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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · Jun 5, 2025 · 1:22:39

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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.
 
 
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