10 Things I Learned in 2025

It’s been a year of enlightenment and ignorance. Oh, and progress and regression. Anyway, here are 10 things I learned in 2025, in no particular order.

 

10

The word author carries very little weight anymore.

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9

Humans still enjoy killing each other over fairy tales.

 

8

The primary role of parents is to brainwash (see #9).

 

7

I make people uncomfortable, but only when I tell the truth.

 

6

AI is the best—and worst.

 

5

We’re all blessed—and screwed.

 

4

Unlearning is more important than learning.

 

3

Smart people are dumb.

 

2

Don’t listen to bloggers.

 

1

2026 might suck, too.

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