Hermes, a new digital tool, is generating buzz for a set of features that blend the unusual with the practical. The tool includes a real astrology engine disguised as a fortune teller, a machine designed to punish scammers by reading the entire Shrek screenplay, and a system that reads any book and maps its ideas directly to the user's life.
The fortune teller that's actually astrology
One of Hermes' core components is an astrology engine that masquerades as a fortune teller. Users interact with a virtual fortune teller interface, but behind the scenes, the tool runs calculations based on astrological data. The creators have not explained why the engine is disguised, but the feature offers personalized readings that draw from real planetary positions.
Shrek as a weapon against scammers
Another feature targets scammers directly. Hermes includes a scammer-punishment machine that, when triggered, plays the full script of the animated film Shrek. The tool loads the screenplay and presumably recites it to the scammer, wasting their time or serving as a deterrent. The developers have not disclosed how the machine is activated or how it identifies scammers in the first place.
Books that reflect your own story
The third major component is a book reader that goes beyond simple text analysis. Hermes can take any book and map its ideas, themes, or characters to the user's actual life experiences. The tool claims to draw parallels between the narrative and the reader's personal circumstances, offering a customized interpretation. This feature has raised questions about how the tool collects and processes personal data to make those connections.
Hermes is now available. The creators have not announced pricing or a formal launch date beyond the release. Questions remain about the privacy implications of the book mapper and how the scammer-punishment machine operates without crossing legal lines. Users are already testing the features and sharing results online.
