The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad

In this podcast, Professor Gad Saad discusses the relativity of happiness and the inverted U-shaped curve. They explore ambition, perfectionism, and variable schedules of reinforcement. They also touch on happiness in the face of tragedy and the concept of anti-natalism. Lastly, they explore the relationship between short-term pleasure and long-term happiness.

Guest: Dr. Saad, evolutionary behavioral scientist and author, discusses the need for more opportunities for women in academia. They dissect a tweet about Harvard's ranking and explore measuring academic productivity and influence. They also share experiences with university interviews and discuss the ranking of universities based on their openness to alternative ideas.

Chadwick Moore, biographer of Tucker Carlson, chats with Dr. Saad about Tucker's influence, plans for a new media venture, and his rejection of the political elite. They also discuss the happiness gap between conservatives and liberals, predictions for the 2024 US presidential election, and their falling out with Sam Harris.

Guests on the podcast discuss the changing landscape of medical expertise, examining the can meds model in Canada, prioritizing social justice and anti-racism in medical education, and the influence of idea pathogens on physicians' core competency.

Zuby, a rapper, author, and motivational speaker, joins Dr. Saad to discuss choosing the right spouse, their experiences traveling to South Africa, the movie 'Cry Freedom' and Steve Biko's influence, their passion for traveling the world and discovering new places, the significance of variety seeking and wealth, Zuby's journey from boarding school to a music career, and the ethical duty of self-promotion and sales.

Guest Leonardo da Vinci, a great polymath, discusses the importance of reading and owning multiple biographies on himself. The podcast explores the relationship between reading and leading a successful life.

Jeremy Boreing, Co-Founder of The Daily Wire, discusses the power of culture and the mission of The Daily Wire. They also explore the importance of choosing a profession that allows for creative expression to find purpose and meaning. The podcast covers their experiences in Hungary, the concept of regret, a beautiful spiritual moment in Southern California, and upcoming projects and exciting announcements from The Daily Wire.

Dr. Daniel Goodman, an intellectual hedonist with insights on existential glee, discusses the pursuit of happiness, the influence of Greek mythology and stoicism, finding happiness and meaning in work, and the connection between religion and happiness.

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Dr. Saad interviews journalist and author Andy Ngo as they explore challenges faced by left-wing areas, corruption in the judicial system, rise in anti-Semitic attacks, coalition building between the radical left and Islamists. They discuss the disconnect between Western mindset and realities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the Middle East. They address the need to limit harmful belief systems and explore illegal migration challenges for the UK. They also examine the success of Palestinian propaganda, distinguishing legitimate criticism, motives behind rape gangs, and provocative nature of demonstrations in the UK.