The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 430. The Attack on Faith, Family, & Science | Dr. Phil
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Mar 11, 2024 Dr. Phil McGraw, renowned clinical psychologist and media personality, shares insights from his new book, "We’ve Got Issues." He discusses the assault on faith, family, and free speech, offering ten principles to defend these pillars. The conversation explores the importance of personal identity beyond societal labels and critiques how the pandemic has impacted children. Phil also emphasizes navigating social contagions and the necessity of critical thinking in today's society, advocating for intentional living and authentic connections.
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Societal Pillars Under Attack
- Western society's pillars (faith, family, free speech) are under attack.
- These attacks stem partly from technology's unintended consequences and partly from narratives divorced from reality.
Importance of Family Structure
- Humans' extended childhood necessitates the nuclear family as the minimum social unit for successful child-rearing.
- The family unit is crucial, and claims that all family structures are equal are counterproductive.
Reconciling Faith and Science
- Faith acknowledges our inherent limitations in knowledge and understanding.
- It doesn't contradict science; it addresses what's currently unmeasurable, like early theories about molecules.
