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393. The Makings of A Great Leader | The Honourable Tony Abbott

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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The Disruption of Self-consciousness and the Importance of Superordinate Identities

Self-consciousness disrupts the natural flow of events on stage, causing discomfort and mistakes. When people seek unity and meaning, they look for identities beyond themselves, like family, community, and nation. Nesting identity in these larger groups allows for faith and hope. Without this, people become impulsive, hedonistic, and self-focused, leading to hopelessness and misery.

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