553. Why Do Smart People Double Down On Bad Ideas? | Dr. Gad Saad

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices