I was taught Handmaid's Tale in college; Beloved in high school AP lit (both mid-to-late 2000s). So I think a lot of teachers (and the College Board...?) are coming around. But I would venture that the ghouls who run AI companies don't really care what educators think.

they call me apocryphal pete i'm the king of the rumba beat

refusing to read the whole caption so i can continue to believe the cat's name is Miele van Kerckhoff

"Charge It" is unironically one of my favorite songs

I would advise checking the fit of your shoes - if they're scrunching your toes together, that can cause Morton's There are toe stretchers you can buy to help! They fit between your toes to stretch and create space while you're barefoot or in socks, which reduces pressure on the nerve. I love mine

I am rehabbing from metatarsalgia right now! Have you tried orthotics? I have an appointment scheduled soon and I've heard mixed things.