The digital landscape of 2025 was defined by a paradox: vanishing barriers to entry but exponential barriers to attention. As we enter 2026, the era of edutainment and variety shows is over, replaced by a demand for deep, specific expertise? This episode is designed for the applied polymath—the practitioner who operates at the high-stakes intersection of vision, method, and scale .
Andrew and Nathan to explore why the Practitioner Economy will dominate the next twelve months. We dive deep into three critical shifts:
- Artistic Individualism: Why the “AI slop” wave is triggering a retreat into “smart niches” and original IP.
- Scientific Friction: The widening gap between breakthrough research, such as Alzheimer’s reversal, and a public psyche defined by mistrust.
- The Tech ROI Reckoning: Why we predict a major Fortune 100 player will finally call bullsh-t on massive AI investments that lack clear returns.
3reate is your field guide to this volatile intersection. We don’t just spark curiosity; we equip you with the mental models to build the future. Stop consuming the noise and join our community of hidden operators today.
Chapters:
(00:00) Hello and welcome to the last pod of 2026!
(00:52) Art Predictions 2026
(05:11) Science Predictions 2026
(12:08) Promising breakthroughs in reversing Alzheimer’s within animal models
(15:28) Tech Predictions 2026
(19:59) Why a Fortune 100 company will finally call bullsh-t on AI
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