UATX Lecture - Evolutionary Psychology, The Parasitic Mind, & Suicidal Empathy (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_790)

Feb 3, 2025

In this insightful discussion, Gad Saad, a pioneering professor and author in evolutionary psychology, tackles the critical intersection of academia and culture. He critiques identity politics and postmodernism's impact on universities, using anecdotes to illustrate the absurdities of relativism. Saad emphasizes the need for intellectual diversity and the acceptance of biological explanations for behavior. He also explores the consequences of misdirected empathy and advocates for navigating complex gender discussions through empirical evidence and meritocracy.