God’s Tapestry of Time: Generation Alpha (2013-2024)

By Philip C. Johnson - August 12, 2025 Dear reader, at last we arrive at Generation Alpha. Born between 2013 and 2024, this fragile group weaves a vibrant thread as the youngest cohort shaping America’s future. As of 2025, they’re turning 1 to 13 years old, numbering approximately 40–50 million, or 12–15% of the U.S. … Continue reading God’s Tapestry of Time: Generation Alpha (2013-2024)

The Artificial Intelligence Deception: Is it Spiritual?

By Philip C. Johnson - July 3, 2025 The runaway train of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is barreling through our world, and I’m not sure we’re ready for the ride. A few months ago, with tears in her eyes, my wife showed me a Facebook video of Baron Trump performing on American Idol, following his father’s … Continue reading The Artificial Intelligence Deception: Is it Spiritual?

Global Next’s Winter/Spring Season 2014: The World in Context Wrap Up

April 14, 2014Well, it appears I am not a good blogger when I am traveling. Maybe I need to Tweet more - and share “sound-bites” of my impressions of the world. Obviously waiting for the “right time” to write a more comprehensive account of leadership conferences and other experiences is not working! So, as the … Continue reading Global Next’s Winter/Spring Season 2014: The World in Context Wrap Up

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Lately I’ve been doing some work preparing for Global Next’s January conference in Athens, Greece. The theme of the conference is “Connecting the Dots” where we will spend a lot of time talking about worldviews and trends ranging from generational shifts, social trends, entertainment progressions, and trends in ”spirituality.” I can’t think of a better … Continue reading Trend Watching