The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
553. Why Do Smart People Double Down On Bad Ideas? | Dr. Gad Saad
05 Jun 2025
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gad Saad reunite for a conversation that blends ancient myth, evolutionary theory, and cultural psychology. Together, they dissect cognitive dissonance, the dangers of willful blindness, and the evolutionary logic behind sacrifice, delayed gratification, and identity formation. This episode was filmed on May 23rd, 2025. | Links | For Dr. Gad Saad: Read “The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Rules for Living the Good Life” https://a.co/d/1IqTyM9 On X https://twitter.com/GadSaad On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Gad.Saad/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorgadsaad/ On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLH7qUqM0PLieCVaHA7RegA Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5T2wjkFxsjvuxO1SDcZh29 Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-saad-truth-with-dr-saad/id1516343565 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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