This episode of The Billy D’s Podcast brings back fan-favorite co-host Cynthia Elliott for a wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation about where we’ve been—and where we’re headed.
Recorded at the end of a turbulent year, Billy and Cynthia reflect on the unpredictability of 2025 and look ahead to what 2026 may hold. With a mix of realism and cautious optimism, they explore the growing sense of unease many people feel, shaped by nonstop news cycles, cultural shifts, and rapid technological change.
At the heart of the discussion is artificial intelligence—its promise, its risks, and its unavoidable impact on jobs, mental health, and society at large. Cynthia draws on her work as an intuitive and founder of the SoulTech Foundation to unpack how AI could drive medical breakthroughs, reshape the workforce, and accelerate the Fourth Industrial Revolution, while also raising serious concerns about unemployment, regulation, and human purpose. The conversation goes beyond technology, touching on universal income, the mental health crisis, and why emotional intelligence and consciousness must evolve alongside machines if society is going to remain stable.
The episode also dives into broader cultural and geopolitical themes, including energy breakthroughs, the new space race, social media burnout, Hollywood’s declining influence, and the growing divide between toxic online narratives and real-world human connection.
Billy and Cynthia don’t shy away from uncomfortable topics—whether it’s political polarization, gender dynamics, or the erosion of community—but they approach them with candor and depth.
The result is a compelling end-of-year conversation that challenges listeners to think critically about the future, their own awareness, and what it will take to navigate the years ahead.
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