Dr. Gad Saad, a professor and evolutionary behavioral scientist, dives deep into the intricacies of societal collapse and the dangers of escapism with his insightful commentary. He explores the metaphor of 'ostrich parasitic syndrome' to address pressing issues like immigration and cultural disparities. Saad critiques modern identity politics and the impact of postmodern ideologies on gender identity. He warns against the perils of collectivism, advocating for rational discourse while examining the fragile state of Western civilization, pushing for a reevaluation of core values.
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Warning Signs Foreshadow Conflict
Gad Saad warns that ignoring warning signs leads to inevitable conflict like Lebanon's civil war.
He predicts that Western open-door policies without shared values will cause similar unrest over time.
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Objective Approach to Islam Evaluation
Gad Saad uses a nomological network to objectively assess Islam's compatibility with Western values.
He distinguishes ideological critique from judging individual Muslims based on evidence.
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Balancing Freedom and Security
Freedom of religion doesn't mean unlimited tolerance to ideologies opposing Western values.
Societies must adapt and reconsider policies while maintaining constitutional principles realistically.
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In this book, Professor Gad Saad explores the concept of happiness as a scientific fact that can be measured and achieved through specific strategies. He draws on scientific studies, ancient philosophies, and his personal experiences as a refugee from war-torn Lebanon to provide eight secrets for leading a good life. These secrets include living the life you want, the importance of resilience, having a career with a higher purpose than just a paycheck, the value of variety and playfulness, and the significance of choosing the right spouse. Saad argues that happiness is not a deliberate pursuit but rather a by-product of making sound decisions and adopting the right mindset, citing examples from his own life and the wisdom of philosophers like Aristotle and Viktor Frankl.
The Parasitic Mind
How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense
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In 'The Parasitic Mind,' Dr. Gad Saad exposes the harmful effects of 'idea pathogens'—irrational and logically flawed ideas that are spreading through universities and enforced by the tyranny of political correctness. These ideas, Saad argues, are endangering fundamental freedoms such as freedom of thought and speech. The book is a call to action, encouraging readers to use critical thinking and courage to defend reason and intellectual freedom. Saad discusses various topics including university 'safe spaces,' gender ideology, postmodernism, and the decline of intellectual diversity in academia, all while advocating for the importance of questioning and challenging prevailing dogma[1][3][4].
Suicidal Empathy
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Gad Saad discusses the concept of 'suicidal empathy' in his podcasts and public appearances, but it is not the title of a published book.
My recent appearance on the Legal Insurrection podcast.
This clip was posted on April 24, 2025 on my YouTube channel as THE SAAD TRUTH_1843: https://youtu.be/xSrKPd2sJZ4
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Dr. Gad Saad is a professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and author who pioneered the use of evolutionary psychology in marketing and consumer behavior. In addition to his scientific work, Dr. Saad is a leading public intellectual who often writes and speaks about idea pathogens that are destroying logic, science, reason, and common sense.
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