In this opening episode of Compassion Is the New Code, host and guest Thomi, founder of The Inner Catalyst, explores why emotional intelligence must be a foundational element of emerging AI systems. Tommy challenges the tech industry’s obsession with speed and scale, arguing that without compassion, AI becomes a soulless mirror of our most disconnected behaviors. Through personal insights and real-world examples, this episode introduces a bold idea: the future of innovation depends not on how intelligent our machines are, but on how deeply they care.