What the West Forgot | Jordan Peterson

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: @JordanBPeterson Episode Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:25 Exploring the Bible's Archetypes 02:40 The Importance of Narrative in Understanding Reality 06:11 Consciousness: Beyond Biological Reductionism 10:06 The Biblical Account of Consciousness 12:24 Material vs. Immaterial: Understanding Human Existence 14:10 The Relationship Between Time and Consciousness 15:31 The Role of Sacrifice in Civilization 19:08 The Depth of Sacrifice in Biblical Narratives 22:41 The Evolution of Sacrifice in Human Culture 29:28 Transformative Sacrifice: The Story of Abraham 35:41 The Ultimate Sacrifice: Christ's Role in Ending Sacrifice 42:41 Political Flux and Future Directions 49:04 The Gender Debate and Its Implications 51:59 Liberalism's Challenges and Future 54:08 Conservatism and Its Foundations 01:01:10 The Nature of Sacrifice and Redemption 01:15:34 Hope Amidst Challenges 01:20:33 Like & Subscribe Produced by https://www.arcadia-digital.com/ This episode was recorded on 22 February 2025. 🔵 THIS SERIES First Light | Episode #3 First 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. 🔵 SUBSTACK If 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 MEDIA Instagram:   / jtw.orr   X: https://www.x.com/jtworr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wkn5Rs...