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Risk Being a Fool: A 12 Rules for Life Lecture

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Focus on the Essence; Simplify to Survive

To function effectively in a complex world, individuals inherently filter their perceptions, often reducing the richness of their environment to a simplified version. This filtering process allows focus on essential elements necessary for survival while neglecting overwhelming details. The ability to engage with minimal representation, akin to experiencing a story through cartoon characters, highlights that individuals can grasp complex narratives without needing intricate details. It reveals that the human mind often operates on a low-resolution understanding of a much more intricate reality, emphasizing the importance of simplification for practical functioning.

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