Sophie Hearns

A third-generation judoka and former pharmaceutical researcher, Sophie made waves in the biohacking community after publishing her controversial opinion piece. She brings her unique blend of laboratory precision and martial arts intuition to Rude Vulture's most thought-provoking pieces. When not writing about peptide protocols for recovery between training sessions, she teaches women's self-defense classes incorporating breathwork and cold exposure.

Joe Rogan Calls Cap On Elon Musk’s Claim AI Will Make Everyone Rich: The People Who Have That Perspective Are All Making Money Off AI

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On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, podcast host Joe Rogan pushed back on optimistic predictions about artificial intelligence, singling out a conflict of interest that may be shaping the cheerful forecasts coming from Silicon Valley’s biggest names. Rogan laid out Elon Musk‘s vision in vivid terms, describing it as a future where … Read more

Utah Influencers Are ‘Tan Blind’

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If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Utah-based influencer content, you may have noticed something: the tans. Not just golden, sun-kissed tans, but deep, orange, and sometimes blotchy tans that prompt double takes. The term ‘tan blindness’ refers to a perceived inability among some Utah influencers to recognize just how far their tanning has gone. … Read more

Joe Rogan Shames Progressives Who Support Islamic Radicalists

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During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan and British MP Rupert Lowe took direct aim at progressives in the West who openly support Islamic radicalism while simultaneously championing causes that Islamic law explicitly forbids. The conversation turned pointed when Rogan brought up Dearborn, Michigan, noting that the city’s far-left political … Read more

TikTok Manager Is Facing Life In Prison

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Nikita Tyukalo, a 22-year-old from Seattle, built a social media image as a self-made millionaire. His Instagram featured luxury cars, stacks of cash, expensive watches, and captions about making millions. His bio claimed $14 million in profit by age 20. But prosecutors say the reality behind that image was far darker. Tyukalo is now in … Read more

US Family Lost Their Home Due To An Overdue $2k Tax Bill

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A Michigan family lost a home valued at nearly $200,000 over a disputed tax bill of just $2,241.93, a case that eventually reached the United States Supreme Court. The story begins with Timothy ‘Scott’ Pung, who purchased a three-bedroom house in Isabella County, Michigan, 35 years ago. According to the Pacific Legal Foundation, which represents … Read more

Joe Rogan Claims Cutting USAID Affected Pop Charts Into Not Including Any Rap Songs

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During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience featuring comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, podcast host Joe Rogan floated a theory connecting the defunding of USAID to the current state of popular music charts, specifically the apparent absence of rap and hip-hop from the top positions. The conversation took a sharp detour from a discussion about … Read more