On this, our 310th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss Trump, his presidency, and the state of the country. Disappointments include military interventions and renamings, a failed and politicized DOGE, and the embrace of tech-utopianism and associated heuristics and algorithms. Positive moves have been made in MAHA (e.g. revision of the childhood vaccine schedule, food additives and food pyramid), sex and gender (sex is real, men can’t become women); and, to some degree, constitutional and border protections. We don’t yet know what might be gained by interventions in Iran, and in Venezuela. Two years ago, The Atlantic published an issue predicting what would happen if Trump won a second term; they get a few things right, a lot wrong, and blame Trump for their own personal neuroses. Finally, a review of why we voted for Trump in the last election, where we were right, and where we were wrong. ***** Our sponsors: Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store. ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 30% off your first order. CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It’s way better. Use code DarkHorse at http://JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month. ***** Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned) Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org ***** Mentioned in this episode: The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2024/01/ Federal funding of science and elite universities: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/letter-from-harvard Open letter to Hegseth: https://hollymathnerd.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-sec-hegseth Rogan on ICE: https://x.com/BretWeinstein/status/2011517588527067319 Heather on voting for Trump: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/why-i-am-voting-for-trump <a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this, our 310th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss Trump, his presidency, and the state of the country. Disappointments include military interventions and renamings, a failed and politicized DOGE, and the embrace of tech-utopianism and associated heuristics and algorithms. Positive moves have been made in MAHA (e.g. revision of the childhood vaccine schedule, food additives and food pyramid), sex and gender (sex is real, men can’t become women); and, to some degree, constitutional and border protections. We don’t yet know what might be gained by interventions in Iran, and in Venezuela. Two years ago, The Atlantic published an issue predicting what would happen if Trump won a second term; they get a few things right, a lot wrong, and blame Trump for their own personal neuroses. Finally, a review of why we voted for Trump in the last election, where we were right, and where we were wrong.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 30% off your first order.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It’s way better. Use code DarkHorse at http://JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2024/01/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Federal funding of science and elite universities: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/letter-from-harvard&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Open letter to Hegseth: https://hollymathnerd.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-sec-hegseth&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Rogan on ICE: https://x.com/BretWeinstein/status/2011517588527067319&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Heather on voting for Trump: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/why-i-am-voting-for-trump&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this, our 310th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss Trump, his presidency, and the state of the country. Disappointments include military interventions and renamings, a failed and politicized DOGE, and the embrace of tech-utopianism and associated heuristics and algorithms. Positive moves have been made in MAHA (e.g. revision of the childhood vaccine schedule, food additives and food pyramid), sex and gender (sex is real, men can’t become women); and, to some degree, constitutional an...

Trump, One Year In: The 310th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

On this, our 309th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss science and scientism, experts and expertise. Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson objects to the reduction in the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, and promises to bring “science” back to the state. In fact, the new recommendations are putting the U.S. more in line with what European countries recommend, and are quite conservative. Also, while Ferguson was the WA Attorney General, he imposed and enforced Covid vaccine mandates; many people lost their jobs and their livelihoods. Also in Washington: Brandi Kruse outs Democratic majority leader Jamie Pedersen as being unclear about the nature of male and female (or unwilling to say what he knows). On Broadway, Dylan Mulvaney, a male, will be playing Anne Boleyn, one of the most famous and influential women in history. Finally: words in honor and memory of Scott Adams. ***** Our sponsors: SaunaSpace: deep radiant heat from red and infrared incandescence—detox and decrease pain, reverse screen fatigue and improve your mood. Sauna.Space/DarkHorse for 10% off sitewide.   Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Go to masachips.com/DarkHorse, use code DarkHorse, for 25% off. Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store. ***** Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/ Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned) Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org ***** Mentioned in this episode: Governor Ferguson: https://x.com/govbobferguson/status/2011482561206231340   HHS Immunization Assessment: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/assessment-of-the-us-childhood-and-adolescent-immunization-schedule-compared-to-other-countries.pdf   New vaccine guideline summary: https://www.hhs.gov/childhood-immunization-schedule/index.html   Hanson v Ferguson: https://www.silentmajorityfoundation.org/medicalfreedom   Kruse takes on Pedersen: https://x.com/BrandiKruse/status/2010068851858518456   Mulvaney to play Anne Boleyn: https://www.iheartradiobroadway.com/content/2026-01-16-six-welcomes-new-queens-on-february-16/   Scott Adams: https://x.com/dawnsmission/status/2011123367794118822 <a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this, our 309th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss science and scientism, experts and expertise. Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson objects to the reduction in the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, and promises to bring “science” back to the state. In fact, the new recommendations are putting the U.S. more in line with what European countries recommend, and are quite conservative. Also, while Ferguson was the WA Attorney General, he imposed and enforced Covid vaccine mandates; many people lost their jobs and their livelihoods. Also in Washington: Brandi Kruse outs Democratic majority leader Jamie Pedersen as being unclear about the nature of male and female (or unwilling to say what he knows). On Broadway, Dylan Mulvaney, a male, will be playing Anne Boleyn, one of the most famous and influential women in history. Finally: words in honor and memory of Scott Adams.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;SaunaSpace: deep radiant heat from red and infrared incandescence—detox and decrease pain, reverse screen fatigue and improve your mood. Sauna.Space/DarkHorse for 10% off sitewide.  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Go to masachips.com/DarkHorse, use code DarkHorse, for 25% off.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Governor Ferguson: https://x.com/govbobferguson/status/2011482561206231340&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;HHS Immunization Assessment: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/assessment-of-the-us-childhood-and-adolescent-immunization-schedule-compared-to-other-countries.pdf&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;New vaccine guideline summary: https://www.hhs.gov/childhood-immunization-schedule/index.html&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Hanson v Ferguson: https://www.silentmajorityfoundation.org/medicalfreedom&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Kruse takes on Pedersen: https://x.com/BrandiKruse/status/2010068851858518456&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Mulvaney to play Anne Boleyn: https://www.iheartradiobroadway.com/content/2026-01-16-six-welcomes-new-queens-on-february-16/&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Scott Adams: https://x.com/dawnsmission/status/2011123367794118822&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this, our 309th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss science and scientism, experts and expertise. Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson objects to the reduction in the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, and promises to bring “science” back to the state. In fact, the new recommendations are putting the U.S. more in line with what European countries recommend, and are quite conservative. Also, while Ferguson was the WA Attorney General, he imposed and enforced Covid vaccine mandates; many peo...

The Washington State of Science: The 309th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein speaks with Michael Shermer, the publisher of Skeptic magazine, the executive director of the Skeptics Society, and the host of the popular podcast The Michael Shermer Show on the subject of truth. Find Michael Shermer on X at https://x.com/MichaelShermer and “Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters” on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4qLfojC (commission earned). ***** Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It’s way better. Use code DarkHorse at JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month. Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Act fast, go to  http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse for the DarkHorse exclusive offer of 27% off sitewide (valid through 1/11/2026).  Timeline: Timeline accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to improve strength and endurance: Go to http://www.timeline.com/darkhorse and use code darkhorse for 20% off your first order. ***** Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.darkhorsestore.org Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music. ***** Mentioned on this Episode: Paul Offit on Covid immunity: https://x.com/kevinnbass/status/1891856265292169570 Reasonable Dowd: Ed Dowd on DarkHorse https://youtu.be/Trjv7-eUqt4 Unsafe at Any Speed: Dr. Toby Rogers on DarkHorse https://youtu.be/QQfIo75KHII<a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Bret Weinstein speaks with Michael Shermer, the publisher of Skeptic magazine, the executive director of the Skeptics Society, and the host of the popular podcast The Michael Shermer Show on the subject of truth.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Find Michael Shermer on X at https://x.com/MichaelShermer and “Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters” on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4qLfojC (commission earned).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It’s way better. Use code DarkHorse at JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Act fast, go to  http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse for the DarkHorse exclusive offer of 27% off sitewide (valid through 1/11/2026). &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Timeline: Timeline accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to improve strength and endurance: Go to http://www.timeline.com/darkhorse and use code darkhorse for 20% off your first order.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.darkhorsestore.org&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Mentioned on this Episode:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Paul Offit on Covid immunity: https://x.com/kevinnbass/status/1891856265292169570&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Reasonable Dowd: Ed Dowd on DarkHorse https://youtu.be/Trjv7-eUqt4&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Unsafe at Any Speed: Dr. Toby Rogers on DarkHorse https://youtu.be/QQfIo75KHII&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Bret Weinstein speaks with Michael Shermer, the publisher of Skeptic magazine, the executive director of the Skeptics Society, and the host of the popular podcast The Michael Shermer Show on the subject of truth.  Find Michael Shermer on X at https://x.com/MichaelShermer and “Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters” on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4qLfojC (commission earned).  *****  Sponsors:  CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It’s way b...

Preventing Truth Decay: Michael Shermer on DarkHorse

On this, our 308th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss glyphosate, Roundup, Monsanto, and how science and the law are done. A benchmark scientific review paper from 2000, which established the safety of glyphosate for humans, has been retracted by the publisher, on the basis that a) the paper did not actually review the available evidence, b) the stated authors did not actually write (much of) the paper, and c) employees of Monsanto, which makes Roundup, cryptically contributed substantively to the paper. This paper never should have been published, and its retraction should prompt the EPA to revamp guidelines for the use of glyphosate. Also: peer review and scientific culture are widely gamed. And: punitive damages to injured plaintiffs, awarded by juries against corporations, are being reduced by appellate courts due to a misapplication of the 14th Amendment. ***** Our sponsors: Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store. ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 30% off your first order. Caraway: Non-toxic, highly functional &amp; beautiful cookware and bakeware. Save with Caraway’s cookware set, and visit http://Carawayhome.com/DH10 to for an additional 10% off your next purchase. ***** Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned) Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org ***** Mentioned in this episode: NYT on glyphosate article retraction: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/climate/glyphosate-roundup-retracted-study.html Williams, Kroes, and Munro 2000. Safety evaluation and risk assessment of the herbicide Roundup and its active ingredient, glyphosate, for humans. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 31(2), pp.117-165:https://www.cbs17.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2019/06/Safety-Evaluation-and-Risk-Assessment-of-the-Herbicide-Roundup-and-its-Active-Ingredient-Glyphosate-for-Humans.pdf Retraction: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230025002387 Journal Aims and Scope: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/regulatory-toxicology-and-pharmacology/about/aims-and-scope Johnson v Monsanto (2018): https://www.wisnerbaum.com/toxic-tort-law/monsanto-roundup-lawsuit/johnson-trial-2018/<a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this, our 308th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss glyphosate, Roundup, Monsanto, and how science and the law are done. A benchmark scientific review paper from 2000, which established the safety of glyphosate for humans, has been retracted by the publisher, on the basis that a) the paper did not actually review the available evidence, b) the stated authors did not actually write (much of) the paper, and c) employees of Monsanto, which makes Roundup, cryptically contributed substantively to the paper. This paper never should have been published, and its retraction should prompt the EPA to revamp guidelines for the use of glyphosate. Also: peer review and scientific culture are widely gamed. And: punitive damages to injured plaintiffs, awarded by juries against corporations, are being reduced by appellate courts due to a misapplication of the 14th Amendment.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Xlear: Xylitol nasal spray that acts as prophylaxis against respiratory illnesses by reducing the stickiness of bacteria and viruses. Find Xlear online, or at your local pharmacy, grocery store, or natural products store.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 30% off your first order.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Caraway: Non-toxic, highly functional &amp;amp; beautiful cookware and bakeware. Save with Caraway’s cookware set, and visit http://Carawayhome.com/DH10 to for an additional 10% off your next purchase.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;NYT on glyphosate article retraction: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/climate/glyphosate-roundup-retracted-study.html&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Williams, Kroes, and Munro 2000. Safety evaluation and risk assessment of the herbicide Roundup and its active ingredient, glyphosate, for humans. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 31(2), pp.117-165:https://www.cbs17.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2019/06/Safety-Evaluation-and-Risk-Assessment-of-the-Herbicide-Roundup-and-its-Active-Ingredient-Glyphosate-for-Humans.pdf&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Retraction: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230025002387&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Journal Aims and Scope: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/regulatory-toxicology-and-pharmacology/about/aims-and-scope&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Johnson v Monsanto (2018): https://www.wisnerbaum.com/toxic-tort-law/monsanto-roundup-lawsuit/johnson-trial-2018/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this, our 308th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss glyphosate, Roundup, Monsanto, and how science and the law are done. A benchmark scientific review paper from 2000, which established the safety of glyphosate for humans, has been retracted by the publisher, on the basis that a) the paper did not actually review the available evidence, b) the stated authors did not actually write (much of) the paper, and c) employees of Monsanto, which makes Roundup, cryptically contributed substanti...

Round ‘Em Up! The 308th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

On this, our 307th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss short form video (SFV), advertisers coming for our dreams, and a review of where we are, and where we are headed. Short form video has negative impacts on both cognitive capacity and mental health in youth and adults; in the context of recent research, we discuss laugh track, philosophy of science, and how tiny actions that appear to have no harm can be very harmful in the aggregate. Then: humans have a long history of accessing our hypnogogic states—between waking and sleep—for creative or spiritual purposes. Now, most companies surveyed are looking into “targeted dream incubation” as a way to change consumer behavior, including Burger King with their 2018 green-bunned “Nightmare King” burger. How do we resist? Finally: an intercalary period is when the absence of an even number of days in the year catches up with our calendars, and we add things like leap days. The mismatch between the solstice, Christmas, and new year’s may point to this reality, and we seem to be living in a metaphorical one. We can’t predict what comes next; the political landscape is in chaotic motion; Silver’s rise in price may set off market collapse—so what can you do? Spend time in person with real people; develop real relationship; and become comfortable in solitude. Treasure your privacy, and both time alone, and time together. ***** Our sponsors: SaunaSpace: deep radiant heat from red and infrared incandescence—detox and decrease pain, reverse screen fatigue and improve your mood. http://Sauna.Space/DarkHorse for 10% off sitewide. Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Go to http://masachips.com/DarkHorse, use code DarkHorse, for 25% off. Prima: Ancestral high-protein bars, easy and delicious, now in four great flavors. 20% off at http://EatPrima.com/DarkHorse. ***** Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned) Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org ***** Mentioned in this episode: Nguyen et al 2025. Feeds, feelings, and focus: A systematic review and meta-analysis examining the cognitive and mental health correlates of short-form video use. Psych Bull 151(9):1125: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2026-89350-001.pdf Marlan 2023. The Nightmare of Dream Advertising. Wm &amp; Mary Law Rev 65: 259: https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/wmlr/vol65/iss2/2/ Crawford 2016. The World Beyond Your Head: https://amzn.to/3MSKI1n (commission earned)<a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this, our 307th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss short form video (SFV), advertisers coming for our dreams, and a review of where we are, and where we are headed. Short form video has negative impacts on both cognitive capacity and mental health in youth and adults; in the context of recent research, we discuss laugh track, philosophy of science, and how tiny actions that appear to have no harm can be very harmful in the aggregate. Then: humans have a long history of accessing our hypnogogic states—between waking and sleep—for creative or spiritual purposes. Now, most companies surveyed are looking into “targeted dream incubation” as a way to change consumer behavior, including Burger King with their 2018 green-bunned “Nightmare King” burger. How do we resist? Finally: an intercalary period is when the absence of an even number of days in the year catches up with our calendars, and we add things like leap days. The mismatch between the solstice, Christmas, and new year’s may point to this reality, and we seem to be living in a metaphorical one. We can’t predict what comes next; the political landscape is in chaotic motion; Silver’s rise in price may set off market collapse—so what can you do? Spend time in person with real people; develop real relationship; and become comfortable in solitude. Treasure your privacy, and both time alone, and time together.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;SaunaSpace: deep radiant heat from red and infrared incandescence—detox and decrease pain, reverse screen fatigue and improve your mood. http://Sauna.Space/DarkHorse for 10% off sitewide.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Masa Chips: Delicious chips made with corn, salt, and beef tallow—nothing else—in loads of great flavors. Go to http://masachips.com/DarkHorse, use code DarkHorse, for 25% off.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Prima: Ancestral high-protein bars, easy and delicious, now in four great flavors. 20% off at http://EatPrima.com/DarkHorse.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;*****&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Nguyen et al 2025. Feeds, feelings, and focus: A systematic review and meta-analysis examining the cognitive and mental health correlates of short-form video use. Psych Bull 151(9):1125: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2026-89350-001.pdf&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Marlan 2023. The Nightmare of Dream Advertising. Wm &amp;amp; Mary Law Rev 65: 259: https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/wmlr/vol65/iss2/2/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Crawford 2016. The World Beyond Your Head: https://amzn.to/3MSKI1n (commission earned)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="http://darkhorse.locals.com/"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this, our 307th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss short form video (SFV), advertisers coming for our dreams, and a review of where we are, and where we are headed. Short form video has negative impacts on both cognitive capacity and mental health in youth and adults; in the context of recent research, we discuss laugh track, philosophy of science, and how tiny actions that appear to have no harm can be very harmful in the aggregate. Then: humans have a long history of accessing our ...

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The DarkHorse Podcast is hosted by Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. Bret and Heather both have PhDs in biology, and they seek truth and explore a wide variety of topics with their evolutionary toolkit as society loses its footing. Tune in to infamous spreaders of "Covid Disinformation" Bret and Heather for a podcast—maybe you'll like what you see!

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