The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Spreading Reason and Common Sense in Woke Iceland (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_860)
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Aug 22, 2025 Gunnlaugur Jónsson, the charismatic Icelandic host, engages with renowned professor Gad Saad in a captivating discussion that traverses free speech, ideological challenges, and the dangers of parasitic ideas undermining objective truths. They delve into how biology and culture intersect, highlighting the impact of misinformation and the disconnect between educated elites and everyday realities. With insightful critiques of modern ideologies and the role of literature in combatting harmful beliefs, the conversation challenges listeners to embrace reason and critical thinking.
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Childhood Exposure To Jew-Hatred
- Gad Saad recounts childhood antisemitism in Lebanon, from street chants to classmates wanting to be “Jew killers.”
- Those experiences shaped his lifelong commitment to defending reason and Western values.
Star Of David Comment From His Son
- Saad shares a 2023 exchange where his son said wearing a Star of David in certain Montreal neighborhoods would be lethal.
- He warns Western societies can replicate the intolerance he fled as a child.
Biology Is Central To Human Behavior
- Evolutionary psychology explains many recurring human behaviors across cultures and time.
- Denying biology removes powerful explanatory tools for human decision-making.
