The Year of Me
Since the industrial revolution, humanity has been obsessed with economies of scale. That mindset unlocked incredible things: cheaper food, better shelter, global transportation.
But my big idea is that 2026 is the year this flips.
Generative AI makes true personalization cheap, fast, and universal, turning the “economy of scale” into an economy of self.
Ask yourself: What happens when the most important products stop being mass-produced and start being made bespoke... for everyone?
- What if education finally adapts to each child, with students learning at their own pace, getting extra support when concepts are hard, and advancing quickly when they’re ready? Mass classrooms force everyone into the same mold. Personalized learning lets every child reach their full potential.
- What if wellness became truly individual? Instead of expensive personal trainers or lowest-common-denominator supplement packs, we could have dynamic, AI-generated health stacks tailored to your biology and updated in real time using wearable data.
- And what if instead of being captive to a one-size-fits-all algorithm, your news, shows, and stories instantly adapted to your interests, values, and preferred tone?
The biggest companies of the last century won by finding the average consumer.
The biggest of the next century will win by finding the individual inside the average.
2026 is the year the world stops optimizing for everyone, and starts optimizing for me (and you!).
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