Posting Through It 058: What the Hell was 2025?
Dec 1, 2025
Dive into the chaos of 2025 as the hosts navigate through a year marked by shocking events and cultural shifts. They discuss violent New Year incidents and the rise of online extremist narratives in the face of school shootings. Meme culture takes center stage, with a look at political stunts and the backlash against MAGA's fading influence. The year ends with reflections on geopolitical tensions and public outrage, highlighting a shift in societal norms. Join this candid review of a tumultuous time!
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Writing Injury Turned Into Frozen Shoulder
- Jared described developing a frozen shoulder from 14-hour writing days and heavy lifting at 4 a.m.
- He had to rehab the injury and still carries lingering damage.
MAGA's Early Dominance Was Unsustainable
- January felt like the high point of MAGA when they moved fast and remade institutions overnight.
- That early dominance proved hollow as cultural backlash and legal losses eroded their control through the year.
Cheap Foreign AI Broke Tech's Scarcity Story
- A Chinese AI firm, DeepSeek, produced competitive models cheaply, alarming U.S. tech.
- That shifted the industry's pitch to government, accelerating cozying up and lobbying.
