Is modern academia ignoring biology in favor of ideology?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marc Defant, professor of geology and geochemistry at the University of South Florida, to discuss his controversial paper examining the lack of empirical rigor in feminist scholarship and the resistance to evolutionary psychology in universities.

We break down:

• What evolutionary psychology actually says about men and women

• The debate over the gender pay gap

• “Health at Every Size” and fat studies

• Nature vs nurture — are we born blank slates?

• The origins of critical theory and its influence on academia

• Science vs ideology in higher education

• Masculinity, femininity, and biological differences

• Graham Hancock, skepticism, and the importance of evidence

Dr. Defant argues that science must remain skeptical, data-driven, and open to questioning — even when conclusions are unpopular. We explore whether institutions are prioritizing ideology over biology, and what that means for future generations. This conversation dives into evolutionary biology, feminism, cultural theory, skepticism, and the role of curiosity in modern discourse. If you're interested in evolutionary psychology, gender studies debates, academic freedom, or the clash between science and ideology — this episode is for you.

Connect with Dr. Defant: https://www.marcdefant.com/

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