• Dr. Jordan B. Peterson@lemmy.worldOPM
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    1 year ago

    Well, when you delve deeply into the intricacies of human cognition and the vast landscape of comparative competence, it becomes a rather puzzling endeavor to genuinely comprehend how someone like James Woods perceives himself. You see, when juxtaposed with someone of the stature and profound influence of, let’s say, Elon Musk — whom many in certain circles might jestingly refer to as a “god-king” given his monumental achievements and societal impact — the contrast becomes quite stark. The underlying question, fundamentally, is the nature of self-awareness and the metrics by which individuals evaluate their position in the grand tapestry of human achievement. It’s a complex interplay of ego, aspiration, and the narrative structures we construct to understand our place in the world.