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Show summary
We discuss “RULE 7 / Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient)”, from Jordan B. Peterson’s best-selling book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. In this episode, we examine self-sacrifice, the dangers of expediency and a hypothesis about why evil exists.
Show notes
2:00 – Viewing the Biblical stories through a psychological lens
2:47 – Understanding sacrifice in a new way
3:18 – What does “expedient” mean?
6:37 – What happens when your sacrifice is rejected?
9:10 – Sharing with your future self
10:40 – “…the world is revealed to you through the template of your values.”
12:28 – Is it OK to bring a child into a world full of danger and suffering?
18:59 – Why does evil exist?
22:09 – Is lying actually expedient?
25:03 – Little lies are the seeds of totalitarian regimes
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GenYChron Ep. 0016 – The Millennial munchies: Foraging and eating wild edibles
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This week we listen to Jasmin share her knowledge about foraging for wild edibles. We talk about our experiences foraging berries, nuts and various plants in Germany and Nova Scotia. We also explain how we make teas, juices and salads from wild berries and herbs.
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GenYChron Ep. 0022 – Exploring friendships: toxic, ideal and beyond
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Welcome back to the 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos miniseries. In this episode we explore friendships—from toxic to ideal—while discussing the third rule of the book (RULE 3 / Make friends with people who want the best for you).
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GenYChron Ep. 0008 – Demystifying yourself, your IQ and the education system
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Do you know how your personality compares to 10 000 others? This week we try to demystify ourselves by taking a scientifically valid personality test. The results were somewhat surprising… we also discuss some facts worth knowing about intelligence and how your IQ is determined. To top it off, we talk about our childhood experiences in an obsolete education system.
