Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying on Sex, Gender and Preparing Kids for Adulthood (Videos)

In this 11 April 2024 video from the Dad Saves America Podcast, host John Papola continues his conversation with evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, discussing what evolutionary biology can teach us about sex, gender, adulthood and religion.

With the recent explosion in transgender identification across American society, along with the censorious condemnation of any criticism within polite circles, we must reexamine the nature of human individuality and our fundamental understanding of male and female.

Bret and Heather give a thorough explanation of why biological sex evolved in the first place and how it’s actually defined scientifically. We then zoom out to see how this particular issue is just one facet of a broader cultural trend that’s undermining our ability to become true adults who are capable of leading productive, fulfilling and moral lives.

https://youtu.be/v5d7eBoVnvU

Outline:
[0:00] Why going outside really matters
[4:41] Gender is the software of sex
[13:45] Human flexibility vs inescapable biology
[22:48] Monogamy, birth control, and casual sex
[29:12] Transgender dogma undermines women’s liberation
[37:21] Valuable diversity and the scientific method
[44:32] The provisional role of scientific authority
[46:59] How media twists true data to spread false narratives
[52:29] What does it mean to be (and become) an adult?
[1:01:45] Kids destroy your life…and give you something better
[1:10:28] The purpose of traditional rites of passage
[1:17:50] Adapting religious orthodoxy to the 21st century
[1:24:13] Faith, Catholicism, and morality
[1:33:43] How do we justify human dignity?
[1:38:25] Be grateful for and protect what we have

First video segment,  14 March 2024.

Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying on Evolution, Innovation, and Western Civilization

Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying dive into the complexities of human evolution, the downside of rapid technological advancement and the interplay between cultural software and biological hardware.

Bret and Heather discuss the obstacles which stand in the way of ‘good governance,’ how institutions positively and negatively affect the relationship between innovation and human flourishing, and the importance of understanding our evolutionary past to navigate our future.

Their insights shed light on how scientific thinking can be applied to major philosophical questions and the challenges facing our society and species in the 21st century. 

https://youtu.be/gwQHLHNsKvw

Outline:
[0:00] Western civilization is a fragile experiment
[5:56] Enlightened governance and emergent order
[13:00] Conspiracy, collusion, and rent-seeking
[23:23] Who is the “we” and who is the “they”?
[29:32] Liberation, innovation, and investment
[38:59] Reevaluating good government after COVID
[47:11] Competition, cooperation, and academic monopolies
[56:28] “The Selfish Gene” and evolutionary fitness
[1:08:54] Nature, nurture, and culture
[1:26:31] Hyper-novelty poisons the cultural well

Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.