The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Happiness, Marriage, Careers, & Evolution - With Psychiatrist Dr. Alex Curmi (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_612)
Nov 1, 2023
Dr. Alex Curmi, a psychiatrist, joins Dr. Saad to discuss happiness, marriage, careers, and evolution. They explore the concept of happiness and how genetics play a role. They also address the resistance against evolutionary explanations and the importance of authenticity in career choices. The podcast delves into the challenges of changing minds and the difficulty in admitting defeat or revising beliefs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Pursuit of Happiness
02:41 • 23min
Pushback against Evolutionary Explanations
25:13 • 12min
Career Trajectory and Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Rewards
37:30 • 6min
Internal Opposition, Fear, and Self-Doubt
43:06 • 17min
Evolutionary Roots of Pathologic Gambling and Seeking Status
01:00:31 • 2min
The Difficulty of Changing Minds
01:02:15 • 3min
Unwillingness to Concede Intellectual Defeat and the Nature of Argumentation
01:05:14 • 3min