Dr. Jordan Peterson's 1999 classic Maps of Meaning contains much the raw material for all his more recent material. While a dense read at times, it's worth the effort. On this episode of MindMatters we take a look at the first sections in Chapter 2, which explore the universals of human experience: the unbearable present, the encounter with chaos, and its transformation into the ideal future. With examples from everyday life and neuropsychology, Peterson shows how we are hardwired to respond to novelty, and to constantly compare our present state with our ideal future - however vague our notion of it may be. And how the inescapable presence of chaos and novelty mean we must constantly adapt our goals and the steps we take to reach them, constantly learning in the process. mp3 of this episode: https://media.sott.net/srn/20191109mnd-meaning-in-chaos-exploring-jordan-petersons-maps-of-meaning-chapter-2.mp3 Intro/Chapter 1 discussion available here (mp3): https://media.sott.net/srn/20180721ttp-an-introduction-to-jordan-petersons-maps-of-meaning-explaining-evil-and-transforming-chaos.mp3