The Consuming Instinct
An exploration of consumer behavior through the lens of evolutionary psychology. Gad Saad examines how innate biological drives—survival, reproduction, kin selection, and reciprocity—fundamentally shape our purchasing decisions, marketing signals, and cultural preferences.
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Ranked #189 of 1942 · 375 pages · Published 2011
Mentioned 5× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 5 episodes, most recently on May 9, 2024.
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Mentioned by Gad Saad · 01:26:51 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
Mentioned by Gad Saad · 01:47:32 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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Mentioned by Gad Saad · 02:39:35 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
Mentioned by Gad Saad · 02:45:21 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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Book data: ISBN 9781616144296. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.