The Metagame #15 - Daniel Görtz | 12 Better Rules for Life
Nov 21, 2022
Daniel Görtz, a prominent political philosopher and sociologist of the Nordic school of metamodernism, dives into his intriguing new book, exploring 12 transformative rules for life. He discusses the art of sublime mediocrity and the importance of playfulness in personal growth. Görtz critiques popular ideas around success while advocating for the practice of Rogerian listening to navigate conflicts. He also emphasizes learning from secular interpretations of Jesus' teachings and highlights why enhancing our emotional states can lead to greater fulfillment.
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Metamodernism
- Metamodernism transcends postmodern critique by focusing on building and cultivating.
- It seeks to integrate the critiques of various movements like feminism and environmentalism with a more hopeful approach.
Critique as a Prison
- Critique is the dominant currency in academia and media, hindering building and progress.
- This focus on critique creates a prison that prevents the cultivation of a new society.
Peterson's Regression
- Jordan Peterson's rejection of postmodernism is a regression, not a transcendence.
- Postmodernism is a developmental stage, not a pathology to be removed.
