In this conversation, Dave Rubin, host of The Rubin Report and renowned for his uncensored discussions on culture, reflects on pivotal moments with Jordan Peterson. They share insights from their international tour, exploring how podcasting has disrupted mainstream media. Rubin discusses his journey from comedian to media innovator, tackling issues like online privacy, political dialogue, and the necessity of self-reflection. They celebrate the lessons learned through adversity and envision a brighter future while emphasizing the power of authentic storytelling.
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Parenthood's Impact
Dave Rubin credits Jordan Peterson's advice for his decision to have children.
Peterson emphasized the importance of parenthood for a fulfilling life during their 2018 tour.
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Hospital Visit
Rubin recounts a harrowing experience with his sick child, highlighting the depth of parental love.
He felt willing to sacrifice himself for his child's well-being.
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Self-Consciousness and Suffering
Peterson observes that negative emotions and self-consciousness are closely linked.
Focusing on others or something larger than oneself can alleviate suffering.
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In this book, Pastor Greg Laurie offers 18 daily devotions to help readers overcome fear, worry, and anxiety by applying God’s truths. Laurie emphasizes that contentment and confidence come from knowing God and His promises, rather than relying on worldly securities. He draws on biblical teachings, such as Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 and John 14, to reassure readers that Jesus is always present and caring, even in times of crisis and uncertainty.
The selfish gene
Lalla Ward Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins
In 'The Selfish Gene', Richard Dawkins presents a gene-centred view of evolution, arguing that genes are the primary units of selection and that they behave selfishly to ensure their own replication. The book explains concepts such as kin selection, inclusive fitness, and the evolutionarily stable strategy, highlighting how these mechanisms can lead to altruistic behaviors in organisms. Dawkins emphasizes that the 'selfishness' of genes is a metaphorical concept, describing their evolutionary consequences rather than any intentional behavior. The book has been influential in shaping modern evolutionary thought and remains relevant today[1][3][5].
Maps of Meaning
The Architecture of Belief
Jordan B Peterson
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].
Don't burn this book
thinking for yourself in an age of unreason
Dave Rubin
In 'Don't Burn This Book,' Dave Rubin provides tools for critical thinking in an era dominated by tribal outrage and PC culture. The book focuses on checking facts rather than privilege, standing up against the mob, and defending classical liberal principles such as individual rights and limited government. Rubin draws from his own experiences and the front lines of the free speech wars to empower readers to make up their own minds on various issues and to survive the current political upheaval.
12 Rules for Life
An Antidote to Chaos
Jordan B Peterson
In this book, Jordan B. Peterson offers twelve profound and practical rules for living a meaningful life. He argues that happiness is a fleeting and unpredictable goal, and instead, people should seek meaning as a defense against the suffering inherent in life. The book is divided into chapters, each representing one of the twelve rules, such as 'Stand up straight with your shoulders back,' 'Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping,' and 'Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient).' Peterson draws on examples from his clinical practice, personal life, cutting-edge psychology, philosophy, and ancient myths to provide a guide for personal improvement and coping with adversity.
Jordan Peterson sits down with Dave Rubin to take a retrospective look back on over a decade of “The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast.” They discuss going on tour together, how Dave supported Jordan through his worst days, how podcasting broke the mainstream media, the lessons learned across 500 episodes, the bright future following America’s vote for sanity, and how the adventure of our lives has only just begun. Here’s to the next 500 - onward and upward!
Dave Rubin is the host of The Rubin Report, a top-ranking talk show with over one billion views and millions of subscribers. The Rubin Report is recognized as one of the most influential spaces for uncensored conversations about politics, culture, comedy, current events, and more. Rubin began his career in New York City as a stand-up comedian. He continues to perform throughout the United States and Europe utilizing his voice to illuminate the absurdities of the culture’s polarized political landscape. He accompanied Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on an international speaking tour where they addressed hundreds of thousands of people across three continents. In an effort to combat big tech censorship, Rubin founded Locals.com, a subscription-based digital platform that empowers creators to be independent by giving them control over their content and data. Locals.com has amassed tens of millions of users since its inception in 2019. Rubin sold the platform to Rumble in 2021 which went public in 2022. Dave is a two-time New York Times best-selling author.
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