> The operating system at large still has _tons_ of them that you can't get rid of
Have you tried System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Reduce motion?
Have you tried System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Reduce motion?
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-time-modifier -float 0.1
defaults write -g NSUseAnimatedFocusRing -bool NO
defaults write com.apple.dock springboard-show-duration -float 0
defaults write com.apple.dock springboard-hide-duration -float 0
defaults write com.apple.dock springboard-page-duration -float 0.1