Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2023-11-27

Books mentioned on How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712

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Dr Jordan B. Peterson is a clinical psychologist, podcaster, speaker and an author.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. The Book of Job

    John E. Hartley · at 1:16:36

    The Book of Job is a profound text from the Hebrew Bible that explores the complex theological problem of why innocent people suffer through a narrative of intense trials faced by a righteous man.

    Discussed
    “I've been writing about the Book of Job, and Job is a story of unjust suffering fundamentally.”
    Where to get it
  2. We Who Wrestle with God

    Jordan B. Peterson · at 1:53:55 · mentioned 2 times

    We Who Wrestle with God by Jordan B.

    Discussed
    “I have a question about your new book coming out next year; I haven’t seen any of it.”
    Where to get it
  3. Holy Bible (NIV)

    Various Authors, · at 1:54:00 · mentioned 3 times

    The Holy Bible (NIV) is a widely read modern translation of the Christian scriptures that preserves the ancient narratives, poetry, and theological teachings of the Old and New Testaments.

    Discussed
    “Based on what you're reading, you're trying to grapple with religious texts, especially the Bible.”
    Where to get it
  4. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    J. K. Rowling · at 2:10:36

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantasy novel by J.

    Discussed
    “this is something JK Rowling got so accurate with her Dolores Umbridge character right”
    Where to get it
  5. Determined

    Robert M. Sapolsky · at 2:33:48

    Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will by Robert M.

    Discussed
    “I mean, I know that he's a brilliant guy and this new book of his is about Free Will and determinism, which has got an upper bound on how interesting that is for me.”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Maps of Meaning
“and when I was writing maps of meaning which was my first book I had a very difficult time shutting off my mind I was obsessed with that book and so I was writing about three hours a day”
Own book Maps of Meaning
“When I was writing 'Maps of Meaning,' my first book, I had a very difficult time shutting off my mind.”
Own book We Who Wrestle with God
“I'm I'm writing a book at the moment called we who wrestle with God and one of the things Christ says to people continually is to not damage their vision”
Own book We Who Wrestle with God
“I'm writing a book at the moment called we who wrestle with God”