UATX Lecture - Evolutionary Psychology, The Parasitic Mind, & Suicidal Empathy (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_790)
The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad
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Confronting Biophobia and Intellectual Diversity
This chapter explores the reluctance to embrace biological explanations for human behavior, focusing on evidence against social constructivism through examples like toy preferences and the ostrich parasitic syndrome. It critiques the ideological biases within academia, advocating for intellectual diversity and the unrestricted pursuit of truth grounded in scientific principles. The discussion also touches on the consequences of misdirected empathy and the need for balanced perspectives in intellectual discourse.
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