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4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
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  • Worth Listening To!

    Dr. Saad possesses timeless wisdom in a world gone mad. He gives me hope that not all is lost. And he does it with humor. You can’t beat that.

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    SaltandPepper63
    United States3 months ago
  • One of the sharpest intellectuals out there

    Professor Saad has a penetrating intelligence that few can match.

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    United States4 months ago
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On Sex Differences, Mind Vaccines, Jung's Shadow, & Parasitic Religious Memes (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1034)
Q: Next question I'm curious about Jung's shadow and why some people live within the shadow or not, and what predisposes adherence to moral restraint versus succumbing to temptation?
Jung's shadow framework helps explain why some people suppress undesirable thoughts and urges while others give in to them; the answer is not universal but involves a mix of moral philosophy, psychology, and individual restraint. The discussion notes that there are long-standing theories about moral self-control, including the tendency to restrain impulses versus giving in to desires, and how these patterns persist across cultures and epochs.
On Sex Differences, Mind Vaccines, Jung's Shadow, & Parasitic Religious Memes (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1034)
Q: Professor Saad, you've called out claims that deny sex differences in humans. How does this denial of basic biology show both idea pathogens and Suicidal Empathy at work?
The denial of biology is rooted in several parasitic ideas, and these beliefs are part of a larger system that seeks a kinder or more equitable world rather than an accurate description of reality. By recognizing the difference between innate differences and social constructs, we can see how idea pathogens spread and how suicidal empathy arises when affective concerns override objective truths. Epistemic humility and a commitment to the scientific method serve as inoculations against these parasitic ideas.
Ask Me Anything - Subscribers Edition (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1030)
Q: What are your reflections on the COVID vaccine and the Fauci diaries?
I discuss personal experience with vaccine mandates, the evolving scientific understanding, and the potential overreach in public health policy, along with critiques of Fauci's public persona and the ego-driven aspects of leadership in crisis contexts.
Ask Me Anything - Subscribers Edition (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1030)
Q: If you could give one lesson to your daughter before she enters adulthood, what would it be?
I would stress the inability of many people to change their opinions once deeply anchored, and urge her to stay armed with evidence to defend her positions while recognizing the difficulty of persuading others.
Ask Me Anything - Subscribers Edition (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_1030)
Q: How do you deprogram a generation willfully blind to certain histories and ideologies, particularly regarding Islam and conquests?
I offer a 'mind vaccine' approach—presenting evidence and reasoning publicly through lectures, writings, and media—to help people understand complex histories, while acknowledging the resistance to changing deeply anchored beliefs.

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