[enos]

kernel_task is due to high temperature on the left thunderbolt ports caused by charging. Plug your charger into the right side instead and it'll go away in about 15 seconds.

https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/363337/how-to-find...

Took me a long time to figure out too. I had the same frustration, that there is no way to debug the problem. A debug kernel is a PITA.

[McAtNite]

As someone running my 2015 MPB into the ground this sounds absolutely insane. I love MacOS, but this is on par with the “you’re holding it wrong” insanity. I really hope Apple gets their newer MBP straightened out before I have to buy a new laptop.