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408. Jordan Peterson & Sam Harris Try to Find Something They Agree On
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Understanding the Potential for Pathological Ecstasy in Human Behavior
Mental pleasure is not always a sign of moral rightness, as pathological ecstasy and false enthusiasm can lead individuals to feel good about ethically questionable actions. For example, sadism and the mindset of a suicide bomber demonstrate the capability of the human mind to feel exaltation and positive affect while being pointed in the wrong ethical direction. This false enthusiasm is associated with movement towards a false goal, driven by dopamine-mediated positive emotion.
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