The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

S4E6: Abandon Ideology | Gad Saad - The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0853F4VKP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1"> The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense</a>. 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: <a href="https://helixsleep.com/pages/landing-page?promo=jordan">Helixsleep.com/JORDAN</a>THINKR - to start your free trial, visit: <a href="https://thinkr.org/">thinkr.org</a>The Great Courses (Plus) - for a free month of unlimited access, visit: <a href="thegreatcoursesplus.com/peterson">thegreatcoursesplus.com/peterson</a>-For advertising inquiries, please email justin@advertisecast.com

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