#194 Bret Weinstein: Truth, Science, and Censorship in the Time of a Pandemic

Published: June 25, 2021, 11:34 p.m.

Bret Weinstein is and evolutionary biologist, author, and co-host of the DarkHorse Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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\nOUTLINE:
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\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(09:04) - Why biology is beautiful
\n(16:38) - Boston Dynamics
\n(20:02) - Being self-critical
\n(30:09) - Theory of close calls
\n(38:46) - Lab leak hypothesis
\n(1:12:41) - Joe Rogan
\n(1:21:50) - Censorship
\n(1:58:40) - Vaccines
\n(2:12:26) - The paper on mice with long telomeres
\n(2:40:09) - Martyrdom
\n(2:48:54) - Eric Weinstein
\n(2:58:13) - Monogamy
\n(3:10:31) - Advice for young people
\n(3:17:16) - Meaning of life