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Jordan Peterson on Mythology, Fame, and Reading People

Conversations with Tyler

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Punctuated Equilibrium and the Exodus Story

Old theories become insufficient to explain new phenomena, leading to dissolution of the previous system, uncertainty, chaos, and reconstruction. The story of Exodus reflects the transition from tyranny to uncertainty, as seen in the escape from tyrannical conditions and entry into the desert instead of the promised land. This reflects the idea that escaping a tyrannical system may not immediately lead to the desired outcome, and could involve a period of wandering and uncertainty, similar to spending forty years in the desert after escaping tyranny.

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