Hive Mind: The 324th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

In this 324th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Ross Douthat on Harris in the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/opinion/kamala-harris-democratic-party.html

Real Clear Polling on Republicans in 2028: https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/president/republican-primary/2028/national

Sir David Attenborough on bees, plants, and EMFs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee381dCP6JM

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Stop eradicating natural variation
00:06:19 Sponsor: Ridge
00:09:45 Sponsor: Armra Colostrum
00:12:30 Sponsor: Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil
00:16:06 Slouching Toward Kamala Harris?
00:46:52 Plants 'talk' to bees with electric fields.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CRcgEnz5rM