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#2427 - Bret Weinstein

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#2427 - Bret Weinstein mentions The War on Ivermectin by Pierre Cory and The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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In 38 of the cases where ivermectin was given, the patient survived.

The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins

'The Selfish Gene provides us a mechanism.'

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Bret Weinstein, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist, author, and co-host of “The DarkHorse Podcast” with his wife, biologist Heather Heying. They are the co-authors of “A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life.”www.bretweinstein.netwww.youtube.com/@DarkHorsePodwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/618153/a-hunter-gatherers-guide-to-the-21st-century-by-heather-heying-and-bret-weinstein/ Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan Get a free welcome kit with your first subscription of AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/joerogan Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/rogan
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The War on Ivermectin
Pierre Cory

The host mentions 'The War on Ivermectin' to highlight the significant findings reported in the book regarding the ef…

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The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins

The host discusses how 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins provides a framework for understanding adaptive evolutio…

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  • The conversation centers on evolutionary mechanisms.
  • A second recurring theme is Ivermectin efficacy discussion.
  • Referenced books include The War on Ivermectin by Pierre Cory and The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in COVID-19 treatment debates and drug efficacy and Biologists and evolutionary theorists.

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Individuals interested in COVID-19 treatment debates and drug efficacyBiologists and evolutionary theorists

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The War on Ivermectin cover
Best for Individuals interested in COVID-19 treatment debates and drug efficacyOften cited around Ivermectin efficacy discussion

The podcast discusses a book by Pierre Cory that reports on a natural experiment involving court cases where families sued hospitals for refusing to administer Ivermectin, revealing significant outcomes.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in COVID-19 treatment debates and drug efficacy
Key quote: In 38 of the cases where ivermectin was given, the patient survived.
The host mentions 'The War on Ivermectin' to highlight the significant findings reported in the book regarding the effectiveness of ivermectin in treating COVID-19. The discussion centers around a natural experiment involving court cases that illustrates the stark differences in patient outcomes based on whether ivermectin was administered.
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The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins
Best for Biologists and evolutionary theoristsOften cited around evolutionary mechanisms

The Selfish Gene provides us a mechanism. It's basically a synthesis of what we understand about adaptive evolution. It provides the first gateway to understand cultural evolution in rigorous Darwinian terms.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Biologists and evolutionary theorists
Key quote: 'The Selfish Gene provides us a mechanism.'
The host discusses how 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins provides a framework for understanding adaptive evolution and cultural evolution. They emphasize that the book synthesizes key concepts that have been overlooked in the evolution discourse, particularly regarding the role of memes in evolution.
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The War on Ivermectin
The Joe Rogan Experience · 1:55:53
In 38 of the cases where ivermectin was given, the patient survived.
The Selfish Gene
The Joe Rogan Experience · 35:48
'The Selfish Gene provides us a mechanism.'
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The War on Ivermectin
Pierre Cory

The host mentions 'The War on Ivermectin' to highlight the significant findings reported in the book regarding the effectiveness of ivermectin in t…

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The Selfish Gene cover
Mentioned at 35:48
The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins

The host discusses how 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins provides a framework for understanding adaptive evolution and cultural evolution. They…

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Gordon Gekko

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