Topics that we covered include the importance of conducting meaningful research, viewing research as a form of play, the value of interdisciplinary science, several papers stemming from Darren's research career (food choices, contamination fears, speech characteristics, and condom use), the value of science outreach, political correctness on university campuses, and the pros and cons of being a professor.

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This chat was originally posted on my YouTube channel on March 26, 2016 as THE SAAD TRUTH_149: https://youtu.be/ti_BRx8f2Fw.  

At the time of the conversation, Darren was one of the co-editors of the Journal of Consumer Research. 

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Dr. Gad Saad is a professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and author who pioneered the use of evolutionary psychology in marketing and consumer behavior. In addition to his scientific work, Dr. Saad is a leading public intellectual who often writes and speaks about idea pathogens that are destroying logic, science, reason, and common sense.

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