AI Threats, Platform Changes & Cultural Shifts Authors Can't Ignore | Author Update

Substack's controversial move into sponsored ads, Audible's new in-app video discovery features, scoring 2025 publishing predictions with surprising accuracy, the growing anti-AI movement led by Hilary Layne, and major cultural zeitgeist shifts causing Steak & Shake's massive growth.

0:00 - Intro
0:29 - GPT Adult Mode Killing Romantasy
10:45 - Thomas 2025 Predictions Recap
25:43 - Thomas Personal Update
17:03 - Substack News
28:59 - Audible News
34:27 - Zeitgeist Story 1: Islam in Europe
54:10 - Zeitgeist Story 2: Steak n Shake
1:10:47 - Outro

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