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Jun 2025
1h 22m

553. Why Do Smart People Double Down On ...

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gad Saad reunite for a conversation that blends ancient myth, evolutionary theory, and cultural psychology. Together, they dissect cognitive dissonance, the dangers of willful blindness, and the evolutionary logic behind sacrifice, delayed gratification, and identity formation.   This episode was filme ... Show More
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