About this episode

Dr. Gad Saad joins Tyrus to discuss how modern empathy may be detrimental to society, drawing from his book 'Suicidal Empathy'.

Is modern empathy actually a form of social suicide? Dr. Gad Saad joins Tyrus to expose how "Luxury Beliefs" and parasitic ideas are dismantling Western civilization. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gad Saad breaks down the core thesis of his new book, "Suicidal Empathy." Tyrus and Gad explore the "GoverneMeHarder" mindset comparing the empathy-based appeals of historical tyrants to modern moral busybodies. They discuss the biological necessity of reciprocity, why the "Blank Slate" theory is dangerous, and how the West’s magnanimity is often mistaken for weakness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Tyrus

Guest: Dr. Gad Saad

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Outkick

Books & works: Suicidal Empathy

More episodes of Planet Tyrus

• The 65-Ton Dinosaur Found in Patagonia with Kenneth Lacovara | Planet Tyrus · June 4, 2026 · 55 min
• Jim Florentine: How Comics Build an Audience Without Hollywood | Planet Tyrus · June 2, 2026 · 1h 31m
• Ryan Graves: The Navy UFO Sighting That Changed Everything | Planet Tyrus · May 28, 2026 · 49 min
• Dave Smith on Why America Feels Broken | Planet Tyrus · May 26, 2026 · 1h 2m
• Helio Castroneves on Chasing a Record 5th Indy 500 Win | Planet Tyrus · May 21, 2026 · 44 min
• EXCLUSIVE: The End of Extinction is Here, A Historic Breakthrough | Planet Tyrus · May 19, 2026 · 1h 6m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Planet Tyrus podcast page.