PBD Podcast 'The Gadfather' - Gad Saad | PBD Podcast | Ep. 164
Jun 14, 2022
Gad Saad, a Lebanese-born Canadian Professor of Marketing renowned for blending evolutionary psychology with consumer behavior, joins the conversation. He discusses his personal journey and insights on the challenges of academia and taxation. Gad dives into the impact of woke ideologies on scientific merit in research, explores evolving perceptions of gender in media, and critiques the political landscape's focus on the middle ground. With humor and depth, he shares thoughts on identity, public influence, and the importance of logical dialogue in today's society.
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Golden Handcuffs of Tenure
- Gad Saad explains why he hasn't left Canada yet.
- He's a tenured professor, which offers job security but makes relocation difficult.
Tenure Process
- Tenure is granted based on published research, teaching, and service.
- Once granted, a professor is given permanent employment, barring extreme circumstances.
Taxation in Canada
- Gad Saad describes the "existential rape" of paying high taxes in Canada.
- He recounts his wife showing him the government already deducting taxes from his bank account.
