Episode 49 - Affirmative Reaction

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 Ukraine than the US does”They shoulda kept those nukes Voting rights bill is deadBoris Johnson is in trouble for partying‘Fight Club’ Gets a Very Different Ending in ChinaChildren randomly assigned to attend pre-K had lower state achievement test scores in 3rd-6th grades than control children. “you rarely get stronger study designs than random assignment + multi-year longitudinal follow-up” Judge Grants Hospital's Request To Stop Workers From Taking Better Jobs (rescinded 3 days later)Freedom Convoy scares TrudeauKidney VaxAssisted suicide thingMaus was banned in Tennessee by being removed from the curriculum of a school district.Happy News!The YIMBY’s are winning!cost-effective artificial leaf that can capture carbon dioxide at rates 100 times better than current systems.  New Illinois Law Allows Women to Get Birth Control Pills from a Pharmacist Without a Doctor Involved Mitt Romney’s Family Security ActGot 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/vvcmifu6 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killer Apple: 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