The Gospel According to Google

The Era of “I Believe So”- Il secolo di creduloni 

I’m tired. I should sleep.
But my mind is spinning—thoughts racing in every direction, refusing to slow down. It’s always like this. Especially at night.

A friend recently texted me:
“If you believe in vibrations, I have a little something for you.”
I’ll admit, it made me laugh—because yes, that could mean a lot of things.
But he was talking about frequencies and energy fields, not battery-powered self-care.

Still, that phrase stuck with me.
It made me pause. Reflect. Question the world we’re living in—and what’s coming next.
Because I see both a dark and a bright future ahead. Probably like every generation before us.

We’re living in the age of belief.
Not belief in the spiritual or sacred sense, but in a casual, offhand way:
“I don’t believe that.”
“I believe that…”

Try swapping “I believe” with “I think” or “in my opinion”—you’ll start to notice the shift:

• I believe the Earth is flat.

• I don’t believe in climate change.

• I don’t think we ever walked on the moon.

• I think the pandemic was engineered.

• I don’t think COVID-19 was real.

But this mindset works both ways. On the other end of the spectrum:

• I believe in vibrations and energies.

• I believe in herbal medicine.

• I believe in the power of the mind and meditation.

• I believe my body communicates with me.

Same sentence structure—just applied differently. One side doubts external truths; the other affirms internal experiences.

But when did we become such believers?
Yes, humans have always searched for meaning. But when did we stop distinguishing between facts and opinions?
When did we start dismissing decades of scientific research?
When did we stop thinking critically?

We used to trust science.
Now, we argue with it. We cherry-pick. We treat facts like flavors at an ice cream shop—just choose what fits your taste.

And here’s where things often get twisted.
You might assume I’m anti-vibes, anti-herbal medicine, anti-energy.
Wrong.

In today’s world, if you trust Western medicine, people assume you reject traditional healing.
If you speak about science, you’re labeled “closed-minded.”
As if choosing one cancels out the other. But reality doesn’t work like that.

So why did my friend’s comment bother me?

Because I don’t believe in vibrations and energies.
Not because I reject them—because they’re not something to believe in.
They exist. It’s science. Quantum physics backs it. Vibrations are measurable phenomena.

I study engineering. Applied science.
So yes—vibrations are real. Just like viruses existed before 2019.
Just like meditation benefits mental health.
Just like herbal medicine was the first form of healing.
Just like Western medicine saves lives every single day.

Don’t confuse the mistakes of a few doctors with the validity of the medical field itself.

This isn’t about picking sides.
It’s about understanding the difference between belief and fact.

• I believe you don’t exist. → That’s a belief. No evidence needed.

• I know you exist. → That’s a fact. You’re right here.

Beliefs are personal.
Facts are objective.
And yet somehow, belief has taken center stage—dividing us more than ever, ironically in a time when we’ve never had more access to knowledge.

You may believe the pandemic was a government experiment. That’s your right.
But the coronavirus? That was real.

Science isn’t about belief. It’s about evidence.

Vaccines were debated—until they worked.
The Earth’s shape was debated—until it was proven.
Vibrations, frequencies, energy fields—studied since ancient times, still measurable today.

So question everything—but do it with reason.
Ask for proof. That’s how knowledge grows.

Let’s try a thought experiment:

• When a doctor fails you, you might stop trusting them.

• When many doctors fail, you might begin doubting medicine.

• You might even stop seeking medical help altogether.

But when a priest fails you… do you question your faith?
When many priests fail… do you abandon your religion?

Usually, no. Because religion is belief—it doesn’t require proof.
Medicine does. Science does.

Religion promises comfort.
Science promises results.
That’s the difference.

Something to reflect on… until next time.

We’ll talk more about religion, real-world problems, scientific integrity, and how social constructs shape what we think we know.

Because this era of “I believe so” is a dangerous place to stay.