The Journal. The Killing Spree Tied to a Silicon Valley Intellectual Movement
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Mar 3, 2025 A chilling link emerges between a cult-like group of militant vegans and a series of shocking murders across the nation. The violent actions have ignited fear within Silicon Valley and expose the darker sides of a rationalist movement. The podcast reveals how ideological extremism can twist motivations related to AI safety, leading to disturbing confrontations and the emergence of radical figures. As tensions rise within the broader rationalist community, deeper questions about its structure and impacts on society arise.
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Vermont Shootout
- Two suspicious individuals in Vermont, dressed in black and heavily armed, were stopped by a Border Patrol agent.
- A shootout ensued, resulting in the death of the agent and one passenger.
Vallejo Stabbing
- A landlord in Vallejo, California, was stabbed to death.
- The suspects in both killings were young computer scientists, vegans, and interested in AI safety.
Rationalist Connection
- The suspects' characteristics linked them to the rationalist community in California.
- This group is known for its focus on reason, logic, probability and has influence in tech.