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MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Federal Whistleblower Called “Credible” by Intelligence Community Inspector General Says U.S. Military Has “Quite a Number” of Spacecraft in Custody of “Non-Human” Origin

Proof • 65 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Military Congress Whistleblower Intelligence
  1. A federal whistleblower with credible credentials claims the US military has recovered spacecraft of non-human origin.
  2. The evidence provided could establish the existence of highly advanced intelligent life beyond Earth.
  3. The story has sparked official hearings, expert endorsements, and a wave of public interest in UFO and alien technology claims.

Are We Getting Dumber?

Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology • 31 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🔬 Science Intelligence Fertility Genetics Psychology Data Analysis
  1. There is a negative correlation between IQ and fertility across the world, suggesting a decline in intelligence over time.
  2. More developed countries show a weaker decline in intelligence compared to less developed nations.
  3. Embryo selection for intelligence could potentially offset the decline in intelligence, especially in wealthier countries.

Predicting the Future

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 4 implied HN points • 02 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Forecasting Intelligence Psychology Cognition Political trends
  1. Predicting the future is hard because people often think they're better at it than they really are. Many make mistakes like being too confident or not paying attention to the facts.
  2. Some people, called superforecasters, are really good at making accurate predictions. They focus on facts, break problems into smaller parts, and keep track of their past predictions to learn from them.
  3. To improve predictions, it's important to express guesses as probabilities, look for different opinions, and stay open to changing your mind when new information comes in.
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State Dept Investigator: US Govt Is Withholding Critical Information About The Lab Leak

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 27 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Intelligence Investigation Government Response
  1. US government is accused of withholding critical information about the lab leak of Covid-19.
  2. The DNI report on Covid-19 origin was criticized for being deficient and potentially deliberate in not revealing important information.
  3. There are suspicions of a deliberate lack of effort to uncover the truth about the pandemic's origin, with concerns about potential cover-ups and implications on global health and geopolitics.

How Big is the Threat?

Diane Francis • 119 implied HN points • 13 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Domestic Terrorism Intelligence Security Political violence Government Regulation
  1. There's a serious threat of domestic terrorism in America, and the size and nature of this threat are not well understood. This creates risks for public events, like the Inauguration.
  2. Many political and security experts suggest that America needs better laws to track and manage domestic terrorism, similar to what other countries have in place.
  3. The infiltration of extremist groups into law enforcement poses additional challenges. This complicates the ability to effectively monitor and respond to these threats.

Intermediate Superintelligence

Am I Stronger Yet? • 15 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Intelligence Productivity Research Computing
  1. Intermediate superintelligence is not expected to happen overnight, but gradually surpass human capabilities on various tasks.
  2. Intelligence significantly impacts productivity in tasks; talented individuals can find more efficient solutions and execute them quickly.
  3. AI advancements go beyond intelligence, offering unique advantages like relentless focus, lack of fatigue, and enhanced communication abilities.

People, ideas, machines VII: 'The Wizard War' - lessons on technology, intelligence & organisation from World War II

Dominic Cummings substack • 12 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Intelligence Technology Organization Security Regulation
  1. RV Jones's memoir 'The Wizard War' from World War II offers lessons on technology, intelligence, and organization that are relevant today.
  2. The story highlights the importance of duty and public service in leadership roles, emphasizing the need for purpose and service over self-seeking easement.
  3. The blog post discusses significant issues like rot in nuclear weapon infrastructure, failures in Westminster over Ukraine, and the importance of security in technology, urging for better collaboration and regulation.

What Do Animals See in a Mirror?

Dr.John B’s Newsletter • 1 HN point • 15 May 24
🔬 Science Animals Intelligence Senses
  1. The mirror test assesses whether animals can recognize themselves in a reflection. Not all intelligent animals pass this test, indicating it may not be a definitive measure of intelligence.
  2. Only a few species, such as certain primates, dolphins, elephants, and even a horse, have successfully recognized themselves in a mirror.
  3. Critics argue that the mirror test may not be entirely accurate in gauging animal intelligence as it overlooks other senses like smell, and not all animals react to reflections the same way humans do.

Whistleblower: Intelligence Organized Cult Training? Werner Erhard's EST/Landmark Under a Microscope

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy theory Cults Intelligence Whistleblower
  1. The conversation discusses Werner Erhard's EST/Landmark programs and their controversial origins.
  2. The story ties into larger conspiracies around the New World Order theory.
  3. The interview sheds light on potential intelligence connections and manipulation in the executive coaching industry.

Danish Defence Command Confirms Russian Minisub Equipped SS-750 at Site of Nord Stream Blasts 4 Days Prior

OSINT & Analysis by Oliver Alexander • 15 HN points • 27 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Military Diplomacy Intelligence Conflict Security
  1. Russian minisub SS-750 was confirmed near Nord Stream sabotage sites, implicating Russia's involvement.
  2. Danish Defence Command took photos of the Russian SS-750 at the sabotage site but couldn't release them due to intelligence value.
  3. Russian submarines were in the Baltic Sea around the time of the explosions, raising the possibility of a Russian submarine being present near the sabotage site.

On Programming Purpose: Part 1

Robot Bible • 1 HN point • 05 May 24
🕹 Technology Language AI Programming Intelligence Robots
  1. Human language has evolved in a full circle, starting from symbols to pictures and now back to pictures used in programming, indicating the importance of symbols in communication.
  2. The debate between Chomsky and Everett on language acquisition challenges the idea of a universal grammar and suggests that language is deeply influenced by culture.
  3. Developing true emergent intelligence in programs requires more than just increased computational power; it involves exploring mechanisms to control autonomous systems predictably.

TV Tuesdays 18: The CIA and JKF

Sex and the State • 18 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Conspiracy Intelligence Media Accountability
  1. Former CIA director Allen Dulles was involved in controversial actions and may have played a role in JFK's assassination.
  2. The defense establishment in the US has historically been focused on communism and tolerant of fascism.
  3. The power players in the US defense and intelligence sectors often come from similar elite backgrounds and may prioritize corporate interests over democracy.

CIA Had Foreign Allies Spy On Trump Team, Triggering Russia Collusion Hoax, Sources Say

Michael Shellenberger • 7 HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Investigation Intelligence Scandal Surveillance
  1. The United States Intelligence Community, including the CIA, used foreign spy agencies to target Trump advisors before the alleged collusion with Russia.
  2. The FBI should not have begun its investigation into Trump and Russia collusion in 2016, according to a special prosecutor for the Department of Justice.
  3. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance was used to surveil Trump's associates, with 26 of them specifically targeted for contact and manipulation.

i-SOON Toolkit: What is “TZ”?

Natto Thoughts • 1 HN point • 24 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Networks Investigation Intelligence Training
  1. The acronym "TZ" found in leaked i-SOON documents could stand for phrases like special investigation or special reconnaissance, and it is crucial for Chinese public security bureaus, hinting at its importance in network security efforts.
  2. In the context of Chinese acronyms, TZ might represent Chinese phrases with Pinyin initials T and Z, such as investment, special investigation, special military, or other relevant terms.
  3. Companies like i-SOON have seen business opportunities in offering products and training related to network investigation and reconnaissance, indicating a high demand for capabilities in this area among Chinese public security bureaus.

U.S. Government Is Hiding Documents That Incriminate Intelligence Community For Illegal Spying And Election Interference, Say Sources

Public • 4 HN points • 15 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Intelligence Election interference
  1. Former CIA Director Gina Haspel blocked the release of a binder containing evidence of potential involvement in Trump-Russia collusion
  2. Corruption, rather than tradecraft, is the main concern officials have about keeping certain documents classified
  3. There have been repeated efforts by senior intelligence officials, including Haspel, to prevent the declassification of information related to the Trump-Russia investigation

How Canadian intelligence allowed an aircraft bombing

Espionage& • 5 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Terrorism International relations Intelligence Security Investigation
  1. Canadian intelligence failed to prevent an aircraft bombing due to incompetence and negligence.
  2. Multiple informants tried to warn Canadian security services about a bomb plot, but their warnings were ignored.
  3. The botched investigation resulted in only one conviction and the destruction of crucial evidence.

Is "artificial intelligence" as a term per se racist?

Apperceptive (moved to buttondown) • 8 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Racism Intelligence Research Ethics
  1. Artificial intelligence term originates from a time of great optimism and confidence in modeling human intelligence.
  2. Early AI researchers focused on abilities like linguistic fluency and chess skills, which are not central to human intelligence.
  3. Historically, the measures of intelligence used in AI development have roots in racism and socioeconomic factors.

OSINT Analysis: Six Russian Ships Active Near Nord Stream Sabotage Site According to Intelligence Source

OSINT & Analysis by Oliver Alexander • 5 HN points • 25 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Military Intelligence International relations Sabotage
  1. OSINT data helps confirm presence of Russian naval vessels near Nord Stream sabotage site
  2. Timeline of events surrounding Russian ships and US Navy vessels in Baltic Sea
  3. Unusual activities of Russian vessels and other naval forces raise questions about Nord Stream sabotage

Head of CIA OSINT emphasizes centrality of Twitter and Telegram surveillance

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 4 HN points • 28 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Intelligence Surveillance Data Analysis National Security Congress
  1. The head of CIA OSINT highlights the importance of surveillance on Twitter and Telegram for gathering open source intelligence.
  2. CIA's focus on AI technology has improved data analysis efficiency for vast amounts of surveillance data.
  3. The CIA incorporates controversial surveillance technologies like facial recognition and cellphone tracking data into their open source intelligence methodology.

US Has 12 Or More Alien Spacecraft, Say Military And Intelligence Contractors

Michael Shellenberger • 5 HN points • 07 Jun 23
🌐 International Politics Military Intelligence Space Secrecy
  1. Military and intelligence contractors claim that the US possesses at least 12 alien spacecraft.
  2. Evidence about extraterrestrial activity is being withheld from Congress, according to sources.
  3. The Pentagon's denial of nonhuman craft existence and the secrecy surrounding the topic are hindering investigations and transparency.

Rise of the AI Doomsday Cult

Future History • 3 HN points • 19 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Innovation Evolution Intelligence
  1. Humans have always been obsessed with the end of the world and scary visions, but it's more about great literature and movies than reality.
  2. Focusing on potential apocalyptic scenarios can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy, causing unnecessary fear and anxiety.
  3. Technology, like AI, should be approached with a balance of caution and optimism, solving problems as they arise and trusting in human adaptability and collaboration.

Unpluggers, Deflators, and Mantic Pixel Dream Girls, Part 1: Why I am Not a Doomer

Donkeyspace • 3 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Intelligence Philosophy Future
  1. The article discusses the debate around advanced AI potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes.
  2. It highlights the challenge of reasoning about unique, one-off events like a disaster scenario caused by AI.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of considering different perspectives and being prepared for both negative and positive outcomes.

Canadian intelligence's dirty little secret

Espionage& • 1 implied HN point • 21 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Intelligence Terrorism Espionage Investigation Conspiracy
  1. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) destroyed valuable tapes after an aircraft bombing investigation, hindering the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) inquiry.
  2. CSIS failed to cooperate with the RCMP investigation, leading to wasting time, energy, and pursuing wrong leads in the case.
  3. Surjan Singh Gill, an agent of CSIS and co-conspirator in the Air India bombings, was never charged, indicating possible malice in CSIS's actions.

Summary of and Thoughts on the Hotz/Yudkowsky Debate

Don't Worry About the Vase • 1 HN point • 16 Aug 23
🕹 Technology AI Debate Ethics Future Intelligence
  1. In the debate, Hotz led the discussion while Yudkowsky defended a fixed position.
  2. The conversation often circled around familiar points and metaphors, limiting productivity.
  3. Hotz expressed concern about future ASIs facing challenges similar to humans, while Yudkowsky emphasized the potential cooperation between ASIs and their advanced capabilities.

Exclusive: Inside 'Trident Spectre', the yearly tech experimentation program for Navy SEALs

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 1 HN point • 13 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Military Intelligence Surveillance Defense Artificial Intelligence
  1. Trident Spectre is a technology experiment program for Navy SEALs focused on deterrence and experimentation with various capabilities.
  2. The Trident Spectre exercise includes classified sessions, international participation, and testing in a 'high fail' environment at Fort Story.
  3. Trident Spectre encourages teamwork and innovation, seeking unexpected effects similar to the accidental discovery of Viagra.

The Literal and the Metaphor

Vic's Verdict • 1 implied HN point • 14 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Language Communication Relationships Intelligence Transparency
  1. When communicating, consider whether to be explicit or implicit based on your audience and intent.
  2. In conversations, explicit language works well for tangible topics, while abstract topics require different forms of communication depending on the audience.
  3. Balancing transparency and ambiguity in language depends on the depth of the relationship and emotional intelligence of those involved.

A Transatlantic Perspective on the Cybersecurity Industry

Cody's Version • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Intelligence Enterprise IT Networks
  1. Key differences exist between the operational and strategic approaches to business in the US and Europe in terms of cybersecurity industry.
  2. European cybersecurity leaders often focus on tactical issues, while US counterparts tend to integrate intelligence and security operations into top-level strategic business operations.
  3. European cybersecurity vendors prioritize technical solutions, while US companies offer consolidated platforms with strategic intelligence and rapid-release products.

All I Really Need to Know in Life, I Learned From Technical Electronic Intelligence

Cody's Version • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Science Military Intelligence Analysis Communication
  1. Lessons from technical electronic intelligence training can help us understand life and see interconnected phenomena.
  2. Understanding the electromagnetic spectrum is crucial in various real-world applications like eyesight, cellular networks, and medical imaging.
  3. Applying concepts of electromagnetism to imagination can lead to creative ideas like alien communication methods or emotional detection wearables.