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482. The Meaning Crisis: Resolution | Dr. John Vervaeke

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Harmony is Key to Morality

Moral interactions are fundamentally rooted in our shared concordance and the dynamic exchanges we engage in, where offerings are made and accepted mutually. This process is not arbitrary; rather, it emphasizes practical relationships that encourage ongoing engagement. Optimistically, actions that foster continued interaction point towards the most moral behaviors. Play serves as an example, tapping into our innate mammalian play circuits, and promoting harmony between emotions and motivations. This fragile state of play can be easily disrupted, yet it highlights a fundamental alignment that counters moral relativism by reinforcing the significance of cooperation and social interaction.

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