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The Mind Killer

Your hosts Wesley Fenza, Eneasz Brodski, and David Spearman discuss the week"s news. mindkiller.substack.com

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85:21

Episode 59 - Energy Abundance

The Mind Killer ·

2022/06/22

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News DiscussedGoogle seems to say that carbon footprint of solar breaks even pretty early and is at least better than gas and coal.Here's the master study that articles tend to citeHere is nasa giving irradiance data for new yorkFamily care centers in at least two states discarded thousands of cans of unopened, unexpired baby formulaModerna has an omicron-specific booster that works

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58:29

Episode 58 - The One Where We Mostly Ignore the Two...

The Mind Killer ·

2022/06/08

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:The receipt for the tactical vest worn by the Aurora shooter Kiel school had to open a Title IX investigation? The school closed the investigationAbbott restarts production of specialty formulas at Michigan plantCDC concluded its investigation with no findings of a link between Abbott formulas and infant illnesses.Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles targeting a train yard

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101:11

Episode 57 - The Misinformation Superhighway

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2022/05/25

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:The Ministry to Truth is dead? The director wanted to be able to edit tweets to add contextAfter 2 months of fighting, port city of Mariupol has fallen to RussiaNYT editorial urges Ukraine to consider surrenderSweden and Finland applied for NATO membershipTurkey objects, claims they house Kurdish SeparatistsRussia retaliated by cutting off gas to FinlandFDA shut down

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76:56

Episode 56 - Roe No!

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2022/05/11

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:Russian blockade stops export of Ukranian wheat - 4.5M tons. Trains trying to take up slack, 600k tons/month.Louisiana introduced a bill to classify any abortion after conception as homicideBiden created a “Disinformation Governance Board” that’s totally not a Ministry of TruthNina Jankowicz has a book all about how hard it is to be a womanPayPal canceled accounts of

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83:58

Episode 55 - No More Masks, Russian Warships, or...

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2022/04/27

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:Maybe we already have missile defense tech?Youtube video claiming we can handle intermediate range missiles, but not ICBMs with reliabilityUS intercepted an ICBM in 2020Zvi post on game theoryCrisis Watch China-focused OSINT SubstackWorld food prices are up 13%Major fires in Russian chemical plant, industrial center, and defense research buildingsSweden and Finland will

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88:21

Episode 54 - The One Without David

The Mind Killer ·

2022/04/13

Wes and Eneasz discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspective. David overslept, so it’s just the two of us this week!Support us on Substack!News discussed:Farmers planted extra wheat last fall due to expectation of conflictMichigan Governor Kidnap Plot - 2 not guilty, 2 mistrial, due to FBI entrapmentEurope not paying for gas in rublesRussia has withdrawn from Kyiv, focusing on Eastern UkraineMass murder of civilians in Bucha and several other citiesBiden called Putin a war

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98:46

Episode 53 - Slapfight!

The Mind Killer ·

2022/03/30

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:CDC alcohol guidelinesWill Smith Assaults or Batters Chris Rock?Ukraine News:Russia seems to be switching focus to DonbasRussia said on Friday that the first phase of its military operation was mostly complete Putin complained that he was getting canceled like JK RowlingBiden wants to remove Russia from the G20Did Hunter Biden personally finance Ukraine weapons

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96:18

Episode 52 - Happy Two Years!

The Mind Killer ·

2022/03/16

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:Texas appeals court sided with the parents of a transgender teenager, rejecting Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to allow a child abuse investigation to proceedAppeals Court held that it did not have jurisdictionPreliminary injunction issued on FridayJussie Smollett sentenced, and assures us that he’s not suicidalEneasz was wrong, it’s pronounced Kee-vEA group’s

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84:41

Episode 51 - Vladimir Putin's Small Dick Energy

The Mind Killer ·

2022/03/02

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:SNL Covid SketchPutin’s “unhinged” speech the looting of Russia in the 90sWith English subtitlesPutin’s spy chief visibly scared of Putin during grillingSanctions happeningSWIFT ban imminent, Germany has mostly dropped oppositionLeaving exemptions for energy & agricultureRussia’s biggest bond is down 50%Russia considering seizing citizens’ assetsFrum thinks sanctions

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68:52

Episode 50 - Mandatory Joe Rogan Discussion

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2022/02/16

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:GoFundMe canceled $10 million fundraiser for Freedom ConvoyZvi can’t figure out if the protests are calling for racist violence or notThey’re notActual violent occupations were not impacted.Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said he had reached a tentative agreement with a key protest organizer to remove trucks from residential areas, and to limit vehicles to a perimeter near

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83:37

Episode 49 - Affirmative Reaction

The Mind Killer ·

2022/02/02

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspectiveSupport us on Substack!News discussed:FAIR filed a federal lawsuit to stop New York City from enforcing its unconstitutional order prioritizing Covid-19 treatments based on racial categorization and ethnicity.Vacancy on SCOTUS!Russia might be invading UkraineBiden has consistently said he does not plan to send troops into UkraineHanania: “Russia will eventually get its way because it cares more about

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62:27

Episode 48 - Gray is Back!

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2022/01/19

Support us on Substack!News discussed:Schumer failed to vote on filibusterThe racist Paxlovid policy (of course) came from the FDASCOTUS overturned vax mandateMandate on government-funded medical facilities could standThroat swabs are much more effective than nose swabs for rapid test diagnosticity.Determined not to let Americans have fun, the CDC continues restricting travel due to COVID risk.Shkreli sentencedOathkeeper leader and 10 others charged with seditious conspiracyGolden Globes canceled

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79:31

Episode 47 - Australia Isn't Technically Running...

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2022/01/05

Support us on Substack!News discussed:Australian camps aren’t literal concentration campscovid-negative people are being forced into camps, locked in, and arrested if they break out“Close contacts” forced to go without any choice, despite not having covidNorthern Territories government directive ACX Grants are postedPutin told Biden that sanctions "could lead to a complete breakdown in ties between our countries," Meanwhile, Germany shut down 3 nuke power plants (of 6)Russian opens up a gas pipe

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66:31

Episode 46 - Merry Seasons Holidays!

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2021/12/22

Support us on Substack!News discussed:native Australians are being put in camps. Thisisfinedog.pngMerry Christmas! Omicron is here!Andrew Lilley estimates it has ⅓ the virulence of DeltaPer Mason, Molnupiravir caused such significant harm to fetuses in animal models that Merck has suggested ensuring contraceptive use during *and* after treatment.Fauci’ emailsFauci repeatedly insisted during a May Senate hearing that the NIH “has not ever, and does not now fund, gain-of-function research in the Wuhan

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74:14

Episode 45 - Abortions for Some, Tiny American Flags...

The Mind Killer ·

2021/12/08

Support us on Substack!News discussed:OMICRON IS HERE TO SAVE US ALL! Zvi gives it a 35% chanceIs Trever Noah of The Daily Show anti-vaxx?Louisiana Court temp blocks vaccine mandates in LA and 10 other statesThe Waukesha Massacre was intentionalAhmad Arbery killers found guilty of murderParent’s of MI school shooter arrestedThe trial of that French actor started. You know the one I’m talking about, Jucie Smoolye. Possible Russian invasion of Ukraine with 175,000 troopsBritain's army chief warns risk

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86:21

Episode 44 - Vigilante Justice

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2021/11/24

Support us on Substack!News discussed:UN released “plan” to fight hunger for $6 billionKyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all chargesJones Act Shenanigans (temporarily allowed to continue)Bannon indictedAlex Jones held liable for calling Sandy Hook shooting a hoaxRep. Gosar is censured for retweeting Attack on Titan clip with AOC & Biden as Titans (video here)Chinese data law adds to global shipping disruptionBelarus is trolling the EUAmazon will stop accepting Visa credit cards in the

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77:27

Episode 43 - We Did a Thing!

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2021/11/10

Support us on Substack!News discussed:The United States, as a civilization, did a thing!Steve Sweeney lost to a dude named Ed DurrThe infrastructure bill passed“Texas has open ports”Also the video is full of lies. And Texas ports are also short on driversMissouri Gov. legally threatens cybersecurity professor that discovered the state had published over 100,000 school employee’s SSNs to anyone with an internet connection. Elon Musk is going to sell 10% of his Tesla stock so he can pay taxes on

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61:39

Episode 42 - Ultimate Questions

The Mind Killer ·

2021/10/27

Support us on Substack!News discussed:NZ police using contact tracing data for investigative purposes. See also: the ratchet model of LeviathanManchin is against anti-coal measures and Medicare benefits for dental, vision, and hearingSinema is against taxing the rich and allowing Medicare to negotiate drug pricesBBB Childcare DiscussionSteve Bannon held in contempt of Congress for ignoring Congressional subpoenaBiden plans to reinstate “Remain in Mexico” policyFun Immigration ChartsActual policy of

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50:05

*BONUS EPISODE* Crossover with Beltway Banthas

The Mind Killer ·

2021/10/20

Steven Kent from Beltway Banthas joins us to talk about Star Wars and politics, and in particular how the concept of a balance in the force relates to current events. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

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65:40

Episode 41 - Social Studies

The Mind Killer ·

2021/10/13

Support us on Substack!News discussed:Strong Towns on the infrastructure billNew South Wales’ government has started using Coof restrictions as an excuse to monitor and limit peoples’ alcohol intakethe Aussie cops are using check in app data for investigative purposesthe Aussie government is deliberately creating a shortage of at-home tests as an explicitly putative measure to try to increase vaccine uptake.Huawei CFO release was interesting and complicated. See link.District Judge granted

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