Gad Saad

About

Gad Saad is an author and commentator known for his books The Parasitic Mind and Suicidal Empathy, which explore how ideological systems can hijack human cognition and emotion. Drawing from his Lebanese Jewish background and family's experiences during the Lebanese Civil War, Saad brings personal perspective to his discussions on geopolitics, cultural values, and the Middle East conflict. He examines how excess empathy can become destructive and analyzes the intersection of ideology, culture, and Western liberal values.

JRE Appearances (11)

• JRE #2497 – Gad Saad (2026-05-13)
• JRE #2263 – #2263 - Gad Saad (2025-01-28)
• JRE #2148 – #2148 - Gad Saad (2024-05-09)
• JRE #2012 – #2012 - Gad Saad (2023-07-26)
• JRE #1816 – #1816 - Gad Saad (2022-05-11)
• JRE #1557 – #1557 - Gad Saad (2020-10-29)
• JRE #985 – #985 - Gad Saad (2017-07-11)
• JRE #837 – #837 - Gad Saad (2016-08-23)
• JRE #766 – #766 - Gad Saad (2016-02-25)
• JRE #681 – #681 - Gad Saad (2015-08-11)
• JRE #519 – #519 - Gad Saad (2014-07-07)