Dr Jerry Coyne is an evolutionary biologist, professor at the University of Chicago, and an author.
Has ideology hijacked academia? In fields like evolutionary biology, the data should speak for itself, but what happens when scientific findings clash with cultural taboos? How do researchers navigate this minefield, and what can be done to protect science fr ... Show More
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#966 - Dr Scott Eilers - Why Does Life Sometimes Feel Emotionally Numb?
Dr. Scott Eilers is a clinical psychologist, mental health coach, and an author. Depression gets thrown around a lot these days. Feeling off for a day or two, and suddenly it’s labeled as depression. But what does real depression actually feel like? And more importantly, how do y ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 10
#965 - Rick Beato - AI Bands, Spotify, TikTok & The Death Of Songwriting
Rick Beato is a multi-instrumentalist musician, YouTuber, and a music producer. Music and the industry around it have changed dramatically over the past few decades. With the rise of AI, the dominance of streaming platforms like Spotify, and the fading relevance of traditional Po ... Show More
2h 1m
Jul 7
#964 - Simon Sinek - How To Find Meaning When Life Feels Overwhelming
Simon Sinek is a speaker, founder, and an author. We live in an age of uncertainty, where finding purpose in your life feels harder than ever. So, how do you find a purpose that moves you and trust that it’s worth pursuing? How can you be sure your purpose serves both yourself an ... Show More
1h 43m
Dec 2024
How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life | Dr. Bernardo Huberman
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bernardo Huberman, Ph.D., a research physicist, expert on quantum networks, and vice president of CableLabs’ Next-Gen Systems. We discuss his journey into science, beginning in South America, how a curiosity about physics led him to the United Sta ... Show More
3h 15m
Feb 2025
A Germ of Truth: The 263rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the relationship between infectious and chronic disease, and between germ theory and terrain theory of disease. Pathogens are real, and exogenous treatments like antibiotics can kill them. The health of the body is affected by diet, exercise, st ... Show More
1h 56m
Mar 2025
Recap: 3 essentials for healthy skin | Dr. Justine Kluk & Prof. Sarah Berry
In 2025, global spending on skincare products is expected to approach 200 billion dollars. It’s an astonishing figure, but not entirely surprising when you consider the social value we place on this organ. Our skin can reflect our age, health, and even our emotions. So, how can w ... Show More
13m 31s
Jun 30
Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with Dr. William von Hippel
Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. William von Hippel about this paradox in light of our two core needs: autonomy and connection. He argues that mo ... Show More
1h 31m
May 2023
CRISPR | The Future of Genetic Engineering
In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss how humans realised that bacteria could fight off viruses using sequences in their DNA called, CRISPR. Today, CRISPR technology is being used to cure cancer and investigate the cause of genetic disease.
For a video of Dr Mike teaching ... Show More
1h 22m