The journey of transitioning from group identity to individuality involves deeply identifying with one's culture while also transcending it to become a culture creator. Young people need a vision of destiny to catalyze their identity, but often get caught up in one-sided ideologies that portray a simplistic narrative of heroism. As seen in the case of Greta Thunberg, this can limit the complexity and diversity of individual identity formation.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a clinical psychologist, the author of several best-selling books, among them "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos," and "Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life," and the host of "The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast." www.jordanbpeterson.com
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