

Episode 434: Evil Gods Must Be Fought: The Zizian Murder Cult [Part 1]
51 snips Jan 29, 2025
Dive into the dark underbelly of a rationalist cult with ties to murder and chaos. Discover the chilling story of a border patrol officer's killing as the narrative weaves through Silicon Valley's eccentric tech culture. Explore bizarre intersections of Harry Potter fan fiction, samurai swords, and controversial figures like Eliezer Yudkowsky. Delve into the philosophical absurdities and ethical dilemmas of rationalist ideologies, while uncovering the shocking history of the Zizians and their violent past.
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Border Incident
- Border Patrol agent David Chris Maland was killed in Vermont on Inauguration Day 2025.
- The suspects were Teresa Jungblatt and Felix Baukhalt, who was declared dead at the scene.
Jungblatt's Journal
- The suspect, Jungblatt, possessed a journal with unsettling phrases and ciphers.
- Both suspects had ties to individuals involved in other homicide investigations.
Ziz Connection
- The Vermont shooting is linked to a group or entity known as "Ziz."
- This entity is potentially an offshoot of the rationalist community, specifically MIRI.