Imagine a team of 30 individuals, each a master in their domain, working in harmony toward a common goal: securing a sustainable, just, and enlightened future for humanity. Their diverse perspectives—science, spirituality, politics, philosophy, and media—are not just complementary but essential. Let’s explore their unique contributions:
- Science & Technology:
Paul Davies (theoretical physicist exploring the universe’s mysteries) and Brian Cox (celebrated physicist making complex science accessible) bring a deep understanding of the cosmos, inspiring awe and curiosity about our place in the universe. Laurence Krauss (cosmologist) and Stephen Meyer (intelligent design advocate) challenge and expand our understanding of the origins of life and the universe. - Innovation & Future Planning:
Peter Zeihan (geopolitical strategist) offers insights into global trends and how nations can navigate future challenges. - Human Potential & Resilience:
David Goggins (ultramarathoner and mental toughness coach) and Nick Vujicic (motivational speaker born without limbs) exemplify resilience, reminding us of the strength within to overcome adversity. - Philosophy & Critical Thinking:
John Vervaeke (philosopher of wisdom and meaning) and Sam Harris (neuroscientist and secular thinker) foster critical thinking, helping us navigate complex moral and existential questions. - Religion & Morality:
Robert Barron (Catholic theologian) and Voddie Baucham (evangelical pastor) highlight the moral foundations and spiritual dimensions that can guide ethical decision-making. - Media & Communication:
Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Bret Weinstein, and Matt Dillahunty—each with their platforms—can inspire dialogue, challenge dogma, and foster understanding across divides. - Politics & Society:
Dinesh D'Souza, and Graham Hancock (exploring alternative histories and perspectives) bring diverse political and historical insights to decision-making and societal reform. - Culture & Personal Development:
Steven Bonnell (strategic gamer and streamer), Paul Prager, and others can mobilize communities, emphasizing personal responsibility, mental health, and social cohesion.
The Power of Collective Diversity
Each of these individuals embodies principles—curiosity, resilience, faith, skepticism, innovation, morality—that, when combined, form a dynamic force capable of tackling climate change, social division, technological risks, and spiritual crises. Their unique perspectives are not just individual virtues but essential ingredients for a holistic approach to humanity’s future.
Conclusion:
If these 30 principled actors could unite, respecting their differences and harnessing their strengths, they could forge a path through the next decades—balancing scientific progress with moral wisdom, innovation with tradition, and individual resilience with collective responsibility. Together, they could indeed help save this planet.
(with hyperlinks to their Wikipedia pages)
- Paul Davies
- Lex Friedman
- Peter Zeihan
- David Goggins
- Dennis Prager
- Calvin Robinson
- Heather E Heying
- Nick Vujicic
- Konstantin Kisin
- Elon Musk
- Stephen Meyer
- Sam Harris
- Steven Kenneth Bonnell
- Paul Washer
- Tulsi Gabbard
- Dinesh D'Souza
- Graham Hancock
- Douglas Murray
- Brian Cox
- John Vervaeke
- Eric Metaxas
- Laurence Krauss
- Ben Shapiro
- Voddie Baucham
- Joe Rogan
- Matt Walsh
- Jordan Peterson
- Ana Kasparian
- Bret Weinstein
- Matt Dillahunty
- Jeff Durbin
- Robert Barron
(A list of rejected nominees can be found at PLANKSIP, "capturing that moment of transcendent awareness in one hearty place!"- www.planksip.org)
Planksip = Changing what it means to consume. Plank (organic platform) Sip (consumptive in nature). Consumer culture is "a form of material culture facilitated by the market, which thus creates a particular relationship between the consumer and the goods or services he or she uses or consumes."
Traditionally social science has tended to regard consumption as a trivial by-product of production. Imagine consumption differently and consume literature in an engaging way.
A-ha, that moment when the action potentials break through the threshold of consciousness and the myelination begins to form something ideal, something Platonic and worthy of myelinating.
