When Being Kind Goes Too Far
5/23/202619 min
Universities, corporations, and governments that once prioritized objective truth and open debate are increasingly driven by emotional consensus and the fear of offending people. Critics argue that when empathy becomes detached from reality, it can distort public policy, discourage honest conversation, and destroy society.Evolutionary behavioral scientist Gad Saad joins Morning Wire to discuss his new book Suicidal Empathy, why he believes the West has embraced destructive forms of compassion, and what it will take to reverse course. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 2802- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at https://PocketHose.com/terms- - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsGeorgia Howe· Host0:00
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Gad Saad· Guest0:27
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Georgia Howe· Host0:29
[upbeat music] A growing number of American institutions that once prioritized truth and open debate are now increasingly driven by emotional consensus and the fear of offending people. Supporters argue it's simply a more compassionate and inclusive way of thinking.
John Bickley· Host0:48
Evolutionary behavioral scientist Gad Saad says the shift has gone much further than most people even realize. And when empathy becomes detached from reality, it can actually become destructive.
Georgia Howe· Host1:00
He joins us today to explain why he believes many in the West are engaging in suicidal empathy and what he thinks it will take to reverse course.
John Bickley· Host1:09
I'm Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. This is a special edition of Morning Wire.
Georgia Howe· Host1:14
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