Bread & Circuses: The 240th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

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Aug 28, 2024

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Bret Weinstein

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Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, both PhDs in Biology, analyze the current state of politics through an evolutionary lens. They dissect the barrage of political texts and the manipulation behind fundraising tactics, critiquing the disconnect between voter engagement and genuine political discussion. The duo reflects on the transformative joy of parenthood and its importance in society, contrasting it with the commodified version of joy in politics. They also ponder the evolution of political parties and the dangers of losing sight of fundamental values.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Manuka Honey and Ecological Bonds

01:55 • 7min

Memories and Mischief: A Journey Through Dyslexia and Dreams

09:09 • 4min

Political Messaging and Voter Manipulation

13:02 • 16min

The Power of Names and Social Constructs in Biology and Society

28:33 • 4min

Examining Fundraising Tactics

32:39 • 3min

The Gamble of Promotions and Perception

35:37 • 11min

Evolving Fundraising and Electoral Integrity

46:27 • 21min

The Evolution of Political Identity

01:07:43 • 12min

Political Narratives and Parenthood Reflections

01:19:44 • 25min

Exploring Joy in Politics and Personal Experience

01:45:06 • 10min

Perceptions of Charisma in Politics

01:55:26 • 3min

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 week’s 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 doesn’t understand science. And: why did RFK Jr. talk to the Harris campaign? Finally: actual joy, mixed with sadness, as our children leave home. Why parenting is the most amazing job you can have, and how any population that forgets that is at risk of losing the plot, if it hasn’t already.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Tiny specks in the Universe – on motherhood: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/tiny-specks-in-the-universe

Rescue the Republic – September 29 on the National Mall: https://jointheresistance.org

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