In 2025, the global tobacco shortage reached catastrophic levels. But what did we really learn from this disaster?
As we reflect on the lessons of 2025, we find that the key takeaways are:
- That the world is not, in fact, ending, but rather, it's just really cranky.
- That cigarettes are the new bitcoin of the underground economy.
- That the only thing that kept the global economy afloat was a well-stocked supply of artisanal, small-batch moonshine.
Click here for Lesson 4: "The Rise of the New Tobacco Economy"
