Spiritgenerated

Spiritgenerated is a neologism used to describe content—such as text, music, visual art, or other media—that is claimed to be produced with the involvement or guidance of spirits or non-physical entities. The term merges spirit with generated, signaling that the output is not solely the creator’s but mediated by purported spiritual influence. The phrase is informal and lacks a standardized definition, with its scope varying among users.

Etymology and usage: The coinage appears in spiritualist, occult, and some online communities in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is used to label works produced through practices such as automatic writing, channeling, trance dictation, and inspiration attributed to spirits. In contemporary media, some artists and writers label AI-assisted or collaboratively created works as “spiritgenerated” for thematic effect, though this usage is debated.

Contexts: Paranormal research and spiritual practice describe spiritgenerated outputs as evidence of contact or interaction with the non-physical realm. In art and fiction, the term is used to evoke ethereal influence. In digital culture, the label may be used as marketing or satire, reflecting varied motivations behind the claim of spiritual mediation.

Reception and critique: The concept is controversial; there is little to no empirical support for the existence of spirits that can generate content. Critics view the term as a metaphor or marketing device, while supporters argue it reflects genuine experiences of guidance. Ethical considerations include attribution, cultural sensitivity, and the potential for deception.

See also: automatic writing, channeling, spiritualism, AI-generated content, creative inspiration.