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137. Maps of Meaning 09: Patterns of Symbolic Representation

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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What Does It Mean For This Symbol To Emerge From Chaos?

Tom Sawyer, a twelve-year-old boy, is immediately captivated by a girl named Becky who moves in across the street. He tries to impress her by showing off his balancing skills on a fence. This behavior stems from a motivation to seek approval from the opposite sex, akin to the male bower bird's efforts to attract a mate. This aspect of male behavior, driven by a desire to prove worthiness, is often misunderstood by modern women. Encouraging such chivalry in a partner can be beneficial. The feminine form represents both novelty and potential danger. The narrator admits to not fully understanding the complexity of women's experiences compared to men's.

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