Oswin Vex

Born to British diplomats in Hong Kong, Oswin discovered wing chun at age 8 and never looked back. After a brief career in quantitative trading, he left the financial world to pursue his true passion: documenting the scientific basis behind traditional martial arts practices. With a background in data science and a certification in functional medicine, Oswin brings analytical rigor to Rude Vulture's wildest theories. He is notorious for self-experimenting with nootropics before sparring sessions and publishing the results.

Microsoft Wants You to Have a Personal AI Companion, If Only So You Don’t Notice How Much Power AI Consumes

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Microsoft‘s vision for AI just got a lot more personal and perhaps conveniently so, given the company’s growing concerns about public perception of the technology’s environmental costs. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, recently declared that within five years, everyone will have their own AI companion that knows them intimately. But his promise of ever-present … Read more

Historian Warns AI Will Take Over “Anything Made of Words,” Including Book-Based Religions

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At the World Economic Forum 2026, renowned historian Yuval Noah Harari delivered a stark warning about artificial intelligence that challenges humanity’s self-conception and religious foundations. The bestselling author of “Sapiens,” whose works have sold over 50 million copies worldwide, argued that AI represents not merely a technological tool but a fundamental shift in human civilization. … Read more

TikTok Payouts Are Tanking Following a Change in Ownership

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Content creators across TikTok are abandoning the platform’s Creator Rewards Program in droves after experiencing dramatic payment cuts that many attribute to the app’s recent ownership transition from ByteDance to U.S. companies. Creators who once earned thousands of dollars monthly from their content are now reporting payments that amount to mere pennies, regardless of view … Read more

You can now pay $1M for a future hotel stay on the moon

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The final frontier just became available for booking, though you’ll need deep pockets and plenty of patience to claim your reservation. According to sources, Hilton Hotels has partnered with Starlab Space to develop the first-ever hotel accommodations in lunar orbit, with advance reservations now open for a cool $1 million. The catch? Your cosmic getaway … Read more

White House Crypto Czar Questions Why Greenland belongs to Danes: We can make them an offer that they can’t refuse

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During a recent All-In Podcast episode discussing Iran’s breaking point and Trump’s Greenland acquisition, David Sacks addressed the topic of Greenland with characteristic directness and historical perspective. When asked about the strategic importance of Greenland, Sacks provided context: “Well, it is becoming more significant from a national security standpoint as those Arctic ices melt and … Read more

Chinese E-vehicles freeze shut in Russia with many comparing them to ‘portable coffins’

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As winter descends on Russia, Chinese automobiles are facing severe performance issues in extreme cold, with consumers raising alarming safety concerns. Russian media reports indicate that these vehicles, which now dominate the domestic market, are experiencing dangerous malfunctions that have led to them being labeled as mobile coffins by frustrated owners. Russian consumers are reporting … Read more

Joe Rogan Criticizes Pete Buttigieg for Being Afraid to Appear on Podcasts

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In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, host Joe Rogan made a brief but pointed comment about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his reluctance to appear on podcast platforms. The comment came amid a broader discussion about the changing media landscape and how traditional press formats compare … Read more

John Mellencamp went on JRE and tried to claim civil war had nothing to do with slavery and that Lincoln himself owned slaves

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During his appearance on Joe Rogan Experience #2438, musician John Mellencamp made controversial claims about the American Civil War. The 74-year-old rock icon stated that the war was fought over ports rather than slavery, and claimed that Abraham Lincoln personally owned enslaved people. When discussing politics and American history, Mellencamp told Joe Rogan: “What do … Read more

Lex Fridman plays never before seen video of an Amazonian tribe that hasn’t stepped in contact with humans

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In a groundbreaking moment for anthropology and conservation, naturalist Paul Rosolie has shared the first-ever extended footage on a recent episode of Lex Fridman’s podcast. During the conversation, he talked in detail about an encounter with the Mashco Piro, one of the world’s last uncontacted tribes, during his recent appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast. … Read more

Science Confirms GLP-1s Also Increase Testosterone But With A Caveat

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A new systematic review and meta-analysis has revealed that GLP-1 receptor agonists, the class of medications generating widespread attention for their weight-loss capabilities, may offer an unexpected benefit for men struggling with low testosterone levels. However, researchers caution that the mechanism behind this improvement comes with an important qualifier. The comprehensive study, published in the … Read more