2026 tech predictions + year of the horse work style

patchperfect is officially at episode 21 and legal. Today we dive into the tech landscape shaping 2026, guided by futurist and Forbes columnist Bernard Marr, whose work I genuinely love. We walk through his biggest predictions for the year including AI’s growing energy crisis, the shift to practical quantum computing, and how agentic AI is about to reshape the way we work. We also explore why human nuance, taste and emotional intelligence become real competitive advantages as AI moves from reaction to reinvention.

In the lifestyle segment, we look ahead to 2026 with my friend Liz Cox, a postdoctoral research scientist at Harvard Medical School. We break down the key workwear and wellness trends we expect to see next year and how to stay grounded, stylish and confident heading into January.

A futurist guided tech deep dive, a 2026 lifestyle preview and a full new year glow up in one episode.