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The Parasitic Mind
- How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense
- Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
- Categories: Health & Wellness, Psychology & Mental Health
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Publisher's Summary
The West’s commitment to freedom, reason, and true liberalism have become endangered by a series of viral forces in our society today. Renowned host of the popular YouTube show, The Saad Truth, Dr. Gad Saad exposes how an epidemic of idea pathogens are spreading like a virus and killing common sense in the West.
Serving as a powerful follow-up to Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life, Dr. Saad unpacks what is really happening in progressive safe zones, why we need to be paying more attention to these trends, and what we must do to stop the spread of dangerous thinking.
A professor at Concordia University who has witnessed this troubling epidemic first-hand, Dr. Saad dissects a multitude of these concerning forces (corrupt thought patterns, belief systems, attitudes, etc.) that have given rise to a stifling political correctness in our society and how these have created serious consequences that must be remedied - before it’s too late.
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- chris boutte
- 10-11-20
Some pros and some cons
I heard about this book a couple months ago, and it sounded interesting since I love reading about the irrationality of people. Previously, I never heard of Gad Saad, so I followed him on Twitter and checked out his YouTube channel. Within about a week, I unfollowed him. I'm 100% for debating and the sharing of ideas, but like many of the current SJW-bashing "intellectuals", they seem more interested in arguing than having a debate. Nevertheless, I still purchased the book on release day. This book definitely falls into the category of books I'm reading of people I disagree with, but not by much. If I had to break it down into percentages, I'd say I disagree with about 60% of what Gad Saad has to say, but I agree with 40%. But when it comes to his overall argument that we should be able to have logical, rational discussions without people becoming outraged, I 100% disagree. While Gad Saad uses quite a bit of research to back his arguments, it's only on specific subjects. For people like Gad Saad, Sam Harris, Dave Rubin, and others, I feel there are some low-hanging fruit subjects that they love capitalizing on. When it comes to implicit biases, they avoid discussing the research because they either A) know the research isn't on their side or B) are afraid of what the research shows. Rather than looking at the research of people like Dr. Jennifer Eberdhardt, they try to simplify the message of the book White Fragility. Personally, I'd love to see someone like Gad Saad go head-to-head with Dr. Eberdhardt or Keith Payne to discuss biases and inequality. Lastly, I gave this book a 3-star rating because there's a group of these authors that don't really present anything new in their books, but they know they'll make money off of the echo chamber they've built, so they figure "why not?".
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- Frenchie Gorganzola
- 11-28-20
Where is the science.
He talks about how his life is based on truth and freedom and how he is such a scientist but just makes fun of the left. I found this terribly shallow.
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- Mr. Johnson
- 11-28-20
The ancient art of the strawman
There's a reason this audiobook is free. If you enjoy having your paranoid fantasies confirmed again and again and yet again without variation, this is for you.
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- Anthony Keown
- 10-19-20
Great Book, Poor Narration, PDF Not Attached
Dr. Saad’s book provided a deep dive into the current thought processes that have taken hold of many people in our society. Resilience, independence, and being proactive during these times is encouraged in The Parasitic Mind. Great content in this book, but the narration didn’t match the material. Jim Meskimen sounded like a robot or the male Siri while reading this book. Having Dr. Saad narrate would be a huge upgrade for this Audible book. The mentioned PDF in this book was not sent or attached to this book.
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- Jamshed
- 10-07-20
Amusing yet terrifying book
You will smile at various phrases that the author has invented but after a while you will realize how deep his thoughts are. What distinguishes this book from others on the fall of Western Civilization is the accurate and wholesome diagnosis of the problem, choice of clear words and the broadness of the solutions offered. This book must be part of college curriculum and beyond.
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- purplecrayon88
- 10-22-20
Another Entry for the Echo Chamber
The author's style is engaging, and I'm sympathetic with most of his positions, but I can't give this book more than a middling review. It's bag of intellectual potato chips. You'll consume the whole thing in one sitting, but don't expect to be better for it.
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- T. B. Donovan
- 10-10-20
Life changing book!
Gad Saad is a witty, brilliant scientist and teacher. He is also widely known for his magnifent looks! This book is terrific. Gad discusses complex ideas in an easy going way that is understandible to the great unwashed
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- Libor Novotny
- 10-07-20
the most important book of our time
I can not stop listening to this book. it is antivirus to the crazyness everywhere
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- DanthaMan
- 10-16-20
AMAZING
Do you question everything you have seen in 2020. Well read this book and become Woke....The Real Woke not that nonsense that is being peddled on mainstream or legacy media. The Gadfather brilliantly explains all the bs we have been subjected to and more importantly what our kids have been subjected to. Thank you Gad for fighting the good fight. Everyone time to must up courage and grab your intellectual spear and defend yourselves. Enjoy
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- Anonymous User
- 12-18-20
This is not a follow up to 12 rules to life.
I normally don't write reviews but I have some strong thoughts on this book. 1. This book is extremely hostile towards the left. Saad didn't do much in trying to separate your average liberal or center left person from a left wing extremist. When ever he wants to make a point that might be present in both political teams he will use language like "Some on the right" then follow up with "Many" or "Most on the left" 2. In part 2, Saad makes a claim that people that voted against Trump did it simply because the media fueled the negative viewpoints towards him and that if everyone on the left simply took the time to look at his policies then maybe they would have voted for Trump. He made a further point that Trump ran on common sense policies while the left ran with Hillary on a "Vote for her because she is a woman" platform. This is simply a very narrow view of the 2016 election. If you educated everyone on policy its 100% more likely that those in the far right and those in the far left would both move towards the middle. Instead Americans suffer from only having 2 political options. 3. Saad makes it a point to focus a lot on the bad science (mostly on gender)the far left promotes but fails to point the the science denial that goes on the right on an everyday basis. This is just my theory but I think that because Mr. Saad is a Canadian resident he seems to attribute the more center right conservative mindset from Canada and applies it to the American conservatives. I don't think Mr. Saad quite understands that attack on science that has come from the right wing politicians in America. 4. The book offers no solutions to the mind parasites he highlighted on his title. The book simply points the finger at the left and lays the blame of western civilization declining on liberals. It's a lot of "No u" arguments and echo chamber right wing talking points. 5. If you read 12 rules to life and think this is a follow up, it is not. if you lean right and want to have a positive feedback loop of ideas then you might enjoy this. 6. I did not hate the book. The points Saad makes about the far left and the attack on free speech are valid. its just for every 1 good point there is about 3 bad ones that could easily apply to the right as well.
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-09-20
A challenge to bad ideas and downright lies.
Thank you. I needed this! a great dissection of the many issues that are prevalent Western society today. if you are concerned by the direction of travel towards a world where difference of opinion is no longer tolerated and "everyone who disagrees with me is a nazi" then you will get a lot from this book. Excellent listen.
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- Mother Ship Adrift Family Travel and Sailing Blogs
- 10-30-20
An essential book for modern times
I am (to my shame) one of those cowards (from the U.K.) who watches from the sidelines as the pillars of reason fall at the hands of SJWs on social media. I wish I had the time and energy of Dr Saad to fight the good fight, and I don’t mean that dismissively. If I was to add a ‘but’ it would be this.. I home educate my kids, we travel (a lot) and openly discuss wokeness, virtue signalling, and victimhood mentality, so when they go into the world they will at least have the emotional fortitude to deal with whatever these crazy times bequeathes to future generations. Keep up the good work Dr Saad, you are definitely added to my Christmas card list after this excellent book ;)
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- Anonymous User
- 10-15-20
Essential reading.
The most important book this year. It takes all the bad ideas and gives you the means to tackle them. Gad's personality shines through keeping the content lively, thought provoking, engaging, challenging and entertaining throughout.
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- Ken Bryant
- 10-13-20
I liked Gad Saad before reading this book, now I
like him even more. Quite possibly, this is one of the most entertaining yet insightful books I have read in years. It's assessment of western downfall and rise of wokedom is very sophisticated and on-point. 10/10.
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- Adam eD. M. Evans
- 11-04-20
Rubbish
Stopped listening to this after a few chapters. The author uses big words to try to convince readers that his views are justified because he's intelligent. He's a left wing hater Trump lover and anti Muslim.He sounds like a right nob. There we go I've just used my right to free speech that he loves so much.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-04-20
Ostriches !
The only reason I took 2 stars off an otherwise 5 star review is because of the narrator. Not that he did a bad job, quite good infact. I'd rather Gad had narrated it though. 2020 problems right ? Great book, should be compulsory reading.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-31-20
shit voice
I'm just starting it, really is interesting....can't stand the robotic American voice though!!! Ruins so many of these audibles!!! I'm English by the way
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- callummac65
- 10-07-20
no pdf
told in intro there was an accompanying pdf. alas it dose not show in library or on app for either windows or apple iphone. this is confusing and is reason for 3 stars only
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- Rad
- 01-07-21
The Parasitic Mind
Gad Saad is a outs peaking person and has a YouTube podcast where I’ve discovered him. This book address parasitic mind in west universities and each student should read this book because it might allow the student foresee this toxic climate in universities. Highly recommend this piece..!
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- Anonymous User
- 01-02-21
Carpet bombing.
Trump should end his tenure in the White House by ordering a carpetbombing of every university in the US with this look.
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- Jake
- 10-15-20
A refreshing and honest perspective on why is wrong in the West
This should be required reading by anyone who is about to start University, so they can recognise the nonsense before professors lobotomise them.
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- Adam Price
- 10-11-20
The Gad Father delivers
A must have book for keeping a focused and objective mind in these crazy times.
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- Igor Rogov
- 01-12-21
Brilliant, but perhaps too late.
Very eloquent. Well written and narrator does a great job. Perhaps too late to stop the mental decay of the West.
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- George
- 01-06-21
Great book
The clarity of it is astonishing! We, the people that agree hard work must be put in place, need to get back the common sense in our cultures. Thanks for your work!
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- Mahie
- 12-29-20
Insightful and Terrifying
An excellent insightful listening session on Gad Saad's outlook on our modern educational industrial complex that produces the mediocre college student. A must read for all college students, the fight against political correctness must be waged on all front. Gad wants us all to speak out.
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-16-20
Pretty good
Is there a direct correlation between how smart someone is to how much of a wanker someone is? This book definitely makes me think so. Very thought provoking.
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- Nicholas
- 12-06-20
A necessary, fun and refreshing writing!
This book can be used as a proper manual to counteract the countless delusions and no-senses increasingly arising from the Radical Left. The elegant sentences and the concepts built by the author represent an actual weapon that could and should be used when confronted with the lunacy of some individuals that infest our everyday life. Really well done and thank you, I am looking forward for more!
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- Michael
- 12-01-20
let the author narrate!!!
fantastic book but the author should narrate this !! the narrator is good but it ruins the book . let had. Saad read it !!
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- Beau
- 11-22-20
an auto biography
the book is all about the authors feelings and his life history, boring. I enjoyed him on joe rogan, just listen on there,don't bother with this book
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- Sam
- 11-21-20
Great book! Needs to be narrated by author though
Absolutely fantastic book! However, narration was poor. When preordering Gad Saad was advertised as narrator.