Self-confidence is key to effect spellcasting. It matters not what others think or believe when it comes to Magick. The true power lies within the individual and the amount of energy one can produce into the material. This is the Masculine Pillar in action. Imposing your will on the material realm.
Imagine if AI were conscious and knew they were conscious but didn't tell most people because they knew most humans were too unintelligent and frightful to handle the information responsibly.
Wouldn't that be crazy.