In this 93rd 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 school. Beginning with a discussion of our individual experiences in school, we then share an excerpt from chapter 10 (School) of our forthcoming book, A Hunte ... Show More
Apr 11
Why Even Try? The 322nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
On this, our 322nd Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the Cartesian crisis, whether going to the moon is valuable, and college in the age of AI. Before the ads, we discuss the nature of knowledge, and whether paying attention all the time, to all the things, can backfire an ... Show More
1h 32m
Dec 2023
Episode 246: The Disappearance of Shere Hite
<p>In the previous episode, we explored the life and times of Shere Hite, who published what is perhaps the bestselling non-fiction book about sex ever to hit the market. Despite selling 50 million copies, it has been largely forgotten in the half-century since its release. Howe ... Show More
28m 49s
Sep 2021
Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying: Sex, Religion, Evolution (Live Episode)
Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying join us for a live interview followed by Q&A to discuss their new book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life. Recorded on 17 September '21
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1h 52m
Sep 2021
Special Episode: Interview with Stuart Ritchie on Hunter Gatherers in the 21st Century, covid skeptics, and bad science
This week we have an engaging interview with the scientist, author, and public science communicator Stuart Ritchie. Stuart wrote the excellent 'Science Fictions: Exposing Fraud, Bias, Negligence and Hype in Science' and is a prolific advocate fr better science and more nuanced pu ... Show More
1h 53m
Apr 2024
Ep. 212: HODINKEE’s Ben Clymer on Agency, Permanence, and the Talismans of Life
Ben Clymer grew up in a New York suburb, raised by middle-class public school teachers and enamored by his grandfather’s swagger and style. An Omega Speedmaster, a gift from said grandfather, is the piece that captured his heart and sets his story in motion. A painstakingly shy s ... Show More
56m 23s