Bret Weinstein, an evolutionary biologist and former professor at Evergreen State College, dives into the existential threats humanity faces today. He discusses alarming concerns about AI and its potential dangers, the impact of nuclear preparedness, and the consequences of solar flares. Weinstein critiques societal reactions to COVID-19 and the consequences of pornography on relationships. He emphasizes the need for better governance and resilience against global catastrophes, urging listeners to rethink personal and societal strategies for survival.

Bret Weinstein, an evolutionary biologist and author known for his insights on modern life challenges, tackles a range of intriguing topics. He discusses the urgent need for identity protection against rising threats in the digital world. The complexities of geopolitics are analyzed, especially the implications of the U.S. seizure of an aircraft linked to Maduro. The conversation shifts to misinformation's impact on democracy and election integrity. Finally, Weinstein dives into existential threats, exploring cosmic mysteries and the controversial role of vaccines amid public health narratives.

Evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein discusses various topics including the decline of The Onion, protests and restrictions on farmers, the disconnect between power elites and regular people, conflict minerals in electronic devices, the control of discourse and concentration of power, the controversy surrounding COVID-19 origins, the rise of independent journalism, Google's expanded censorship guidelines, safety concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine, the decrease in flu cases during the pandemic, profitability and dangers of the COVID shots, the importance of voting and democracy, analyzing Joe Biden's appearance and behavior, the issue of homelessness and government priorities, the migration crisis in Panama-Darien province, concerns about governance and corruption, and open border policies.

In this 185th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss new research that finds that 1 in 35 people getting a Moderna booster suffered heart damage, and ask whether it is only the spike protein, or also the mRNA platform more generally, that is at fault. We discuss the eradication of selective pressure in mRNA “vaccines” that do not include the actual pathogen. We discuss the effects of vaccine mandates on the U.S. military, both in terms of morale, and readiness, and return to an earlier discussion of the cheap trick used in research to reveal vaccine efficacy where there is none. And Bret ends on a parable. Buckle up. ***** Our sponsors: Seed: Start a new healthy habit today with Seed probiotics. Use code darkhorse at https://seed.com/darkhorse to get 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Biom: NOBS is a different, superior way to clean your teeth. Try it, you’ll never go back. Go to www.betterbiom.com/darkhorse to get 15% off your first month supply. PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and beef sticks. Go to https://paleovalley.com/darkhorse for 15% off your first order. ***** Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://a.co/d/dunx3at Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Find more from us on Bret’s website (https://bretweinstein.net) or Heather’s website (http://heatherheying.com). Become a member of the DarkHorse LiveStreams, and get access to an additional Q&A livestream every month. Join at Heather's Patreon. Like this content? Subscribe to the channel, like this video, follow us on twitter (@BretWeinstein, @HeatherEHeying), and consider helping us out by contributing to either of our Patreons or Bret’s Paypal. Looking for clips from #DarkHorseLivestreams? Check out our other channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAWCKUrmvK5F_ynBY_CMlIA Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. *****Mentioned in this episode: 1 in 35 myocardial injury, from John Campbell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd_RTf_ForA&feature=youtu.be Buergin et al 2023. Sex‐specific differences in myocardial injury incidence after COVID‐19 mRNA‐1273 Booster Vaccination. European Journal of Heart Failure. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ejhf.2978 Paul Offit talks to Gad Saad: https://twitter.com/NickHudsonCT/status/1684797155083538432?s=20 Thinning the Ranks, by Clayton Fox, in Tablet: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/thinning-the-ranks Cheap Trick, by Neil and Fenton, July 29, 2023: https://wherearethenumbers.substack.com/p/the-very-best-of-cheap-trickSupport the show

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Bret Weinstein discuss migration challenges through the dangerous Darien Gap, the unique characteristics of Chinese migrants, handling growing migrant numbers, uncontrolled migration issues, societal unity and sustainability, biological basis of human collaboration, societal equality versus diversity balance, evolutionary perspectives on religious beliefs, and the intersection of ethics, technology, and survival.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the FCC's plan for equity in broadband access, the spread of viral information online, the rise of anti-Semitism, the normalization of controversial topics, the decay of the social contract, and the jumping from diagnosis to diagnosis by young people.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, both accomplished evolutionary biologists, share insights on the evolution of corruption and the vision of a united future. They discuss the role of humor and music in fostering community engagement during challenging times. The conversation highlights how cognitive science intersects with theology and the need for innovative educational approaches in a digital era. They explore the influence of modern technology on societal challenges and the significance of unbiased inquiry for understanding existence.

Bret Weinstein, a renowned professor known for his in-depth analysis of political dynamics, discusses the unsettling realities behind the 2024 Presidential Election. He highlights the potential for unexpected events that may influence outcomes, tracing the actions of the elusive 'Deep State' and its implications for democracy. The conversation dives into government overreach, electoral integrity, and the role of alternative media in shaping public narratives. Weinstein offers critical insights into societal divisions and the evolving landscape of American politics.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss the attacks on Israel by Hamas, the differences between Old Testament values and the West, frontiers and terrorism, land rights and first peoples, and the perverse incentives of those who would keep us at war, sick, and prevent dialogue.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss assassination, solar storms, pharma controversies, and Biden-Trump debate. They delve into the risks from solar flares, conflicts of interest in pharmaceutical research, and skepticism towards drug claims. The conversation also covers manipulation in science journalism and the readiness of Biden to debate Trump.