In this 244th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss excess deaths from 2021 on, and what the insurance industry is recommending that we do (more of the same treatments that got us into this mess!). Related: Francis Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health during Covid, asks why facing a common enemy didnt bring us together, wh...
Sep 17, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 243rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the evidence for the traps being laid by Goliath, continuing last episodes discussion of the presidential debate. Then: sex, gender, meaning, and identity. What kind of science is being done that concludes that sex and gender are not just distinct, but unrelated? And why are 10 year olds b...
Sep 14, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 242nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the presidential debate: what happened, and how much of it constituted traps, set for us to fall in to? How was the magic trick done? Also: when people tell you who they are, believe them. Finally: bats bats bats bats bats. As insectivorous bats succumb to a fungal disease (White Nose Synd...
Sep 11, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 241st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss food, science, and myth. Research out of Tufts University three years ago created the Food Compassa new guide to what is healthy that rivals the Food Pyramid for sheer lunacy. Advising us that Froot Loops and Pringles are healthier choices than meat and eggs, the authors of that research a...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bret speaks with Dr. Joomi Kim on the discovery that some of the processes biologists use are not what they believe they are and the implications this could potentially have on science. Dr. Joomi Kim is a molecular biologist and author of the Substack, Lets Be Clear where she challenges the mainstream narratives about COVID-19. Please note, Dr. Kim offers the following correction: While describing the steps of western blots it may have sounded like antibodies get added before the blotting step (...
Aug 31, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 240th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss joy and the Democratic Party. Who is sending all the texts asking for money to support the democrats, and what are they actually trying to accomplish? Discussion of push polls and push texts, bread and circuses, ponies and balloons. Also: the party of science doesnt understand science. And...
Aug 28, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 239th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss AI, specifically how Grok responded to the prompt image of Cartesian crisis, whether AI is conscious, and whether it makes art. What is art, and are humans required to make it, or do search and memory suffice? Not art: the rendering of the national anthem at the Democratic National Convent...
Aug 28, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bret and Chris discuss the Trump shooting and many of the questions that must be asked in the weeks following the event. Find Chris Martenson at Peak Prosperity: https://peakprosperity.com/ Find Chris Martenson on X: https://x.com/chrismartenson ***** Sponsors: Piques Nandaka: delicious mushroom, tea, and chocolate drink that provides all day energy. Up to 20% off + free frother+beaker at www.Piquelife.com/darkhorse. Seed: Start a new healthy habit today with Seed probiotics. Use code 25DarkHors...
Aug 18, 2024•3 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 238th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss why there is a regressive backlash against women, and how to Rescue the Republic, and Join the Resistance. On the former topic, we talk about #MeToo, Olympic athletes that arent what they seem, and candidates for high office who are useful only for their immutable characteristics. On the l...
Aug 14, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 237th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the choice of Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, as VP for the Democrats. Is he correct that Democrats are the party of freedom, respecting ones neighbors, and minding your own business? (No.) Also: Covid at the Olympicstheyre not done with us yet! Consider how nuts it is that we are still b...
Aug 07, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 236th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the attack on merit that is revealed in the Olympics Opening Ceremony. We discuss also attacks on Christianity, corporate ESG scores, the relationship of queer culture to gay culture, and the memory-holing of what democrats used to think about both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Also: what d...
Jul 31, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 235th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the lack of transparency from the Secret Service about the assassination attempt on Trump, as revealed in part during this weeks Congressional hearing. Using Colin Rays Thats my story and Im sticking to it, we analyze why information is being withheld from the public. Then: Portland Pridet...
Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Find John Cullen on X: https://x.com/I_Am_JohnCullen Find John Cullen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamjohncullen Find Chris Martensons audio analysis (mentioned by John): https://x.com/chrismartenson/status/1814114895065141491 ***** PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order. ***** Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live ...
Jul 21, 2024•3 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 234th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the assassination attempt on Trumps life, and the security and media landscape in which this happened. Are we all in a modern Platos Cave that has become a hall of mirrors, such that we can be sitting right next to someone, seeing a totally different reality? How can we evaluate different ...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 233rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss The Hope Accord, which calls for the immediate suspension of Covid-19 mRNA vaccine products. We encourage you to sign it. Then: wisdom from Charlie Munger on why we should prefer a world in which some people are not compensated for their losses (even if they didnt deserve to lose), over ha...
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 232nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the 248th anniversary of the founding of the United States, with readings from Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence. Then: deep state vs. shallow state, and how it came to be that news = New York Times ^-1, and health = CDC^-1. Discussing the biggest story of 2020the corruption...
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lenore Skenazy is Americas Worst Mom, founder of Free Range Kids and President of Let Grow. Bret talks to her about parenting in an era of zero risk. Find Lenore on X: https://x.com/FreeRangeKids (@FreeRangeKids) Find Let Grow at their website: https://letgrow.org/ ***** PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order. ***** Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server...
Jun 30, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 231st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the Supreme Courts decision in Biden v Missouri, and its implications for free speech and censorship; the presidential debate that will exclude Kennedy; and the release of Julian Assangeall possible tactics to control public conversation. Also: what does an AI deep fake of Dave Chappelle s...
Jun 26, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 230th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss air quality in Los Angeles, and how California led the way in making catalytic converters standard in cars across the United States. Now, that regulatory apparatus is being used for less honorable ends, as legislators consider mandating the inclusion of folic acid in all tortilla products....
Jun 19, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 229th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss empathy, sympathy, and theory of mind; corporate personhood, psychopathic behavior, and the limitations of humans; kin selection, and reciprocity, both direct and indirect. Then: utopias, and why they fail, from the hero of Er in Platos Republic to the Singularity. And we discuss the human...
Jun 12, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 228th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this weeks episode, we discuss the WHO, International Health Regulations, and this weeks rally in Geneva. Also: major concessions in the Covid narrative. And: avian flu (H5N1). Finally: on the joys of motorcycling in the Alps with ones son. ***** Our sponsors: Timeline: Accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to...
Jun 05, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bret talks to Phil Harper on his recent trip to the UK. They discuss the process of truth seeking and how our present dark age affects it. Find Phil on X: @phillyharper (https://twitter.com/phillyharper) Find Phil on Substack: https://philharper.substack.com/ Cartoon mentioned at minute 56: https://imgix.bustle.com/lovelace/uploads/1055/dba34200-2841-0133-775b-0aecee5a8273.jpg?w=760&h=508&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=50&dpr=2 ***** PaleoValley: Wide array ...
Jun 01, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 227th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss the failure of the WHOs Pandemic Preparedness Treatywhat it means, what the world did right, and what Goliath may have learned from the experience against a scrappy band of emergent Davids. Also: who cheats in high school sports, who does not, and what the Washington State Track and Field meet i...
May 28, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 226th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss a new breakthrough in plant genetics: polyploid potatoes and corn from Ohalo Genetics, which are claimed to double the harvest from individual plants. Beginning with a discussion of naturally occurring polyploidy in other species, including frogs, we analyze the discussion of Ohalos new products...
May 22, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bret talks to Russell Brand in the wake of his Baptism. Find Russell on X: @rustyrockets (https://x.com/rustyrockets) Find Russell on Rumble: https://rumble.com/russellbrand ***** Moink: Delicious grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb, pastured pork and chicken, and wild caught Alaskan salmon. Visit www.moinkbox.com/darkhorse to get a years worth of bacon free when you sign up. ***** Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all strea...
May 20, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 225th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss assassination attempts, the sun, pharmaceuticals, and the American presidency. Assassination: Robert Fico, the president of Slovakia, was shot several days after announcing that his country would reject the WHO Pandemic Treaty. The sun: last weekends dramatic aurora were the visible manifestatio...
May 15, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Live at 12:30 PT, May 10th. Bret and Ben discuss potential impacts of the sun on humanity in the coming days. Find Ben Davidson on X: @SunWeatherMan (https://twitter.com/SunWeatherMan) ***** Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/ Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.darkhorsestore.org/ Them...
May 10, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 224th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss animal behavior: the implications of an orangutan using a medicinal plant to treat a wound, and the one-off videos that weve all seenof cats preventing toddlers from falling, of a beluga whale retrieving a womans phone. What does this say about the minds of these other organisms, and about us? A...
May 08, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 223rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode, we discuss science and religion, materialism and other ways of understanding our world. Can analysis and quantification explain everything? Can narrative, intuition, and creativity? All are or should be part of the scientific process; science is incomplete with only one mode. We also discuss models, how th...
May 04, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Kat Lindley is the President of the Global Health Project. Bret Talks to her about the state of the World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty. Find Dr. Lindley on X: @KLVeritas (https://twitter.com/KLVeritas) ***** Sponsors: PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order. Sole: Carefully designed, personally moldable footbeds for healthy feet. Go to https://yoursole.com/darkhor...
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