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145. Carl Jung (Part 2)

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Encountering Malevolence and Developing a Philosophy of Good and Evil

Encountering malevolence can be traumatizing for individuals who have not encountered it before, leading them to develop a sophisticated philosophy of good and evil. This experience pushes individuals to rely on the knowledge they possess to explain the malevolent events encountered. People with PTSD induced by malevolence must confront the reality of pure evil, which may disrupt their lives and compel them to constantly dwell on the malevolent encounter. The brain's response to malevolence is akin to detecting snakes, indicating a primal alert system activated by encountering threats.

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