Parasitic Mind

Gad Saad, Ph.D. (Montreal, Canada), host of the popular YouTube show The Saad Truth and blogger for Psychology Today, is a professor of marketing at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. He holds the Concordia University Research Chair in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences and Darwinian Consumption and is the author of The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption, plus numerous scientific papers.

“Great Book… highly recommended… Read the Parasitic Mind.” —Elon Musk"Read this book, strengthen your resolve, and help us all return to reason." —JORDAN PETERSON**Customer Reviews**“A very important and entertaining read. Outstanding and insightful read. For a heavy topic, this was entertaining, informative and easy reading. I highly recommend this book!”—Amazon Customer“Great book. In a world in which up is down and down is up, this was a welcome read. It nicely illustrates how academy has gone crazy and why it is dangerous.”—NML“A Cogent Book Exposing the Ridiculousness of Current Cultural MandatesThe simplest way to explain Saad's book is to say that it is an informed argument against wokeism. Saad shows the multifaceted assault on society by the cultural elites that have taken political correctness to new levels of idiocy. Saad approaches the cultural dilemma from a scientist's point of view and from a basic reasonable perspective. Additionally, Saad has a sense of humor and a sarcastic edge that alleviates any textbookishness or bore from his writing. Anyone who has watched one of his videos from the safe space under his desk knows his humor and cutting wit.I have listened to several podcasts featuring Saad, so I have heard much of this content from his previously; however, it is articulated and codified well in this book to inform and entertain. Most of all, this book encourages readers to speak up and stand up for what we know is true and right. It is a worthy read during these times.One note of ironic criticism is Saad's approach to evolution v. creationism or intelligent design theories. He seems to apply the cancel culture process that he undermines in this book to academics or people in general that disagree with natural evolution / Darwinism without any room to disagree with his view that is popularly promoted among academics. However, there is a strong case to be made for intelligent design of the universe over and against natural evolution, especially in light of an ever increasing amount of fine tuning evidence. In this case, Saad has a huge blind spot from what I have gathered.”—Craig Stephans“Gad nails it. Really good book that explains today's world, exactly, sadly.—Hibbie“Want to make the world a better place? READ THIS BOOK! …10/10 read!”—Brandon“An important and timely read…If you are interested in the culture of academia at the current moment and curious how “woke” and radical ideologies have spread like wildfire into the minds of so many students and university instructors, then this book is a must read! Gad Saad’s style may not be for everyone (it’s not dumbed down easy reading for the masses) but for those who like reading detailed arguments infused with a healthy dose of discussion on evolution, then you will enjoy this book! You also do NOT need to agree with everything Dr. Saad says to find this book valuable: that is the whole point! In trying to show that universities have become a bastions for uniform thought in which opinions that do not conform to whatever the liberal norm of the day is are not welcome, Gad Saad can occasionally go out on a deep end to make some incendiary points. I do agree with about 90% of what he says (section on Bret Kavenaugh though a hard one to stomach for me); and, that is enough. I also have learned a lot about radical Islam from this book and Dr. Saad makes some harsh points against this ideology (using evidence to back himself up) that I think almost no other academic would be willing to make today. But best part of book is this: Gad Saad is funny! He has a sharp mind and natural knack for sarcasm—and this comes across on every page.”—Jennifer W.“RECOMMENDED. He has a great story and he makes sense. Everyone would be better off by reading this. It's helped me understand a lot!”—Steve Nelson“Professor Saad explains the insanity of the Left. Written in understandable language.Perhaps the book of the century. Professor Saad explains the insanity of the Left better than anyone else.”—RM Z.“THIS IS A GREAT BOOK!! RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE..BRILLIANT!”—W. Brandon“Read it to understand human behavior and the issues we face.Dr. Saad has a unique ability to explain and shine light into the dark and sometimes twisted depth of our psyche. In this book he takes us through a journey that shows how ideas and human mind can get so sick that lose track of reality.I love his sense of humor and is funny to see how many people just miss it.I can’t wait to read his new book Suicidal Empathy.”—Danper“Must read book. A must read for all Americans in 2026.”—Jeffer“WOW!! an excellent must read… how to think clearly and rationally”—woodyfl