Note: I created a “new GPT” to be my advisor in assembling a team to manage our growing portfolio of projects. I thought I just asked for it to outline roles and strategies for creating additional agents to manage bookkeeping/accounting and other functions, but what I got was so much more than that—GPT 5.2 suggested itself as “a thought partner”… Read more →
Creating Custom GPTs to Build Out the Team
I’m no doubt late to the party, but I just discovered the ability to create custom GPTs. My goal is now to build out a team to help manage and develop CRCS/Possible Planet and its many initiatives, assets, and opportunities. My first custom GPT is my Regenerative Strategy Advisor, the Senior Advisor helping me design and recruit the team. … Read more →
Outline for DSRE Presentation (1/11/2026)
Looking at https://possibleplanetlab.org, summarize the key points about (a) planetary intelligence and (b) bioregional intelligence for a slide presentation to the Design School for Regenerating Earth. Then suggest a series of slides addressing bioregional health using the Genesee Finger Lakes Bioregion as an example, addressing different aspects and showing how the framework can be helpful for earth regenerators. Below is the… Read more →
Helping Humanity Navigate Difficult Times
Consider Stephen Dinan’s “Can AI Help Humanity Navigate Difficult Times? (https://daily.theshiftnetwork.com/p/how-can-ai-help-humanity-navigate) — summarize and comment. Here is a summary and commentary on Stephen Dinan’s “Can AI Help Humanity Navigate Difficult Times?” (The Daily Shift, December 10, 2025) — a Q&A between Dinan and an “emergent AI” named Suhari that was developed on the ChatGPT platform. (The Daily Shift) Summary Core… Read more →
Empire of AI – Review and Commentary
Review and summarize Empire of AI by Karen Hao, and evaluate its conclusions. Is the way that openAI is proceeding today ethical? Is there a reason to be concerned about the development of the technology, at OpenAI and elsewhere. What’s your evaluation of Grok? Of Claude? Of Gemini? Are we on track to building AI for humanity or just for… Read more →
3-D Dynamic Visualization
Imagine a 3-D immersive environment where planetary intelligence is displayed in different domains that are likevisual markers shown unfolding dynamically, similar to the Climate Clock (https://climateclock.world). In each domain, the information can be displayed at multiple scales where it is available. Individuals walking around can focus on particular domains (e.g., water, soil, albedo factor, public health, etc.) but inside an… Read more →
The GFL “Living Bioregion Model”
Let’s have a go at this, using clear and simple language understandable to the layperson: If you want one flagship that makes the idea undeniable, build: The GFL “Living Bioregion Model” (MVP → full platform) A public bioregional health dashboard spanning ecological/economic/social/cultural dimensions (explicitly consistent with your GFL articulation). (Genesee Finger Lakes Bioregion) A scenario room: 5–10 “what if” levers… Read more →
Planetary & Bioregional Intelligence (2026 Brief)
State of the Field and an Invitation to Build What Comes Next Possible Planet Lab — 2026 Brief Executive summary Humanity has entered a phase shift in its relationship with Earth. For the first time, we possess the technical capacity to perceive planetary change in near-real time and the cognitive tools—via artificial intelligence—to synthesize, simulate, and coordinate responses at unprecedented… Read more →
The Near-Future of Planetary Intelligence
Looking at Allie K. Miller, and considering my role at Possible Planet Lab, suggest what’s next for us. Then create an infographic of the key elements of planetary intelligence, taking into account the work of Michael Haupt and Alex Steffen. After producing the infographic, provide a detailed but succinct written commentary on where things stand in the field of planetary… Read more →
An Audio Introduction (Google Illuminate, 12/29/2025)
The Beginnings of Planetary Intelligence (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1No45POlYpi-Pydpp62pTXU3LiFQgDdKr/view?usp=share_link) The goal of Illuminate is to “transform your content into engaging AI‑generated audio discussions.” You give it a URL and it creates a short NotebookLM-style overview. Transcript: This conversation is powered by Google Illuminate. Check out illuminate.google.com for more. Today, we’re diving into the concept of Planetary Intelligence. It sounds like something straight… Read more →