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The World is Your Oyster

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Shakespeare's 'All the World's a Stage' and the Role of Individuals

This chapter explores the metaphysical implications of Shakespeare's statement 'All the world's a stage' and delves into the concept of individuals playing a part or acting out a myth in their lives. It emphasizes the importance of understanding which myth or story individuals are embodying and discusses how ideologies can possess individuals, leading them to play a role. The chapter also analyzes a poem by Marx and its relation to his ideas, highlighting the brutal consequences of the implementation of Marxist ideas.

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