#74: Nothing to Ad (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 74th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This episode marks the first episode in which we broadcast ads. After speaking two ads at the top of the show, we devote the rest of the episode to a critique of advertising, a history of ads in nature (bird plumage or song, bright coloration or patterning on a toxic frog or butterfly), and a discussion of how ads have been...
3 Huhti 20211h 30min
#73: Arroz by any Other Name (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 73rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This episode marks the one year anniversary of the Evolutionary Lens! We discuss its origin, and talk about the books we’ve read from on-air over the last year. In other news: A ship is stuck in the Suez Canal; Bret has an Evergreen take on the situation. Also the former head of the CDC, Robert Redfield, says that lab leak ...
27 Maalis 20211h 38min
#72: Dogs, Frogs, and Viral Analogs (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 72nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. It’s the Spring equinox, and there are frogs—frogs who are anatomically able to tune out some of the voices of other frogs whom they have no interest in. Then: Bret’s challenge to Ibram Kendi, which includes a simple proof involving dogs and anti-racism. And: the left are increasingly gullible; we provide an example from a ...
20 Maalis 20211h 32min
DarkHorse Podcast with Irshad Manji & Bret Weinstein
Irshad Manji is an author, founder of the Moral Courage project, and lecturer at Oxford for the Initiative for Global Ethics and Human Rights. Buy Irshad’s new book: Don’t Label Me - How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07D2BXJTS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_AMB2A762PQWAHW6FDZ77 Find Irshad on her website: https://irshadmanji.com/ Find Irshad on Twitter: @IrshadManji --- F...
19 Maalis 20212h 13min
#71: Make Dopamine While the Sun Shines (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 71st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we talk about trees and mental health and lockdowns and polar bears. Among other things. Does having trees outside your window help mitigate depression? If so, how close do they need to be? Does it matter what species they are? What’s so great about trees anyway? What about rivers or birds or volcanoes? Als...
14 Maalis 20211h 19min
Jordan Peterson is Back! - Bret Weinstein's DarkHorse Podcast
Jordan Peterson is an author, YouTube lecturer, and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. Buy Jordan's new book: Beyond Order - 12 More Rules for Life: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08NP6881K&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_8ZSEX3G3CRRHS6Y1N9JK Find Jordan on his website: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com Find Jordan on Twitter: @jordanbpeterson --- Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to...
9 Maalis 20212h 13min
#70: Loose the Seuss (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 70th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is now available for pre-sale at amazon. Publication date: 9-14-21: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593086880/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_5BDTABYFKRJKZBT5GSQA DarkHorse merchandise now available at: store.darkhorsepodcast.org Find more from us on Bret’s website (https:/...
7 Maalis 20211h 46min
#69: Evolution of Power (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream)
In this 69th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we begin by discussing power, race and social media, specifically regarding the app Clubhouse. We talk about how Covid outcomes are affected by preexisting conditions, such as obesity and hypertension. We ask: should children be vaccinated, and are the reasons being proposed to do so justified? We review a ...
28 Helmi 20211h 24min
