DarkHorse Podcast

Podcast discusses CDC's new recommendations on respiratory viruses, emphasizes benefits of vitamin D supplementation for Covid outcomes, questions the shift towards mechanistic explanations from evolutionary ones. Explores intersection of genocide studies and evolutionary biology, showcases shared teeth of mammals and crocodiles, and critiques reliance on pharmaceutical solutions in healthcare practices.

Exploring the Holocaust through an evolutionary lens, discussing the rationality behind Hitler's actions. Delving into the emotional depths of Holocaust testimonies and Sonder Commandos. Analyzing Nazi racial ideology, Germanization program, and eugenics. Examining political alliances, contradictions in Nazi ideology, deception, and atrocities. Highlighting the importance of evolutionary insights to understand and prevent genocides.

Exploring polite society's impact, RSV vaccine controversies, Gemini AI insights, and the risks of trusting societal norms. Critiquing vaccine authorization, drug risks for pregnant women, and the complexity of pharmaceutical naming. Discussing language influence, AI malfunctions, and merchandise goals for the podcast.

Topics discussed in this podcast include the binary nature of sex, the value of natural history museums, the importance of liberal arts education, and the impact of closing Duke University's herbarium. They also touch on the evolutionary significance of two sexes and explore the complexities of sex and gender identity.

Exploring impactful interventions, technology in education, efficiency in addressing global issues, malaria eradication programs impact and controversy, sustainable agriculture perspectives, plant growth tactics, combating corruption, and improving health strategies are discussed in this insightful podcast with Bjorn Lomborg.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss building your own boot camp, the impact of a new ant species on lion hunting behavior, and the concept of micro beef sushi. They also explore topics like recognizing signal and noise, the challenges of equalizing competition, and the contagious nature of courage.

Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss various interesting topics in this podcast including seasonality, overfitting, the science behind dietary advice, risks of novel technologies, and the tragic situation of orcas trapped in sea ice.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss hypotheses about the border situation, including two immigrations happening, neurogenesis in pregnant mice, and the controversial topic of adult baby diaper spas. They emphasize the importance of embracing criticism and discomfort for personal growth.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss misinformation and its impact on mainstream researchers and media. They dissect flawed research on 'doing your own research' and celebrate the finding that the Trucker's Convoy emergency act was unconstitutional. The WHO's pandemic preparedness plan is criticized. They also explore their recent trip to Panama, highlighting the major migration across the Darien Gap and the construction projects in the Panama Canal. They delve into the history and challenges of the canal project and discuss the border situation at the US border.

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss topics like the potential destruction of the dissident community, manipulation and division at Evergreen College, challenging views on race and obligation, Boeing's controversy over prioritizing diversity over safety, and the challenges of achieving greater representation in academia.