What awaits us is difficult to describe because much of it will be unprecedented. Let's delve into it.
The AI advance.
Since Trump's inauguration on January 23, 2025, AI has increased nearly 16 times. By the end of 2026, it will have multiplied by 128. The deepfakes (photos and videos), which are almost perfect today, will be ready for the mid-term elections. Unless legislation is enacted that completely curbs them, they will revolutionize society, where people will believe anything or nothing.
The rise of robots.
Last year I repeated that 2026 would be the "Year of Robots." And here we are. Elon Musk has set itself the target of producing between 50,000 and 100,000 units by 2026, but material shortages could delay most of that production until the third quarter. Last June, Musk said: "We will try to increase production of Optimus as quickly as possible… We'll try to reach a million units a year as soon as possible."
China is well ahead of the United States. Chinese analysts and banks (e.g. Goldman Sachs) describe 2026 as a "mass production tipping point." and major suppliers are building an annual capacity of between 100,000 and 1,000,000 units.
The collapse of reality.
Millions of people will move away from reality for various reasons. The connection between chatbots will produce AI psychosis. Those who consume AI news too often will be immersed in a hyperreal drill. Hyperreality is a condition in which, due to the compression of perceptions of reality in culture and the media, what is generally considered real and what is understood as fiction merge perfectly into experiences, so there is no longer a clear distinction between where one ends and where the other begins.
The collapse of the food chain.
Everything points to a collapse of the food chain. The small farms and ranchers feel everyone's claws.
The size of the herd of American cattle has fallen to its lowest level in about 75 years. American farmers face the worst economic recession they have experienced in at least 50 years. So far, it is estimated that the bankruptcies in 2025 will be twice as high as in 2024. One source expects up to 1,000 total bankruptcies throughout the year, and many more will disappear from struggling sales.
The war on freedom of expression.
I'll be frank. Look for the end of freedom of expression (and the First Amendment). They don't believe anything they hear about the freedom of expression of any politician (Trump, Rubio, Vance) or any technologist (Elon Musk) in Washington, D. C. He's under attack like never before. There is a coordinated external attack from Europe, the UK, Canada and Australia, coupled with an internal attack from the architeanocrats of the Dark Enlightenment in Washington, D. C. AI will be the favorite weapon, even as they say, "Who are we?" If they cheat on me once, it's your fault. If I'm fooled twice, it's my fault.
The rise of state religion.
Before the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, whatever the condition of the traditional evangelical church, would never be the same again. A combination of the Christian Reconstruction and Dominion movements has conquered TPUSA. These movements have something in common: they postulate that Christ cannot return to earth until they first transform the world. In other words, they intend to build the Kingdom of God on earth so that the King can return. This is not only a useless task, but also changes the foundations of the Church. We already see the rise of anti-Semitism because Israel is no longer considered relevant to God's plan, which leads to a mental alliance with radical Islam. There is no hope that Christ will return soon, even after a thousand years. Some theologians in Washington call for an absolute Theocracy. This is scandalously dangerous and leading to a state religion.
Those who read our latest book, The Final Betrayal" will already know JD Vance is a pawn of technocrat Peter Thiel and JD becomes president if something happens to Trump. Erika Kirk, the new leader of TPUSA, has pledged the full support of the organization to secure his election in 2028.
Never again?
Much more, but I reserve the right to make additions later.
I shudder even when I hear the words, "Happy New Year," but you know what I mean. It'll be a complicated year. Stay calm.
Patrick Wood
(Substack)
