Opinion Archives - Herbert R. Sim

The World Cup Is Becoming Transhumanism’s Biggest Stage

July 7, 2026

In my latest illustration is my vision of World Cup 2050, where the future is Transhumanism - athletes embracing brain computer interface, bionics limbs, and even genetics editing and modifications. Th...

After AI Comes BCI: Why the Next Tech Revolution Targets the Human Brain

June 6, 2026

Opinion, Visual Arts

My illustration above showcasing that Neurochip will be used to sync the human brain to bionic limbs, to the efficiency level of 100% that can even be used to compete at the Olympics. Artificial intell...

The Post-Human Economy: Who Owns Upgraded Intelligence?

May 5, 2026

Opinion, Visual Arts

In my illustration above: featuring 'Cypherpunk Girl' in a futuristic Cyberpunk city, where she is checking on her brain computer interface (BCI) dashboard's subscription services and products. By the ...

Convolution of Desire: When AI Knows Your Every Desire, And Your Deepest Fear

April 6, 2026

Opinion, Visual Arts

In my illustration above, I showcase artificial intelligence projecting the men's desires as well as fears, while they wear the brain-computer interfaces aka Neurochip. In 2026, artificial intelligence...

The Image That Speaks: Generative AI and the New Age of Synthetic Authority

March 3, 2026

Opinion, Visual Arts

Is Generative AI Fulfilling Revelation 13? In my illustration above, I feature Yuval Noah Harari referencing to the style of DJ Anyma, with the worship of the 'golden calf' or Baal – "Book of Exodus" m...

From Hollywood Epics to 60-Second Dramas: How Social Media Shrank Storytelling Forever

February 8, 2026

Opinion, Visual Arts

In my illustration above, I depict myself aka The Bitcoin Man '比特币侠', in an epic battle against an ancient Serpent, in Chinese Wuxia (武侠) style, using my signature 'Blade of Bitcoin'. The way we create...

AI-Neurohybrid Intelligence: Toward Cognitive Symbiosis Between Minds and Machines

January 11, 2026

Opinion, Visual Arts

In my illustration above, referencing “The Creation of Adam” fresco by Michelangelo — I draw 'Adam and Eve' trying to connect on a Cognitive Symbiosis, through their brain-computer interface Neurochip — The...

Bostrom’s Big New AGI Idea – But Who Holds the Kill Switch?

December 2, 2025

Opinion, Visual Arts

My illustration above of Herbert Sim (aka Bitcoin Man), alongside with Vitalik Buterin, interacting with an artificial intelligence (AI) figure in holographic projection, in a futuristic city public space. ...