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292. The Language of Creation | Matthieu Pageau
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Beware the Alliance with Your Adversary
Joining forces with an enemy leads to self-destruction and cyclical conflict. The biblical story of Samson illustrates this truth, as his infatuation with foreign women ultimately binds him to those who oppose him. His inability to distinguish between genuine allies and true adversaries results in a paradox where harming the enemy equates to harming oneself. The narrative highlights the danger of entanglement with an enemy, culminating in the realization that to defeat the enemy, one must often confront their own destructive tendencies. Ultimately, Samson’s tragic end reinforces the lesson that alliances with adversaries can lead to mutual downfall.
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