Think Fast: The 252nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Nov 20, 2024
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The hosts dive into the intriguing world of dry fasting, sharing personal experiences from their week-long journey without food or water. They discuss cultural precedents, health benefits, and fascinating biological processes like autophagy. Insights from the animal kingdom, including kangaroo rats and camels, paint a vivid picture of survival. Listeners are encouraged to take charge of their health, blending humor and wisdom while challenging common myths around fasting. Join them in exploring the personal and physiological impacts of this radical approach to well-being.
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The podcast explores the high costs and inefficiencies of traditional U.S. health insurance, proposing CrowdHealth's crowdfunding model as a viable alternative.
Brain FM is highlighted for its potential to enhance focus and productivity through scientifically designed music, particularly benefiting those with attention-related challenges.
Dry fasting is examined through both personal experiences and cultural traditions, emphasizing its health benefits and spiritual significance across various practices.
The importance of corrections and transparency in previous discussions is stressed, promoting continuous learning and accurate dialogue within complex dietary topics.
Deep dives
The Importance of Community in Health
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Harnessing Focus with Music
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Benefits of Postbiotics for Cellular Health
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Reflecting on Previous Mistakes
Corrections to prior episodes promote transparency and continuous learning in discussions. Details regarding campaign finance in the Harris campaign were clarified, with adjustments made in the discussed cost of set-building. Further reflection on previous topics, such as seed oils, helps sharpen understanding and navigation through complex dietary discussions. Emphasizing facts and learning from the past reinforces the importance of accuracy in dialogue.
Exploring Dry Fasting Practices
Dry fasting, which involves abstaining from both food and water for extended periods, has become a focal point of discussion. Initial skepticism surrounding the ability to fast beyond three days has been challenged by personal experiences that showcase resilience and benefits. Although discomfort during the process can arise, especially on the fifth day, many individuals report significant health improvements and new perspectives on food and hydration as a result of dry fasting. Such fasting practices can tap into the body's natural healing mechanisms and enhance overall wellness.
Cultural and Historical Context of Fasting
Many cultures celebrate fasting during significant religious observances, such as Ramadan, which involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk. These traditions align with the understanding that fasting can promote spiritual growth alongside physical benefits. The historical significance of fasting practices highlights their role in maintaining community and individual health through shared cultural experiences. The exploration of fasting across cultures reveals its multiple dimensions and potential advantages.
Empowerment Through Self-Experimentation
Engaging in self-experimentation can lead to rediscovery of personal capabilities previously ignored by conventional health approaches. Understanding one's capacity for extended fasting can empower individuals to make greater choices regarding health and well-being. The experience of fasting not only strengthens individual resilience but also fosters a deeper connection between mind and body. This approach encourages people to challenge preconceived notions about their limits and embrace self-directed journeys toward better health.
In this 252nd 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 start with corrections from last livestream, and a bit more about seed oils. Then: dry fasting. What are the cultural and biological precedents for abstaining from all food and drink for hours or days at a time? What religious traditions include dry fasting? Are their health benefits? What are autophagy, and metabolic water, and what do kangaroo rats and camels have to teach us? We tell our personal story of just having done a seven day dry fast, and remind Americans that, as a country, we just voted to Make America Healthy Again. Your health is in your hands, not those of the “experts.”
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Mentioned in this episode:
What’s wrong with seed oils: https://x.com/HeatherEHeying/status/1859255825119973386
The Phoenix Protocol: Dry Fasting for Rapid Healing and Radical Life Extension, by August Dunning: https://amzn.to/3Zfwb3e (commission earned)