Facing Reality

Annmarie Hylton introduces the Project Good Podcast’s theme, “2026 facing reality,” and interviews Robin Harris, a certified hypnotherapist, interfaith minister, and technologist focused on protecting human potential. Harris argues that beyond acknowledging global structural pressures, people must take responsibility rather than outsourcing power to institutions and technology, which she says is eroding critical thinking and compassion while deepening fear and polarization. She calls for responsible innovation that accounts for real community costs (jobs, electricity, water, local impacts like data centers), warns against seeking political “saviors,” and predicts 2026 will be a pivotal year when political and AI failures could force new laws and renewed civic engagement. Harris urges individuals to pursue self-discovery and unique potential over failing cookie-cutter paths, and advises leaders to prioritize “humanity first” and win-win solutions. 00:00 Welcome to Project Good 00:55 Meet Robin Harris 02:58 Tech Outsourcing and Human Decline 05:32 Responsibility Over Institutions 07:51 Responsible Innovation and Accountability 12:21 Generations and Legacy 17:34 Boiled Frog and Broken Narratives 21:36 The Oh Crap Wake Up Moment 29:01 Information Silos and Trust in Government 33:07 When Reality Hits Home 38:59 Critical Mass Awakening 45:29 Find Your Unique Path 54:27 Humanity First Closing