Fire and a Broken Heart: The 260th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
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Jan 15, 2025
The discussion opens with updates on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, highlighting their impact on communities and governance. A compelling analysis of recent findings on mRNA vaccine distribution supports a longstanding hypothesis about myocarditis. The hosts explore the ecological role of dung beetles, blending science with art as they delve into their behaviors and importance. They also tackle the complexities of leadership in crisis management, balancing diversity with necessary expertise, amidst critical reflections on societal challenges.
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LA Fires: Personal Loss
Heather Heying's childhood neighborhood, including her elementary school and the Baskin Robbins where she worked, burned down.
Only Palisades Village, saved by private firefighters hired by the developer Rick Caruso, remains.
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History of Firefighting
Private fire services were the norm at the country's founding, as evidenced by badges on historic Philadelphia buildings.
The current public system is decaying back towards this less efficient, individual approach.
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The Loss of Place
Losing a place, even one no longer lived in, can evoke a sense of homelessness due to its deep personal connection.
This is especially poignant in modern times, as places can be irrevocably destroyed, unlike in the past.
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Stephen Covey's "First Things First" is a self-help book focusing on time management and prioritization. It introduces the concept of prioritizing tasks based on their importance rather than urgency. The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on what truly matters in life, aligning actions with personal values and goals. Covey's work encourages readers to develop a proactive approach to time management, emphasizing planning and self-discipline. The book's enduring popularity stems from its practical advice and its focus on achieving a greater sense of balance and fulfillment in life.
In this week’s episode, we continue our discussion of the Los Angeles Fires, sharing stories, analysis, and an apology from the owner of the LA Times, a publication which endorsed Karen Bass, LA’s current mayor. Even if diversity and inclusion have value, we need skill and experience more. Then: a new molecular technique reveals the extent to which mRNA shots move around the body and trigger the immune system to destroy transfected cells; this provides strong support for Bret’s years-old hypothesis that myocarditis and pericarditis are the result of T cell mediated destruction of cardiomyocytes. Finally: dung beetles, in life and in art. Who makes dung balls, who rolls dung balls, and why is it such a popular activity?
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Mentioned in this episode:
Cal Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov
Remembering the Palisades: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/remembering-the-palisades
The Morning Meeting w Patrick Soon-Shiong: https://www.youtube.com/live/QpolCpYGvw0?t=1092s
Luo et al 2025. Nanocarrier imaging at single-cell resolution across entire mouse bodies with deep learning. Nat Biotechnol. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-024-02528-1.pdf
Sean Goddard Insects: https://seangoddardinsects.com
Reynolds & Byrne 2013. Alternate reproductive tactics in an African dung beetle, Circellium bacchus(Scarabeidae). Journal of Insect Behavior 26: 440-452. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10905-012-9365-1
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