Gad Saad: How to Stay Resilient and Happy After the October 7 Massacre (#378)

The last two months have been nothing short of terrifying for the Jewish community. How can we stay happy and resilient in times like these? Is it even possible or reasonable?

Here to answer this question is none other than the happiness expert himself, Dr. Gad Saad! Dr. Saad is a marketing genius renowned for applying evolutionary psychology to consumer behavior. He is a professor at Concordia University, a behavioral scientist, and a bestselling author. 

In our hopeful interview, we discuss his latest book, The Saad Truth about Happiness, and how to apply his theory of happiness in times of war. This interview was genuinely delightful in these uncertain times, so be sure to check it out!

Key Takeaways: 

Intro (00:00)

Why do we need another book on happiness? (01:10)

Proof that academia is the best job in the world (06:15)

Judging a book by its cover: The Saad Truth About Happiness (15:34)

Would you rather have a Nobel prize or money? (19:33)

The relativity of happiness (24:36)

How to stay resilient and happy in times of war (34:29)

The problem with social media (46:34)

Evolutionary dynamics of families and population control (55:16)

Balancing short-term pleasure with long-term happiness (1:03:31)

Outro (1:08:47)

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