The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 418. Hedonism, Taboos, Society, and Deprivation | Ben Shapiro
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Jan 29, 2024 
Ben Shapiro, a best-selling author and co-founder of The Daily Wire, dives into the complexities of hedonism and its impact on society. He discusses the decline of shared ideals and the necessity of deprivation for societal cohesion. The conversation also touches on the balance between personal desires and communal moral narratives, emphasizing the importance of tradition in shaping values. Shapiro critiques modern ideologies, advocating for a return to fundamental values and meaningful community engagement to address societal fragmentation.
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Empirical Validation of Symbols
- Large language models demonstrate that narrative interpretations aren't arbitrary.
- They map statistical relationships between words, validating the concept of symbols and archetypes.
Postmodern Victimhood
- Postmodernists claim narratives are about power dynamics, specifically victim-victimizer.
- They prioritize non-economic factors, unlike Marxists who focused on economics.
Christianity and Capitalism
- The parable of the unjust steward shows that managing material prosperity can be a virtue.
- Christianity doesn't inherently oppose capitalism; it's the love of money, not money itself, that's sinful.
