SUICIDAL EMPATHY by Gad Saad (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)
Author: Gad Saad; Narrator: Gad Saad
Full Title: Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind
Release Year: 2026
Length: 8h 23m
Genres: Non-Fiction, Political Science, Psychology, Current Affairs & Politics, Commentary & Opinion

In "Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind," Gad Saad, a Canadian evolutionary psychologist, critiques what he terms "suicidal empathy," arguing it is a maladaptive form of altruism detrimental to Western civilization. Saad contends that an excessive and misdirected emphasis on empathy, particularly within progressive ideologies, leads to societal collapse by prioritizing victimhood and feelings over reason and self-preservation. He asserts that this misguided compassion manifests in policies that coddle criminals, protect offenders, and brand self-defense as toxic behavior, ultimately undermining societal stability. The book argues that this crisis of empathy creates a system of inverse morality, where the successful are demonized and destructive behaviors are celebrated. Saad cites examples like prioritizing illegal migrants over citizens and veterans, and tolerating drug addicts in public spaces, as evidence of this cultural decline. This work serves as a wake-up call, urging readers to resist political correctness and reclaim survival instincts to prevent further societal erosion.