129 - You're Fired!

Wes, Eneasz, and David keep the rationalist community informed about what’s going on outside of the rationalist communitySupport us on Substack!News discussed:Ziz arrested with accomplices (WSJ here)Big EO on shrinking federal workforceBird flu researchersNuclear weapon safety peopleFAA “probationary” technicians and engineersMost “probationary” positions across all the govtThey are barely saving anything and making up numbersElon on Saturday: what would you say you do here?Big EO on cutting regulationsHegseth is trying to cut 8% of military budget each year for next five yearsTrump fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, + chief naval officer and vice chief of staff of air force.Trump justice department dismissed Eric Adams indictmentHagan Scotten, got two Bronze stars in Iraq - “I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”Judge canceled April trial but left charges intactMitch McConnell was the only vote against RFK and GabbardKash Patel confirmed as FBI directorTrump defunded Consumer Financial Protection BureauNIH caps “indirect costs” at 15%Trump is trying to kill NYC congestion pricingAlso posted thisUtah banned public sector unions from collectively bargainingHanania: “Conspiracies against the taxpayer no longer allowed in Utah”Largest measles outbreak in 30 years in TexasGerman snap elections big win for center-rightMicrosoft’s Majorana 1 chip includes eight quantum bitsSam Altman gearing up for biggest theft in historyMusk offers nearly $100B for OpenAI, rejectedVance speaks at AI Summit - full speed ahead and F safetyTrump Attacked Zelesky and blamed him for starting the warDemanding 50% of Ukraine’s mineral depositsWants Russia back in the G7Happy News!Bay Area startup working on gene-edited super babies! (also interview with lead at TBC)Michael Jordan Opens 4th Health Clinic in Home State of North Carolina.Baby humpback whale gets stranded on a beach, pushed back out by everyone around.Woman in flipped, burning truck rescued by those nearby.Brickworkers teach their friend how to read every day during their lunch breakTroop DeploymentEneasz - Want to run an HPMOR Anniversary Party, or get notified if one’s happening near you? Fill this out!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/themindkillerGoogle: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekmPocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killerApple: Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com