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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

464. The Devouring Mother, War, & Human Aggression | J. D. Haltigan

Jul 15, 2024
01:37:43
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Researcher J. D. Haltigan discusses evolutionary psychopathology, the devouring mother concept, dissociation of atrocity from guilt, parental relationships' impact on child development, societal trends on emotional regulation, online sadism culture, amplification of negative behaviors on social media, challenges in academia, and the importance of integrity in scientific research.
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  • Early caregiver-child dynamics influence emotional regulation and identity formation.
  • Chimpanzees lack inhibitory mechanisms, leading to extreme acts of violence.

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Psychologist's Academic and Career Path

The psychologist, Dr. J.D. Haltegan, shares his academic journey, involving residential work in New York and a PhD in developmental psych at the University of Miami with a focus on attachment theory in relation to early autism risk. He pursued postdocs, a teaching stint at the University of Ottawa, and a role at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto before critiquing woke trends in academia.

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