Episode #2012
Gad Saad
Books mentioned
The Saad Truth about Happiness
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:26 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Consuming Instinct
Mentioned by Gad Saad · at 01:47:32 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Immortality Key
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:49:38 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Gad Saad, a marketing professor and author, discusses evolutionary psychology, happiness, moderation, and the role of adversity in well-being. The conversation also explores political polarization, free speech, ideology, social media, religion, ethics, criminal justice, and Canadian politics, alongside personal topics including language, travel, family, films, sports fandom, and mixed martial arts.
What they talked about
- Gad Saad's new book 'The Sad Truths About Happiness'
- Debate with Peter Hotez and tribalism in society
- Roe v. Wade and gay marriage as divisive issues
- High cost of living in Austin, Texas
- Language acquisition and critical period hypothesis
- Sports tribalism and testosterone levels in fans
- MMA, wrestling, and elite athletes like Karelin
- Social media bots and free speech on Twitter
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