The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad The Democrats Suffer from the Semmelweis Effect (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_907)
Oct 30, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Gad Saad, a renowned professor and evolutionary behavioral scientist, delves into the Semmelweis Effect, illustrating its connection to Trump Derangement Syndrome and cognitive dissonance. He highlights the struggle between open-mindedness and intellectual arrogance by comparing figures like Joe Rogan with mainstream media hosts. Saad further explains how personal identity entangles with beliefs, causing individuals to stubbornly cling to their views instead of admitting fault. A thought-provoking analysis that challenges conventional thinking!
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Guest Intro Sets Up TDS Discussion
- The host introduces Gad Saad as a scholar and upcoming author to frame the discussion.
- Saad begins by asking why former cable hosts show severe Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS).
Semmelweis Effect Explains Denial
- The Semmelweis effect describes how people reject evidence that contradicts entrenched beliefs.
- Gad Saad links this historical medical error to modern political denial and closing of minds.
Cognitive Dissonance Fuels Political Rigidity
- Cognitive dissonance causes people to ignore facts that threaten their identity or beliefs.
- Saad argues this explains why some refuse to accept evidence that Donald Trump performs well.
