What the West Forgot | Jordan Peterson

Listen to this episode from First Light with James Orr on Spotify. What happens when a civilisation forgets who it is? Jordan Peterson joins James Orr to explore the metaphysical roots of the West’s decline, the enduring power of the Bible, and why recovering the sacred is now a political imperative.See more of Jordan here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson⁠Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Trailer00:01:25 Exploring the Bible's Archetypes00:02:40 The Importance of Narrative in Understanding Reality00:06:11 Consciousness: Beyond Biological Reductionism00:10:06 The Biblical Account of Consciousness00:12:24 Material vs. Immaterial: Understanding Human Existence00:14:10 The Relationship Between Time and Consciousness00:15:31 The Role of Sacrifice in Civilization00:19:08 The Depth of Sacrifice in Biblical Narratives00:22:41 The Evolution of Sacrifice in Human Culture00:29:28 Transformative Sacrifice: The Story of Abraham00:35:41 The Ultimate Sacrifice: Christ's Role in Ending Sacrifice00:42:41 Political Flux and Future Directions00:49:04 The Gender Debate and Its Implications00:51:59 Liberalism's Challenges and Future00:54:08 Conservatism and Its Foundations01:01:10 The Nature of Sacrifice and Redemption01:15:34 Hope Amidst Challenges01:20:33 Like & SubscribeProduced by https://www.arcadia-digital.com/🔵 THIS SERIESFirst Light | Episode #3First Light is a refuge of reason in a restless age—where the hard questions are welcomed, and easy answers are left at the door. Each episode unpacks the fault lines of our culture, from faith and politics to identity and belonging, all through the lens of our civilisation’s enduring wisdom. New episodes fortnightly. 🔵 SUBSTACKIf you value this content, and want to support us in making it, please consider becoming a subscriber over on Substack where you’ll get access to exclusive content.You can join us here:https://www.jamesorr.uk/Thank you, and welcome to the team.🔵 SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtw.orrX: https://www.x.com/jtworrApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-light-with-james-orr/id1837532287Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wkn5RsDEDW471OVGAKdMj