Roger Meyer

Readiness and preparedness are important aspects of many endeavors, whether business, military, government, or everyday life and livelihood. Are you ready for the unforeseen things that lie ahead?

We ready ourselves for many everyday things: for work or school, for taking exams, for having company for dinner, for going on trips, or for having a big event like a wedding. Being ready requires work and effort and attending to detailed preparations.

Those who endure great obstacles are inspiring. The movie Rocky tells a story about an amateur boxer who endures extremely demanding training to last fifteen exhausting rounds against the reigning heavyweight boxing champion. Soldiers must endure the rigors of war, and a few become inspiring war heroes by enduring extreme danger to save their comrades-in-arms or to seize a crucial battleground.

For as far back as I can remember, I’ve heard people say “I hope so” to express their desire for something to become a reality. They hoped they would pass the test, get the job, win the game, be accepted to college, or have success at whatever was their endeavor. How great is your hope?

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is growing exponentially and changing our world at a dizzying pace. Almost every sector of society is making use of this technology, including manufacturing, government, military, transportation, banking, education, healthcare, and agriculture. Beneficial and wonderful applications and uses for A.I. are being implemented, but like any other invention, it can also be turned to harmful endeavors.