Epstein, Trivers, and Gender: The 312th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Wed Feb 04 2026
On this, our 312th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the fact that the centre cannot hold. More Epstein files were released, which included an email from our friend and former mentor, Robert Trivers. We discuss his contributions, his life, and what the email does and does not imply. Also in the Epstein files: pizza, torture, Bitcoin, and the “goyim.” Was it all about blackmail; if not, what? And what is the CEO of TikTok on about, with regard to hate speech? Finally: a silver lining in the madness, as gender clinics close down and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (finally) takes the position that “gender-affirming” surgeries should not be done to people before the age of 19.
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Second Coming, by Yeats: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43290/the-second-coming
Epstein files: https://www.justice.gov/epstein
CEO of TikTok: https://x.com/klonnypin_gosch/status/2015692335967826273
Gender Clinic at Mary Bridge Hospital closing: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/mary-bridge-childrens-hospital-to-close-gender-clinic
ASPS Position on Transing Kids: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/for-medical-professionals/health-policy/position-statements
Leor Sapir on the AMA: https://x.com/LeorSapir/status/2018888126974812652
Covid Era Stories: https://naturalselections.substack.com/s/covid-era-stories
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On this, our 312th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the fact that the centre cannot hold. More Epstein files were released, which included an email from our friend and former mentor, Robert Trivers. We discuss his contributions, his life, and what the email does and does not imply. Also in the Epstein files: pizza, torture, Bitcoin, and the “goyim.” Was it all about blackmail; if not, what? And what is the CEO of TikTok on about, with regard to hate speech? Finally: a silver lining in the madness, as gender clinics close down and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (finally) takes the position that “gender-affirming” surgeries should not be done to people before the age of 19. ***** Our sponsors: CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It’s way better. Use code DarkHorse at 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 30% off your first order. 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. ***** Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/ Heather’s newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned) Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org ***** Mentioned in this episode: The Second Coming, by Yeats: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43290/the-second-coming Epstein files: https://www.justice.gov/epstein CEO of TikTok: https://x.com/klonnypin_gosch/status/2015692335967826273 Gender Clinic at Mary Bridge Hospital closing: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/mary-bridge-childrens-hospital-to-close-gender-clinic ASPS Position on Transing Kids: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/for-medical-professionals/health-policy/position-statements Leor Sapir on the AMA: https://x.com/LeorSapir/status/2018888126974812652 Covid Era Stories: https://naturalselections.substack.com/s/covid-era-stories Support the show