The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast The Topic of Truth
Oct 27, 2019
Explore the challenges of honest communication and the power of beauty in urban design. Dive into the dynamic nature of truth and memory, alongside the evolutionary links between deception in animals and humans. Discover the significance of storytelling in morality and the transformative force of truth on personal growth. Reflect on the duality of love and existence, and how embracing challenges during youth shapes responsibility. Finally, learn effective negotiation strategies to assert your worth in the workplace.
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Edinburgh's Beauty
- Jordan Peterson praises Edinburgh's architecture.
- He compares it favorably to Bruges and criticizes North American cities' lack of beauty.
Cultivate Beauty
- Make one room in your house as beautiful as possible.
- Beauty inspires you to be more than you are and aim higher.
The Topic of Truth
- Peterson chose "tell the truth, or at least don't lie" as his lecture topic.
- This rule evolved from a simpler version, highlighting the complexity of truth.