Welcome to another power-packed episode of Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Gad Saad to discuss a wide range of topics that hit at the core of our modern geopolitical and social issues.Sad Gaad has long been a vocal commentator on societal unrest and political strife. Drawing from his personal experiences during the Lebanese civil war, Sad has repeatedly warned about the potential for civil discord in various parts of the world, including the West. We dig into various academic and philosophical critiques, including content analysis of Islamic texts, the phenomenon of global cultural movements, and the challenging landscape of political rhetoric in the West today. Gad also sheds light on behavioral psychology, the evolutionary underpinnings of human behavior, and the crucial role of evidence-based reasoning in preserving truth.Throughout this interview, Gad shares his profound insights on the formation of Israel, the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the deep-rooted historical and religious tensions that underpin it. Don’t miss this riveting and nuanced conversation that confronts some of the most pressing issues of our time, questioning the fundamental values and beliefs that govern our world. This is just Part 1 of our conversation, so make sure you don’t miss Part 2 of this convo for even more intriguing insights with Gad Saad. Follow Gad Saad:Website: https://www.gadsaad.com/ X: https://x.com/GadSaad   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GadSaad/featuredPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T2wjkFxsjvuxO1SDcZh29?si=3a4ab9a5736a4b3fFollow Me, Tom Bilyeu: Website: https://impacttheoryuniversity.com/ X: https://twitter.com/TomBilyeuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/tombilyeuThemes: Mindset, Finance, World Affairs, Health & Productivity, Future & Tech, Simulation Theory & Physics, Dating & RelationshipsSPONSORS:Take a free test drive of OCI at https://impacttheory.co/oraclepodAugust24Visit https://impacttheory.co/betterhelppodAugust24 today to get 10% off your first month.Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://impacttheory.co/landroverpodAugust24-Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod.Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial.Go to https://impacttheory.co/quickbooksJuly24 to get 50% off 3 months of Quickbooks Payroll!What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices