The article discusses the emergence of a violent cult called the Zizians within the Rationalist movement, linked to several murders and a shootout with border patrol. The Zizians, led by a blogger known as Ziz, follow an extreme philosophy combining radical veganism, cognitive theories about brain hemispheres, and moral absolutism. The text explores how the broader Rationalist movement, focused on developing reasoning skills and philosophical experimentation, has become a breeding ground for cult-like groups.
https://maxread.substack.com/p/the-zizians-and-the-rationalist-death