The Sophia Lectures with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Join Ralston College for our third series of Sophia Lectures which explore the perennial questions of philosophy as they bear on the meaning and value of modern life. This year’s Sophia Lectures will be given by the evolutionary biologists and hosts of the DarkHorse Podcast, Dr Bret Weinstein and Dr Heather Heying.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying are evolutionary biologists, authors, and co-hosts of the DarkHorse Podcast, where they engage in in-depth discussions on science, culture, and society. Both earned their Ph.D.s in Biology from the University of Michigan, with Weinstein focusing on evolutionary trade-offs and Heying specializing in the evolutionary ecology of Madagascan poison frogs. Together, they co-authored the New York Times bestseller A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, applying evolutionary principles to modern life. Weinstein has testified before the U.S. Congress on issues related to biology and societal challenges, while Heying has published widely on evolutionary biology, including her book Antipode: Seasons with the Extraordinary Wildlife and Culture of Madagascar. As public intellectuals, they continue to explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and current events through their podcast and writing.

Please join us for one or both of these lectures:

• Wednesday, April 9th, 5PM
• Thursday, April 10th, 5PM

Free and open to the public, reserved tickets required. The series will be recorded.

Our previous Sophia Lectures have hosted Professor Douglas Hedley on the subject of play, and Dr Iain McGilchrist on the themes of wholeness, imagination and the cosmos.

Host or Publisher Ralston College