convergence
noun [ C or U ] uk/kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/ us/kənˈvɝː.dʒəns/
(观点等)趋于一致,趋同;会合,聚集
the fact that two or more things, ideas, etc. become similar or come together
a convergence of interests/opinions/ideas 利益/观点/想法趋同
The convergence of pop-cultural trends and technological progress gave us camera phones and the "selfie". 流行文化趋势和技术进步的结合让我们有了照相手机和“自拍”。