60th Birthday Reflections: 25 Principles for Adult Behavior from an Internet Pioneer

2025-04-26

On his 60th birthday, internet pioneer John Perry Barlow shared a list of 25 "Principles of Adult Behavior" he drafted 30 years ago. These principles, ranging from patience and responsibility to respect, tolerance, and self-reflection, aren't presented as a perfect standard but rather as goals he continually strives for. This post offers both a personal growth narrative and profound life lessons.

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