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Jun 2025

1h 13m

553. Why Do Smart People Double Down On ...

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

About this episode

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 sacrifice, delayed gratification, and identity formation.

This episode was filmed on May 23rd, 2025.

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