Episode 68 - Dictator-for-life

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspective Support us on Substack! News discussed: The Iranian woman killed was a Kurd, this happened in the Kurdish section of Iran, and this is significant. Biden killed the Chinese semiconductor industry Satellite data implies China's GDP is about $7 trillion smaller than what the CCP says China’s official economic data due this week delayed, no reason given It’s been released Xi cements power  Chinese stock market crashes More lethal strain of COVID created in Boston University lab Also Monkeypox! CDC's advisory committee unanimous recommends adding COVID vaccine to the “recommended” immunization schedule for children It’s now been added. Youngkin says VA won’t add it Rishi Sunak will be next British PM He’s kind of a techbro Ukraine air space is increasingly the first Drone War Drone Joust! Europe has too much LNG? Prices falling, but still 3x average one big lesson from COVID is that some people really *want* to make visible, token sacrifices for the common good. Happy News! After careful consideration, the German government decided not to let German people freeze to death. Or, at least, not this winter anyway. Also, Sweden taking the nukepill Cost of shipping a container from China to US down to under $2,300!  This 2,000 year-old gold bracelet from the ruins of Pompeii reads “From a master to his slave girl.” Firefighter catches suicidal man mid-air Got something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at [email protected]. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show! Follow us! RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkiller Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekm Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killer  Apple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra

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