TRIGGERnometry How Do We Stop Bad Ideas Destroying the West? Gad Saad
Oct 25, 2021
Gad Saad, an evolutionary psychologist and author of 'The Parasitic Mind,' discusses the concept of 'idea pathogens'—toxic beliefs eroding reason and common sense in society. He warns against the rise of harmful ideologies and the dangers of utopian aspirations like communism. Saad critiques the push for gender-neutrality in toys, asserting biological influences matter. He champions individual freedom against collectivist tendencies while emphasizing the need for personal responsibility and active engagement in defending our liberties.
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Idea Pathogens
- Idea pathogens, like postmodernism and social constructivism, distort truth for seemingly noble causes.
- These ideas offer comforting but unrealistic views, like the denial of inherent biological differences.
Emotional Appeal
- Idea pathogens offer feel-good narratives that appeal to emotions rather than reason.
- These narratives often promote equality of outcome by ignoring inherent inequalities.
George Floyd and Episodic Memory
- The George Floyd video is a grotesque episodic memory that has been generalized into a false narrative about systemic racism.
- This generalization is a form of kindergarten thinking because it lacks nuance.
