Create redirect from root index.html to 2025 course site

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This PR implements a redirect from the root index.html to the new 2025 course site located at lecture-series/index.html.

Problem

The root index.html was essentially empty (0 bytes), while the main course content for "WRIT 20833 | Fall 2025" was located in the lecture-series/ subdirectory. Visitors to the root URL would see nothing instead of being directed to the actual course materials.

Solution

Created a comprehensive redirect page that automatically forwards users to the 2025 course site using multiple redirect methods for maximum compatibility:

• Meta refresh redirect with 0-second delay for immediate redirection
• JavaScript redirect as a fallback for browsers that don't support meta refresh
• Manual fallback link for accessibility and cases where automatic redirect fails

The redirect page features:

• Styled loading interface matching the site's purple gradient theme
• Animated spinner to indicate redirect in progress
• Clear messaging about the redirect process
• Responsive design that works on all screen sizes

Testing

• ✅ Verified automatic redirect works from root URL to lecture-series/index.html
• ✅ Confirmed target page loads correctly showing the mini-lecture series
• ✅ Validated HTML structure and accessibility
• ✅ Tested multiple redirect attempts for consistency

The redirect successfully forwards users to the 2025 course site featuring four mini-lectures: Sacred Boundaries, Coding Taboo Logic, Agentic Coding, and Collective Digital Memory.


Files Changed

• index.html - Replaced empty file with redirect page (81 lines added)

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