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  • Profiling Tomorrow: 24 Predictions for 2026

    Profiling Tomorrow: 24 Predictions for 2026

    I see 2026 as a pivot: AI’s deeper weave, geopolitical fractures, mental health reckonings, and economic shifts. Drawing from expert forecasts, here are 24 predictions spanning technology, geopolitics, psychology, markets, business, lifestyle, law, and health. These aren’t speculation but synthesised insights, equipping us to navigate ahead.

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    1. Agentic AI Becomes Mainstream: Autonomous AI agents will handle complex workflows, significantly boosting productivity by 20-30% in various enterprises across different sectors (Forbes, 2025) . While this remarkable advancement may lead to improved efficiency and innovation, it is important to note that this technological shift might also cause the loss of some jobs, raising concerns about workforce displacement and the need for upskilling in the evolving job market.

    2. Quantum Computing Commercial Breakthroughs: Quantum sensors deliver value in navigation and medical imaging, with error-corrected systems emerging (The Quantum Insider, 2025).

    3. AR/VR “iPhone Moment”: Spatial computing via affordable glasses integrates daily life, blending digital-physical seamlessly. These innovations promise to disrupt traditional methods of communication and consumption. We can expect an increasingly immersive experience, enabling users to navigate their surroundings with augmented insights and interact with digital content that feels all the more tangible and intuitive (The Innovation Mode, 2025).

    4. AI Sovereignty Rises: Nations will prioritise domestic AI models for security, fragmenting global tech (Stanford HAI, 2025).

    5. Multimodal AI Dominates: Models processing text, image, video, and audio advance research and creativity significantly. The continuous improvement and integration of these models are expected to inspire groundbreaking advancements in the upcoming years, ultimately changing the digital landscape (Microsoft Source, 2025).

    6. Ukraine Conflict Freezes: Negotiations will yield a fragile ceasefire, not full peace (International Crisis Group, 2025).

    7. Youth Mental Health Crisis Peaks: The impacts of technology on mental health are commanding significant attention, as the rise of AI companions emerges as a potential avenue for support and intervention. Experts will be increasingly concerned about the mental well-being of young people in the face of growing digital pressures and social media influences. (UNC News, 2026).

    8. Russia Bolsters Alliances: Deeper ties with China, North Korea amid isolation (The Diplomat, 2025).

    9. AI in Therapy Grows Cautiously: Tools aid access, ethical concerns slow adoption as therapists navigate the complexities of integrating artificial intelligence into traditional therapeutic practices, but all this will will be slowed down due to concerns about ethical standards and client privacy. (APA Monitor, 2026).

    10. Burnout and “Quiet Quitting” Evolve: The workforce increasingly priorities personal boundaries amid rising remote work options, leading to an emphasis on holistic remote care and mental health strategies to support employee well-being and productivity. (Spring Health, 2025).

    11. Multipolar World Solidifies: Geoeconomic fragmentation is on the rise, making it tougher for the US to keep its top spot (World Economic Forum, 2026).

    12. Neurodiversity Focus Intensifies: Workplace accommodations standardise and enhance the working conditions for neurodiverse individuals, ensuring that their unique strengths and challenges are acknowledged and supported effectively (Grow Therapy, 2025).

    13. Middle East Volatility Persists: Gaza – Lebanon risks spillover, no major resolution (Stimson Center, 2026).

    14. Psychedelic Therapies Expand: Regulatory approvals for novel treatments for PTSD and depression, providing new hope for patients seeking alternative solutions to traditional therapeutic methods and medications. (UCLA Health, 2025).

    15. Global Growth at 3.1%: The driving forces behind this notable figure are the economies of the US, Europe, and Asia, while advancements in artificial intelligence continue to fuel substantial gains across various sectors, contributing significantly to the economic landscape. (Bloomberg, 2026).

    16. M&A in Crypto Surges: Record deals as regulation clarifies, driving significant investment and strategic partnerships within the industry. This surge can be attributed to the increasing clarity in regulatory frameworks that shape the crypto landscape. As major players, including traditional financial institutions and innovative startups, join forces, the potential for growth and innovation will skyrocket (Silicon Valley Bank, 2025).

    17. US-China Tensions Escalate Economically: Trade wars intensify over tech, low Taiwan invasion risk (CSIS, 2026).

    18. Crypto Tokenisation Booms: As stablecoins continue to grow in popularity and usage, the integration of traditional assets with digital platforms is expected to revolutionise the way we perceive and conduct transactions (World Economic Forum, 2026).

    19. AI-Driven Earnings Boost Stocks: The tech sectors are leading the charge in this new era of investment, showcasing significant growth potential amid increasing interest in artificial intelligence applications. This upward trajectory, however, is not without its challenges, as volatility stemming from policy changes can create a rollercoaster effect in market dynamics. As we look ahead, the interplay between tech advancements and policy frameworks will be crucial in determining the sustainability of these gains (Reuters, 2026).

    20. GLP-1 Drugs Expand: As awareness about obesity-related health risks grows, the demand for GLP-1 medications will likely increase, prompting further research and development in this field. This may enhance patient outcomes, making them a crucial component of future therapeutic strategies aimed at combating the global obesity epidemic. (Advisory Board, 2026).

    21. AI Regulation Accelerates: Global frameworks for ethics will be established, addressing crucial issues surrounding accountability and transparency. There will be increased safety measures implemented, ensuring human rights. This progress is anticipated as governments and organisations come together to create comprehensive policies that govern the use and development of AI systems. (Tech Policy Press, 2026).

    22. AI Wearables Integrate: Health monitoring advances personalised medicine (Definitive Healthcare, 2026).

    23. Sustainability Lifestyles Rise: Eco-conscious choices, play, and sleep will be prioritised amid climate risks, highlighting the increasing awareness of individuals to adopt greener habits in their daily routines. This shift will become increasingly apparent in various aspects of life, such as diet, transportation, and leisure activities, all framed within the context of preserving our planet for future generations. (NY Times, 2025).

    24. Food as Medicine Gains: Nutrition-focused interventions mainstream (Business Group on Health, 2025).

    In conclusion, 2026 promises acceleration: AI’s transformative embrace, geopolitical recalibrations, mental health innovations, economic resilience via tech, and lifestyle shifts toward wellbeing. From my Plymouth perch, I see hope in adaptation. Let’s embrace these changes mindfully.

    References

    Advisory Board (2026) The biggest health trends in 2026. Available at: https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2026/01/12/health-trends (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    APA Monitor (2026) What’s ahead for psychology? 9 trends to watch in 2026. Available at: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2026/01-02/nine-trends-to-watch (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Bloomberg (2026) Here’s (Almost) Everything Wall Street Expects in 2026. Available at: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-investment-outlooks (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Business Group on Health (2025) Trends to Watch in 2026. Available at: https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/resources/trends-to-watch-in-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    CSIS (2026) Surveying the Experts: The State of US-China Relations Entering 2026. Available at: https://chinapower.csis.org/survey-experts-us-china-relations-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Definitive Healthcare (2026) 7 healthcare trends to watch in 2026. Available at: https://www.definitivehc.com/sites/default/files/resources/pdfs/2026-healthcare-trends.pdf (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Forbes (2025) 10 AI Predictions For 2026. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robtoews/2025/12/22/10-ai-predictions-for-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    International Crisis Group (2025) 10 Conflicts to Watch in 2026. Available at: https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/10-conflicts-watch-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Microsoft Source (2025) What’s next in AI: 7 trends to watch in 2026. Available at: https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/ai/whats-next-in-ai-7-trends-to-watch-in-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Money.com (2025) Crypto Predictions for 2026. Available at: https://money.com/crypto-bitcoin-predictions-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    NY Times (2025) 9 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health in 2026. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/well/mind/brain-mental-health-tips.html (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Silicon Valley Bank (2025) Future of crypto: 5 crypto predictions for 2026. Available at: https://www.svb.com/industry-insights/fintech/2026-crypto-outlook (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Spring Health (2025) 8 Mental Health Trends for 2026. Available at: https://www.springhealth.com/blog/2026-mental-health-trends-for-your-workplace (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Stanford HAI (2025) Stanford AI Experts Predict What Will Happen in 2026. Available at: https://hai.stanford.edu/news/stanford-ai-experts-predict-what-will-happen-in-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Stimson Center (2026) Top Ten Global Risks for 2026. Available at: https://www.stimson.org/2026/top-ten-global-risks-for-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    Tech Policy Press (2026) Expert Predictions on What’s at Stake in AI Policy in 2026. Available at: https://techpolicy.press/expert-predictions-on-whats-at-stake-in-ai-policy-in-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    The Diplomat (2025) Outlook: Geopolitical Trends and Global Diplomacy in 2026. Available at: https://thediplomat.com/2025/12/outlook-geopolitical-trends-and-global-diplomacy-in-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    The Innovation Mode (2025) 2026 Technology Innovation Trends. Available at: https://www.theinnovationmode.com/the-innovation-blog/2026-innovation-trends (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    The Quantum Insider (2025) TQI’s Expert Predictions on Quantum Technology in 2026. Available at: https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/12/30/tqis-expert-predictions-on-quantum-technology-in-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    UNC News (2026) UNC experts share 2026 Trend Predictions. Available at: https://uncnews.unc.edu/2026/01/07/unc-experts-share-2026-trend-predictions (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

    World Economic Forum (2026) Global Risks Report 2026. Available at: https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-risks-report-2026 (Accessed: 14 January 2026).

  • NATO’s Long-Range Missiles, Russia, and World War III 

    NATO’s Long-Range Missiles, Russia, and World War III 

    ‘While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labour pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape’

    ~1 Thessalonians 5:3.

    Western propaganda says that we are not at war yet. This is false. We are at war, and people in the UK are being led to believe that none of this is happening. The government is fully aware that they are strategically attempting to trigger Russia. The media will begin scapegoating Russia, in order to place blame on them for things currently happening in Europe. This is designed to convince Italy, France, and Spain, among many other European countries, that Russia has malicious intentions towards them in an attempt to further isolate Russia, and to eventually discredit Giorgia Meloni’s anti-Islam stance. This is all a psychological operation being carried out by the British government, and it favours Islam.  

    Deep down, the imperialist agenda is worse than any other current agenda. Prime Minister Keir Starmer already took a number of measures which aim to protect the criminals, and to criminalise normal people. Dangerous offenders are being released early from jail in order to make space for people who might have posted something as innocuous as “who the fuck is allah?” on social media, or that have verbally expressed such a thing publicly. These extreme measures protect Islam, rapists, and paedophiles. They neglect victims, and radicalise otherwise normal individuals who feel threatened by displacement and replacement. 

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the UK has authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia. These NATO missiles, when used in the offence of a country, become the trigger which unfolds a series of unfortunate events. The UK’s capabilities are enormous, and should never be underestimated. The UK is capable of causing sabotages in allied countries only to scapegoat Russia. Yes, the UK is capable of eliminating and creating evidence to accomplish any of their goals. 

    Russia is currently being overwhelmed with aggression emanating from the UK and the US, and being applied through Ukraine as a proxy. Will Vladimir Putin give in to the fear-mongering being propagated by Western propaganda? No. The world stands with Russia. Africa, Asia, and Latino America increasingly support Russia. But the best news is that Israel might also be siding with Russia next. 

    For a long time, Western countries have used Israel as a token, claiming they are pro-semite. But here in the UK, no prime minister or home secretary has ever taken as extreme measures to protect Jews, as the current government does to protect Islamist criminals. Even pro-Hamas activists are being protected. Indeed, Benjamin Netanyahu can increasingly notice the two-tier nature of Western culture, and the hypocritical diplomatic stance they hold. 

    The UK decided to stop trading weapons with Israel, abandoning Israel when it is most at risk. This betrayal was condemned by Netanyahu, and this is why now it is more likely than ever before that Russia and Israel will become allies. This is positive when it comes to truth and justice, and for the change the subdeveloped nations pray and hope for. 

    Eschatological theorists believe that both Russia and Israel have a prophetic role to play in the great tribulation being awaited by Christians. The labour party in the UK has proved that they will put any sort of abhorrent human being over their own people, and over the vulnerable and innocent. Those who believe in prophecies, expect the UK to face epidemics, plagues, natural disasters, and conflicts. All these outcomes, according to the Bible, are dictated by God and are a direct repercussion of social immorality and injustices. 

    The UK government is pro-Islam, anti-semitic, and anti-Christian. Paedophiles are justified based on their Islamic religion, and their Jewish or Christian victims are not protected. Rapists are allowed to walk free, and this is indeed creating tensions all over the planet. For instance, it is no surprise that Iraq supports the UK, and that Iran naturally does not. Iraqi culture is a culture of female subjugation. 

    Even though the UK claims to be taking de jure measures to combat misogyny, the truth is that de facto wise, women continue to be under-represented even in jobs where oestrogen performs more efficiently than testosterone. This cultural misogyny is also reified in NICE reports which show that Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is the most abused condition in the UK. Also, in the way that the current administration is persecuting the English indigenous people, as well as other ethnicities, in order to safeguard the Iraqi people, and the Ukrainian people. 

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer has gone as far as cutting funds of the elderly in order to spend such taxpayer money supporting Ukraine’s terrorist attacks against Russian civilians. As a matter of fact, now Ukraine is placing innocent Russian civilians in concentration camps. The Western media continues to be an accomplice of such a crime, as they barely report on these gruesome details of reality. Canada is now also being vocal about participating in World War III.

    The UN secretary, Antonio Guterres condemns the Jew, but nowhere does he condemn the paedophile that effects child marriage. Indeed, the UN was created as a pro-semite organisation, and has been contaminated by Islam. Now the UN secretary general cares about Yemen and Palestine, but only because that is where paedophiles are found, and such seems to be the ultimate protected characteristic  of this organisation. Yes, the UN no longer seems to want to eliminate Nazism. Instead, they try to eliminate self-defence, and to protect the perpetrators, whilst neglecting the victim

    All in all, it is natural to see why many people pray and hope for a new world order. Why care about the paedophile, instead of the child? Why protect the Nazi instead of the Jew? Why jail the defender of the nation, instead of the terrorist? When justice fails, change is a necessity. 

  • What Does the QUR’AN teach?

    What Does the QUR’AN teach?

    Last month, I had the opportunity to borrow a translation of the QUR’AN by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem and published by Oxford World Classics . Out of all the translations I’ve reviewed so far, this is my favourite. And I have just pingbacked them to inform them of my views. The pingback is no coincidence, my dear fervent, and devoted reader.

    Introducing my new research interest in theology:

    Some of the values promoted in the QUR’AN are somewhat alike to those taught in other holy books. Similarly to the TORAH and the GOSPEL, the QUR’AN (2:84-86) is against murder, and furthermore, it is against geopolitical displacement.

    During the following months, we shall be exploring more of this holy book in this blog along with some of the history of ISLAM. For example, the verses portrayed in QUR’AN (2:8-20) are in my opinion, verses that bring hope to those currently struggling and/or suffering.

    Some of the verses in the QUR’AN (2: 75-82) are very thought provoking. Furthermore, the QUR’AN (2: 78) states: “Some of them are uneducated […] They rely on guesswork”.

    The above statements makes me want to be INCLUDED in the good heavens because, oh man, is Allah not furious enough to hit them up Netanyahu style? And here I am… Betshy… לא ישנה בלילה… dreaming of a better world Matisyahu style.

    I believe that both the TORAH and QUR’AN are in my blood. I feel constantly divided as I am a woman who is legally Islamic. Yes, I legally converted to ISLAM on the 26th August, 2008 whilst I was visiting Suleymaniyah, Iraq. It is no delusion that I am a terrible Muslim who went astray and did not do her research, as some of my best friends in Pakistan have smart-ass-smartly remarked. Yes, I am an ISMAELITE.

    It is also no delusion that I am Jewish, and Israel is in my genes, heritage and survival accounts of my European great-grand-parents which officially are welcomed in Israel as it is the custom since it became a state post World War II. So pardon my Hebrew, when I say that I have been dancing non-stop to my geo-political, current environment. Yes, I am an ISRAELITE.

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