TRIGGERnometry Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying: Sex, Religion, Evolution (Live Episode)
Sep 18, 2021
Bret Weinstein, an evolutionary biologist and author, and Heather Heying, co-author and fellow biologist, dive into the complexities of modern life and its roots in our evolutionary past. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding our biology, critique the societal impacts of hookup culture, and explore the relationship between myth and science. The conversation also touches on the future of education amidst rising ideologies and the importance of creativity for sustainable growth, making for a thought-provoking dialogue rich with insights.
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Appendix Function
- The appendix, often considered vestigial, has a function in non-Western societies.
- It acts as a reservoir for good bacteria, repopulating the gut after illnesses.
Chesterton's Fence
- Don't remove things until you know what their initial function was.
- We often discard valuable practices without understanding their purpose.
Adaptive Religion
- Religious traditions, often dismissed as mind viruses, are adaptive.
- They provide advantages, like wings or eyes, not always through literal truth.
