Suicidal Empathy by Gad Saad

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Suicidal Empathy

by Gad Saad

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Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind by Gad Saad

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“What happens when a society elevates victimhood to a virtue and decides that punishment is cruel? You get the disease Dr. Gad Saad calls suicidal empathy. And the West may be terminally infected.

In his new book, Suicidal Empathy, Saad unleashes a blistering critique of maladaptively irrational altruism that has gripped our culture. This mind parasite hijacked the empathy module of our progressive elite, leading to a catastrophic miscalibration of moral priorities. The results are everywhere: from coddling violent criminals to protecting rapists to branding self-defense as toxic behavior. We are witnessing a civilization in rapid decline. Lunatic policies are instituted because we prioritize the feelings of ostensibly marginalized groups over The Truth, criminals over victims, and squatters over homeowners. This is not humane; it’s an active dismantling of the pillars that keep us safe and free.”

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  • Title: Suicidal Empathy : Dying to Be Kind
  • Author: Gad Saad
  • Edition published date: May 12 2026
  • Format: Hardcover
  • ISBN 10: 0063446537
  • ISBN: 978-0063446533
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  • Pages: 256
  • Language: English
  • Series: n/a

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Here are some reviews about the book:

“Western civilization is doomed, unless the core weakness of suicidal empathy is recognized and actions are taken that are hard but necessary for survival. Gad Saad articulates this well. All of Gad’s books, including this one, are great.” - Elon Musk

“Suicidal Empathy is a fiery exposé of compassion gone wild.” - Sally Satel, Lecturer, Yale University School of Medicine

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Locations mentioned in the book: Scotland, United Kingdom

The 2011 Scottish census established that 96 percent of Scotland was comprised of white people. Hence, the entire country is almost exclusively white, and yet it was sufficiently non-racist to eventually elect Yousaf to be its first minister.

About the author

Gad Saad is a professor, author, and evolutionary behavioral scientist known for his work on behavior, psychology, and evolutionary theory. He serves as a Professor of Marketing at Concordia University and is a scholar at Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom.

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