Pursuing Hope in a World of Wobbly
Our world has survived
the great depression and
The Great Recession,
but are we ready for
the Great Convergence?
What is The Great Convergence?
The Great Convergence is upon us! Humanity is beginning to witness the most incredible discoveries and opportunities and the most uncertainty and challenge in our existence. Most of us are experiencing different pieces of these changes through the media, school, or work. Together, they form what we at Planet Gel-O call The Great Convergence and represent the most exciting opportunity for, or serious threat to, our existence as a species.
These powerful forces include artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, genetics, global economic interdependence, climate change, cultural stresses, human migration, existing wars, geopolitical tension, and many more. Futurists are predicting that more change will occur in the next ten years than in the last 100. One hundred years ago in 1925 cars, radios, and electricity were still in the process of becoming normalized across America.
Whether the Great Convergence is simply a matter of humanity's continuing evolution or something more is a matter of debate. Here at Planet Gel-O, we believe it could be more. However, if it is simply one more of the hundreds of cycles humans have experienced, there has never been one as complex and full of risks.
History shows us that humanity changes and adjusts, but sharp differences regarding values, truth, and daily life have always existed and likely always will. The Great Convergence will bring human existence to a boiling point but there is hope if we can discover courageous coexistence. Courageous coexistence must grow from an ideal on a car bumper sticker to a global movement. Planet Gel-O Outreach exists to pursue and foster that movement.
Together our potential as a species is unlimited. And our ability to turn the Great Convergence into an age of abundance versus dystopia is very optional. However, this will not happen without courageous coexistence and the intense conversations necessary to get there. Through this website you can.
Find out about us and what we are doing,
Learn about the The Great Convergence.
Discover hope for now and eternity,
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Your future, our future, depends on us, together.
Micheal McCorkle
Founder, Author, Podcaster, Speaker, Consultant
Michael loves to dissect and discuss the large questions of life and existence with anyone interested. From how to overcome daily struggles to geo-politics Mike's interests are broad and varied. He avoids zero-sum debate and confrontation but embraces the full strength of robust dialogue and differences.
Michael is a realist. Sometimes realists are viewed as pessimists because they see the negative as well as the positive. Michael sees opportunities everywhere but recognizes the difficult changes required to turn opportunities into realities. Especially where people and systems are involved.
Michael's reflection on the state of the world takes the same approach. Understanding change requires recognizing the forces and drivers that must be overcome for change to occur. Sometimes these forces and drivers are small and sometimes they look impossible even if they are actually surmountable with the right decisions and actions.
Through Planet Gel-O Outreach Mike hopes he and his team can engage in courageous conversations around deeply important issues with the vision of helping individuals answer some of their own significant questions as well as calling them to pursue a world of courageous coexistence.
The Great Convergence and the Bible
The Game of Darkness
Mike's New Book!
The Founder of Planet Gel-O Michael McCorkle believes all of are part of an epic story. This story has cosmic proportions, global politics, dark and noble characters, and supernatural powers. It is a story that crosses time zones and time itself, and through all of it is woven a love story of incredible detail and sacrifice. And there is a villain.
You are part of this story, and the love in this story is directed toward you. Sadly, you may not know about this love, or if you do, you may not realize if you are being played by the villain. This is not a fairytale nor a legend, and you must awaken your heart to your part in the epic story of God.
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Thoughts on The Great Convergence
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping everything we know and will completely change our world over the next five years. The average person has no understanding of how significant and personal this change is going to be. Millions of people will lose jobs and need retooling, reeducating or find themselves without income. Every industry will be impacted but skilled trades will likely change last. If you aren't comfortable with AI, start learning how it applies to your area of expertise now. Become the expert in your current field of study and you will become invaluable.
