Dad Saves America Bret Weinstein on Epstein, Globalization, and How Our Institutions Went Insane - Part 1
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Sep 4, 2025 
Bret Weinstein, an evolutionary biologist known for his insights into evolutionary theory and his controversial time at Evergreen State College, discusses the failures of modern institutions. He explores the hidden powers behind the Epstein scandal and critiques the misinformation prevalent in governance and media. The conversation also covers the disconnection between elites and everyday citizens, the implications of globalization on democracy, and the challenges posed by virtual communities that reshape social bonds in our society.
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Hidden Leverage Distorts Politics
- Hidden leverage like the Epstein files warps visible politics and explains sudden reversals.
- Understanding whether such leverage governs us is a top priority for assessing democratic legitimacy.
Model Reality And Test Predictions
- Build and test private models that predict unseen causes and refine them by prediction performance.
- Use those models to detect when public explanations fail and reveal hidden forces at work.
Leverage Is Held Back Strategically
- Powerful actors keep leverage secret and deploy it sparingly to avoid exposure and escalation.
- That strategic restraint explains why some compromising material is withheld even after regime change.
