The Political Orphanage, 02/17/26
Source: The Political Orphanage
“Governing through Blockchain: Techno-Communes (Preview).” (02/17/26)
https://politicalorphanage.libsyn.com/governing-through-blockchain-techno-communes-preview
Author: Thomas L. Knapp
The Bryan Hyde Show, 02/17/26
Source: The Bryan Hyde Show
“It’s my weekly conversation with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos and there is no shortage of thought-provoking topics to cover. Join us as we sift fact from fiction and look for the silver linings in the ongoing chaos.” (02/17/26)
Of Apes and Men
Source: Law & Liberty
by Larry Arnhart
“Humans shouldn’t take their bearings from other primates — and evolutionary biologists are often the first to tell you so.” (02/17/26)
Ron Paul Liberty Report, 02/17/26
Source: Ron Paul Liberty Report
“Lindsey Graham: ‘US Soldiers Could Be Hit In War With Iran … But It’s Worth It.'” (02/17/26)
Russia: Kremlin Aide Warns West Over Piracy
Source: US News & World Report
“Russia could deploy its navy to prevent European powers from seizing its vessels and may retaliate against European shipping if Russian ships are taken, Nikolai Patrushev, one of Russia’s leading hardliners, was quoted as saying on Tuesday. Western states have sought to cripple Russia’s economy with sanctions and in recent months have tried to block oil tankers suspected of involvement in Russian oil shipments. In January, [US-based pirates] seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker as part of efforts to curb Venezuelan oil exports. Patrushev, a Kremlin aide who is a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, said Russia needed to give a tough response — particularly towards Britain, France and Baltic states.” (02/17/26)
The Daily, 02/17/26
Source: New York Times
“After Venezuela, Is Cuba Next?” (02/17/26)
The Fifth Column, 02/17/26
Source: The Fifth Column
“Voodoo Socialism and the $3 Million Rainy Day Fund w/ William Neuman (Members Only #302).” (02/17/26)
https://www.wethefifth.com/p/voodoo-socialism-and-the-3-million
The Fallacy Fallacy
Source: Persuasion
by Maarten Boudry
“Have you ever wondered why people believe the moon landing was faked, vaccines secretly poison us, and Mercury in retrograde can ruin your love life? Why does irrationality seem so pervasive? A popular answer, beloved by academics and educators alike, points to fallacies — certain types of arguments that are deeply flawed yet oddly seductive. Because people keep falling for these reasoning traps, they end up believing all sorts of crazy stuff. Still, the theory offers hope: if you memorize the classic fallacies — ad hominem, post hoc, straw man — you will inoculate yourself against them. It’s a neat little story, and I used to believe it too. Not anymore. I’ve become a fallacy apostate.” (02/17/26)
https://www.persuasion.community/p/why-i-stopped-believing-in-fallacies
SpaceX and xAI tapped by Pentagon for autonomous drone contest
Source: Teslarati
“SpaceX and its AI subsidiary xAI are reportedly competing in a new Pentagon prize challenge focused on autonomous drone swarming technology, as per a report from Bloomberg News. The six-month competition was launched in January and is said to carry a $100 million award. Bloomberg reported that SpaceX and xAI are among a select group invited to participate in the Defense Department’s effort to develop advanced drone swarming capabilities. The goal is reportedly to create systems that can translate voice commands into digital instructions and manage fleets of autonomous drones.” (02/17/26)
https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-xai-tapped-pentagon-autonomous-drone-contest/
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent, 02/17/26
Source: The New Republic
“Trump Press Sec’s Weird Cult Moment on Fox Wrecked by Fresh ICE Horror.” (02/17/26)