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#2427 - Bret Weinstein

The Joe Rogan Experience

19 HOURS AGO
The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

19 HOURS AGO
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Bret Weinstein, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist, author, and co-host of “The DarkHorse Podcast” with his wife, biologist Heather Heying. They are the co-authors of “A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Lif...

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This conversation delves into the intersection of evolutionary biology, technological disruption, and institutional credibility, exploring how ancient biological frameworks clash with modern societal shifts. From the hidden functions of DNA to the unintended consequences of rapid innovation, the discussion reveals a world where natural systems are being outpaced by human-made constructs—often with profound personal and societal costs.
24:50
Consciousness is an evolutionary adaptation that explores design space non-randomly
54:16
Rapid technological change creates 'hypernovelty' that outpaces human adaptation
1:12:08
Nothing may substitute for the challenge of males winning a sexual relationship with a desirable female as a source of purpose.
1:23:18
A generation raised on extreme porn may develop a false understanding of sex, leading to real-world relational harm.
1:33:18
Study shows children were killed by the vaccines, met with widespread denial online.
1:54:11
80 court cases showed ivermectin significantly helped very sick patients.
2:12:26
Sam hasn't acknowledged vaccine-related harms despite evidence
2:45:40
Event 201 mirrored the COVID-19 pandemic in alarming detail.
2:55:42
The vaccine campaign was not about health but profit, with hundreds of billions at stake.
3:04:14
Government could restrict spending and speech through CBDC during a financial crisis

Chapters

Could junk DNA actually be evolution's hidden clock?
00:00
How does evolution explore new possibilities over time?
28:09
Why can't young people grow up in a world without rites of passage?
57:26
Can artificial intimacy replace real relationships?
1:15:54
What went wrong with public health during the pandemic?
1:33:18
Was ivermectin suppressed to push experimental vaccines?
1:47:13
Why did trusted medical voices lose their credibility?
2:12:26
How do past mistakes undermine current health claims?
2:30:57
Did we ignore early warnings about the virus and its origins?
2:49:24
Is central bank digital currency a threat to freedom?
3:00:14

Transcript

Bret Weinstein: The Joe Rogan Experience. Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night, all day. What's happening, man? Hey, good to be back. Joe Rogan: Good to see you. So the reason why we had such a quick turnaround is because the last episode. One of the ...