Ninjas Are Butterflies 179 - The Weapon That Scrambles Minds, Patagonia Fires & Nevada Triangle
Jan 30, 2026
They examine reports of a weapon that scrambles minds and recent Pentagon claims about backpack-sized RF devices. The conversation dives into massive Patagonian wildfires and theories about land grabs and profiteering. They also investigate the Nevada Triangle mystery, exploring missing planes, strange crashes, and desert airspace anomalies.
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Pick Workwear Made By Workers
- When shopping for boots or workwear, choose brands with real-user design and return guarantees.
- Look for comfort-first products named and tested by actual tradespeople, like Brunt Workwear's offerings.
Apps Reflect Societal Gaps Abroad
- China has apps uniquely tailored to social needs, like an app where users check-in to prove they are alive for relatives.
- Large social trends (200M living alone) drive surprising tech solutions in other countries.
Patagonia Fires And Political Timing
- Wildfires in Patagonia coincided with political moves to open land to foreign buyers and large cuts to firefighting funding.
- That timing fuels speculation about land grabs and strategic interest in Patagonia's resources.