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9 Sept 2024 · 3 h 1 min

Books from Gad Saad

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8 books mentioned

  1. Cover of The Parasitic Mind
    Guest's book

    The Parasitic Mind

    by Gad Saad

    Gad Saad · ~00:05:44

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption
  3. Cover of The Consuming Instinct
    Guest's book

    The Consuming Instinct

    by Gad Saad

    Gad Saad · ~00:39:06

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of The Saad Truth About Happiness
    Guest's book

    The Saad Truth About Happiness

    by Gad Saad

    Gad Saad · ~01:04:54

    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of Suicidal Empathy
    Guest's book

    Suicidal Empathy

    by Gad Saad

    Gad Saad · ~02:29:11

    Buy on Amazon
  6. Cover of Born to Rebel
    Recommended

    Born to Rebel

    by Frank J. Sulloway

    Gad Saad · ~01:50:24

    Buy on Amazon
  7. Cover of Homicide
    Mentioned

    Homicide

    by Martin Daly

    Gad Saad · ~00:07:27

    Buy on Amazon
  8. Cover of Sperm Wars
    Mentioned

    Sperm Wars

    by Robin Baker

    Gad Saad · ~00:32:51 · on 2 episodes

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Evolutionary psychologist Gad Saad discusses how evolutionary biology shapes human behavior in relationships, infidelity, and family dynamics. He explores mate desirability scores, the roots of pornography addiction, and keys to happiness. Saad also shares his personal history and views on free speech and ideological parasites.

Talking points

  • Evolutionary psychology and human behavior
  • Paternity uncertainty and the Cinderella effect
  • Mate desirability scores
  • Masculinity and modern dating challenges
  • Evolutionary roots of pornography addiction
  • Keys to happiness: spouse and profession
  • Ideological parasites and free speech
  • Personal history as a Lebanese Jew