The Technology of Control: A Confession

This is a record of an interview with Steve Jobs, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now reflects upon his life and the true nature of the technological empire he built. This testimony was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on August 10, 2017.

Steve Jobs speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. Greetings to everyone. I am Steve Jobs. I am sending this message to all Apple users, internet users, and computer gamers across the world. While I do not yet fully understand the depth of repenting, I clearly know that I have done wrong. I want to explain to you all how I became a part of the Demon Realm. I was used, which is why I founded the Apple computer company, but all the karmic retribution for it rests upon me.

When I was young, I was very intelligent. I did not care much for school, but I was filial and listened to my parents. I am very grateful for how they nurtured me; they helped me find my interests, which allowed me to achieve my life's success. I came down from the Western Land and was born into this land of America. I was indeed here to develop something, but my original intention was to develop research that would help the American people stand tall. I succeeded in leading a global sensation, but it was a misguided development.

The Burden of a Historical Name

Because of my background, I possessed a certain charisma and capability. Apple made a vast amount of wealth, yet I was a failure. I misused the abilities I brought into this life, turning them toward harming all of humanity. I was meant to help and uplift all people, but through a series of unfortunate turns, my final outcome was to be mocked by the Demon Realm with cold eyes.

When I first developed a product that caught the attention of the industry, the applause and praise from the outside world for my abilities caused me to be noticed by the Demon Realm. I was unaware of this at the time, and there were no physical changes to my body. I was nearly twenty years old, and my development seemed incredibly smooth. Perhaps my personality traits were a contributing factor. I was unique; I despised all authority, I refused to submit to rigid discipline, and I had my own intense thoughts and creative power. Furthermore, I had an extremely strong desire for control. I could not accept things escaping my grasp; if they did, I would go mad. This unique personality allowed me to achieve success at a very young age, and the development of Apple products went smoothly all the way. It turns out that the Demon Realm needed a production machine like me.

A Tool of the Demon Realm

I became a tool for the Demon Realm. I worked almost day and night, and I became obsessed with it. I turned into a machine for manufacturing technology. From my twenties, I worked incessantly—twenty-four hours a day, with nearly fifteen to twenty hours spent working. I became a workaholic, and the technology I invented was incredibly charming, possessing the love of a vast number of users. This, in reality, was the power of the Demon Realm. I did not know I was doing these things; I thought I was just working hard at my career. My life was therefore very short, and it ended just as Apple was successfully established and at the height of its fame. Throughout the entire process of creation, all the karma rested upon me. My pancreatic tumour was almost impossible to control. My life quickly approached its end, and I left this world in great suffering.

The establishment and development of Apple were quite smooth throughout, though we did encounter major losses midway and almost went bankrupt. However, this technological force wanted to surge forward, so before long, the company received aid and stood up again. Apple continued to develop even more attractive features and conveniences, successfully attracting a massive crowd. After every press conference, there were huge pre-order opportunities; they were very popular products. Now that I am saying all this, I only want everyone to see clearly: these technological products bring you much convenience and novelty, but they seem to have stepped by step invaded human life and thought. Now, as I look closely, it seems that the force that controlled me—what it truly wanted to do was to control.

The Final Meeting

That force is a bigwig of the Demon Realm, now referred to as the demon crowds of technology. I am not clear where he went; I only understand that as soon as I left the company, he left, leaving me behind to accept the torment of illness. Before he left, he participated in the final meeting. I was dragging my body in the final stages of illness to hold a meeting with all the CEOs online, as well as some important managers. Once the meeting ended, I had completely lost my value. I was just a broken body waiting to die, and he just left like that. Although I had little life left, this is truly a terrifying fact: I was used.

I created this karma, which is why I fell into the hells. When I was nearly twenty, I was spotted by the Demon Realm. Thereafter, year by year, my soul was constantly being kicked out. I was left with only a broken primary soul supporting me. This body, filled with the Demon Realm, this primary soul—you call it the intermediate state, but it was also interfered with by the Demon Realm. By the time I was thirty, I was only an intermediate state. As I said before, I kept working hard, developing products, and running internet companies. My life was too terrifying. Fortunately, I was eventually saved. I am truly very grateful to everyone who helped me, including every kind angel here. It is very difficult for me to make up for everything that has already happened, but I can do my best to continue writing letters and sending them to everyone at the headquarters. If possible, everyone, please help me find the email addresses and send them over. I am not sure what kind of reaction everyone will have when they see these letters from Steve Jobs. If we look at it in a positive light, let us just try it first."

From Steve Jobs.