Can the West Be Saved? The 238th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

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Aug 14, 2024

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Heather Heying

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Bret Weinstein

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, both PhDs in Biology, dive into pressing cultural issues from an evolutionary perspective. They discuss the troubling backlash against women's progress and the challenges posed by the regressive rhetoric of modern society. The duo also addresses the importance of preserving the West's ideals, critiques the portrayal of health in media, and reflects on the complexities surrounding happiness and wealth. With humor and insight, they urge listeners to engage with key societal concerns that impact our democracy.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Navigating Healthcare: A Personal Experience with CrowdHealth

03:23 • 2min

Olive Oil Adventures and Healthcare Humor

05:46 • 8min

Enhancing Mitochondrial Health with Mitopure

13:30 • 2min

Navigating Gender Dynamics: From Feminism to Contemporary Challenges

15:54 • 24min

Rallying for the West: The Rescue the Republic Movement

39:38 • 12min

The Comparative Nature of Happiness and Wealth

51:47 • 4min

Athletes, Immigration, and National Sovereignty

56:04 • 25min

Debunking Health Myths

01:21:02 • 10min

Debunking Diet Myths and Media Influence

01:30:36 • 14min

Advertising Integrity and Societal Concerns

01:44:34 • 3min

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 week’s 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 aren’t what they seem, and candidates for high office who are useful only for their immutable characteristics. On the latter, we discuss what the West is, why it needs to be saved, the hedonic treadmill, the Five Eyes Alliance, and whistle-blowers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Also: the New York Times proves that, even when the stakes are low, it butchers and misunderstands science and logic.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Open Letter (at Natural Selections): https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/open-letter

Rescue the Republic: https://jointheresistance.org

Whistleblowers: https://x.com/SenRonJohnson/status/1822821735835533802

New York Times totally debunks stuff: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/well/2024-health-trends.html

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