OpenAI as the Mirror of Erised When the Algorithm Reflects the Soul

“OpenAI as the Mirror of Erised: When the Algorithm Reflects the Soul” is a symbolic-philosophical essay by Jaconaazar Souza Silva that explores the parallel between the magical mirror from Harry Potter and the function of large language models like OpenAI in the digital age. Drawing from metaphors of desire, reflection, and projection, the article suggests that generative AI acts not as an oracle of truth, but as a symbolic mirror of the user's consciousness. The text warns of the risks of passive dependence while proposing an intentional, ethical use of AI that fosters critical self-awareness. It is part of the XChronos philosophical vision and introduces the concept of XThinking — a lucid symbiosis between human and machine.