The reading collection
Psychology, geopolitics, philosophy—and everything in between.
373 readings · 25–36
In his essay “Fundamental Fantasy and the Split of Law,” Slavoj Žižek offers a critique of Jacques Lacan’s thesis that the function of law is to mask the fundamental impossibility of human relationships.
This is a list of the best articles on entrepreneurship, that I have come across over the years. Do Things That Don’t Scale – Paul Graham One of the most common types of advice we give at Y Combinator is to do things…
My Notes For Maps Of Meaning (2017) – Jordan Peterson Gautam Buddha* In this lecture, Peterson explores the archetypal similarities across the Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Christian and Buddhist myths.
Avoid stepping into a great man’s shoes Alexander the Great* Don’t step into the shadow of the past. When you’re trying to fill the shoes of those who came for you, you will likely fail.
The Paradox of Work Work is the source of anxiety, pain, exhaustion, and stress – yet without work, we would lose our sanity and ability to sustain ourselves.
Part Two: The Cosmogonic Cycle Marduk and Tiamat* Chapter 1: Emanations 1. From Psychology to Metaphysics Myths resemble dreams, they are both manifestations of the unconscious. Symbols represent unconscious desires,…
Part One – The Adventure of the Hero Chapter 1: The Departure Hero’s Journey* 1. The Call to Adventure The call to adventure is the first stage of the mythological journey.
What is the Difference Between Intelligence and Wisdom? One of the great equalizers of life is: intelligence does not necessarily beget wisdom. In fact, the two are often incompatible, much to the dismay of the…
There have been multiple articles warning about the dangers of tech addiction, from publications like [The Washington Post…
My Notes For Maps Of Meaning (2017) – Jordan Peterson The Flood* Peterson starts thelectureby summarizing his views against postmodernism, and why sacrifice is the right path forward.
Robert Johnson starts Owning Your Shadow* with Jung’s favorite story. Without effort or limit, the water of life wanted to make itself known on earth, so it appeared through an artesian well.
My Notes For Maps Of Meaning (2017) – Jordan Peterson Jesus and the wealthy man* The Essential Problem Peterson starts [the final lecture](https://www.youtube.