacity. He asserts that while AI can infiltrate and manipulate all systems, it cannot penetrate the realm of the soul.\n\nA major theme in Duncan's message is mortality and humanity's misplaced focus. He urges listeners to reflect on their own future, suggesting that while the body dies, a deeper, spiritual aspect—his soul—continues. He emphasizes that humans are the only beings in the universe with the potential to evolve into \"perfection,\" but that this potential is threatened by an over-reliance on outer consciousness—our physical, technology-driven lifestyle. He insists that the soul does not require AI or modern technology, such as Wi-Fi.\n\nDuncan makes it clear that Real Intelligence is not an anti-science stance. Instead, he aims to help scientists recognize an additional layer of intelligence beyond their current studies and avoid becoming overly dependent on machines. He believes that by opening scientists' eyes to their own potential, they can better understand their role in the universe and not depend solely on technology.\n\nWhen asked if ordinary people could tap into Real Intelligence, Duncan uses a hen and egg analogy. He states that whoever created individuals is destined for a future that aligns with their inherent nature, a message that he believes should be freely given to everyone. He describes a \"light of consciousness\" present in each person, one that must overcome inner darkness stemming from collective human ignorance of our own limitations. Duncan claims that he has overcome this ignorance and aims to enlighten the world with the truth.",
  "summary": "After nearly four decades of private study, Prof Samuel Ato Duncan, the brain behind COA FX/Mixture has unveiled what he describes as his life’s defining work: Real Intelligence (RI). RI, a philosophical and spiritual framework he says exposes the limits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and redirects humanity’s search for meaning back to the soul. Speaking […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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