In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jordan Peterson, Ph.D., psychologist, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, best-selling author, and prominent online educator. We discuss the biology of human emotions and motivations, healthy versus destructive impulses, addictions, and generative drives. Topics include how brain states shape decision-making—for better or worse—and how religion and culture can guide us toward and through the best paths in life.
We also explore the innate human drive to create "impact at a distance" and how it influences social interactions, educational pursuits, career choices, and relationships. Additional subjects include morality, social media, politics, the human appetite for drama, and the importance of embracing responsibility as a form of adventure to avoid wasting time.
Listeners will gain practical knowledge from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and religion.
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Timestamps
Dr. Jordan Peterson
Sponsors: David & Levels
Brain, Impulses, Integration, Personalities
Personalities, Motivation
Context & Children; Religion, Motivation & Personality
Hypothalamus, Context, Maturation
Psychopathy, Kids & Aggressive Behavior & Socialization
Polytheistic & Monotheistic Religions; Rage, Sociopathy & Addiction
Sponsors: AG1 & ROKA
Belief in God, Addiction
Pornography, Dopamine, Processed Foods
Clean Diet, Satiety; Fundamental Pleasures, Food, Sexuality
Power, Target, Sin
Sponsor: Function
Abraham; Call to Adventure, Success, Respect, Community
Wisdom, Noah; Religion, Incentive Structure & Motivation
Dopamine & Target, Sin; Frontal Eye Fields
Meta-Target & Goals, Sermon on the Mount; Fears
Sponsor: LMNT
Ultimate vs. Local Victory, Pearl of Great Price
Time Scales & Rewards; Entropy, Dopamine & Goals
Pornography, Effortless Gratification; Revelation & Sexuality Demise
Adventure & Responsibility, Sacrifice; Tool: Ordering Room
Storytelling, Science, Career Advancement, Pursuing Truth
Abraham & Adventure; Purposeful Satisfaction, Podcast
Finding Your Calling, Tools: Calling & Conscience; Creating Order
Order vs. Chaos; Public Shootings, Narcissism
Long-Term Goals, Pursuit, Curiosity, Commitment
Finding Purpose, Tool: Fixing Messes; Conscience & Voice of Divine
Prayer, Aim, Revelation; Thought
Religion, Common Themes
Psychoanalytical Traditions; Play
Play; Humor, Discourse, Alternative Media
Democrats, Republicans; Fear & Growth
Tour, Peterson Academy, YouTube, Cancel Culture
Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
