When Being Kind Goes Too Far

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.