Items that I discussed in this episode:
1) Bassem Youssef - the Egyptian luminary
2) The cult of faux-niceness (as exemplified by Lex Fridman)
3) The "I don't judge" cult (as discussed in The Parasitic Mind)
4) Parasitic taxation
5) Justin Trudeau
6) Life coaches
This clip first aired as an XSpaces session on April 16, 2024: https://x.com/GadSaad/status/1780 ... Show More
Jul 2023
377. This is for the Anonymous Online Trolls | Dr. Gad Saad
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Dr. Gad Saad discuss his newly published book, “The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life.” They also discuss the parasitic ability that ideas can have on the human mind, the predictors for left wing authoritarianism, the evolu ... Show More
1h 46m
Feb 2021
154. Abandon Ideology | Gad Saad
This episode was recorded on January 18, 2021.
Gad Saad and I discuss, among other topics, ideas as parasites, postmodernism, social constructivism, applying evolutionary thinking to understand humans’ consummatory nature, epistemic humility, nomological networks, the degrees o ... Show More
2h 10m
Nov 2020
The Parasitic Mind with Gad Saad
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Gad Saad, Ph.D., is one of the best-known intellectuals fighting what he calls the tyranny of political correctness, often writing and speaking about idea pathogens that are destroying logic, science, reason, and common sense. A pioneer in the ap ... Show More
42m 20s
Jun 2025
553. Why Do Smart People Double Down On Bad Ideas? | Dr. Gad Saad
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gad Saad reunite for a conversation that blends ancient myth, evolutionary theory, and cultural psychology. Together, they dissect cognitive dissonance, the dangers of willful blindness, and the evolutionary logic behind sa ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 2021
Gad Saad: Oh my Gad, it's the Saadfather!
Gad Saad is a Professor of Marketing at Concordia University, author of The Consuming Instinct and, more recently, The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense. Self described as the 'Gadfather' with a podcast called the Saad Truth, he's certainly well versed ... Show More
2h 43m
Oct 2023
#281 Dr. Gad Saad - The West is in Trouble
Dr. Gad Saad is an Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada). He has held Visiting Associate Professorships at Cornell University, Dartmouth College, and the University of California–Irvine.Professor Saad has pioneer ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2023
8 Strategies For Avoiding A Life You Hate - Dr Gad Saad - #686
Dr Gad Saad is an Evolutionary Psychologist, Professor of Marketing at Concordia University, a podcaster and an author. In today’s fast-paced world, happiness and contentment often seem elusive. By taking an evolutionary lens on happiness, we can gain deeper insight into why we a ... Show More
1h 21m
Dec 2023
The Karol Markowicz Show: Eight Secrets for Leading the Good Life with Gad Saad
<p>In this episode, Karol discusses a study on the happiness of conservative religious couples and their relationship with their children. She then interviews Dr. Gad Saad, an evolutionary behavioral scientist, who discusses his book "The Saad Truth About Happiness: Eight Secrets ... Show More
24m 22s