What we’re about
This group is for those interested in discussing the works and ideas of Dr Jordan B Peterson*.
Our meetings are not moderated. We meet and discuss things that interest us with people with similar interests. Some recurring topics are freedom of expression, psychology, morality, religion, self-improvement, education and politics.
*This group not affiliated, associated, authorized or endorsed by Dr Jordan B Peterson. Dr Peterson is not an organizer or member of this group. Please refer to https://jordanbpeterson.com/ for information on his talks, lectures and other works.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Movie Investigation: Good Will Hunting - Meaningful RelationshipsLink visible for attendees
How important are good relationships?
In the 1997 drama Matt Damon plays a mathematical genius named Will Hunting who lives his life as an underarchiever with a criminal record. As the story unfolds we get to see various relationships that play an important role in Will's life. These relationships aren't exactly characterized by harmony. You could even argue that at times the characters violate and transgress against the principles that are idolized in modern culture and relationship advice. But that is exactly what makes them interesting to analyze. Let's approach them through various questions
- How important is honesty?
- Which role does respect play?
- What are potential boundaries and violations thereof?
I want to look not just at the main relationship in that film, that is the one between Will and his therapist Sean (played by Robin Williams), but also at other characters like his best friend Chuckie. I highly recommend you watch the movie if you have never done that before.
Important scenes
- Chuckie's Speech
- It's not your fault
- Sean's speech by the pond
- Bar scene
- Fight with his girlfriend
- Retainer
- Birthday gift
- Baseball Game & Street Fight
- You're not perfect, she's not perfect
There is also an interesting video from "Cinema Therapy" where a therapist and a film maker discuss the way Sean acts as a therapist in the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3KCVrBhFps
Agenda
- An introduction and essay part by me (20-30 minutes) focusing on the main relationships portrayed in the film.
- An open discussion and Q&A about this topic. You can ask questions about my essay but also expand the domain with your own thoughts. That part I will take anonymous notes on and add to the recording as a summary afterwards.
Join us to find out more.
See you there. - Online-Event: Morning Mini Meetup - Self Authoring writing sessionLink visible for attendees
Hello everyone,
One of the things that Peterson has helped people through is the Self Authoring Suite. Please make sure that you have purchased the programme for yourself beforehand: https://www.selfauthoring.com/
And bring a laptop/ notebook with you.
Here is a bit of background information about that programme, in case you haven't head about it before: Self Authoring Youtube
When we get sick and tired of writing we can have just an open topic discussion.
