Middle Theory

This week on Middle Theory, we examine the ongoing controversial use of Facebook by Cambridge Analytica, and the repercussions that the social media giant is facing because of it.

On this edition of Middle Theory, we look at how Russia is "stirring the pot" with international affairs, amidst worsening political conditions between the East and West.

This week, we examine the controversy surrounding YouTube and its decision to threaten various users with strikes and eventual bans... where does the company draw the line?

This week on Middle Theory, Micah and McNonymous examine the current opioid epidemic in America, along with a number of issues of consideration including Russia, cloning, AI, and the ongoing debate over firearms in the U.S.

This week on Middle Theory, the student survivors of a recent shooting in Florida have taken to rallies and prime-time television following the incident that claimed their friends lives... and they call BS.

This week on Middle Theory, we discuss the tragic Valentine's Day shooting that occurred in Florida last week, and the contentious issues involving gun control and mental health in relation to it.

This week, we look at the famous cold-case of DB Cooper, which has stumped the FBI and independent investigators for more than four decades.

This week on Middle Theory, we examine Trump's first State of the Union address and the double-standards within politics and the entertainment industry.

On this week's edition of the program, the Sentinels here at MID have recently been provided with information by Twitter regarding Russian influence in US election campaigns. While their vigilance is to be appreciated, we noticed that the email did not say which account Middle Theory had been following, or interacted with otherwise, that was ID’d as Russian propaganda, making things a bit nebulous, though no-less interesting. Elsewhere, a preliminary report on the terrible Las Vegas shooting of October 1, 2017 has been released; we look at what we've learned since its release, and the bombshell admission that the FBI believes "another person of interest" may indeed be at large, with further details pending. Elsewhere, Larry Nassar has been sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for his 20-year reign as chief child molester for Michigan State University, and the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team. In the wake of the scandal, the MSU President resigned, and blamed people for scapegoating her in her resignation letter; also, Michigan State may now be facing an NCAA inquiry. In an unrelated development, reports now indicate that Julian Assange's health may be in “danger,” mentally and physically, according to his doctors. And in tragic news out of Kentucky, a High School shooting that occurred this week left two dead, and at least 18 injured; we're interested (and concerned) to see how soon before people say it’s a “false flag” or something similar... also, reports of Tamiflu being linked to young children experiencing "psychological side effects" have a number of parents concerned this flu season. Getting to the heart of the conversation, news this week suggests that an FBI 'Secret Society' met the day after the election... this, according to thousands of new Strzok-Page text messages, which reference a “SECRET SOCIETY” within the DOJ and FBI, which purportedly is working against President Donald Trump. Finally, we provide an update on slavery in Libya: Videos have surfaced on social media of Sudanese migrants being tortured by Libyan slavers, in a bid to extort money from families. And to end on a more positive note, Bernie Sanders has reportedly summoned advisers to discuss a potential 2020 run... early, yes; but high hopes continue to linger. Special thanks to those who supported Middle Theory over the Holiday break: Jamie Craven  Jennie Vongvith  Stacy Bearden Mark Hankins  Ali Buchan John Jolly If you would like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.  You can also sign up for our newsletter, and get daily news from Middle Theory sent right to your inbox: Finally, here are links to stories addressed on this week's program: Preliminary Report on Vegas Shooting Released High School shooting in Kentucky, leaves two dead, at least 18 injured Another Claim: Tamiflu Caused Child To Twitch, Hallucinate, Bang Head FBI 'Secret Society' Met Day After Election... Thousands of New Strzok-Page Text Messages Reference “SECRET SOCIETY” Within DOJ and FBI WORKING AGAINST TRUMP (VIDEO) Larry Nassar convicted of up to 175 years in prison for his 20-year reign as chief child molestor for Michigan State University and the U.S.

This week on Middle Theory, the looming threat--or promise--of advanced A.I. in our future is discussed.  We turn our attention away from politics to focus on other less agitating but equally important things. We start with a weather update to see what the stormy conditions look like at President Trump’s Ireland golf course, and then the equally stormy conditions that swept across Washington DC and the Mid-Atlantic region, probably causing over $130,000 in damage. It happened to coincide with some news on the Daniels front, as two hooligans were identified on CCTC and subsequently arrested after stealing bottles of Jack Daniels to take to a wake. Then came some Charlie Daniels Band news, as Alabama, Alison Krauss, and others have stepped into the lineup at Daniels’ Volunteer Jam. Lots of storms, lots of Daniels this week. Speaking of storms, things are heating up in Las Vegas over the 1 October shooting, as no new relevant information has been released recently. A lawyer for the victims argued in court that the Metro PD should release information, only to be countered by Metro PD’s lawyer that doing so would potentially compromise the investigation into other suspects, finally confirming that Stephen Paddock may not have acted alone. From the conspiracy of Las Vegas to the conspiracy of the stars, the conversation turned to two glaring mistakes in the past week made by those entrusted to send us to safety in our nearest bomb shelter: False missile alert warnings in Hawaii and Japan, announcing the launch and imminent impact of an ICBM from North Korea. How did this happen? Why did it happen? And does it have anything to do with the increase in meteor/meteorite (Micah explains the difference between these terms) activity in the Northern Hemisphere? Segueing from cosmic stars to vegan stars, we take a brief look at Moby’s explanation of his Fusion GPS dossier posts about Trump, saying that he was asked to do it by the CIA in order to spread awareness. The MID this week takes a look at Artificial Intelligence, and whether or not we can or should trust machines. Julian Assange says we should beware of state-sponsored, AI-controlled social media, while Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller provides some context from his own field. We spend some time on self-driving cars, touching on Uber and Volkswagen, and how Assange’s fears of AI-controlled social media could potentially impact your driving experience. It wasn’t just self-driving cars and social media talk though, as Micah provided enough terror through the medium of Roko’s Basilisk to haunt your artificial intelligence nightmares for the rest of your life. If your life is even real, as you may even now be living in a simulation built by the Basilisk in order to create and subsequently maintain its own existence. This week’s show is wrapped up with an update on the Trump-Russia relationship, after successfully avoiding the topic for nearly two hours. Was Russia funneling money into the NRA in order to provide a domestic source for their funding of his campaign? Don’t worry, the FBI is investigating. Special thanks to those who supported Middle Theory over the Holiday break: Emilio Villalpando (EMILIOOO) Mark Stephan If you would like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We are now also offering SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters,