The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 156. The Perfect Mode of Being | Jonathan Pageau
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Feb 28, 2021 
In this conversation, Jonathan Pageau, a symbolic thinker and YouTuber known for his insights into religious themes, engages in a deep exploration of conscience and the narrative of objective reality. He discusses the significance of the virgin birth and the concept of Theosis, linking faith to personal and communal journeys. Pageau reflects on the inevitable return of religion and the impact of societal distractions on meaningful existence. He emphasizes the need for higher ideals and community support in pursuing a divine purpose.
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Pageau's Flood
- Jonathan Pageau's house flooded in 2019 after a dike broke, forcing his family to evacuate.
- This experience highlighted the symbolic nature of unforeseen events and the importance of attentiveness.
Narrative and Objective Worlds
- The narrative and objective worlds sometimes intersect, as seen in Jungian synchronicity.
- Even trivial examples, like shared frog symbolism, reveal this intersection.
Value-Laden Perception
- Our perceptions are inherently value-laden, even objective ones.
- Sam Harris fails to acknowledge this value saturation within the factual world.
