In 2026, we have reached a paradoxical milestone. We have more information at our fingertips than any generation in history, yet we have never been more at risk of losing our way. As an interdisciplinary creative leader, I’ve long held that titles are merely the map key—they are not the terrain. But today, the terrain itself is shifting under our feet. We are navigating a landscape crowded with imposter experts  and curated truths, where the ability to perform  authority has