154. Abandon Ideology | Gad Saad
This episode was recorded on January 18, 2021. Gad Saad and I discuss, among other topics, ideas as parasites, postmodernism, social constructivism, applying evolutionary thinking to understand humans’ consummatory nature, epistemic humility, nomological networks, the degrees of assault on truth, and more. Gad Saad is a Canadian-Lebanese evolutionary psychologist, professor, and author. He is best known for his work applying evolutionary psychology to marketing and consumer behavior. His most popular book is The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense. He is currently a professor at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. - Thank you to our sponsors: Helix Sleep - for up to $200 off all mattresses and 2 free pillows, visit: Helixsleep.com/JORDAN THINKR - to start your free trial, visit: thinkr.org The Great Courses (Plus) - for a free month of unlimited access, visit: thegreatcoursesplus.com/peterson - For advertising inquiries, please email justin@advertisecast.com
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This episode was recorded on January 18, 2021.
Gad Saad and I discuss, among other topics, ideas as parasites, postmodernism, social constructivism, applying evolutionary thinking to understand humans’ consummatory nature, epistemic humility, nomological networks, the degrees of assault on truth, and more.
Gad Saad is a Canadian-Lebanese evolutionary psychologist, professor, and author. He is best known for his work applying evolutionary psychology to marketing and consumer behavior. His most popular book is The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense. He is currently a professor at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
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