The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Parasitic Ideas & Suicidal Empathy Are Killing the West - Northwood University (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_783)
Jan 13, 2025
Gad Saad, an evolutionary behavioral scientist and public intellectual, dives into the dangers of 'parasitic ideas' and their effects on cognition and emotion. He critiques identity politics in academia, highlighting how merit is often overshadowed by ideological agendas. Saad discusses the ramifications of biases in biology and empathy, especially amid shifting gender definitions. He sheds light on declining birth rates and cultural challenges in Western societies, advocating for a reevaluation of societal attitudes toward family and reproduction.
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Idea Pathogens & Zombified Minds
- Dr. Saad introduces the concept of "idea pathogens" that infect thought processes, like neuroparasites.
- He connects this to his upcoming book, "Suicidal Empathy," which explores zombified emotional systems.
Identity over Merit
- The University of Waterloo sought professors based on identity over merit in STEM fields.
- Dr. Saad points out the absurdity of prioritizing identity over qualifications in these fields.
Postmodernist Dinner
- Gad Saad recounts a dinner with his student's date, a postmodernist.
- She denied universal truths, claiming even childbirth and the sun's movement are subjective cultural interpretations.
