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156. The Perfect Mode of Being | Jonathan Pageau
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Symbolic Element of Aim in a Social Game
Masca, the hacky league example is an interesting social game where players aim symbolically. It involves cooperation and competition, and being a great player requires technical skill and good sportsmanship. Immoral actions by athletes in their personal lives violate the celebrated ethic of the game. The religious striving for an ideal mode of being is what makes hockey addictive. Pro wrestling is portrayed as a religious battle between good and evil in a documentary called 'Hitman Hart,' showing the overwhelming representation of the good guy. Pro wrestling may not be intellectually stimulating, but it has its own appeal.
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