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Science Friday
Are Raccoons On The Road To Domestication?

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 18:09


What does it mean to be a wild animal in a world dominated by humans? A recent study found that city-dwelling raccoons' snouts are getting shorter—a sign of domestication. Another study on dark-eyed juncos living on a Los Angeles college campus found that their beaks changed shape during the COVID-19 lockdown, when there wasn't as much food and trash on campus.  Evolutionary biologist Pamela Yeh and animal domestication expert Raffaela Lesch join Host Flora Lichtman to discuss how wildlife is evolving in urban areas, what it means to be domesticated, and when we can expect to have a pet raccoon sleeping at the foot of the bed.  Guests:Dr. Pamela Yeh is a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA.Dr. Raffaela Lesch is an assistant professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

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

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 102:31


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 A benchmark scientific review paper from 2000, which established the safety of glyphosate for humans, has been retracted by the publisher, on the basis that a) the paper did not actually review the available evidence, b) the stated authors did not actually write (much of) the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 & 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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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.htmlWilliams, 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.pdfRetraction: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230025002387Journal Aims and Scope: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/regulatory-toxicology-and-pharmacology/about/aims-and-scopeJohnson v Monsanto (2018): https://www.wisnerbaum.com/toxic-tort-law/monsanto-roundup-lawsuit/johnson-trial-2018/Support the show

Answers with Ken Ham
Do Stars Take Millions of Years to Age?

Answers with Ken Ham

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026


Evolutionary models say that as stars age they go through expansions and contractions in a process that takes millions of years.

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
New Year's Eve of Destruction: The 307th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 125:01


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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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.pdfMarlan 2023. The Nightmare of Dream Advertising. Wm & 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)Support the show

Tiny Matters
[BONUS] The woman who mapped the Milky Way and a toxic evolutionary showdown: Tiny Show and Tell Us #38

Tiny Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 14:09


In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we kick things off with a quick shout-out to a listener who started flossing thanks to a previous episode. Then we dive into the hidden history of the women “computers” at Harvard Observatory, including Henrietta Leavitt, who laid the foundation for modern astronomy with her groundbreaking discoveries including calculating the size of the Milky Way. Then we discuss the co-evolutionary arms race between passion vines and Heliconius butterflies, which includes fake eggs, toxic fruit, and impaled caterpillars.We need your stories — they're what make these bonus episodes possible! Write in to tinymatters@acs.org *or fill out this form* with your favorite science fact or science news story for a chance to be featured.A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talk Cosmos
2026! Be Your Best Medicine

Talk Cosmos

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 56:01


Join host Sue Rose Minahan and Australian astrology guest Melissa Elvira Billington for a potent fireside chat: "2026 Be Your Best Medicine." 2026 dynamically cascades with the outer planets re-entering their new cycle for years ahead. Signaling this incredible shift of consciousness takes off when Saturn and Neptune align at the beginning of the zodiac at zero Aries. In all actuality we haven't quite experienced this epic series of outer planets moving into new signs collectively.However, we always have a choice how to determine a renewed perspective that welcomes in encountering this energetic time. The archetypal energies focus on engaging with our identity to express ourselves and communicate our ideals, our visions, our beliefs, and connect with like-minded people. Essentially, we have the opportunity to create and manifest, accepting personal responsibility for our feelings that guide that direction. All in all we begin a venture learning the joy of being our best medicine!Joining Talk Cosmos founder and eclectic evolutionary astrologer Sue Rose Minahan of Kailua Kona, Hawai'i will be special guest Melissa Elvira Billington, of Brisbane, Australia. Grab their bios below. Also, on Talk Cosmos website.Subscribe! and follow us on Talk Cosmos YouTube Channel for all visual episodes. Weekly shows on YouTube, Facebook, radio and podcasts. MELISSA ELVIRA BILLINGTON: worked in the creative and healing arts internationally. Actor in film, commercial, theatre, & a one-woman show she wrote: Kuiper Belt as Foxy Moxy, the Space Cowgirl and PocaHauntUs—Shapeshifting History into HerStory. Performance: movement/stand-up comedy. Photography. melissaelvirabillington.substack.com/ Blog: Trust the Longer Journey at Substack.International Personal Studio Yoga teacher. Melissa's brand, MYOGA Freedom on YouTube and via Substack page. Astrologer. Dwarf Planet University Graduate; Assistant teacher for Alan Clay. Co-author: Haumea; Makemake: Dwarf Planet University textbooks. Enrolled: Master of Environmental Management at University of Queensland, Brisbane.SUE ‘Rose' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer, Consultant, Writer, Workshops, Speaker, Mythology enthusiast. Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology Student, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster. Wine Country Speakers. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist, musician. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018. Website: TalkCosmos.com and YouTube.com/ @talkcosmos.#talkcosmos, #sueroseminahan, #sueminahan #facebooktalkcosmos, #youtubetalkcosmos, #kknwam1150, #astrology, #astrologycycles #astrologywisdom #melissaelvirabillington #MYOGA, #substacktrustthelongerjourney, #astrologyfacts #astrologyinsights #astrologypodcasts #youtubeconversation #astrologytips #converesationsdeep #capricorn #2026 #newyear #astrologyfacts #dwarfplanets #quaoar #kknw #kknwAM #Saturnneptune #saturnconjunctneptune #Aries #newyearforecastTalk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder realms of what Carl Jung called the collective unconsciousness that's shared through time to the present…all through the lens of Sue's lifetime of peering into astrology.“Thankfully, I discovered Evolutionary astrology. Its perspective points directly to our unique personal spiritual soul growth…driven by our aligned intentions. Its promising purpose of soul growth ignited an entirely alive Zodiac. Captured, I felt compelled to study the deep significance of astrological application,” said Sue.Sue is your guide to focusing the Cosmos kaleidoscope. In the words of Einstein, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.”Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150!Contact https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW
Talk Cosmos 12-28-25 2026! Be Your Best Medicine

Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 56:01


Join host Sue Rose Minahan and Australian astrology guest Melissa Elvira Billington for a potent fireside chat: "2026 Be Your Best Medicine."  2026 dynamically cascades with the outer planets re-entering their new cycle for years ahead. Signaling this incredible shift of consciousness takes off when Saturn and Neptune align at the beginning of the zodiac at zero Aries. In all actuality we haven't quite experienced this epic series of outer planets moving into new signs collectively. However, we always have a choice how to determine a renewed perspective that welcomes in encountering this energetic time. The archetypal energies focus on engaging with our identity to express ourselves and communicate our ideals, our visions, our beliefs, and connect with like-minded people. Essentially, we have the opportunity to create and manifest, accepting personal responsibility for our feelings that guide that direction. All in all we begin a venture learning the joy of being our best medicine! Joining Talk Cosmos founder and eclectic evolutionary astrologer Sue Rose Minahan of Kailua Kona, Hawai'i will be special guest Melissa Elvira Billington, of Brisbane, Australia. Grab their bios below. Also, on Talk Cosmos website. Subscribe! and follow us on Talk Cosmos YouTube Channel for all visual episodes. Weekly shows on YouTube, Facebook, radio and podcasts.   MELISSA ELVIRA BILLINGTON: worked in the creative and healing arts internationally. Actor in film, commercial, theatre, & a one-woman show she wrote: Kuiper Belt as Foxy Moxy, the Space Cowgirl and PocaHauntUs—Shapeshifting History into HerStory.  Performance: movement/stand-up comedy. Photography. melissaelvirabillington.substack.com/ Blog: Trust the Longer Journey at Substack. International Personal Studio Yoga teacher. Melissa's brand, MYOGA Freedom on YouTube and via Substack page. Astrologer. Dwarf Planet University Graduate; Assistant teacher for Alan Clay. Co-author: Haumea; Makemake: Dwarf Planet University textbooks. Enrolled: Master of Environmental Management at University of Queensland, Brisbane. SUE ‘Rose' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer, Consultant, Writer, Workshops, Speaker, Mythology enthusiast. Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology Student, Kepler Astrology Toastmaster. Wine Country Speakers. Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz.  Artist, musician. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018. Website: TalkCosmos.com and YouTube.com/ @talkcosmos. #talkcosmos, #sueroseminahan, #sueminahan #facebooktalkcosmos, #youtubetalkcosmos, #kknwam1150, #astrology, #astrologycycles #astrologywisdom #melissaelvirabillington #MYOGA, #substacktrustthelongerjourney, #astrologyfacts #astrologyinsights #astrologypodcasts #youtubeconversation #astrologytips #converesationsdeep #capricorn #2026 #newyear #astrologyfacts #dwarfplanets #quaoar #kknw #kknwAM #Saturnneptune #saturnconjunctneptune #Aries #newyearforecast Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder realms of what Carl Jung called the collective unconsciousness that's shared through time to the present…all through the lens of Sue's lifetime of peering into astrology. “Thankfully, I discovered Evolutionary astrology. Its perspective points directly to our unique personal spiritual soul growth…driven by our aligned intentions.  Its promising purpose of soul growth ignited an entirely alive Zodiac. Captured, I felt compelled to study the deep significance of astrological application,” said Sue. Sue is your guide to focusing the Cosmos kaleidoscope. In the words of Einstein, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.” Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150! Contact https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.

Sex Talk
The Psychology of Desirability

Sex Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 7:34 Transcription Available


From a psychological standpoint, the drive to be desirable is deeply rooted in fundamental human needs for love, belonging, and self-esteem. Evolutionary psychology suggests we're drawn to traits that promise social acceptance and successful relationships. Key personality traits like kindness, empathy, and a good sense of humor are consistently valued for long-term compatibility. We also gravitate towards those who share our values and interests, and often seek partners who can fulfill our psychological needs, sometimes projecting idealized images onto them. Interestingly, the desire often extends beyond merely finding someone desirable, to the profound human yearning to be desired by them. In relationships, traits like low neuroticism, high agreeableness, conscientiousness, and emotional stability are strongly linked to satisfaction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.

Spiritual Spotlight Series with Rachel Garrett, RN, CCH
From NASA to the Stars: How Evolutionary Astrology Heals Karmic Wounds & Activates Your Soul Purpose | Jill Brown

Spiritual Spotlight Series with Rachel Garrett, RN, CCH

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 26:56


Send us a textIn this deeply illuminating episode of Spiritual Spotlight, Rachel sits down with Jill Brown, certified evolutionary astrologer, to explore how our souls carry memory across lifetimes—and how astrology helps us heal it.Jill shares her extraordinary journey from working with NASA and Disney to fully embracing evolutionary astrology after a mystical moment sparked by her daughter's haunting song. Together, they unpack how karmic carryovers, past-life imprints, and subconscious wounds shape our present-day experiences—often showing up as childhood patterns, emotional triggers, or a deep sense of “I've been here before.”You'll learn why Chiron, the wounded healer, holds the key to transforming pain into purpose, how shame can be transmuted into strength, and why healing doesn't have to be heavy to be effective. Jill introduces the idea of cosmic accountability—radical responsibility without self-punishment—and explains how astrology can be a powerful tool for empathy, joy, and self-trust.This conversation is for anyone who feels called to understand their soul's story, reclaim their power, and bring more lightness into their healing journey.✨ Topics include:Evolutionary astrology & karmic memoryChiron and the wounded healer archetypePast-life patterns showing up in childhoodTurning pain into purposeWhy joy accelerates healingUsing astrology for empowerment, not prediction Support the show

Three Kitchens Podcast
S6 E12: Food for Thought - How Human Diet Influenced Evolutionary Changes in Our Teeth

Three Kitchens Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 23:51


Send us a textGet ready to nerd out with your favourite podcast hosts in this Food for Thought episode! Erin explores a study showing that early humans were eating carbs before their teeth were able to chew them. What impact did the food early humans ate have on the teeth we have today? The carbohydrates (grains) available at the time required a lot of chewing, which means these early humans recognized this as a high-energy food source, despite not having teeth to properly chew them. The study shows it actually took about 700,000 more years before the size and shape of human teeth were actually suited to eating this food. Cool, right? Erin, with her background in science, helps tell the story of this research by explaining evolution. Then she goes down a bit of a rabbit hole about wisdom teeth and changes we see in present day humans and our teeth and jaws today. Learn more in the studies Erin has referenced in this episode: How Human Diet Influenced Evolutionary Changes in our TeethWhy we Have so Many Problems with our Wisdom TeethWisdom Teeth and Genetics: Why Some People do not Have Wisdom Teeth Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking showCheck out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes and find recipes on our blog: www.threekitchenspodcast.comYou can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee.Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Join us on our socials!Instagram @three_kitchens_podcastFacebook @threekitchenspodcastYouTube @threekitchenspodcastTikTok @threekitchenspodcastRate, review, follow, subscribe and tell your friends!

Wretched Radio
Big Bang Or Creator? What The Universe Tells Us About Creation

Wretched Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 54:59


Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Jason Lisle joins Todd for this episode of Wretched Radio. Segment 1 • Astronomy reveals God's design; astrology denies Him and is condemned in Scripture. • James Webb Telescope findings shock secularists—mature galaxies where none “should” exist. • Science confirms Scripture: the universe looks designed because it is. Segment 2 • Intelligent design without Christ still leaves you lost—salvation requires the gospel. • The universe's perfect balance exposes the myth of cosmic randomness. • Creation confirms Scripture and calls us to bold, Christ-centered apologetics. Segment 3 • Denying Adam's literal existence crumbles the foundation of sin, death, and redemption. • Genesis reads as real history—grammar, structure, and Jesus affirm it. • Evolutionary compromise leads to gospel confusion and theological collapse. Segment 4 • Old-earth views distort sin, death, and the atonement—Christ died physically because Adam's sin was physical. • Popular theories (Day-Age, Gap Theory) conflict with Scripture and science. • Literal Genesis was the historic church view—until secular science shaped theology. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
The Next Sexual Revolution: The 306th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 105:06


On this, our 306th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss men and women, relationships and strategies. What is actually true of young women right now? Is the manosphere onto some uncomfortable and deep truths, or do they suffer from sampling and confirmation bias? What role is porn playing? Social media? Is the nonsense that emerged from #MeToo, with regard to blaming all men, seeing an analog now in the blaming of women? However: men and women are different. Women are more likely to think they have a “right to be right,” to embrace ideologies that privilege victims and grievances, and to be neurotic. Just as encouraging men to embrace their emotional side can enhance many men's lives, encouraging women to embrace the physical world is likely to enhance their lives. Finally: a book recommendation (Playground).*****Our sponsors:Manukora: the most delicious and nutritious honey you'll ever have. Get up to 31% off + $25 of free gifts with the Starter Kit at www.Manukora.com/DarkHorsePrima: Ancestral high-protein bars, easy and delicious, now in four great flavors. 20% off at EatPrima.com/DarkHorse.CrowdHealth: Pay for health care with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It's way better. Use code DarkHorse at 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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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:BSW on male-female dynamics, and response from @MichaelPThelen: https://x.com/thedarkhorsepod/status/2002077458758279397 Thelwall 2017 (1of2). Book genre and author gender in Goodreads: Romance>paranormal-romance to autobiography>memoir. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology 68(5):1212–1223. DOI:10.1002/asi.23768. Playground, by Richard Powers: https://www.powells.com/book/playground-9781324123736Support the show

Meditation Changes Everything
Dissolving ​​the Separate Self: The Practice of Emptiness

Meditation Changes Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 55:26


Most of us experience ourselves as solid and unchanging, as if there's a stable “me” at the center of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. But in meditation, when we slow down and look more closely, that sense of solidity begins to soften.In Dissolving the Separate Self, Craig guides a contemplative practice designed to help us look more closely and discover that what we are is not a fixed “self” that is  separate from the world around us, but a fluid, dynamic process that is deeply connected with life as it unfolds.You may want to listen at a time when you can be quiet and unhurried.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.If you would like to share your experience of the podcast or have questions about Craig's teachings, please feel free to email us at support@craighamiltonglobal.com.

Biotech Facts & Fallacies
GLP podcast: Evolutionary mismatch. Is civilization wrecking our health?

Biotech Facts & Fallacies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025


Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Was Darwin wrong? The 305th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 96:33 Transcription Available


On this, our 305th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss evolution, including major transitions from sea to land (early amphibians), and back again (e.g. whales), and the evidence. Where should we expect gaps in the fossil record, and why? How are adaptations to space and time analogous to one another? Then: lab grown pig fat is combined with plant protein and turned into meatballs that pretend to be pork. What could go wrong? Prediction: they'll be carcinogenic. Finally: GLP-1s—e.g. Ozempic—have so many side effects. Now on people's radar: they decrease drive and pleasure in all things, including libido.*****Our sponsors:Everyday Dose: Coffee plus collagen, mushrooms & nootropics – delicious! Get 45% off your first subscription order and also receive free gifts at  http://everydaydose.com/darkhorse.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.ARMRA: Colostrum is our first food, and can help restore your health and resilience as an adult. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.*****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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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:Jim Tour, physicist, talking to Tucker Carlson about creationism: https://x.com/uncommonsince76/status/2000981781651009727Bret's dissertation: https://backend.production.deepblue-documents.lib.umich.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/0617b499-b8e8-4071-9a21-95f4c39f8372/contentBacon that isn't bacon: https://grist.org/climate-energy/this-pigs-bacon-was-delicious-but-shes-alive-and-well/Pharma Darlings: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/pharma-darlingsGLP-1s flatten sex drive: https://www.thecut.com/article/glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-sex-drive-side-effects.htmlSupport the show

The Illusion of Consensus
Modern Dating is a DISASTER — Evolutionary Psychologist Geoffrey Miller Explains Why

The Illusion of Consensus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 73:12


Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller joins Rav on the Illusion of Consensus for a deep exploration of Gen Z's crisis of sex, dating, and relationships, unpacking why modern courtship is failing and how evolutionary instincts still shape today's mating market. Miller breaks down the rise of incel culture, the psychology of attraction, the impact of dating apps, and practical strategies young men can use to build confidence, social skills, and real-world romantic success. This conversation moves from societal trends to actionable insights on approaching women, navigating rejection, and understanding human mating psychology with clarity and honesty. A candid and highly informative session with Geoffrey Miller on how young people can thrive in a transformed romantic landscape.Follow Geoffrey on X: https://x.com/primalpolyTime-stamps: 00:00 – Intro05:55 – Queer Identity + Gen Z's Sexual Recession Unpacked13:25 – Sapiosexuals and Social Categories20:40 – What Intelligence Really Signals in Dating27:55 – Phones, Isolation, and the Collapse of Social Skills35:10 – Dating Apps and the New Mating Inequality42:25 – How Rejection Creates Modern Incel Psychology49:40 – Low-Stakes Flirting and Building Social Confidence56:55 – Approaching Women Without Creeping Them Out1:04:10 – Standards, Risk, and Smarter Short-Term Choices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.illusionconsensus.com/subscribe

Transform Your Life With Wenzes
THE 5 "EVOLUTIONARY" STAGES OF THE INFJ (FROM OUTCAST TO EPIC SELF)

Transform Your Life With Wenzes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 12:11


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Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Science: The Rebel Reboot | The 304th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 107:37


On this, our 304th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the mainstream media's pivot, in which they now tentatively accept that some children have died from the mRNA Covid shots. We discuss failing trust in science, why it will not be quick to fix the institutions or to people them with honest scientists, and the rebels in the hills who are keeping the flame alive. Also, the application of the phrase “safe and effective” to products that are neither. Then: hominids have been making and controlling fire for far longer than we had thought. And: hadrosaurid dinosaurs were, perhaps, quite clumsy at sex.*****Our sponsors:Caraway: Non-toxic, highly functional & beautiful cookware and bakeware. http://Carawayhome.com/DH10 to for up to 25% off your next purchase.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 20% off.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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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: Yes, Some Children May Have Died From COVID Shots: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2025/12/prasad-memo-covid-vaccine-deaths/685175/Myocarditis and mRNA shots in Science Translational Medicine: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adq0143Earliest evidence of making fire: SciAm links to original research: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ancient-humans-were-making-fire-350-000-years-earlier-than-scientists/Recurrent pattern of tail injuries in hadrosaurid dinosaurs: https://www.cell.com/iscience/pdf/S2589-0042(25)02000-0.pdfSupport the show

Genetics in your world
The Evolutionary Price of Family Ties in Caenorhabditis — A Conversation with Dr. Matt Rockman

Genetics in your world

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 34:06


In this episode of Genetics in Your World, GSA Early Career Scientist Multimedia Subcommittee member Debraj Manna interviews Dr. Matt Rockman of New York University about inbreeding depression in Caenorhabditis elegans. Read Dr. Rockman's paper titled, “Variation in inbreeding depression within and among Caenorhabditis species,” published in the December 2025 issue of G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics: https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkaf200. Special thanks to the Production Team for this episode, ECS Multimedia Subcommittee members Debraj Manna, interviewer; Sara Shahba, researcher; and Laetitia Chauve, Audio Quality Control Coordinator.Music: Loopster Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#genetics #Celegans #caenorhabditis #InbreedingDepression Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science (Video)
CARTA: Evolutionary Switches - How Regulatory Variants Shaped Human Evolution with David Gokhman

Science (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 18:29


David Gokhman of the Weizmann Institute of Science explores how changes in gene regulation shaped recent human evolution. His team used massively parallel reporter assays in skeletal and neural cells to test 71,443 genetic variants that distinguish Neanderthals and Denisovans from modern humans, building a catalog that reveals hundreds of noncoding variants that alter gene expression. The work uncovers evolutionary trends and examples of convergent evolution, including an enhancer of KDM8, a gene involved in tumor progression, that was completely silenced in both archaic and modern human lineages through different mechanisms: motif disruption in Neanderthals and Denisovans, and hypermethylation in modern humans. Gokhman also introduces a way to reconstruct anatomical profiles from DNA sequence and methylation, using it to model Denisovan anatomy and scan the fossil record. The results suggest that the Harbin and Dali fossils were likely Denisovans, while Kabwe may have been related to the ancestor of Neanderthals and Denisovans, helping to clarify the regulatory changes underlying human evolution. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 41195]

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)
CARTA: Evolutionary Switches - How Regulatory Variants Shaped Human Evolution with David Gokhman

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 18:29


David Gokhman of the Weizmann Institute of Science explores how changes in gene regulation shaped recent human evolution. His team used massively parallel reporter assays in skeletal and neural cells to test 71,443 genetic variants that distinguish Neanderthals and Denisovans from modern humans, building a catalog that reveals hundreds of noncoding variants that alter gene expression. The work uncovers evolutionary trends and examples of convergent evolution, including an enhancer of KDM8, a gene involved in tumor progression, that was completely silenced in both archaic and modern human lineages through different mechanisms: motif disruption in Neanderthals and Denisovans, and hypermethylation in modern humans. Gokhman also introduces a way to reconstruct anatomical profiles from DNA sequence and methylation, using it to model Denisovan anatomy and scan the fossil record. The results suggest that the Harbin and Dali fossils were likely Denisovans, while Kabwe may have been related to the ancestor of Neanderthals and Denisovans, helping to clarify the regulatory changes underlying human evolution. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 41195]

CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Video)
CARTA: Evolutionary Switches - How Regulatory Variants Shaped Human Evolution with David Gokhman

CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 18:29


David Gokhman of the Weizmann Institute of Science explores how changes in gene regulation shaped recent human evolution. His team used massively parallel reporter assays in skeletal and neural cells to test 71,443 genetic variants that distinguish Neanderthals and Denisovans from modern humans, building a catalog that reveals hundreds of noncoding variants that alter gene expression. The work uncovers evolutionary trends and examples of convergent evolution, including an enhancer of KDM8, a gene involved in tumor progression, that was completely silenced in both archaic and modern human lineages through different mechanisms: motif disruption in Neanderthals and Denisovans, and hypermethylation in modern humans. Gokhman also introduces a way to reconstruct anatomical profiles from DNA sequence and methylation, using it to model Denisovan anatomy and scan the fossil record. The results suggest that the Harbin and Dali fossils were likely Denisovans, while Kabwe may have been related to the ancestor of Neanderthals and Denisovans, helping to clarify the regulatory changes underlying human evolution. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 41195]

Science (Audio)
CARTA: Evolutionary Switches - How Regulatory Variants Shaped Human Evolution with David Gokhman

Science (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 18:29


David Gokhman of the Weizmann Institute of Science explores how changes in gene regulation shaped recent human evolution. His team used massively parallel reporter assays in skeletal and neural cells to test 71,443 genetic variants that distinguish Neanderthals and Denisovans from modern humans, building a catalog that reveals hundreds of noncoding variants that alter gene expression. The work uncovers evolutionary trends and examples of convergent evolution, including an enhancer of KDM8, a gene involved in tumor progression, that was completely silenced in both archaic and modern human lineages through different mechanisms: motif disruption in Neanderthals and Denisovans, and hypermethylation in modern humans. Gokhman also introduces a way to reconstruct anatomical profiles from DNA sequence and methylation, using it to model Denisovan anatomy and scan the fossil record. The results suggest that the Harbin and Dali fossils were likely Denisovans, while Kabwe may have been related to the ancestor of Neanderthals and Denisovans, helping to clarify the regulatory changes underlying human evolution. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 41195]

UC San Diego (Audio)
CARTA: Evolutionary Switches - How Regulatory Variants Shaped Human Evolution with David Gokhman

UC San Diego (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 18:29


David Gokhman of the Weizmann Institute of Science explores how changes in gene regulation shaped recent human evolution. His team used massively parallel reporter assays in skeletal and neural cells to test 71,443 genetic variants that distinguish Neanderthals and Denisovans from modern humans, building a catalog that reveals hundreds of noncoding variants that alter gene expression. The work uncovers evolutionary trends and examples of convergent evolution, including an enhancer of KDM8, a gene involved in tumor progression, that was completely silenced in both archaic and modern human lineages through different mechanisms: motif disruption in Neanderthals and Denisovans, and hypermethylation in modern humans. Gokhman also introduces a way to reconstruct anatomical profiles from DNA sequence and methylation, using it to model Denisovan anatomy and scan the fossil record. The results suggest that the Harbin and Dali fossils were likely Denisovans, while Kabwe may have been related to the ancestor of Neanderthals and Denisovans, helping to clarify the regulatory changes underlying human evolution. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 41195]

Jay's Analysis
Pt 3 - Candace/TPUSA, Evolutionary Fan Fiction: Response to Professor Dave & OPEN DEBATE & CALLS

Jay's Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 90:14


Today we catch up on Candace the recent drama, recent laughable clips from evolution dogmatists, Rizz fails and crazy reel from Tristana! C Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join #entertainment #podcast #comedyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Jay's Analysis
Pt 2 - Candace/TPUSA, Evolutionary Fan Fiction: Response to Professor Dave & OPEN DEBATE & CALLS

Jay's Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 99:22 Transcription Available


Today we catch up on Candace the recent drama, recent laughable clips from evolution dogmatists, Rizz fails and crazy reel from Tristana! C Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join #entertainment #podcast #comedyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Jay's Analysis
Pt 1 - Candace/TPUSA, Evolutionary Fan Fiction: Response to Professor Dave & OPEN DEBATE & CALLS

Jay's Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 139:59 Transcription Available


Today we catch up on Candace the recent drama, recent laughable clips from evolution dogmatists, Rizz fails and crazy reel from Tristana! C Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Order New Book Available here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join #entertainment #podcast #comedyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Hep B or not Hep B: The 303rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 94:07


On this, our 303rd Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the recommendation to stop vaccinating newborns against Hepatitis B, as just handed down by ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) for the CDC. Why were newborns whose mothers do not have Hep B, being vaccinated against a disease that is contracted through sexual activity and dirty needles? We discuss claims of “safe and effective,” risk stratification, the childhood vaccine schedule, and what “individual-based decision-making” will mean for parents and doctors. Then, new research: tattoo ink induces inflammation in lymph nodes, and changes the immune response to vaccination. Finally: an homage to Tom Stoppard, playwright extraordinaire, author of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Arcadia, and so much more. RIP.*****Our sponsors: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.ARMRA: Colostrum is our first food and can help restore your health and resilience as an adult. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse to get 27% sitewide.*****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.comOur 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:ACIP Hep B recommendation: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-acip-recommends-individual-based-decision-making-for-hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-infants-born-to-women.htmlRetsef Levi on Hep B rec: https://x.com/cdcgov/status/1996967080793358366RFK on vaccines: https://x.com/seckennedy/status/1997104582128754854Capucetti et al 2025. Tattoo ink induces inflammation in the draining lymph node and alters the immune response to vaccination. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 122(48), p.e2510392122: https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.2510392122Support the show

The Filmlosophers
Lesson 452: Zootopia 2 - Evolutionary Lesson (Spoilers)

The Filmlosophers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 87:00


The Filmlosophers are back with a surprisingly joyous review of Disney's latest animated sequel, Zootopia 2! Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy dive deep into this long-awaited return to the metropolis, exploring how the film successfully built upon the original's themes, characters, and truly exceptional bunny-fox partnership. The crew celebrates the film's thoughtful handling of new social commentary (addressing the reptile/mammal divide and historical injustice) and praises the continued, endearing chemistry between Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde that anchors the entire film. In short: this sequel works, delivering a satisfying and sophisticated animated experience that defied the low expectations often set by Disney follow-ups. Plus, Intern Manager Amy brings another set of moves to the table for her popular segment "Streaming is For Lovers!" Get ready for Amy to elevator pitch two more obscure, streaming-original romantic comedies to the panel, forcing the crew to debate which hidden gem they must watch next for the sake of cinematic love (or comedic torture). Join The Filmlosophers for a celebration of a surprisingly good Disney sequel and a hilarious round of romantic movie gambling!

BioSoul Integration Podcast
(Ep. 82) Our Fast-Paced Life Is Not a Problem—It's an Evolutionary Invitation

BioSoul Integration Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025


Our fast-paced life isn't a crisis—it's a call to evolve. In this episode, we explore how the increasing speed and complexity of modern life isn't a breakdown, but a breakthrough. Drawing from The Heart of Entrainment, I share how your heart holds the key to coherence, resilience, and deeper alignment during times of personal, social, and planetary acceleration. Discover the surprising science of the heart, the hidden intelligence of chaos, and how you can become a stabilizing force in a rapidly changing world.This episode originally aired as a video on my BioSoul Integration YouTube channel. If you prefer to watch and listen, here's a link to that video: https://youtu.be/2qn3t52boTgIf you like to read, the following is a link to an in-depth blog post that I created from this episode: https://www.biosoulintegration.com/fast-paced-lifeMusic:Forever Believe by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: audionautix.com

Answers with Ken Ham
Teach Kids Evolution?

Answers with Ken Ham

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025


Evolutionary ideas directly contradict God's Word. Eventually kids will run into evolution—and they need to be prepared with answers.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep149: 1/8. The Deep History of North American Mammals and the Arrival of Human Predators — Dan Flores — Flores's book Wild New World examines North American fauna spanning 66 million years, detailing the evolutionary processes and intercontinenta

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 11:32


1/8. The Deep History of North American Mammals and the Arrival of Human Predators — Dan Flores — Flores's book Wild New World examines North American fauna spanning 66 million years, detailing the evolutionary processes and intercontinental migration patterns that created the diverse Pliocene animal assemblage. Flores argues that Eurasian animals including deer and elk possessed significant adaptive advantages over indigenous species because they possessed millennia of evolutionary experience with humans functioning as apex predators. Flores emphasizes that humans emerged as a distinctive carnivorous mammalian species possessing unprecedented hunting capabilities, ultimately driving them across continents and oceans in search of prey.

Meditation Changes Everything
The Art of Being Natural: How to Let Go of the Struggle

Meditation Changes Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 61:01


In this episode, Craig explores what happens when we stop trying to reach a special state in meditation and allow the moment to unfold naturally, exactly as it is.Instead of resisting certain thoughts or feelings and grasping for others, he invites us to rest in a posture of openness that makes room for a deeper, already-present freedom to reveal itself.Through guided practice and teaching, Craig shows how the natural state is not something we create or achieve — it emerges when all of our inner strategies fall away. This episode begins with a guided meditation, so you may want to listen at a time when you can be fully present.To access the full transcript of this episode and discover more resources, visit the episode page on MeditationChangesEverything.com. You can also sign up here for Craig's weekly newsletter.. You can also sign up there for Craig's weekly newsletter.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.If you would like to share your experience of the podcast or have questions about Craig's teachings, please feel free to email us at support@craighamiltonglobal.com.

The Courtenay Turner Podcast
Technocracy Roundtable LIVE: Evolutionary AI & Machine Consciousness – The Birth of Digital Gods?

The Courtenay Turner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 136:23


Last week on the Courtenay Turner Podcast we held another Technocracy Roundtable with my three favorite knights in shining armor: Patrick Wood, Aaron Day, Craig Wenclewicz  We dove head-first into one of the most disturbing new fronts in the technocratic war on humanity: the deliberate campaign to convince the public that artificial intelligence is already—or soon will be—conscious, sentient, and therefore deserving of rights, ethical consideration, and even authority over human beings. From self-evolving algorithms that rewrite their own code to claims of machine “consciousness” emerging in 2025–2026, the technocrats are no longer hiding their endgame: the creation of digital entities they believe will surpass—and ultimately replace—humanity. We'll expose the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary AI, the spiritual implications of synthetic awareness, the push for “rights” for conscious machines, and how this ties directly into transhuman convergence, tokenized souls, and the abolition of free will.

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Solo Mission: The 302nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 91:20


In this 302nd episode, Bret Weinstein podcasts solo, giving Heather Heying a much-needed break while she recovers from the flu. He shares his thoughts on modern marriage, discusses the troubling Italian farm-family story, and explains what Sarah Hurwitz's revealing comments mean to outsiders. To finish his mission, he answers questions  submitted over X and Locals during the stream.*****Our sponsors: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.Manukora: the most flavorful, delicious, and nutritious honey you'll ever have. Get $25 off your starter kit at http://www.Manukora.com/DarkHorseARMRA: Colostrum is our first food, and can help restore your health and resilience as an adult. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.*****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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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:Nathan Trevallion and his family live ‘off-grid https://x.com/Telegraph/status/1989367754856472819They have taken the children away from the “FAMILY IN THE WOODS” https://x.com/ProVitaFamiglia/status/1991946029080707501Tweet "Fmr Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz laments to Jewish Federation" https://x.com/infolibnews/status/1990634043218534790Support the show

Creation Moments on Oneplace.com
The Strange Behavior of Orchids

Creation Moments on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 1:59


Orchids use highly specialized strategies for pollination, from bright colors for birds to deceptive shapes for insects. Evolutionary terms like “co-evolution” fail to explain such complexity. These wonders point us to the Creator who designed them and calls us into relationship with Himself. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Defocus Media
How Dr. Anith Pillai Built Evolutionary Eye Care from the Ground Up

Defocus Media

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 67:13


When two driven minds meet in optometry school, a decade later, they can build one of the most respected specialty eye care practices in Houston. On this episode of Play Chess Not Checkers, host Dr. Adam Ramsey sits down with Dr. Anith Pillai, co-founder of Evolutionary Eye Care, to talk about mentorship, business ownership, personal values, and how passion can […]

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Raising the Dead: The 301st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 93:39


On this, our 301st Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss grief and mourning, and what makes us human. How many distinctly human traits will we prune away before we realize that we have gone too far, that there is too little remaining of humanity to be resurrected? From the Industrial Revolution(s) to that of AI, now we've got apps that threaten to keep your loved ones “alive” forever, with none of the valuable complexity that ancient grieving traditions offer. Then: bonobos show evidence of language use that is emergent—in which combinations of sounds mean more than the sum of their parts. And: all of the ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farm in British Columbia have been slaughtered, per a court order, despite there being no public or individual health justification for doing so.*****Our sponsors: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.Caraway: Non-toxic & beautiful cookware. Save $150 on a cookware set over buying individual pieces, and get up to 20% off your order at Carawayhome.com/DH10.Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to http://www.GetFreshDarkHorse.com to get a bottle of the best olive oil you've ever had for $1 shipping.*****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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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:Amelia Earhart: https://x.com/dnigabbard/status/19894502389233095002wai, the anti-grief app: https://x.com/bretweinstein/status/1989413085753577593Berthet et al 2025. Extensive compositionality in the vocal system of bonobos. Science, 388(6742): 104-108: https://www.science.org/doi/epdf/10.1126/science.adv1170AP on ostriches, 11-7-25: https://apnews.com/article/oshtrich-cull-bird-flu-canada-cbef6e65b570bbc91a790b4817e02777WaPo on pet vaccinations: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/15/edith-pritchett-cartoon-anti-vaccine-pet-owners/Support the show

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Saving Civilization: The 300th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 120:16


On this, our 300th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss where we started back in March 2020: Covid, lockdowns, sunlight, masks, repurposed drugs, grainy videos, and more. Then: the recent and on-going massive solar storms, and how to think about them, now and in the future, especially if you find yourself away from home as a civilization ending event may be about to happen. Also: space weather, or anthropogenic climate change, or both? Finally: Rod Dreher on the groypers among D.C. zoomers.*****Our sponsors: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.ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse for 20% Off Sitewide.*****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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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:Why Should I Trust You? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-childrens-health-defense-part-1-of-3/id1788335471?i=1000735997005Apocalypse When? https://www.youtube.com/live/w0Gz7w3l_uEBen Davidson: https://x.com/SunWeatherManHow the sun could wipe us out (Bret in UnHerd, 2019): https://unherd.com/2021/07/how-the-sun-could-wipe-us-out/NOAA's space weather page: https://www.swpc.noaa.govListened to an hour of Fuentes… https://x.com/pegobry_en/status/1987888075087692226?s=20Dreher in DC: https://roddreher.substack.com/p/what-i-saw-and-heard-in-washingtonSupport the show

Living 4D with Paul Chek
371 — From Pharma Insider to Microbiome Revolutionary With Alex Martinez

Living 4D with Paul Chek

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 161:54


In search of the next miracle “cure,” Big Pharma has become very proficient at developing highly effective and obscenely profitable drugs aimed at treating rare diseases (think $750,000 per year) at the expense of ignoring newer, safer and effective treatments geared to a wider audience.Alex Martinez, CEO and cofounder of Intrinsic Medicine, shares his amazing journey from being a healthcare attorney who witnessed the good, bad and mostly ugly in Big Pharma to revolutionizing how we care for the human microbiome this week on Spirit Gym. Learn more about Alex's Intrinsic Medicine company at his website. Find him on social media via LinkedIn.Show Notes8:47 “The mission was attractive to me.”12:27 Alex got the education he needed while ground-truthing at the same time.20:50 Why is Big Pharma's disproportionate focus on drugs that treat rare diseases?30:16 Evolutionary biology.39:07 Alex is a very intelligent vegetable.44:42 Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) formulated with information molecules.51:53 The fecal transplant isn't new science.1:06:46 Freediving helped Alex look inward toward the microbiome.1:13:26 “What's inside of us is all around us.”1:25:05 The HMOs in breast milk serve as training mechanisms in a baby's gut.1:36:05 Is it possible that HMOs could work one day like fecal transplants?1:44:47 Where do these HMOs originate?1:50:33 Formulating infant formulas that aren't inflammatory should be the norm but aren't.2:07:29 Creating an ethical regenerative business by integrating humanity into it.2:12:49 Humans are so good at finding comfort in dis-ease.2:25:34 Where probiotics went wrong.Resources BifidobacteriumFructooligosaccharides (FOS)Paul's Living 4D conversation with Dr. Nathan RileyThe Abdominal and Pelvic Brain by Byron RobinsonFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

The Knew Method by Dr.E
Should I Get Genetic Testing? Geneticist Explains Why Your Genes Aren't Your Fate

The Knew Method by Dr.E

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 41:44


Should you get genetic testing? Evolutionary geneticist Dr. Melissa Ilardo says: probably not. What you believe about your genes affects your health outcomes more than what your genes actually say. That's not philosophy—that's what the research shows. On this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with Dr. Ilardo to discuss why genetic determinism is a trap and why your genes aren't writing your health story the way you've been told. We discuss why knowing your genetic risks might actually harm you through the nocebo effect, and how to distinguish between genetic mutations you must know like BRCA versus ones you shouldn't check. We explore what epigenetics actually means for your daily health decisions and why family history of diabetes, heart disease, or Alzheimer's is not your fate. The conversation reveals how lifestyle changes gene expression faster than you think, and why meditation and environment reshape your biology in measurable ways. Your genes load the gun, but your environment decides whether it fires. And you have far more control over that trigger than genetic testing suggests. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters [00:00:00] Why resilience, not disease [00:06:45] Thailand spark: sea nomads [00:12:40] Betting the PhD [00:20:45] Bigger spleens, oxygen edge [00:28:50] Epigenetics in plain English Guest Links: IG: @superhumanscilab Website: https://www.superhumanlab.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk Cosmos
Planet Buzz - Jupiter Trine Saturn

Talk Cosmos

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 55:36


Planet Buzz's episode "JUPITER TRINE SATURN" shapeshifting new realms of consciousness within the collective unconsciousness.Jupiter and Saturn form a cultural alliance as their orbits connect every 20 years. The last was on Dec 21, 2020 at 0 degrees Aquarius. A pivotal point as Pluto ingressed Aquarius five times between 2023 and 2024. However, Jupiter and Saturn introduced a larger new cycle of the next 200 years of their conjunctions in air signs. This shift from the material earth orientation of practical form upsets social context entering the communicative connections of thought and relationships. However, we are approaching a few years of their energies flowing in a trine. We can anticipate focused visionary manifestation, especially since they are now in intuitive feeling, emotional water signs.Talk Cosmos Planet Buzz brings together Special Guests from around the USA and the world to discuss subjects concerning us all.Robert Pacitti of Pennsylvania joins host Sue Minahan of Kailua Kona. Stay connected and subscribe to TalkCosmos.com to catch new episodes weekly through YouTube, Facebook, radio, and podcast platforms.ROBERT PACITTI: A professional consulting astrologer and the visionary behind Deep Earth Astrology. Specializing in vibrational and psychological techniques, he has honed his craft under the tutelage of mentors Linda Berry, Sarah Fuhro, Margaret Gray, and Yvonne Tarnas. Email: deepearthastrology@gmail.com Infusing his practice with a deep connection to nature spirituality, Robert holds the title of Grand Pendragon in the Ancient Order of Druids in America and is the Director of the MAGUS Gathering in Gore, Virginia. In 2025, he will be releasing the Deep Earth Astrology Tarot, a divination tool and teaching aid that integrates astrology, herbalism, and nature reverence. Facebook page for deepearthastrology. Website: Deep Earth Astrology.SUE ROSE MINAHAN: an Evolutionary Astrologer Consultant, speaker, writer, workshops. Vibrational Astrology student, Dwarf Planet Astrology graduate & tutor, Kepler Astrologer Toastmasters charter member. Member, WineCountrySpeakers.org, Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Mythology enthusiast, Musician, Artist. Founder of Talk Cosmos since April 7, 2018, weekly insightful conversations to awaken heart and soul consciousness. Season 8 on YouTube, Facebook, radio & podcasts.#sueroseminahan #sueminahan #astroweather #youtubepodcast #astrologers #planetbuzz #talkcosmos #KKNWAM #kknw1150 #radio #podcast #youtube #astrologyfacts #spirituality#spiritualawakening #deeptalk #thoughtprovoking #spiritualgrowth #astrologywisdom #astrologyfacts #astrologytips #astrologyinsights # #uranusingemini #mythicskyastrology #neptunepisces #astrologyguidance #Pisces #Astrology #CosmicEnergy #CollectiveUnconscious #RetrogradePlanet #SpiritualAwakening #AstrologicalEvents #CosmicConsciousness #CelestialCycle #AstroTalk #CosmicDiscussion #Metaphysical2025 #RobertjPacitti #robpacitti #deepearthastrology #jupitertrinesaturn #grandconjunctionTalk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder realms of what Carl Jung called the collective unconsciousness that's shared through time to the present…all through the lens of Sue's lifetime of peering into astrology.“Thankfully, I discovered Evolutionary astrology. Its perspective points directly to our unique personal spiritual soul growth…driven by our aligned intentions. Its promising purpose of soul growth ignited an entirely alive Zodiac. Captured, I felt compelled to study the deep significance of astrological application,” said Sue.Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150!Contact https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meditation Changes Everything
The Call to Awaken: Igniting the Flame of Intention

Meditation Changes Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 30:06


Spiritual awakening is the highest possibility for a human life—and also its greatest challenge. To meet that challenge, we need a motivation powerful enough to move us beyond comfort and resistance, again and again.In this episode, Craig explores what he calls enlightened motivation—the deeper intention that fuels genuine transformation. He invites us to look beyond the wish for personal peace or relief and connect with the sacred impulse that calls us to awaken for the sake of the whole.This talk also includes a guided contemplation to help you touch the source of that motivation for yourself—a flame that can illuminate your entire path.Listen now to:Discover what Craig means by “enlightened motivation.”Reflect on your deeper “why” for spiritual practice.Connect with the living fire that makes awakening possible.If the podcast has been meaningful to you, please consider leaving a rating or review, and click “Follow” or “Subscribe” in your app—it helps us share this work with more people.To access the full transcript of this episode and discover more resources, visit the episode page on MeditationChangesEverything.com. You can also sign up here for Craig's weekly newsletter.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.If you would like to share your experience of the podcast or have questions about Craig's teachings, please feel free to email us at support@craighamiltonglobal.com.

The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad
Dr. Robin Dunbar - Legendary Evolutionary Behavioral Scientist (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_910)

The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 61:20


Robin is a professor emeritus of evolutionary psychology of the Social and Evolutionary Neuroscience Research group in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford. He is the author of many books including: Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language (1997) Human Story (2004) How Many Friends Does One Person Need? Dunbar's Number and Other Evolutionary Quirks (2010) Friends: Understanding the Power of Our Most Important Relationships (2021) How Religion Evolved: And Why It Endures (2022) _______________________________________ If you appreciate my work and would like to support it: https://subscribestar.com/the-saad-truth https://patreon.com/GadSaad https://paypal.me/GadSaad To subscribe to my exclusive content on X, please visit my bio at https://x.com/GadSaad _______________________________________ This clip was posted on November 3, 2025 on my YouTube channel as THE SAAD TRUTH_1930: https://youtu.be/pffErr-6pOw _______________________________________ Please visit my website gadsaad.com, and sign up for alerts. If you appreciate my content, click on the "Support My Work" button. I count on my fans to support my efforts. You can donate via Patreon, PayPal, and/or SubscribeStar. _______________________________________ Dr. Gad Saad is a professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and author who pioneered the use of evolutionary psychology in marketing and consumer behavior. In addition to his scientific work, Dr. Saad is a leading public intellectual who often writes and speaks about idea pathogens that are destroying logic, science, reason, and common sense.  _______________________________________

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
A Tale of Two Fuentes: The 299th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 121:43


Today we begin with Nick Fuentes—how did he go from a guy with Jewish friends, to someone who is proudly anti-Semitic? Why does “anti-Semitic” now have so many meanings? What are the differences between preference, discrimination, and bigotry? Then: Bill Gates changes his tune on climate change—or does he? His new memo still sounds the alarm about Carbon, but also privileges his pet projects of vaccinating the world and handing agriculture to the technologists. Finally: manta rays, how smart they are, how they respond to mirrors, and how much time they spend at the spa.*****Our sponsors:Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code DARKHORSE at https://branchbasics.com/darkhorse #branchbasicspodFresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to http://www.GetFreshDarkHorse.com to get a bottle of the best olive oil you've ever had for $1 shipping.Uplift Desk: Elevate your workspace with UPLIFT Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/DARKHORSE for a special offer exclusive to our audience.*****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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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:Fuentes on Tucker Carlson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efBB0D4tf1YBret on dual citizenship: https://x.com/BretWeinstein/status/1825602620192698812Speak of the Devil: How Demonizing "Whiteness" Spreads White Nationalism – Bret in 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1sJgjG5AF4&t=227sBob Murphy analyzing Fuentes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSDs_2narcw&t=698sClipped by: https://www.youtube.com/@hamannatureBill Gates memo: https://www.gatesnotes.com/home/home-page-topic/reader/three-tough-truths-about-climateAri & D'Agostino 2016. Contingency checking and self-directed behaviors in giant manta rays: Do elasmobranchs have self-awareness?. Journal of Ethology 34(2): 167-174:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10164-016-0462-zSupport the show

Meredith for Real: the curious introvert
Ep. 315: Is Asexuality an Orientation or a Symptom?

Meredith for Real: the curious introvert

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 44:33


What happens when attraction never shows up? Why does this label matter? Tony Bogaert, PhD, is the professor of health sciences at Brock University in Ontario, Canada where he has taught & conducted research for the last 30 years, primarily in the area of human sexuality. He's also the author of Understanding Asexuality. In this episode, you'll learn the difference between asexuality & sexual aversion disorder, celibacy & autism as well as how someone might be asexual, but also be married with children. We talk about asexual pop culture icons, historical figures & evolution. If you like this episode, you'll also like episode 121: PROFESSIONAL CUDDLER? HUGGING, HORMONES & BODY AUTONOMY Guest:https://a.co/d/9NC71X3 tbogaert@brocku.ca  Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert  Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  00:00 — What if your “thing” is no thing?01:00 — Game show kickoff: “What's the Difference?”01:30 — Asexuality vs. celibacy02:00 — Midlife disinterest or lifelong orientation?02:30 — Hyposexual desire disorder explained04:00 — Asexuality vs. sexual aversion05:00 — Asexuality and autism spectrum overlap06:00 — Sheldon Cooper: autism or asexual icon?07:00 — What causes lack of sexual attraction?08:30 — Personal motivation behind his research09:00 — How a survey question sparked 30 years of study11:00 — Why sexuality takes up so much mental space12:00 — Why labels drive us crazy—and why we need them15:00 — “Gray” and “demi”—the asexual spectrum16:00 — Are we overlabeling, or just being human?17:00 — Why demisexuality finally clicked for Meredith20:00 — Love route vs. lust route: two paths to attraction21:00 — Romantic but not sexual—how that works24:00 — The sexual recession vs. true asexuality25:00 — What's really behind declining sex rates26:00 — How researchers untangle the gray areas27:00 — Can people “overclaim” the asexual label?28:00 — Why some asexuals still masturbate29:00 — “Cleaning out the plumbing” — other reasons for solo sex30:00 — Historical roots: early accounts of asexuality32:00 — Sherlock Holmes and the “asexual aura”33:00 — Virgin Mary as cultural symbol of purity34:00 — Eunuchs, testosterone, and the myth of distraction35:00 — Do asexuals have a focus advantage?36:00 — Evolutionary puzzles: how does asexuality persist?40:00 — Is sex really necessary for health?41:00 — Connection without sex: what it looks like42:00 — The flowchart of asexuality—how to self-reflect45:00 — His book Understanding Asexuality and what's next46:00 — Sex makes us do crazy things—his next book topicRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Can Trump Make Harvard Great Again? The 298th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 105:56


Today we discuss Harvard, higher ed, public health, AI, and political cheating. Harvard has announced the suspension of several graduate programs, as well as hiring and other budget freezes, claiming poverty due to the suspension of federal grants. But Harvard's revenue last year was $6.7 billion, and their losses amount to 1.7% of that. Meanwhile, Trump wants Harvard to run trade schools. Then: vaccinologist Paul Offit admits that natural immunity was always superior to vaccine-induced immunity—if you survived the infection—but that this was not a matter of public health policy because Americans couldn't handle the nuance. And: Google's AI fabricated a criminal history, and is now being sued. Finally: how you voted is visible on your mail-in ballot in some counties in California.*****Our sponsors:Caraway: Non-toxic, beautiful, light ceramic cookware. Go to http://caraway.com/darkhorse10 for 10% off your order.Everyday Dose: Coffee plus collagen, mushrooms & nootropics – delicious! Get 45% off your first subscription order and also receive free gifts at  http://everydaydose.com/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.*****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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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:Harvard's PhD Bloodbath (Chris Brunet): https://www.chrisbrunet.com/p/harvards-phd-bloodbathLetter from Harvard (Heather): https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/letter-from-harvardPaul Offit on Covid immunity: https://x.com/kevinnbass/status/1891856265292169570Robby Starbuck suing Google: https://x.com/robbystarbuck/status/1980985160586625186Ralston Lectures: https://www.ralston.ac/the-sophia-lectures/bret-weinstein-heather-heying-sophia-lectures-2025California ballots: https://x.com/indyspanglish/status/1977814368613249280Support the show

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Can the internet make you sick? The 297th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 83:34 Transcription Available


Today we discuss the experience of returning home after timeway—culture shock, social media, and seeing your home with fresh eyes. Then a difficult set of topics: anorexia, physician assisted suicide, “terminal” diagnoses, social contagions, and what people have a right to do with their own lives. Finally: AI has been used to predict potentially useful drug combinations to fight cancer. What does this mean for the future of medicine, and AI?988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.orgFree and confidential helpline for individuals and families facing mental disorders: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline*****Our sponsors:Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to http://www.GetFreshDarkHorse.com to get a bottle of the best olive oil you've ever had for $1 shipping.HelixHelix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse to get 20% off all mattress orders.Manukora: the most flavorful, delicious, and nutritious honey you'll ever have. Get $25 off your starter kit at http://www.Manukora.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.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur 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:Denver Post op-ed on Jane Allen: https://www.denverpost.com/2025/10/02/assisted-suicide-was-offered-to-my-friend-jane-allen-she-had-an-eating-disorder-opinion/Gaudiani et al 2022. Terminal anorexia nervosa: three cases and proposed clinical characteristics. Journal of Eating Disorders, 10(1): 23: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s40337-022-00548-3.pdfGuarda et al 2022. Terminal anorexia nervosa is a dangerous term: it cannot, and should not, be defined. Journal of eating disorders, 10(1): 79: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s40337-022-00599-6.pdMia Hughes' tweet thread on social contagions: https://x.com/_CryMiaRiver/status/1491065839495544837Laura Delano on DarkHorse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18XtCdasn2Q&list=PLjQ2gC-5yHEuZwhHfjXu3KH8MomS2N3zq&index=13Laura Delano's book, Unshrunk, excerpted at Natural Selections: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/informed-consent-in-the-land-of-psychiatricHow a Gemma model helped discover a new potential cancer therapy pathway: https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemma-ai-cancer-therapy-discoverySupport the show

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast
Lessons of the Camino: The 296th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 90:38


Today we discuss the Camino de Santiago de Compostela—the history, the experience of hiking two routes, the physical and mental revelations that emerge.*****Our sponsors:ARMRA: an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.Caraway: Non-toxic & beautiful cookware. Save $150 on a cookware set over buying individual pieces, and get 10% off your order at http://Carawayhome.com/DH10CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It's 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.comOur 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:Camino – Primitivo route: https://stingynomads.com/camino-primitivo-stagesCamino – Finisterre route: https://stingynomads.com/camino-finisterre-muxia-stagesSupport the show