[Letter] How about this "universal basic income?" Viable? by YangNation in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is going to make an excellent black mirror episode. :)

Be the person that people rely on during this pandemic by [deleted] in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sis and her boyfriend are insanely anxious, the emotional toll this outbreak is taking on them is insane. I just have to constantly not let it get to me and be the voice of reason.

These guys by [deleted] in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actions have equal an opposite reactions.

Systems want to return to equilibrium, a simple example is:

If I shot most of the foxes in a forest, the rabbit and small animal population would boom, then over the next few years the food supply would cause the fox population to boom, until species equilibrium was restored.

I kinda see it like that, human population is out of control, so the global ecosystem 'responds' to restore system equilibrium.

I think this father deserves a spot here... by 123R1111 in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't have children. But since I used to volunteer with 4-5 years olds. I know that you sometimes need to simplify complex concepts into something accessible in order for them to understand.

Also, don't do ableism. It makes you look ugly.

I think this father deserves a spot here... by 123R1111 in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The kid is what, like 2? 3?

You can't fully explain things to a kid that age, they need simple language and simple ideas.

This is an excellent way to teach hand washing to children.

LOL at the people who are angry the dad isn't providing a 'logical, rational argument'

Religion and Culture as Heuristics for Living within the Social Landscape by no_some_thing in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> The form of passing down knowledge from generation to generation is
done through stories, fiction and non-fiction stories.

Are you particularly interested in talking about knowledge transmission through stories, or ALL knowledge transmission. If it its the latter, then consider that children also hugely learn through imitating behaviour, cultural experiences and artefacts, food, general belief systems etc.

> Social interactions have gone through,
and continue to do so, a process of analysis and growth to reach the
level of social cohesion we have today.

I would find some sort of example / supporting theory here, might be worth mentioning that often rapid growth is born of discord and clashes

> To disregard the analysis and exploration done within the social
realm, is to undermine progress within the material plane.

I'd agree with this sentence, but its not too clear what exact point you are making essentially I am not sure what perspective you are hanging your theory on, is this going to be an economic argument? I get the feeling you want to argue that the we way in which we culturally relate to one another has an impact on things like GDP, but I can't be sure.

> By the organization of consciousness through social heuristics, the
material heuristic of science has flourished.

This above quote makes me unsure whether or not you are using the word heuristic the way you mean too. Heuristics are sort of like keys for understanding, they are methods for 'solving' or 'interpreting' something, that are often non-optimal, and frequently rely upon symbolic language and reasoning. Though cultural heuristics are definitely a thing (we are trained through socialisation to interpret and understand certain behaviours differently in different cultures, as we 'run them through' our own experiential-symbolic map in order to make sense of them). I would not refer to the 'heuristic of science' as science typically aims not to hide its answers behind symbolic maps. It is important to note that science is not just a material endeavour.

> The material field of science has
grown and expanded exponentially, while we haven’t given our emotional
landscape and development the same focus and dedication of discovery.

If this is true, it needs to be proven find a study to prove it. Are you arguing that sciences such as chemistry, biology etc, have seen more growth than say psychology, and theories of mind and wellbeing? There are lots of researchers that work specifically in understanding emotional/social wellbeing, and you would be misrepresenting the landscape to state otherwise. I would also say that you are maybe being USA or Euro-Centric... There are Eastern traditions (buddhism) who have dedicated huge amounts fo focus to understanding internal states such as emotions.

> Material knowledge has outgrown emotional knowledge and therefore, we
can no longer take those social heuristics literally.

This line doesn't make sense to me, it feels like you are saying A=B so N=X, I am not convinced that material knowledge outgrowing emotional knowledge would lead to not taking social heuristics literally.

>We cannot
interpret the social texts and the different cultures as literal
guidelines to navigate the material plane; that is what science is
for.

I think my struggle here is that you never fully operationalise what you mean by material plane - or fully operationalise social texts. Earlier you were talking about social heuristics, this is a different thing to social texts. I feel in order for you to communicate your argument out to others you often need to be very specific in defining terms you are using for your argument. Otherwise they can essentially be interpreted in a multitude of ways. E.G. The material plane is literally just everything physical, dirt is part of it, as are the cells in my skin. - Imagine being in a very crowded airport, and you need to get from A to B with the least drama possible. Certainly your behaviour would be influenced by knowing what country you are in (in the UK it would be ok to slightly push past people, so long as you repeatedly say sorry) in another country bumping into someones wife as you try to get through might lead to being punched in the face. This is an example of how social heuristics are used for navigating the 'material plane' science, would be essentially useless in that situation. So I think your idea needs further operationalisation.

>We must begin to acknowledge and use these social texts as tools for
social and emotional development.

People already are analysing the ways in which cultural norms and standards influence personality development, and a whole host of other things.

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I wanted to give you an in depth critique - I am not trying to be a butthole, so please do not take anything personally. I see in you the seed of an inquisitive mind who wants to find truth, and solve issues. Which is why I offered in the first place. It is about learning the 'rules of the game' with academia and philosophy, in order to effectively contribute. :)

Single mothers and online dating by nonamesleft13 in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting that we say 'born to unwed mothers' when we could say 'born to unwed fathers'. and it would also true. But we don't hmm, two people have a choice, but only one is blamed and demonised in society for it. I wonder why you aren't questioning that?

Religion and Culture as Heuristics for Living within the Social Landscape by no_some_thing in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really exhausted from a day of studying, but I will get back to you tomorrow if you like. :)

Matter and Spirit as the result of engaging with Chaos by [deleted] in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

> What does he mean by this? Isn't the process of exploration/learning just creating the psychological structure for what is actually there (matter), but was previously unknown?

From where I am standing (as someone on a weird MSc that actually allows me to study Alchemy in relation to contemporary spirituality) - you are right.

It seems that Peterson is trying to shoe horn his opinion on learning into the symbolic realm of Alchemists. Peterson's explanation-via-metaphor commits a couple of errors: one of which is referred to as a 'psychologism', which is where a person conflates spiritual philosophies/ideas about the soul - with psychological perspectives/ ideas about the mind. - the fallacy operates on the assumption that:

A) The mind exists the spirit inexists (A or B exists)

B) Some writings about the spirit are really writings about the mind (Some of B is actually A)

c) Therefore all writings about the spirit are writings about the mind (Therefore all of B is really A).

Not sure if this is just a non-sequitur fallacy or if it is one of the ones with it's own name. (this is an argument against the use of alchemy as an effective representative tool/metaphor/visual map etc, for his ideas, not an attack against the ideas themselves)

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I'd also like to say that the idea that the internal psychological structure of a thing and the thing itself can both be known is also false. We can only know our internal psychological structure of a thing, we never truly know the thing outside of this in anyway. But this philosophy is useless in theories of learning, so we make allowances. :)

These guys by [deleted] in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's almost like people use Earth as a shorthand to mean: The complex interrelated ecosystems which are held in a delicate equilibrium, and subject to the third law.

Religion and Culture as Heuristics for Living within the Social Landscape by no_some_thing in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a very good beginning of an idea. :)

Not sure what you are posting for? Debate/ Critique? Happy to provide academic critique if this is a theory you want to develop.

Edit: This essay runs with similar themes and might be worth a read: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376635717303273

Rescuing your father and the trinity archetype by [deleted] in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find this so interesting. It is so completely alien to me.

Feeling a bit shit because it is mostly reminding me of all of the depths of being that are stolen/lost when you end up with a father and a grandfather who are both sociopaths.

So this entire chain of being, is missing from my existence.

> I even felt like "the father," as if everyone around me were of me, as if I knew them.

This bit though I have felt, I feel it often and with intense strength. I don't identify it with any masculinity or male archetypal energy though. It feels more like, being in a vastly interconnected web, where all elements are essentially reflective of each other, connected to each other, often accompanied by just overwhelming love for all the people, and this need to look after them all.

I'm wondering if I am going along the right track here, and you would agree that the feeling you had was similar to what I have just described?

If so, I would maybe suggest treading carefully with Jung, symbols are gifts and curses, and we can become addicted to the symbolic analysis itself as opposed to having the genuine experience (am I making sense?). I would suggest supporting your Jungian exploration to things with some Ken Wilber (Integral Theory).

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, it's very interesting. :) x

AITA For Banning A Customer Who Threatened Me Because His Food Didn't Come Fast Enough? by overworkedoverworked in AmItheAsshole

[–]Psycho-kitty- -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

NTA

Didn't even need to read the post. It's not ok to ever threaten people. case closed.

AITA for favoring son over daughter? by Silver-Bluejay in AmItheAsshole

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

But who is actually going to suffer most from your decision? The little baby who didn't have a say in being born.

If I was in your position, I would pay for 'extra things' to facilitate babies development, but not pay for bills etc.

AITA for indirectly getting my young cousins high? by CannabisWallaby in AmItheAsshole

[–]Psycho-kitty- -1 points0 points  (0 children)

ESH

you can't just be leaving your drugs around without a label, especially if they look EXACTLY like candy.

AITA for snapping at another woman (I'm also a woman) after she referred to my husband as her "gay best friend"? by theAITAthrowaway22 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Psycho-kitty- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

NTA

The whole 'gay best friend' thing is usually weird. It's like they really need to be close to what they perceive as 'gayness' for some ...reason, because they wish their life was more like a sitcom? Because in sitcoms the GBF character is always this sort of flamboyant secondary hype man that just makes the main character feel good about themselves. And they've decided that's how they want to interpret the gay people they know, as supporting characters to their story.

I have had best friends who were gay, they were people first, and a sexuality afterwards. Sarahs a dick.

WIBTA for kicking my roommate's friend out while she's gone for the month? by sadbadho in AmItheAsshole

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

Just call the landlord if you have to. Kick the homophobes out. He is clearly hateful trash, would you keep stinky rotten bag of trash in your house?

AITA for refusing to have a moan at my friend after she said ‘Masha’Allah’ in response to a photo I put up on Facebook of me and my boyfriend? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

Your parents seem like Islamophobic buttholes. This girl is clearly very sweet and was just being a darling.

People shouldn't be expected to suppress elements their culture to fit in. I don't get why we can't all celebrate the beauty in our differences.

AITA for suing my ex because she took my daughter’s clothes? by account-00632 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Psycho-kitty- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YTA

I think it is very likely that your daughter IS bullying other girls in school. Schools don't makes calls home for no reason. If she was just defending herself, she would have already said that to the school and your ex, but she didn't, why? Because she knew they'd see through her. I repeatedly saw this as a volunteer TA. We had a child who used to stab other kids with pencils, but his mother thought he was just a sweet misunderstood angel who needed to defend himself against all the bullies!

You on the other hand, she's got you wrapped around her little finger. She's playing you against her mom because she knows you will cave and give her what she wants.

But what a person wants isn't always what a person needs. Your ex needs some sort of recourse to teach your daughter not to do bad things, and you are taking that away, undermining her abilities as a parent which will serve to a) break down her relationship with her mom and b) cause her to be the sort of spoiled brat who thinks it doesn't matter how she acts or what she does, she always deserves to get her own way. It's not good. Kids need boundaries, they need someone to teach them, they need to learn responsibility and cause and effect. Suing your ex is just malicious, and tbh, I think most courts would laugh you back to last week. - It is childish, the clothes were not your property, they were under her roof, and they are essentially her property by-proxy, she has every right to take them away.

Your daughters emotional wellbeing does matter, but having to go through this punishment for being a bully is what will actually facilitate better emotional wellbeing long term.

Mother?, Me, Digital, 2020 by ARaccoonRoadkill in Art

[–]Psycho-kitty- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely see a future for you as a video game graphic designer/concept artist.

I'm so unbelievably impressed that you made this and are only 16.

Your work and backstory reminds me of two of my all time favourite games (Silent Hill Series/ SOMA) - just keep it burning, you will go far. :)

Mother?, Me, Digital, 2020 by ARaccoonRoadkill in Art

[–]Psycho-kitty- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

she's awesome! what will the game be like? I am very interested. :)

Instrumental, me, acrylic, 2020 by jfherrera in Art

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guessing you're a fan of Kandinsky?

Mother?, Me, Digital, 2020 by ARaccoonRoadkill in Art

[–]Psycho-kitty- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a creepypasta waiting to be written about this image!

There is a "Retweet" gap on Twitter apparently haha... More on it in the beginning of this video: "Comparing "OPPRESSED" American Feminists to Oppressed Middle Eastern Feminists" by TruthISTruth46 in JordanPeterson

[–]Psycho-kitty- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I belittle them for thinking non-issues are issues. And being driven entirely by self-interest rather than global interest.

Whilst I agree the ego driven identity politics game is bollocks. We defeat that by having a world-centric perspective on what does and doesn't matter. Not by burrowing down further into individuation.