The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense

Intriguing and thought-provoking, 'How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense' challenges conventional thinking. The author's insights make you reflect on the power of ideas in shaping our perceptions. A must-read for those seeking a fresh perspective on navigating the complexities of our modern world.

The book is a big disappointment as it presents the views of an anti-science and anti-common sense person. It’s all sounds like the kind of stuff that one hears nowadays from Trumpian “conservatives”, alt-right or downright neo-fascists. It’s a waste of money and time to read silly propaganda like that.

The world is going mad and common sense is going right out of the window. We live in a world where we have to be careful what we say online or in our social environments, opinions are only accepted if they fit the narrative and people agree with them (god forbid you go against the grain and have an opinion of your own). We live in a world where political correctness has become something of a "Frankenstien's Monster" and Dr Saad does a very good job highlighting some of the absurd arguments that are ongoing in today's society that when read will make your head go numb (some really are THAT absurd) This was a great read from beginning to end and a great introduction (for me) to Dr Saad work.

En una sociedad que está colapsando bajo ideas de "políticamente correcto" empiezan a, surgir las voces de alerta y este es un buen libro para ir empezando a analizar a donde como sociedad vamos

The 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.

This is a must read for everyone who gets seriously annoyed by the anti intellectual cancel culture these days. Dr Saad writes humorous, light and with very good and compelling arguments against a look of bad thinking nowadays. Arm yourself with the knowledge of this book for nice discussions about good and bad ideas. 5 stars, will read again!