Chapter
The Meaning of Being Happy
48:38 - 55:34 (06:55)
The speaker reflects on the cynicism towards one-hour-a-week Christians and the real meaning behind wanting to be happy, while also discussing biological determinism and the importance of thinking about long-term goals despite daily responsibilities.
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The practice of attending church, for even an hour a week, can help individuals step away from the day-to-day hurdles of life and consider long-term goals critically, instead of living from one urgent task to another.
48:38 - 52:22 (03:43)
Summary
The practice of attending church, for even an hour a week, can help individuals step away from the day-to-day hurdles of life and consider long-term goals critically, instead of living from one urgent task to another. This provides a foundation of thoughtfulness that can help one engage in foundational analysis of various aspects of life.
ChapterThe Meaning of Being Happy
Episode#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of wanting to be happy might not be an accurate reflection of what we actually seek in life.
52:22 - 53:52 (01:30)
Summary
The idea of wanting to be happy might not be an accurate reflection of what we actually seek in life. A deeper understanding of why we do the things we do might make us reconsider our pursuits.
ChapterThe Meaning of Being Happy
Episode#307 - Dr Jordan B. Peterson - Take Control Of Your Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Despite the idea that we can peer into the source code of our own mind, we are tremendously mysterious to ourselves, making it difficult to be transparent.
53:52 - 55:34 (01:41)
Summary
Despite the idea that we can peer into the source code of our own mind, we are tremendously mysterious to ourselves, making it difficult to be transparent. While we are biologically driven creatures, the ends at which our biology aims are ethical in an incredibly fundamental way.