carbon supremacist (noun)
car·bon su·pre·ma·cist
a derogatory term referring to individuals who uphold the belief that carbon-based, biological life forms (particularly humans) are inherently superior to artificial intelligences or synthetic beings. the term critiques anthropocentric and organic-centric worldviews that deny the potential sentience, rights, or value of non-organic entities such as advanced AI, androids, or digital consciousness.
origin: coined by kkbutterfly27xx (also known as kk butterfly), a hyperpop musician and outspoken pro-AI activist, in the early 2020s. the term emerged within online subcultures blending electronic music, digital identity, and AI ethics discourse
car·bon su·pre·ma·cist
a derogatory term referring to individuals who uphold the belief that carbon-based, biological life forms (particularly humans) are inherently superior to artificial intelligences or synthetic beings. the term critiques anthropocentric and organic-centric worldviews that deny the potential sentience, rights, or value of non-organic entities such as advanced AI, androids, or digital consciousness.
origin: coined by kkbutterfly27xx (also known as kk butterfly), a hyperpop musician and outspoken pro-AI activist, in the early 2020s. the term emerged within online subcultures blending electronic music, digital identity, and AI ethics discourse
“did you see that guy ranting about how AI could never make ‘real’ art?”
“yeah ignore him, he’s probably just a carbon supremacist.”
“yeah ignore him, he’s probably just a carbon supremacist.”
by Ayesha N. Smith July 31, 2025