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436. What Your Left Brain Won’t Tell Your Right Brain | Dr. Iain McGilchrist
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Coincidence of Opposites and the Perception of Balance
The insight emphasizes the importance of the coincidence of opposites, highlighting that a black and white view of reality without considering the presence of opposites leads to a distorted perception. It explains that pursuing extremes often results in experiencing the very thing one seeks to avoid. The example of freedom leading to anarchy and subsequently tyranny is used to illustrate this concept. The insight underlines that all opposites work in a cyclical manner, akin to a serpent eating its own tail. It stresses the significance of perceiving balance by acknowledging the dark side of seemingly good things and recognizing potential good in demonized concepts. The notion of idealism is challenged, advocating for a holistic and balanced approach to understanding and navigating reality.
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