Principled investing involves weighing the mission of a company against moral dilemmas associated with its practices or affiliations.
Avoid blindly following charismatic figures like Elon Musk; focus on personal growth and actions within immediate control.
Acknowledging imperfections in existence and striving for personal growth can lead to impactful change, even if larger systemic issues remain beyond control.
Rejecting one idea of God doesn't mean you can't create your own idea of God. It's important to find a belief that feels right for you.
Faith can be seen differently in religious and scientific communities. While faith is a virtue in religion, science values doubt and questioning.
Even in math and logic, there’s a level of faith that better explanations exist. This shows that faith isn’t just for the religious, but important in every field of exploration.
The decline in organized religion is not just about weakening belief in the supernatural, but also about a loss of trust and belonging in society.
The romantic heresy, believing humans are naturally good and all constraints are oppressive, has influenced the erosion of faith and confidence in society.
The current spiritual crisis reflects a broader crisis of confidence in institutions and norms, affecting how we engage with the world around us.
It's more important for society to get questions right than for individuals to be right, especially for political, existential risk, scientific, technological, and ethical questions.
Different aspects of belief can go in different directions within a single person, and collective rationality can differ from individual rationality.
Advocating beliefs should consider the gap between personal belief and societal belief, and focus on contributing unique information to enhance public reason.
People often stick to their beliefs in groups, which can create echo chambers. It's tough to challenge or change these beliefs when everyone around you thinks the same way.
When facing disagreement, instead of doubling down, it can be more reasonable to consider that both sides might have valid points. This approach helps reduce hostility and encourages better conversations.
Our egos can make it hard to see other viewpoints as equal to our own. We should practice humility and listen openly to peers, as this can lead to more thoughtful discussions and personal growth.
Many people don't see things from a different viewpoint, or 'bird perspective', so don't assume they do. It's important to remember that others might be focused on their own views, which can be very narrow.
Religious beliefs and opinions on science can often be influenced by personal feelings rather than objective reasoning. These beliefs can sometimes act more like games people play than actual factual beliefs.
In ethics, trying to think universally can be tricky, as everyone has their own personal experiences that shape their views. It’s a challenge to find common ground while managing our unique viewpoints.
In personal development, it's crucial to balance the line of knowledge and the line of being - knowledge without corresponding being development and vice versa can lead to stagnant growth.
Understanding is the combination of knowledge and being, and it is not solely achieved through accumulating knowledge - growth in being simultaneously is essential for true understanding.
People often mistake knowledge for understanding, but understanding involves feeling and sensing, not just knowing with the mind. Finding names for things without truly comprehending them doesn't equal actual understanding.
Jordan Peterson is starting a new form of religion called 'The Wrestlers', which focuses on belief and spirituality. It's different from traditional Christianity.
Peterson's views on God and the resurrection are unique; he thinks they don't have to align with classic Christian beliefs. This means he might not fully believe in things like heaven and hell.
His approach seems more like a new kind of atheism, since he questions core Christian ideas but still aims to create a meaningful belief system.