#93: School of Rocks (Bret Weinstein & Heathe...

On this, our 329th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we continue to discuss the West. We begin with readings of glorious California—from Stegner to Chandler to Didion—and reminisce about our own time growing up in LA. Then: the elections in California seem rigged, and if your electio ...  Show more

On this, our 328th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss fires in the West, both literal and metaphorical. First: the mayoral race in LA, and race politics. Then: rioting in Paris after a soccer win—not mere hooliganism, but also due to race politics and immigration. The World ...  Show more

This episode is sponsored by https://understandmyself.com/ and use code MP for 10% off! In today’s episode, Mikhaila hosts the evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. They had an insightful discussion with Mikhaila about how in the most prosperous age of human ...  Show more

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 ...

Ever wonder why you're still listening to VBW all of these years? Or why you check your phone 50 times a day? Or why you put on your pants the same way every morning? (If you still wear pants these days.) David and Tamler talk about William James' essay on habits, why they're ...

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 Get the book: https://www.amaz ...  Show more