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426. Sex, Death, & Storytelling | Andrew Klavan

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Strength in Character and Integrity

The distinction between the strength that leads to brutality in fantasies and the strength that stands firm in reality is crucial, especially for women. It is essential to understand the willingness to be isolated and canceled in order to speak the truth. Standing up for principles, even at the cost of losing one's job or social status, requires a higher order virtue than mere absence of fear or empathy. Integrity and character play a significant role in enabling individuals to navigate through conflicts and challenges, surpassing mere physical strength. The complexity lies in the observation that such commitment to character is often seen more in men than in women, attributed in part to the agreeableness of women by temperament.

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