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Lie to a Tyrant: The 231st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

DarkHorse Podcast

CHAPTER

Dangers and Disinformation in the Jungle: Encounter with Leaping Vipers

Two individuals on a challenging jungle trek encounter local workers who warn them about non-existent dangers like leaping water vipers. Reflecting on the uncertainty of truth, the chapter transitions to discussing leeches in Madagascar, highlighting their unique behavior and the challenges they pose for researchers working in wet forests. The conversation delves into the defense mechanism of leaping slugs and the unsettling experience of encountering leeches in the Malagasy rainforest.

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