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Friday 3rd July 2026
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“Civilisation at the Threshold: Jung, Hawking and the Transition to 2050”
\nJohn A. Gillam<\/p>\n
Are we living through a civilisational turning point?<\/p>\n
In this thought-provoking presentation, John A Gillam explores the surprising convergence between the ideas of Carl Jung and Stephen Hawking \u2014 two thinkers from very different worlds who nevertheless shared deep concerns about humanity\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
Drawing on Jung\u2019s Civilization in Transition and Hawking\u2019s Brief Answers to the Big Questions, the talk examines the growing imbalance between technological power and psychological maturity. As artificial intelligence accelerates, institutions weaken, and social fragmentation deepens, both Jung and Hawking offer important insights into the challenges facing civilisation on the road to 2050.<\/p>\n
Blending psychology, science, history, and civilisational analysis, this presentation asks whether humanity can adapt quickly enough \u2014 psychologically, morally, and institutionally \u2014 to survive the extraordinary powers it has created.<\/p>\n
A compelling presentation for anyone interested in the future of civilisation and the human condition. Button Text Open \/ Download the handout !<\/p>\n
John Gillam, a retired librarian and former technology innovations officer at the National Library of Australia,
\ncontributed to cost reduction initiatives by helping to implement an online national shared bibliographic database for publications.<\/p>\n
His expertise extended to assisting in the development of the Australian national satellite system over a decade, eventually earning him the position of European Manager for a leading Australian telecommunications company. The latter part of his career was focused on Freedom of Information processing and contributing to government efforts in analysing foreign interference in Australia\u2019s democratic systems.<\/p>\n
In “retirement”, John continues to actively engage with the ever-evolving landscape of information dissemination through various media, publications, and the internet.<\/p>\n
John’s recent books include:
\n* “Decoding Disinformation: Untangling the Web of Deception”
\n* “Decoding Antiquity Vol. 1: Challenging the Ancient Astronaut Myth”
\n* “Decoding Antiquity Vol. 2: Translating Ancient Texts”
\n* *Decoding Antiquity Vol 3: Twilight of Antiquity”
\n* “Decoding Antiquity Vol 4: “Building Civilizations – The Role of Empires”
\n* “Decoding Antiquity Vol 5: “Resilience 2050 – A Strategic Workbook for Leaders Building Organizations That Last”<\/p>\n
* “NATO’s Evolution”,
\n* “ChatGPT Unleashed: Power Prompting and Content Creation”
\n* “ChatGPT for Beginners of All Ages”
\n* White Paper: “COP26 Outcomes: Code Red for Humanity”<\/p>\n
… and he’s still thinking, researching and writing …<\/p>\n
Details: https:\/\/ift.tt\/anIGwxk’.
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