Pride and Shamelessness: The 235th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Jul 24, 2024
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Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the lack of transparency in the Secret Service, Portland Pride Parade's corporate presence and public display of kink, and the impact on children. They touch on historical events like JFK's assassination, the importance of controls in research, and evolving societal norms at pride events.
Proper citation of sources enhances credibility and distinguishes original insights from established facts.
Logical controls are crucial in complex scenarios to navigate multiple explanations effectively.
Unveiling 'Black Budgets' calls for scrutiny on undisclosed financial operations in intelligence agencies.
Establishing well-defined boundaries in societal norms and parenting is essential to prevent detrimental influences on child development.
Deep dives
The Importance of Access to Information
With the absence of a control or comparison dataset, it becomes challenging to interpret claims accurately. The need for thorough research and citing sources becomes crucial in establishing the validity of any extraordinary claim. Without a control group for anomalies, determining the significance or uniqueness of certain events becomes obscured.
Navigating Anomalies in Stock Short Positions
An examination of anomalous stock short positions before significant events, like the reported shorts on Trump's social network before an alleged assassination attempt, requires a nuanced understanding of the landscape. Detecting noteworthy anomalies necessitates establishing a comparative dataset to gauge the significance of such short positions effectively.
The Concept of a 'Black Budget' in State Operations
The 'Black Budget' concept, implying a secretive off-the-books financial system, raises concerns about unaccounted power structures operating outside constitutional oversight. The existence of undisclosed budgets, like those in intelligence agencies, separates financial controls from democratic frameworks, warranting scrutiny and transparency.
Relying on Proper Attribution for Assertions
Citing sources serves the dual purpose of attributing claims to original research and informing audience trust in the presented information. Proper attribution not only validates arguments but also distinguishes original insights from established facts, enhancing credibility and fostering critical thinking in discourse.
The Importance of Logical Control in Scientific Experiments
In scientific experiments, the significance of logical control over statistical control is highlighted. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of developing logical baseline assumptions rather than relying solely on statistical controls. This shift is crucial in scenarios like assassination attempts where multiple explanations exist, challenging the typical application of null hypothesis. The discussion delves into the need for logical controls to navigate complex situations more effectively and highlights the limitations of statistical approaches in certain contexts.
Impacts of Universal Tolerance and Anarchy on Society
The dialogue explores the concept of universal tolerance leading to potential anarchy within society. By showcasing examples like Pride events forsaking limits for public exhibitionism and kink displays, the conversation critiques the notion of unfettered tolerance. The discussion underscores the necessity of establishing well-defined boundaries in societal norms and parenting to prevent exploitation of boundaries and detrimental influences on child development.
Navigating the Intersection of Pride Parades, Corporate Sponsorship, and Cultural Authenticity
The examination delves into the intersection of Pride parades, corporate sponsorship, and cultural authenticity. By dissecting the commercial and counter-cultural elements present at Pride events, the analysis questions the authenticity and impact of such showcases. The portrayal of a diverse range of participants, including Latino performers and corporate sponsors, prompts reflections on the cultural representation and societal implications of contemporary Pride festivities.
In this 235th 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 the lack of transparency from the Secret Service about the assassination attempt on Trump, as revealed in part during this week’s Congressional hearing. Using Colin Ray’s “That’s my story and I’m sticking to it,” we analyze why information is being withheld from the public. Then: Portland Pride—the annual (now in July!) Parade reveals generic aesthetics, soulless corporate sponsorship, the public display of kink, and children taking it all in.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Secret Service Director testifies before Congress: https://www.c-span.org/video/?537081-1/secret-service-director-testifies-attempted-assassination-donald-trump
Portland Pride Parade livestream on KGW News: https://www.youtube.com/live/P6gS4uS4SRk
A Don’t Hurt Me Parade in Portland, at Natural Selections: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/a-dont-hurt-me-parade-in-portland
