What is western civilization and is it on the verge of collapse? Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying believe in our civilization's remarkable history of transcending genetic ties to foster cooperation among diverse groups, building a foundation for unprecedented success. However, they also warn of the inherent fragility of this system, highlighting how societal stresses can revert us to primal in-group preferences which, while inefficient, are the default-mode of a population in crisis. Our modern bureaucratic, credential-based system is starting to show its cracks, with superficial marks of ‘expertise’ superseding true merit and useful experience across government, education, and journalism. Will our civilization adapt and continue its track-record of success, or will it succumb to its flaws?

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