Old theories become insufficient to explain new phenomena, leading to dissolution of the previous system, uncertainty, chaos, and reconstruction. The story of Exodus reflects the transition from tyranny to uncertainty, as seen in the escape from tyrannical conditions and entry into the desert instead of the promised land. This reflects the idea that escaping a tyrannical system may not immediately lead to the desired outcome, and could involve a period of wandering and uncertainty, similar to spending forty years in the desert after escaping tyranny.
Jordan Peterson joins Tyler to discuss collecting Soviet propaganda, why he’s so drawn to Jung, what the Exodus story can teach us about current events, his marriage and fame, what the Intellectual Dark Web gets wrong, immigration in America and Canada, his tendency towards depression, Tinder’s revolutionary nature, the lessons from The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, fixing universities, the skills needed to become a good educator, and much more.
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Recorded January 27th, 2019 Other ways to connect