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Mentioned in 120 episodes
Maps of Meaning
The Architecture of Belief
Book • 1999
In 'Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief', Jordan Peterson synthesizes insights from neuropsychology, cognitive science, and Jungian approaches to mythology and narrative.
The book examines why people from different cultures and eras have formulated myths and stories with similar structures, and how these myths reflect fundamental aspects of human cognition and morality.
Peterson argues that the human mind categorizes the world into known and unknown territories, and that myths and religious stories represent the eternal struggle between order and chaos.
He also discusses the role of heroic figures in bridging these two realms and the importance of confronting the unknown to achieve personal and societal growth.
The book is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary work that aims to make the wisdom of myth accessible to the modern mind[3][4][5].
The book examines why people from different cultures and eras have formulated myths and stories with similar structures, and how these myths reflect fundamental aspects of human cognition and morality.
Peterson argues that the human mind categorizes the world into known and unknown territories, and that myths and religious stories represent the eternal struggle between order and chaos.
He also discusses the role of heroic figures in bridging these two realms and the importance of confronting the unknown to achieve personal and societal growth.
The book is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary work that aims to make the wisdom of myth accessible to the modern mind[3][4][5].
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Mentioned in 120 episodes
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as his own book.
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296. Neuroscience Meets Psychology | Dr. Andrew Huberman
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson when discussing his understanding of meaning as a navigation guide.
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376. Truth and Adventure as an Antidote to Suffering | Douglas Murray
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a book he wrote that developed from his "Maps of Meaning" lectures.
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Meaning, Depression, & the Weight of the World | Jordan Peterson
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Jocko Willink as a book detailing Peterson's framework for understanding meaning and belief.
Jocko Willink as a book detailing Peterson's framework for understanding meaning and belief.
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98: W/ Dr. Jordan Peterson. Facing your Inner Darkness. Breaking Your Wretched Loop. The Ultimate Hero is Dangerous but Disciplined.
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as his first book, structured similarly to Dr. McGilchrist's new book.
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278. The Matter with Things | Iain McGilchrist
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as his book discussing mythology and meaning.
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377. This is for the Anonymous Online Trolls | Dr. Gad Saad
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as a previously written work, used as a basis for AI interpretation of biblical texts.
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414. The Rebirth of the Sacred with John Vervaeke
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a book he wrote that explores the concept of maps of meaning.
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237. Your Dark Side and Control Over Your Life | Robert Greene
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson when discussing the concept of turning obstacles into affordances.
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343. Parkour and Rough Play: Combatting Infantilization | Rafe Kelley
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson when discussing the difficulty of writing and its impact on the reader.
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Episode 500: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been | Dave Rubin
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Tom Bilyeu as a book that helped him understand the power of storytelling and its resonance with the human experience.
Tom Bilyeu as a book that helped him understand the power of storytelling and its resonance with the human experience.
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Jordan Peterson Canceled: A Warning On Good vs Evil, Andrew Tate, Porn, Israel-Hamas & Weak Men PT 1
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson when discussing religious narratives and the concept of a positive vision for the future.
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333. Konstantin Kisin and the Counter-Woke Revolution
Recommended by Michaela Peterson as works delving deeper into topics covered in the podcast.
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134. Maps of Meaning 06: Story and Metastory (Part 2)
