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Viva Frei - Recovering Former Litigator! From Law to Politics & Beyond

Interview with Evolutionary Behavioral Scientist Gad Saad! His New Book "Suicidal Empathy" and More!

Viva Frei - Recovering Former Litigator! From Law to Politics & Beyond

David Freiheit

News, Politics, Education

4.8 • 595 Ratings

🗓️ 21 March 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

In a recent episode of "The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad," evolutionary behavioral scientist and professor Gad Saad engages in a thought-provoking discussion. Titled "The Parasitic Mind, Suicidal Empathy, Taxation, and Canada," the podcast delves into pressing societal issues through the lens of science, reason, and common sense. Saad, known for his work applying evolutionary psychology to consumer behavior, critiques what he terms "idea pathogens" that undermine logic and truth, exploring topics like the psychological roots of political ideologies, the impacts of taxation, and Canada's cultural landscape. The conversation reflects Saad's signature style—sharp, candid, and unapologetic—offering listeners a blend of intellectual rigor and real-world commentary aimed at dissecting modern challenges.

Transcript

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0:00.0

You are listening to The Viva Fry podcast on today's episode I have on Professor Gad, sad, author of books such as The Parasitic Mind and the upcoming book, Suicidal Empathy. We have a great discussion about all things current. Enjoy the podcast.

0:14.8

The parking lots. Tonight, the FBI and ATF now investigating multiple cases of possible arson targeting Teslas and cyber trucks.

0:23.6

This dramatic video shows multiple cars and flames.

0:26.6

Police say the attacker used Molotov cocktails.

0:29.6

It's the latest in more than a dozen instances of arson and vandalism targeting Tesla.

0:34.6

The same suspects shot more Tes's with a gun. Tesla

0:37.7

Cybertrucks were set on fire in Kansas City. And earlier this month, that's fired at a Tesla

0:42.3

dealership in Oregon. Cyber trucks on fire in Seattle. Wow, you guys like petty acts of domestic

0:48.3

terrorism, huh? Jim, they're taking to this. When I tell you that I'm angry today,

0:57.0

it's because I'm angry and frustrated today, and I went for a jog and I figure I'll listen to the latest from Gadsad.

1:00.0

And it just so happened that the episode that I turned on was

1:04.0

a list of things that are pissing off Gadsad.

1:07.0

And I tell you, there's nothing like jogging and grinding your teeth at the same time.

1:12.4

We're going to get into this thoroughly.

1:15.0

And I am always very reluctant to draw analogies, you know, between current events and, you know,

1:21.8

Nazi Germany.

1:22.9

But just imagine there's no people that are the victim of this type of property violence,

1:28.5

although there are. Imagine a crowd in Germany in 1938 cheering on Crystal Nach. Yep,

1:35.8

a bunch of buildings were broken and the windows burnt. Yeah, the crowd is cheering. And we'll find out

1:40.6

of Gad Sad finds that comparison offensive. If you do not know who Gad Sad is, there is, run a pull. There's no poll able to be run. If you do not know who Gad Sad has put a one in the, in the audience, we got Gad sad coming on. Okay, Gad, come on it now. Gad and I start talking before the show just to make sure the mics are working. I'm like, dude, we got to, this is all got to go live. We're going to wait for him to. I'm trying to. There you go. Sir, Gad Sad is now, if you don't know, if you're not following Gad as closely as I'm following him, visiting professor at Northwood University and the Global Ambassador, the episode that I started started before listening to the list of things that are currently pissing you off was your speech at Northwood, but the audio was not as good on my iPhone as- Oh, no. No, no, it wasn't terrible. It was just like, you know, it was an outdoor mic, whereas your podcast is a beautiful microphone. Mr. Gad said, for those who may not know who you are,

2:36.0

very quickly, and let's get into the list of things that are pissing both of us off.

2:40.0

Well, first, so good to be back with you. Thank you so much.

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