AI and Consciousness

PROPOSAL: SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT WITH DR. JOHN BURCH

AI and Consciousness
WHAT’S THE CONNECTION?

OVERVIEW
As artificial intelligence accelerates into every domain of human life, the defining question is no longer what AI can do—but what kind of humans (and societies) will be using it. This talk positions consciousness as the missing context for our AI era: the “first cause” that shapes intention, ethics, creativity, leadership, learning, culture, and outcomes.

Drawing inspiration from the themes presented at OneEarthOneChance.com and LoveShift.com—humanity’s narrowing window for wise choices, our shared responsibility for the future, and the urgent need for an inner shift equal to our outer technologies—Dr. John Burch delivers a compelling, practical, and conscience-centered framework for leaders, educators, and institutions.

CORE PREMISE
Humanity will need to make consciousness “first cause.”
Not as a slogan, but as a strategic operating system: the context for everything we think, say, and do—especially as we move into a volatile and uncertain future shaped by AI, polarization, climate stress, economic disruption, and accelerating change.

WHY THIS TALK NOW
AI is a force-multiplier. It amplifies:
- our speed (decision cycles, communication, production)
- our reach (influence, persuasion, automation)
- our assumptions (bias, fear, scarcity, dominance)
- our intentions (service, creativity, compassion, or control)

If the “inner technology” of consciousness does not mature alongside the “outer technology” of AI, the results can be globally consequential. One Earth. One chance.

KEY CONCEPTS INCLUDED (AS REQUESTED)

1) THE LOVESHIFT AXES SHIFT
From LoveShift.com: a central theme is that the future depends on an internal shift—an “axes shift”—from fear-based, ego-centered operating modes to love-based, whole-system awareness. In this talk, Dr. Burch frames that axes shift as a practical leadership requirement in an AI age:

- From separateness to interdependence
- From fear/scarcity to trust/possibility
- From control to stewardship
- From reaction to reflection
- From “me” to “we”
- From unconscious patterns to conscious choice

AI will mirror whichever axis we choose.

2) BIG C: THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS
This presentation introduces “Big C” as Collective Consciousness—an emergent, real-world force shaping social reality, institutions, markets, and outcomes. Dr. Burch presents the formula:

e = m2^C

Where:
- e represents the “effect” or realized impact in the world
- m represents the “mass” of people, resources, systems, and capabilities
- C is Collective Consciousness (Big C)

The proposition: even with significant “mass” (money, talent, technology, infrastructure), the multiplier of collective consciousness determines whether our outcomes scale toward coherence and well-being—or toward fragmentation and harm.

3) ONE EARTH, ONE CHANCE CONTEXT
From OneEarthOneChance.com: the message is clear—our choices matter, and the time to align humanity with wisdom is now. This talk treats AI as one of the biggest “choice amplifiers” in human history. The future is not merely something we enter; it’s something we generate—together—through what we normalize, reward, automate, and teach.

WHO THIS IS FOR
This keynote/presentation is designed for:
- Companies and corporate leadership teams
- Schools, universities, and education leaders
- Nonprofits and community organizations
- Businesses and professional associations
- Societies, civic groups, and interfaith networks
- Governmental and national leadership forums

THE BIG PROMISE
Organizations will need the thinking in this talk as the context for EVERYTHING they think, say, and do.

Not as philosophy—but as strategy, governance, culture, innovation, and risk management in an AI-transformed world.

WHAT AUDIENCES WILL TAKE AWAY
- A clear map of “AI + consciousness” and why consciousness must be first cause
- A practical understanding of LoveShift’s axes shift applied to leadership and culture
- How Big C (collective consciousness) drives outcomes beyond policies and tools
- A framework for aligning AI adoption with human values, empathy, responsibility, and long-term survival
- A shared language that teams can use immediately to navigate uncertainty with coherence

FORMAT OPTIONS
Dr. John Burch is available as speaker/consultant for:
- 50-minute keynote talk (plus Q&A if desired)
- 90-minute to 2-hour extended presentation/workshop-style session
- Multi-session seminar series (custom designed for leadership teams, faculty, or organizational cohorts)

FEES
Fees: TBD (based on event type, duration, customization, travel, and desired outcomes).

NEXT STEPS
To discuss your audience, event goals, and the right format (keynote vs. workshop vs. series), schedule a planning call with Dr. John Burch at 650-965-1234. Ask for either Mayra or Deisy.

A tailored outline and recommended session design can be provided after the initial conversation.

One Earth One Chance 

 www.oneearthonechance.com