The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Dr. Judea Pearl - On Zionophobia, Jew-Hatred, and the Promise of AI (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_937)
Dec 12, 2025
Dr. Judea Pearl, a celebrated computer science professor and Turing Award winner, discusses vital themes such as the rising tides of Jew-hatred post-October 7 and the psychological dynamics behind it. He critiques the academic left's hostility and advocates for clearer discourse norms in universities. Pearl also explores the potential of AI in revolutionizing research and medicine while addressing concerns about its future risks. His insights bridge historical context with modern technology, emphasizing the importance of redefining narratives in the Middle East.
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Shift From Toleration To Rejection
- Post-October 7th shifted acceptability from Israel's right to exist to questioning its existence as normal.
- Judea Pearl warns this reveals shallow acceptance rather than deep equality in global sentiment.
Perceived Otherness Fuels Enduring Hostility
- Pearl argues Jews are seen as categorically different across cultures, fueling persistent hostility.
- He links equality for Jews to Israel's equal status in the family of nations.
Scapegoating Through Self-Serving Bias
- Gad Saad proposes self-serving bias plus Jewish overperformance explains recurring scapegoating.
- Judea Pearl agrees and adds visibility and social clustering make Jews easy targets.
