Weaponized Empathy Threatens the West - Gad Saad

Gad Saad breaks down his framework of "suicidal empathy." He argues that empathy, like any other human instinct, is only a virtue when operating within its optimal range. Too little and you're a psychopath. Too much, aimed at the wrong targets, and you get a civilization that serves the interests of its enemies. Gad explains why the wealthiest societies in human history are also the most vulnerable to parasitic ideas, how the human mind gets hijacked by ideologies the way a parasite hijacks its host, and why communism, wokeness, and every other "bad idea that won't die" keeps returning generation after generation. Check out the full episode this clip was featured in here:    • Gad Saad: The Evolutionary Psychology Behi...   Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video! Follow Gad Saad on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/GadSaad?s=20 Watch “The Saad Truth” on YouTube:    / @gadsaad   Order a copy of “Suicidal Empathy”: https://a.co/d/00Nzg4h0 _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a project of Emergent Order Foundation, a pro-liberty non-profit organization. Any dollar amount of value you derive from this podcast, please consider donating today to support our work. Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-or... _____________________________________ Purchase a T-shirt, hoodie, and more over on our merch store: https://shop.dadsavesamerica.com/ Another great way to support our work is by visiting our curated Amazon shop featuring our guests’ books and dad stuff I actually use. This channel earns a commission on qualifying purchases. Please visit & bookmark: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadsavesa... Visit Dad Saves America on Substack: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization. Dad Saves America has hosted all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla. #empathy #psychology #evolutionarypsychology