Gad Saad’s New Book Warns of ‘Suicidal Empathy’ Threatening the West
Canadian conservative philosopher Gad Saad is set to release his sixth book, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to be Kind. The work argues that a dangerous form of irrational altruism—dubbed 'suicidal empathy'—is undermining Western societies. Saad claims this 'mind parasite' has taken hold among progressive elites, leading to a reversal of traditional moral values. The book is now available for pre-order, as announced on his X account. Saad’s central argument is that 'suicidal empathy' distorts moral judgement, pushing societies toward self-destructive policies. He points to trends like leniency toward violent criminals and the erosion of homeowners' rights as signs of civilisational decline. According to him, misguided compassion is actively weakening the foundations of safety and freedom in the West. The phenomenon is most visible in Western Europe’s approach to mass and illegal migration, he suggests. Right-wing online culture often highlights middle-aged white liberal women as symbols of this shift. The US National Security Strategy has even warned that Europe risks 'civilisational erasure' due to unchecked migration. Hungary, under Viktor Orbán, has become a focal point for resistance against these trends. The country’s hardline stance on migration and rejection of 'wokeism' has earned praise from global conservatives. Leaders such as Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, France’s Marine Le Pen, and the US’s Donald Trump have all backed Orbán’s policies during the 2026 Fidesz campaign launch. Similar support has come from Austria’s Herbert Kickl, Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić, Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, Argentina’s Javier Milei, and the Czech Republic’s Andrej Babiš. Conservatives worldwide have long warned that 'suicidal empathy' poses an existential threat to Western civilisation. Saad’s book frames the issue as a battle between rational self-preservation and a misplaced moral impulse that could lead to societal collapse. Suicidal Empathy: Dying to be Kind presents a stark warning about the consequences of unchecked altruism. The book’s release follows years of debate over migration, crime policies, and cultural shifts in the West. Saad’s arguments align with a growing movement of leaders who see Hungary’s approach as a model for resisting these trends. The discussion is likely to intensify as the book reaches a wider audience.
