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In this 256th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.

In this week’s episode, we discuss resistance to Make America Healthy Again, and how beliefs that were once unspeakable become speakable. It used to be impossible to speak about the risks of fluoride in the water; now it’s not. It used to be impossible to question the safety of Mercury in vaccines; now it’s not. How safe is Aluminum as an adjuvant in vaccines? Goliath assures us it’s safe; we look at the research that has been done, and find otherwise. We are betting our lives, and our children’s lives, on four rabbits and a dude. 

We also discuss the polio vaccine, and GLP-1 RAs, more familiarly known as Ozempic and its chemical kin. Similar to the mRNA shots for Covid (wherein Uracil was replaced with Pseudouridine), GLP-1RAs are similar but not identical to a naturally occurring human hormone, but have been altered to be more “stable” and last longer in the body.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Secret campaign to disrupt MAHA: https://x.com/holden_culotta/status/1869206497013698823

Karstens 2024. History of Salk Inactivated Polio vaccine: https://www.malone.news/p/inconvenient-history-of-salk-inactivated

Why we should welcome the lab leak theory: https://unherd.com/2021/06/why-we-should-welcome-the-lab-leak-theory/

Rogers 2019. The Political Economy of Autism: https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/bitstream/handle/2123/20198/Rogers_T_thesis.pdf

Pharma darlings: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/pharma-darlings

Giant Herbs & Tea: http://www.giant-herbs.com

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In this 255th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.

In this week’s episode, we discuss how to avoid confusion between moral and analytical differences, especially when it comes to politics and the state of America. Probably you have people in your life whom you love, with whom you disagree adamantly about politics. If you believe those people to share your values, then you probably just disagree about what you have seen, and what it means—rather than believing that they are fundamentally bad people. Also: is it unethical to spend time and resources investigating scientific questions that have already been answered? And: excess deaths in the time of Covid, the pull-forward effect, and an analogy with treefalls during early Winter storms: strong winds cull the weak, such that in subsequent storms, there should be fewer trees that fall. Also: check out Obvious State—they make amazing art prints.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Is it unethical to replicate research? https://x.com/DrNeilStone/status/1866201925970018354

Reasonable Dowd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Trjv7-eUqt4

Excess Deaths: https://phinancetechnologies.com/HumanityProjects/yearly%20Excess%20Death%20Rate%20Analysis%20-%20US.htm

More excess death analysis: https://x.com/ethicalskeptic/status/1864371228309340602

U.S. Disability Data: https://x.com/dowdedward/status/1865078933915332624

Obvious State: https://obviousstate.com

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In this 254th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.

In this week’s episode, we discuss science, scientists, and the mainstream media. How can the New York Times and The Atlantic simultaneously be so opposed to Kennedy, and so in favor of the industrial sludge being promoted by Big Pharma and Big Food? A new research result finds that women who move for a few seconds every day are less likely to have heart attacks than women who move for no seconds at all. Our standards have sunk very, very low. Science Magazine tells us that American science needs a new vision, but doesn’t tell us what that vision should be. And we discuss why not knowing an answer, and using observation and inference to try to deduce it, is a better route to knowledge and autonomy than is looking up the answer right away.

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Mentioned in this episode:

America Stopped Cooking With Tallow for a Reason: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/12/beef-tallow-kennedy-cooking-fat-seed-oil/680848/

Advisory, AHA Presidential 2017. "Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease." Circulation 135.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28620111/

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/magazine/ozempic-junk-food.html

Stamatakis et al 2024. Device-measured vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) and major adverse cardiovascular events: evidence of sex differences. British Journal of Sports Medicine: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/early/2024/10/25/bjsports-2024-108484.full.pdf

American science needs a new vision: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adu7982

Objects In the Night Sky: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/objects-in-the-night-sky

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Bret Speaks with Nathan Jones, founder of the leading manufacturer of xylitol-based products in North America, XLEAR on the subject of hidden side of human health, the nasal microbiome and other related issues. 

Find Nathan Jones at https://xlear.com 

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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/

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In this 253rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.

In this week’s episode, we follow the science to fewer cow farts. Bovear, an FDA approved product that is fed to cattle to reduce their production of methane, is the result of yet more reductionist, metric-heavy research that conflates complex systems with complicated ones. Bill Gates approves, though, so what could go wrong? We discuss ruminant biology, the actual Carbon impact of grazing cattle, and some other great new products from the makers of Bovear, including “the world’s first-ever flavor created by artificial intelligence.” Then: why is the BBC’s disinformation wing concerned about what Bret said on Diary of a CEO? What happened to journalism? Finally: it’s Thanksgiving tomorrow. Liberals are supposed to be high in openness—consider being open to the differing views of your friends and family, and have a wonderful time together.

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Pique’s Nandaka: delicious mushroom, tea, and chocolate drink that provides all day energy. Up to 20% off + free frother+beaker at http://www.Piquelife.com/darkhorse.

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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

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Mentioned in this episode:

Arla Foods introduces Bovear: https://x.com/ArlaFoodsUK/status/1861403156137030083

Bovear product info: https://www.dsm.com/anh/news/downloads/infographics-checklists-and-guides/bovaer-brochure-how-cows-can-help-us-fight-climate-change.html

Mississippi State on Ruminant Biology: http://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/publications/publications/P2503_web.pdf

McAllister, T.A. and Newbold, C.J., 2008. Redirecting rumen fermentation to reduce methanogenesis. Australian journal of experimental agriculture, 48(2): 7-13: https://www.publish.csiro.au/an/EA07218

Pershouse 2016. The Ecology of Care: Medicine, Agriculture, Money, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities. Mycelium Books: https://www.didipershouse.com/the-ecology-of-care.html

DSM’s science and research: https://our-company.dsm-firmenich.com/en/our-company/science-research.html

MIT Technology Review on methane reduction in cows: https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/10/01/1104391/2024-climate-tech-companies-rumin8-bovine-supplements/

Diary of a CEO episode w Bret: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=BN5eVlIijaUOkyVH&v=_cFu-b5lTMU&feature=youtu.be

BBC and far-right videos: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2n8pzk7gzo.amp

Oregon Health Authority and the election: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORHA/bulletins/3c0a48e

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In this 252nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.

In this week’s episode, we start with corrections from last livestream, and a bit more about seed oils. Then: dry fasting. What are the cultural and biological precedents for abstaining from all food and drink for hours or days at a time? What religious traditions include dry fasting? Are their health benefits? What are autophagy, and metabolic water, and what do kangaroo rats and camels have to teach us? We tell our personal story of just having done a seven day dry fast, and remind Americans that, as a country, we just voted to Make America Healthy Again. Your health is in your hands, not those of the “experts.”

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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.

Brain.fm: intense music that boosts productivity. Unlock your brain’s full potential free for 30 days by going to http://brain.fm/DARKHORSE

Timeline: Accelerate the clearing of damaged mitochondria to improve strength and endurance: Go to http://www.timeline.com/darkhorse and use code darkhorse for 10% off your order.

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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

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Mentioned in this episode:

What’s wrong with seed oils: https://x.com/HeatherEHeying/status/1859255825119973386

The Phoenix Protocol: Dry Fasting for Rapid Healing and Radical Life Extension, by August Dunning: https://amzn.to/3Zfwb3e (commission earned)

Dry Fasting Club: https://www.dryfastingclub.com

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Bret Speaks with Dr. Jessica Rose on the subject of the rift within the COVID dissident community regarding the existence of a novel pathogen.

Find Dr. Jessica Rose on X at https://x.com/JesslovesMJK and on her Substacks at https://jessicar.substack.com and https://jessica5b3.substack.com. 

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Theme Music: Thank you to Martin Molin of Wintergatan for providing us the rights to use their excellent music.

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In this 251st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.

In this week’s episode, we discuss how the Harris campaign spent their billion dollar war chest—including on celebrities who appeared to be endorsing her because they believed in her, but were actually getting paid. Also: $26 million was spent for “text message outreach,” any many people donated $10 or $20. It’s reverse Robin Hood: stealing from the poor, to give to the rich. Related: how can we stay optimistic about unity, when we are seeing such different things? Finally: the New York Times finds a whole bunch of well-credential “experts” in nutrition to assure us that seed oils are excellent for your health. (They’re not.) You have a choice: follow the science, or think scientifically for yourself, and actually be healthy.

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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/

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Mentioned in this episode:

Harris campaign disbursements from the FEC: https://github.com/gaiaus/2024-us-presidential-general-election/blob/main/harris%2Fspending%2Ftop_500_recipients.MD

News Nation with Lindy Li: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv3XbWtHyMg

Rescue the Republic: https://jointheresistance.org

Smith professors saw a perfect campaign: https://www.smith.edu/news-events/news/hope-and-action

Reason for Optimism: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/reason-for-optimism

Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for You? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/09/well/eat/seed-oil-effects.html

Professor Gardner’s site: https://www.med.stanford.edu/profiles/christopher-gardner

Thumbnail Courtesy: Kent Nishimura / Stringer / Getty Images News via Getty Images.

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In this 250th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the election results. The outcome—Trump in office, and both legislative bodies having a Republican majority—has the strong potential to be positive for everyone, and yet so many people are scared or angry. We discuss why, and provide some reasons that letting go of your fear and anger is the right thing to do. Also: what do exit polls reveal about who voted blue vs red? Who are the women who voted for Trump? How can you level up yourself and your understanding of the world? Then: why is the New York Times producing graphics that omit some of its own data, making it appear that the West coast had no shift in voting between 2020 and 2024 (spoiler: a significant majority of counties across the countries moved red this election). Finally: which party had more people who hoped for authoritarian crackdowns just two years ago? And what did the CDC have planned for the dirty and unvaccinated?

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Manukora: the most flavorful, delicious, and nutritious honey you’ll ever have. Get $25 off your starter kit at www.Manukora.com/DarkHorse

Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to www.GetFreshDarkHorse.com to get a bottle of the best olive oil you’ve ever had for $1 shipping.

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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://a.co/d/dunx3at

Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org

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Mentioned in this episode:

Election results: https://www.270towin.com/2024-election-results-live/president/

Why I Am Voting for Trump: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/why-i-am-voting-for-trump

Exit polls: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/exit-polls

Alexandros Marinos, self-help guru: https://x.com/alexandrosM/status/1854283641175801973

NYT election map: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/11/05/us/elections/results-president.html

Authoritarianism by party in 2022: https://x.com/JoshRainerGold/status/1854438586856415573

Jeffrey Tucker: The CDC Planned Quarantine Camps Nationwide: https://brownstone.org/articles/the-cdc-planned-quarantine-camps-nationwide/

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New York's Prop. 1 pretends to protect against discrimination while, in a paragraph not visible to voters, it sets the stage for a massive new wave of discrimination!

Equal protection under the law is in jeopardy. If this Trojan Horse works, it will soon spread to other states.

Please listen to Attorney Bobbie Anne Cox and vote down Prop. 1!

Find Bobbie Anne Cox on X at https://x.com/Attorney_Cox and more on Prop. 1 at http://votenoonprop1.org

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