

How to stop the war on science, logic, and reason with Professor Gad Saad
Oct 28, 2024
Gad Saad, a Professor and author of 'The Parasitic Mind' and 'Suicidal Empathy,' dives into the alarming rise of ideological extremism. He critiques the 'woke mind virus' for enabling a toxic empathy that prioritizes criminals over victims. Saad stresses the importance of rational thinking and scientific integrity in defending democracy. The conversation also addresses the emotional manipulation in politics, the balance of empathy versus reason, and the need for nuanced discussions on complex issues, advocating for accountability and clarity in political discourse.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Ideological Brain Worms and the Fight for Reason
01:30 • 10min
Navigating the Landscape of Belonging and Beliefs
11:06 • 6min
Emotions and Rationality in Politics
16:51 • 9min
The Art of Nonspecific Predictions: A Critique of Vague Promises
25:40 • 3min
Navigating Political Empathy and Complexity
28:59 • 18min
The Evolutionary Basis of Empathy and Its Misapplications
47:08 • 5min
The Dual Nature of Empathy
52:04 • 12min