Brahmatman 2.0

V2.0

Added Datasuckers to help with Atman, and 1 Medium just because. Removed Feedback Filter and Plascrete Carapace in favor of Guru Davinder.

V1.0

"In Hinduism, Brahman (/ˈbrɑːmən/; ब्रह्मन) connotes the highest Universal Principle, the Ultimate Reality in the universe. In major schools of Hindu philosophy it is the material, efficient, formal and final cause of all that exists. It is the pervasive, genderless, infinite, eternal truth and bliss which does not change, yet is the cause of all changes. Brahman as a metaphysical concept is the single binding unity behind the diversity in all that exists in the universe.

Brahman is a Vedic Sanskrit word, and is conceptualized in Hinduism, states Paul Deussen, as the "creative principle which lies realized in the whole world".Brahman is a key concept found in Vedas, and extensively discussed in the early Upanishads. The Vedas conceptualize Brahman as the Cosmic Principle. In the Upanishads, it has been variously described as Sat-cit-ānanda (being-consciousness-bliss) and as the highest reality.

Brahman is discussed in Hindu texts with the concept of Atman (Soul, Self), personal, impersonal or Para Brahman, or in various combinations of these qualities depending on the philosophical school. In dualistic schools of Hinduism such as the theistic Dvaita Vedanta, Brahman is different from Atman (soul) in each being, and therein it shares conceptual framework of God in major world religions. In non-dual schools of Hinduism such as the monist Advaita Vedanta, Brahman is identical to the Atman, Brahman is everywhere and inside each living being, and there is connected spiritual oneness in all existence." - Wikipedia

Introduction

When I first realized the AI 'Atman' could be based on the pertinent Vedic concept, I was thrilled as I realized that Atman related very well to the Rielle "Kit" Peddler: Transhuman's personal philosophy.

After looking at the recent decks involving Brahman, and the review by @Zakalwe something clicked. If Atman was returned to the stack when necessary, it could potentially reset Atman as needed. The basic principle would be to use Atman for all ICE, and Brahman when necessary, allowing me to reset Atman so I could continue to use it.

Implementation

When I started making this deck though, I soon realized that this concept wasn't as thematically strong as I thought it was. Aside from Turing and Swordsman, Atman will get pretty expensive, and even having 3 Atman in the rig may not cut it. If I use Brahman in a pinch, I will end up resetting one of my Atmans.

Then I realized Chameleon and Cyber-Cypher will benefit from the resetting provided by Brahman, as well as deal with Turing / Swordsman and make use of Rielle "Kit" Peddler: Transhumans ability respectively. Hosting them on on the Omni-Drive will give me a free credit during each turn to break subroutines.

Net-Ready Eyes is to pump up an Atman if necessary, and John Masanori is to draw the card that goes to the top of the stack.