The Mind Killer

Eneasz had a scheduling conflict, so Wes and David are having a discussion about liquid democracy. The regular episode should be out later this week. Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra   Follow us! RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkiller Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mind-killer/id1507508029 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekm Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killer    News discussed:   Conversation With Tyler on 10% Less Democracy Bryan Caplan's paper-length version of the Myth of the Rational Voter   Bryan Caplan on whether migration harms native Americans   Got something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra   Follow us! RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkiller Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mind-killer/id1507508029 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekm Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killer    News discussed:   Justin Amash is running for President The Transhumanist Party Power Problems’ discussion of the USS Roosevelt  The Supreme Court is taking another look at abortion rights  Kevin Drum: We Are About to Commit Collective Suicide? John Cochrane: Dumb Reopening Might Work Marginal Revolution: Did We Lock Down Some Parts of the Country Too Early? Maryland Governor Worried That the Federal Government Will Seize Their Supplies Short Circuit podcast on qualified immunity   Happy News!   The Supreme Court may be reevaluating qualified immunity Tests in recovered patients found false positives, not reinfections, experts say Test introduced to market with 99% accuracy   The HU - Shoog Shoog Got something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

New intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra   Follow us! RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkiller Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mind-killer/id1507508029 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekm Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6   The Bayesian Conspiracy Reddit, featuring Sonarman720’s feedback from last episode   News discussed: The Navy is now recommending that Capt. Crozier be reinstated Georgia is opening up some businesses Florida beaches are limiting the hours they are open State are forming regional coalitions to coordinate reopening The FDA is no longer arbitrarily blocking non-cotton swabs being used in coronavirus testing World Food Program warns of worldwide food shortages  Trump wants to cure Coronavirus by injecting bleach into people The cholera riots Michigan (not Wisconsin!) seems to have some arbitrary social distancing rules Robert Graboyes #PostCOVID twitter thread   Happy news! Listen to Planet Money! Las Vegas has a drive in strip club Emergent Ventures: supporting entrepreneurs with ideas for meaningfully improving society   Got something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at themindkillerpodcast@gmail.com. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Reason article on the allegations against Joe Biden And followup about media blackout Slatestarcodex: Against Overgendering Harrassment The Bayesian Conspiracy - David on a Negative Income Tax   80,000 Hours: Good News About Covid-19 George Orwell: Politics and the English Language   And for next time:: Robert Graboyes #PostCovid predictions This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe

Politics is the mind killer, so come get mind-killed! Your hosts Wesley Fenza, Eneasz Brodski, and David discuss the week's news.  Top story: The Hammer and the Dance Follow us at https://themindkiller.libsyn.com/rss This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com/subscribe