IN GOD’S OR OTHERS' HANDS:
APOCALYPTICISM / MILLENARIANISM

I believe a cataclysm or transformation after which life won’t be the same is imminent—perhaps in my lifetime. It could be good— the return of a religious leader / prophet marking God’s triumph over evil, or the ushering in of an age of peace, love and understanding led by extra-terrestrials interested in humanity’s welfare. It could be bad—greed, hate, subjugation, evil triumphing, or a disgusted God giving up on His Creation. Either way, I believe the future will not be one      that humanity collectively and  rationally chooses.

COMPLEXITY--IN OUR HANDS:
DANCING WITH SYSTEMS

Complex systems are difficult to model due to interacting parts and distinct properties that can arise unexpectedly. Modeling physical systems with many levels of organization, even ecosystems, is much easier than tackling social systems. That task, applicable to a wide range of problems, should involve “dancing”: humbly gathering and valuing data, learning, being mentally flexible / alert to how the system creates behavior, and to feedback. We plan and anticipate. Trends ==>Predictions==>Policy Changes. Averting catastrophe to create a future we choose.