Episode · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · 2022-03-23
Books mentioned on 237. Your Dark Side and Control Over Your Life | Robert Greene
This episode was recorded on November 11, 2021. This episode focuses on human nature and the principles surrounding strategy, power, and seduction with Robert Greene.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is a provocative exploration of power dynamics, drawing on historical examples to illustrate strategies for acquiring and defending influence.
Discussed“The 48 Laws of Power 1998. The Art of Seduction 2001.”
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The Art of Seduction
The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene is a psychological exploration of power dynamics, human desire, and the subtle strategies behind interpersonal charm and influence.
Discussed“The 48 Laws of Power 1998. The Art of Seduction 2001.”
Where to get it
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The 33 Strategies of War
The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene and Don Leslie is a pragmatic guide that distills historical military conflicts and tactical principles into actionable lessons for navigating competitive environments in business, politics, and daily life.
Discussed“The Art of Seduction 2001. The 33 Strategies of War 2007.”
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The 50th Law
The 50th Law by 50 Cent and Robert Greene is a self-help and business book combining street smarts and philosophy to teach fearlessness and strategic thinking.
Discussed“The 33 Strategies of War 2007. The 50th law which he wrote with 50 Cent the Rapper 2008.”
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The Laws of Human Nature
The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene is a sweeping psychological exploration that examines the underlying motivations, drives, and irrational behaviors that govern human actions across history and daily life.
Discussed“Mastery 2012. The laws of human nature 2018.”
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Mastery
Mastery by Robert Greene is a profound nonfiction book that explores the paths to true expertise through mentorship, lifelong dedication, and understanding one's unique calling.
Discussed“The 50th law which he wrote with 50 Cent the Rapper 2008. Mastery 2012.”
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The Daily Laws
The Daily Laws by Robert Greene is a daily guide synthesizing the author's bestselling works on power, mastery, and human nature into bite-sized daily reflections.
Discussed“The laws of human nature 2018. And the Daily Laws this book right here.”
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Maps of Meaning
Maps of Meaning by Jordan B.
Recommended“Your maps of meaning was a very important book for me. I read it actually to help me with my war book, believe it or not.”
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Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“Well, you know that that it's a it's a bit manipulative when people write that because a great deal of the 48 laws of power.”
“My experience is um and what I wanted to help people with the 48 laws of power. When these things kind of happen, you get very confused”
“Um I I go very deeply into the shadow in in a chapter in my last book, The Laws of Human Nature, and I try and talk about how one integrates the shadow because it's not it's not an easy answer for that.”
“and you could tell you know I say in in my book Mastery that by a person's style by how they write a book by by how they put language together or the music they create reveals something very very deep about their character about who they are”