Though I must admit, because of Peterson's utilization of evolutionary psychology to argue for a religious metaphysics and a more traditionalist societal framework, I have newfound understanding of those who criticize evo psych as nothing more than justification for such things.
The Abrahamic religions are designer viruses. They have been purposefully created and optimized as operating systems of their host societies. While their rationality is inferior to antique and modern secularism, they are exceptionally stable.
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We are probably adapted to religion, in part because our ancestors had a habit of genociding other tribes and thus replacing the godless population. But Peterson is probably not correct that religion is the only or even the best tool to sustainably organize a scalable society.
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That makes a lot of sense. You're right, I also think that Peterson is wrong when it comes to whether or not religious organization is the best tool.
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