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Modern WisdomSep 7, 2020

#217 - Gad Saad - The Death Of Truth And How To Revive It

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Guest: Gad Saad

Notable books mentioned: The Parasitic Mind by Gad Saad, nomological networks of cumulative evidence, Blueprint by Robert Plowman

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Guest: Gad Saad
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Gad Saad is an Evolutionary Psychologist, Professor of Marketing at Concordia University and an author. Bad ideas are infecting every area of society, it's time to discover how to inoculate ourselves. Expect to learn what is the grandaddy of bad ideas, why people are so easily persuaded, whether Gad is bored of spending his time arguing on Twitter, what he thinks of Nassim Taleb, who he predicts will win the 2020 election and much more...
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Gad Saad
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and societal issuesOften cited around bad ideas in society

“Gad's new book, The Parasitic Mind, is hopefully going to teach us how to inoculate ourselves against bad ideas infecting society.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in psychology and societal issues
Key quote: “Gad's new book, The Parasitic Mind, is hopefully going to teach us how to inoculate ourselves.”
The host mentions Gad Saad's book, 'The Parasitic Mind', as a resource for understanding and combating the spread of bad ideas in society. The discussion emphasizes the importance of Saad's insights in navigating contemporary issues influenced by postmodernism.
ASIN: B0899M293Y
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Best for Individuals interested in scientific reasoning and argumentationOften cited around understanding evidence in arguments

“The speaker discusses a concept called nomological networks of cumulative evidence, which they apply to the context of convincing others of scientific explanations.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in scientific reasoning and argumentation
Key quote: “So there is a thing in chapter seven. Of my book, which I call nomological networks of cumulative evidence.”
The host discusses the concept of 'nomological networks of cumulative evidence' as a framework for building strong arguments based on diverse data sources. This approach is illustrated through the example of Charles Darwin's work in evolutionary psychology, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive evidence in supporting claims.
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Blueprint
Robert Plowman
Best for Individuals interested in genetics and personal development.Often cited around genetics and characteristics

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For: Individuals interested in genetics and personal development.
Key quote: “I'm currently reading Robert Plowman's book about, about blueprint, about genetics.”
The host mentions 'Blueprint' by Robert Plowman to emphasize the limitations imposed by genetics on individual capabilities. This discussion leads to a broader reflection on the inherent traits that affect one's potential in various fields, including satire and podcasting.
ASIN: 7521715500
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