Episode 74 - The Gang's All Here

Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspective, with special guests appearances by Charlie and Gray!Support us on Substack!News discussed:The Electoral Count Reform Act was passedFinally got enough on the 15th ballotMexico captures El Chapo’s son (again) and has a literal military battle with cartels. Brazil’s Jan 6th happened on Jan 8th.By one estimate, the US has sent close to 1/5th of our artillery shell stockpile to Ukraine, which will take 2yrs to replenish at current ratesLanguage Models can make completely de novo proteins that are viable in the wetlab. William Eden has the best take.LLMs can discern cause & effectWhen Google tuned a AI chatbot to answer common medical questions, doctors judged 92.6% of its answers rightIt also passed the Official medical examBraced pistols now regulated under same rules as SBRsSexy News Update - more than 75% of casual sex isn’t ONS, it’s an extended sexual relationship with a friend/acquaintance. Ecuadorian man changes gender to route around sexist lawsHappy News!South Carolina court found right to abortion in Constitution up to 20 weeksFDA lifted rule banning mifepristone (abortion pill) from being sold in pharmaciesTom Lehrer put all of his music in the public domainThe End Poem of Minecraft is too!FTC is (probably) banning non-compete clauses!!Counterpoint from Tyler CowenJapan is NukeMaxxing!DUKE NUCLEAR!In big New Atheist win, Congressman Was Sworn Into Office With Rare Superman ComicEneasz crossed a bridgeGot 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