121th Discussion: Year in Review 2025
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Topic: Year in Review, 2025
In this discussion, we will review some key events from the past year, revisit some earlier discussion topics, and reflect on 2025 as we welcome in the New Year, 2026.
Articles/Video
2025 Year in Review | The Associated Press (video)
AP's Top 100 Photos of 2025
2025: Facts & Events That Happened in This Year
Questions
- What was 2025 like for you? What was the most significant event that happened in your life this year? Rate your 2025 on a scale of 1-10. 10 is the highest.
- Choose 1-2 of the listed events from the Associated Press’s “2025 Year in Review” article, which is a short video, to discuss or comment on. Why did you choose those events and what makes them significant, in your opinion?
- Review “AP’s Top 100 Photos of 2025” and choose 2-3 of the photographs to discuss. What made those photos stand out to you, and how did it reflect the event it captured?
- Based on what you read, do you think there is reason for optimism (positive outlook) or pessimism (negative outlook) going into 2026?
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): In 2025, AI morphed from a "sci-fi idea to a chatty coworker". How did the rapid integration of generative AI into business and daily life affect different industries and job markets?
- Climate Crises: 2025 was one of the warmest years on record, featuring devastating California wildfires and floods across Asia. What global actions were taken in response to these natural disasters, and were they sufficient?
- Plastics Treaty: More than 175 countries were expected to sign a UN treaty to reduce single-use plastics. How effective is this treaty expected to be, and what challenges did key nations face in committing to it?
- Workplace Evolution: The hybrid work model became more established. What are the long-term advantages and disadvantages of this shift for both employees' well-being and company productivity?
- Space Exploration: What were the most thrilling space exploration milestones of the year, and did the challenges faced by missions like the Boeing Starliner necessitate new approaches by space agencies?
- If your year was a movie, what genre would it be and why?
- What is one thing you'd want to be remembered for from 2025?
- What's the biggest lesson you learned about love or life this year?