DarkHorse Podcast Can the internet make you sick? The 297th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
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Oct 18, 2025 The hosts delve into the disorienting feelings of returning home after time away, highlighting culture shock and the transformative power of perspective. They explore the unsettling topics of social media's impact on shared reality and the notion of social contagion, linking it to mental health crises. A poignant discussion arises around assisted suicide and the controversial concept of 'terminal anorexia,' raising ethical questions on individual rights. Finally, they analyze the promising potential of AI in revolutionizing cancer treatment through drug combination predictions.
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Limit Phone Toxicity While Staying Informed
- Heather says limit toxicity from phones because professional life still requires some online presence.
- She recommends finding ways to reduce exposure while staying informed for work.
Jane Allen's Terminal Anorexia Ordeal
- Bret reads a Denver Post op-ed about Jane Allen, who received a terminal anorexia diagnosis and nearly obtained lethal drugs.
- The piece recounts her recovery attempts, guardianship intervention, and later sudden death from complications.
Labeling Can Create And Spread Illness
- Heather and Bret highlight the recent 2022 paper proposing 'terminal anorexia' and immediate rejoinder calling it dangerous.
- They emphasize naming a condition can spread it and risk increasing requests for physician-assisted death.
