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Sep 9, 2024

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\"Gad Saad\"

Gad Saad, an evolutionary psychologist and marketing professor, dives into the surprising truths of human behavior and relationships. He discusses why men are biologically wired to cheat and challenges the idea of monogamy as a natural state. Saad also explores the evolutionary motives behind attraction and how factors like ambition influence mate desirability. With insights on the role of porn in modern relationships and the complexities of masculinity, this conversation is a fascinating look at the science behind our primal instincts.

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Saad's Life Purpose

Gad Saad dedicates his life to pursuing truth through the scientific method.
He also champions freedom of research and speech without ideological constraints.

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Rejection of Biology

Social scientists often reject biological explanations for human behavior, especially regarding group differences.
This rejection spurred Saad to explore evolutionary psychology.

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Evolutionary Behavioral Science

Evolutionary behavioral science studies human behavior through an evolutionary lens.
It seeks to understand the ultimate Darwinian reasons behind our actions.

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Evolutionary Insights into Human Behavior

05:22 • 26min

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Evolutionary Insights on Male Reproductive Strategies

31:06 • 16min

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Understanding Attraction: Proximate vs. Ultimate Explanations

47:30 • 2min

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Dynamics of Mate Desirability

49:06 • 24min

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The Importance of Self-Awareness in Social Interactions

01:13:05 • 5min

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Understanding Biases and the Dynamics of Attraction

01:18:01 • 3min

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Enhancing Value and Status: Gender-Specific Insights

01:21:27 • 5min

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The Double-Edged Sword of Pornography

01:26:03 • 11min

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Navigating Happiness and Relationships

01:37:04 • 21min

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Exploring Neuroparasitology and Ideological Manipulation

01:58:32 • 5min

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The Burden of Freedom: A Jewish Voice in Lebanon

02:04:01 • 11min

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Navigating Ethics and Identity

02:15:04 • 31min

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Resilience and Leadership: Lessons from the Honey Badger

02:46:04 • 16min

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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.

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Are we born to cheat and is monogamy natural? Dr Gad Saad uncovers the evolutionary truths behind our most primal behaviour.

Dr Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Parasitic Mind’ and ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’.

In this conversation, Steven and Dr Gad discuss topics such as, the science behind monogamy, why you crave fatty foods, how men are wired to cheat, and the relationship between OCD and porn.

(00:00) Intro

(01:27) What Drives Your Life Purpose?

(04:22) What Does An Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Do?

(07:45) The Top Predictor of Child Abuse in the Home

(12:39) The Most Dangerous Person a Woman Can Meet

(16:16) Is Cheating Ever Justified?

(17:42) Is Monogamy Really Natural?

(24:43) Why Do We Care for Our Families?

(28:09) Why Do Children Resemble Their Fathers?

(33:53) What Are Your Most Controversial Beliefs?

(37:31) How Much of Human Behaviour Is Driven by Sex?

(43:55) What Is a Mate Desirability Score?

(52:44) Can We Predict a Couple’s Success?

(56:18) What Makes Men and Women Desirable?

(58:57) The Confusion Around Masculinity

(01:08:10) What It Really Feels Like to Be a Woman

(01:12:59) How to Build Self-Awareness

(01:19:05) What Exactly Is a Beta Male?

(01:20:27) How to Achieve High Status as a Man or Woman

(01:22:16) Struggling to Find a Partner? Here's What to Do

(01:24:58) Is Porn Good For Us?

(01:32:42) How Porn Addiction Affects Productivity

(01:36:03) How Society Conflicts with Evolution: Parenting Advice

(01:37:34) The Secrets to Living a Happy Life

(01:39:44) Do Opposites Attract?

(01:47:50) Does Your DNA Determine Happiness?

(01:57:43) The Woke Culture

(02:03:01) Can Freedom of Speech Be Harmful?

(02:23:33) Speaking the Truth in Research Shouldn’t Hurt Others

(02:34:26) Is Society Unfair to Certain Groups?

(02:38:45) Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome

(02:43:58) Would You Vote for Trump?

(02:53:06) The Last Guest Question

Follow Gad:

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You can purchase Dr Gad’s book, ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/dTeHeWVqFMb

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