2016 Personality Lecture 01: Introduction and Overview (Part 1)

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  • Hi all: this is the first lecture in my University of Toronto Personality course, providing an overview of what will be covered. It's a good introduction, and much of the content will be new (compared to 2015).
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Комментарии • 323

  • @necessarybeing9838
    @necessarybeing9838 8 лет назад +468

    Peterson's lectures are one of the most valuable resources I've ever stumbled upon. Every lecture leaves me with an abstract sense of fulfillment and the motivation to be a better person.

    • @tomwoodthorpe5790
      @tomwoodthorpe5790 8 лет назад +5

      +Charlie Kelly Maybe if you follow Prof. Peterson's wisdom you'll get the waitress ;)

    • @necessarybeing9838
      @necessarybeing9838 8 лет назад +12

      +Tom Woodthorpe
      Face the dragon, get the treasure. I'd eat the dragon too, but dragon is a meal a for kings and i'm sort of a common man.

    • @tomwoodthorpe5790
      @tomwoodthorpe5790 8 лет назад +5

      +Charlie Kelly
      A king of the rats is still a king. You could at least craft a powerful new rat stick from its bones.

    • @igorkomarov4394
      @igorkomarov4394 6 лет назад +1

      Charlie Kelly amen, brother

    • @BudFuddlacker
      @BudFuddlacker 3 года назад

      Me too, but then I eventually find my way back to PornHub

  • @danielbad5910
    @danielbad5910 7 лет назад +75

    This guy makes me wish I had been a student at the University of Toronto... his style of teaching, unparalleled!

  • @Gareth7015
    @Gareth7015 8 лет назад +42

    41:26-44:14 Maybe up to 45:55 - This whole section about "the little pit", suffering and putting yourself back together; destruction of the old paradigm, then building a new, wiser, better version of your self... This is worth listening to a few times, particularly if you're someone who's had issues with depression.
    One of the major features for me, and many others, is that feeling of being lost every time you get knocked back; you loose your long term perspective. It would be great to have a little boiled down sound-bite or "mantra", something that just summarises this section and reminds you that it's a transformative period. I think it would help a lot of people get through it quicker, and come out stronger.
    Loving your lectures Dr Peterson. Would be fantastic to take your course online someday!

  • @sarah9900
    @sarah9900 6 лет назад +722

    Who else is here ignoring their actual schoolwork and studying this instead?

  • @blueiceani6833
    @blueiceani6833 4 года назад +17

    I can't believe this is free. This is something that will definitely help my psychology studies

  • @rajab2852
    @rajab2852 7 лет назад +28

    It's unimaginable to see that such a wizard is faced with unnecessary obstructions while he could make this world more intelligent and brighter - hundreds at a time.

  • @absoluttchamp
    @absoluttchamp 7 лет назад +69

    I am a non-intellectual and I am glued to the screen when you speak. You must be doing something right!

    • @ashleyredloh1307
      @ashleyredloh1307 5 лет назад +5

      absoluttchamp are you still?

    • @stza16
      @stza16 4 года назад +6

      Everyone has an intellect. Sometimes it takes a Jordan Peterson to stimulate it.

  • @donaldvanduyse2074
    @donaldvanduyse2074 8 лет назад +29

    Thanks Jordan Peterson for posting lectures this semester. I'm doing a long slow study of your courses and books. Having a great time and new lectures are
    a source of joy and interest!

  • @d1videbyz3r0
    @d1videbyz3r0 7 лет назад +21

    Thank you for making your lectures available Professor Perterson. They are invaluable.

  • @WorldCitizen333
    @WorldCitizen333 4 года назад +4

    Second time going through these videos. I miss this Jordan Peterson. What a phenomenal lecturer. I hope he recovers his health and gets back to what he does best: teach.

  • @1993HBh
    @1993HBh 3 года назад +5

    Im going through all of Dr. Peterson's personality lectures again, these lecture videos are so useful and engaging!

  • @mamashaoc
    @mamashaoc 5 лет назад +3

    54:50 when Jordan talks about snake phobia possibly being built right into you - I have seen this in my 6 month old son, first hand. I had a black belt that I thought he would be interested in inspecting (he's VERY curious and exploritory), and when I tried to hand it to him, he jerked back in terror. I've never seen him do that before. Ever. It took him a second to build up the courage to reach out and touch it, and he inspected the end, as if to confirm that it was an inanimate object. He's NEVER seen a snake before. Ever. It led me to believe that the fear must be primordial. So interesting.

  • @lancevanwinkle5324
    @lancevanwinkle5324 4 года назад +3

    Glad he is on the planet.
    Happy he shares.
    Estatic people relate to what he says.
    It gives me hope.

  • @valgeirg
    @valgeirg 5 лет назад +10

    The clapping at the end was nice, never in my 17 year of education did that happen in any of my classes.

    • @christophersurnname9967
      @christophersurnname9967 4 года назад +3

      This guy gets goddamn standing ovations at his classes. How could you not clap after being in this class?

    • @callmeishmael7452
      @callmeishmael7452 3 года назад +1

      In Switzerland (eth, Zurich, architecture) it was common. Also lineups for entry and seating positions. Always full with hallway overflow. The quality was that high.

  • @Aa-Sadam
    @Aa-Sadam 3 года назад +1

    Almost 5 years ago. Almost 4 million subs. Only 340 thousand views on this first lecture. Let that sink in, says a lot about the number of people who will volunteer to better themselves. Glad I'm here. Let's go mom buy the books.

  • @djlefevre
    @djlefevre 5 лет назад +1

    Brilliant, informative and engaging. As a mental health nurse this course is extremely beneficial. Thank you Dr Peterson!

  • @gtiz5
    @gtiz5 8 лет назад +11

    Excellent way of teaching - so easy to follow such a complex subject. Thanks for this.

  • @jessh9988
    @jessh9988 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much, for putting this gold mine of information out for free, I plan on reading much on the reading list in an effort to learn more about myself, and the world around me. Your insights are phenomenal! Thank you Dr Peterson!!

  • @edmondsimionescu1980
    @edmondsimionescu1980 3 года назад +3

    Learning these things from him makes me think that one of the ways in which he gets his point across so good is by implementing the archetypal type of a person who is right in his character when explaining, also the reason people like him so much. If you look at any movie where they show a misunderstood scientist that in the end was right even tough no one believed him you'll see some behaviour patterns. Or at least that's my way of understanding the lesson

  • @jansmith3613
    @jansmith3613 6 лет назад +133

    Did anyone else find the statement that "nihilism is pointless" as funny as I did?

    • @drasticgamerstv1025
      @drasticgamerstv1025 5 лет назад

      yeah me too...but Mr. peterson believes in christianity so i didn't expect him to say it isn't pointless

    • @John_Leonard_Hart_IIII
      @John_Leonard_Hart_IIII 5 лет назад +3

      a nihilist is just a frustrated hedonist...

    • @imporylem
      @imporylem 5 лет назад +15

      @@drasticgamerstv1025 JBP does not believe in christianity my dude. He recognizes the value system and more to that. He has his own way of faith, i believe. I remember somewhere him saying that he believes in god. but i couldnt understand what he really meant by god there.

    • @TheLamech777
      @TheLamech777 5 лет назад +3

      @@John_Leonard_Hart_IIII I think of nihilism as the natural progressive state that the pathway of hedonism ultimately leads to. By the way I agree with you, I like the way explain it as I think that frustration is the inevitable outcome when one wholly subscribes to such a philosophy.

    • @leodaboss2169
      @leodaboss2169 4 года назад +2

      Billie Eilish should listen to Jordan Peterson 😂

  • @ladylecter636
    @ladylecter636 4 года назад +2

    He explains things so well. I wish I'd had a lecturer that I clicked with like this at university

  • @TunaDumpling
    @TunaDumpling 5 лет назад +21

    I started a word file called 'vocabulary I learned from JP' :D

    • @karolakkolo123
      @karolakkolo123 5 лет назад +3

      Haha that's funny, I do learn new words from him too, I just try to remember them

    • @BramMichaelson
      @BramMichaelson 4 года назад +2

      Outstanding! Good on ya.

    • @typhoonofideas
      @typhoonofideas 4 года назад

      Fair point. I also improve my vocab with JP's videos quite well.

    • @jotilochun80
      @jotilochun80 3 года назад

      I love this! Please share!!!

    • @dro3886
      @dro3886 3 года назад +1

      Can you share that?

  • @gimpy00
    @gimpy00 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much for posting these lectures online. I find myself learning a great deal with each one that I watch.

  • @memopinzon
    @memopinzon 8 лет назад +9

    This is one of the best things ever.

  • @brianthom6798
    @brianthom6798 7 лет назад +79

    Is it a Canadian thing to clap at the end of the class period, or is JP just that awesome?

  • @oxijin2216
    @oxijin2216 Год назад

    I never paid attention in high school because I never knew how it would apply to my life. Although, my favorite class was Bible because it seemed to teach me ideas that I can practice in my life to improve my quality of living. After graduating , I've spent the last 3 years going through a transition learning phase about myself, and Mr. Peterson has helped me tremendously. I find myself day after day watching these lectures, just for the knowledge they hold. Seeing how in the present day, all of the drama against his license being revoked, this drives me to learn even more. If it is powerful enough, some people might try to get rid of it. Thankyou Mr. Peterson, may you live long and prosper.

  • @milysztv4419
    @milysztv4419 4 года назад +1

    good video, hope to let my kids see this when they're old enough. I'm so happy to see such brilliant minds on youtube, need more and more like you.

  • @joshuamcnellis14
    @joshuamcnellis14 5 лет назад

    Man, this guys impressive. His intelligence , sincerity, principles, ethics, and ability to convey information is incredible. I understand most of what he speaks about, have many of the same ideas and beliefs, but wish I could speak and convey my own opinions, knowledge, beliefs, etc. as well as him. And, it's not just schooling or his educational background , I've grown up around many well informed and well educated individuals ( at 45 years of age), but absolutely none explains information and beliefs any where close to as well as Mr. Peterson. Its fascinating. I got into some legal troubles a couple of decades ago and, it through a wrench into my being a productive member of society. And, I was fairly intelligent and hard working. Did almost 9 years, for something I actually didn't do, basically came down to being accused and I wouldn't rat on my brother and some of my friends. It is what it is. My point that I'm going for, after doing those many years in prison, you learn ALOT of things about man, human nature, etc..If, hypothetically speaking, Jordan Peterson was given a prison sentence for say something he didn't do, whatever, he would be accepted by a majority of the inmates and, most would befriend him and protect him. Mr. Peterson might actually find that interesting, lol. The guy is fucking sharp, his sincerity and conviction shines through. On of the most impressive people I've ever seen. I'm not a fanboy type of person. If my favorite rock band, author, actor, whatever walked past me in the casino or hotel lobby, there would be a 98 % probability that I would absolutely not go up to the person and talk to them, or ask for an autograph, etc.. But, if I saw Jordan Peterson, I'd make a b line directly to him and introduce myself and thank him for what he does. I suffer from some depression, I guess we all more or less do but, I'm curious what makes him depressed? Anyway, love this fucking guy!!

  • @jessholz3268
    @jessholz3268 5 лет назад +1

    Gosh when I see that I can be listening for three or more hours and so much I have learnt in the last hours..... my hunger of knowledge has just explode!!!! Thank you so much Professor Peterson...

  • @adellagrange1617
    @adellagrange1617 5 лет назад +2

    II would just like to say how grateful I am for these uploads.

  • @vistian
    @vistian Год назад

    I think these lectures (2016 and 2017) are arguably his best contributions, and I'm not belittling his other work.

  • @sadmachines6991
    @sadmachines6991 5 лет назад +7

    This is when he was Clark Kent. Superman was just around the corner waiting to be revealed.

  • @MeowfaceMusic
    @MeowfaceMusic 2 года назад +1

    Jordan Peterson: "The Internet's dad" 😁
    Thank you Jordan for existing.

  • @typhoonofideas
    @typhoonofideas 4 года назад +3

    Is there anyone who's as crazy as I am in terms of watching "Personality and its transformations" 2016 lecture series/course after watching "Personality and its transformations" 2017 lecture series/course just due to the lack of new profound content or for the hope to find new golden insights that the other course might miss.

    • @tenno1981
      @tenno1981 2 года назад

      There are people even more crazy than you, bucko ;) you are "just" a good student. Keep it up! :)

  • @YvonneKa
    @YvonneKa 7 лет назад +1

    Wow, what a fantastic lecture! Thank you so, so much for making these public.

  • @kavishinde2970
    @kavishinde2970 5 лет назад +1

    DR. PETERSON, A HUGE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUCH PRECIOUS KNOWLEDGE SHARING IT!!!
    I am in India n to have such an opportunity to listen to such valueable knowledge & you SHARING IT for free, it's so Great of you!!
    I have got your 12 Rules of life and the SELF AUTHORING PROGRAM.
    THANK YOU!!

    • @tenno1981
      @tenno1981 2 года назад

      I hope that you have been able to improve your situation since the time you posted your comment. I have a lot of sympathy and respect for the Indian people. I cooperate with you on daily basis at work and admire your English skills. People in my country (Poland) struggle with English. There is much to learn and development is essential for all in all aspects, but youtube lectures help also immensely with the language development.

  • @s2maschmeyer
    @s2maschmeyer 8 лет назад

    I am a Carleton alumni and student (started a second undergraduate
    degree at 27 in the fall). I am psychologically compelled to comment on this lecture series.
    This is a good professor (watched a few 2015 lectures, starting in the middle).
    My second degree is only core courses (electives completed) so, this is both relaxing and interesting.

  • @int3533
    @int3533 7 лет назад +3

    God bless Dr Peterson.

  • @johntavers6878
    @johntavers6878 4 года назад +1

    i am just starting this course! wish me luck.

  • @vovo1256
    @vovo1256 4 года назад +1

    Your lectures are amazing! If I ever have the chance, I'll try to watch one in person

  • @soylentgreenhousegasesispeople
    @soylentgreenhousegasesispeople 8 лет назад +2

    Looking forward to upcoming lectures

  • @Angela-fv5pb
    @Angela-fv5pb 6 лет назад +2

    Course reading list here:jordanbpeterson.com/classes/personality-and-its-transformations/

  • @feminition8911
    @feminition8911 5 лет назад

    According to your openness model of lecturing, this is perfect for me!

  • @BostonCasey
    @BostonCasey 5 лет назад +2

    I don't even read , but you make me want to read. Already bought your 12 step book =)

    • @therealruski3906
      @therealruski3906 4 года назад

      Casey same lol he made me assume reading as a duty of mine. I always hated reading as a kid my parents tried to pay me at one point to read when I was 8. Funny enough I would much rather buy a book then by food now lol

  • @kimburgess2897
    @kimburgess2897 3 года назад

    I wish I had the list of required readings for this paper. Its 20 years ago I graduated with BSocSci in NZ, but thanks to Professor Peterson I can take his paper via these postings. Informally, of course.

    • @Aa-Sadam
      @Aa-Sadam 3 года назад

      But you do, look in the description

  • @thatswhatshesaid15
    @thatswhatshesaid15 5 лет назад +1

    he won my heart at "I don't really like blackboard"

  • @adnanlimited
    @adnanlimited 5 лет назад

    I am glad people like him still exist.

  • @caucasianafrican1435
    @caucasianafrican1435 6 лет назад +1

    I'd NEVER miss his class.

  • @mikhailvolkov8370
    @mikhailvolkov8370 7 лет назад +6

    "And we're gonna watch a movie, [BLAH] it is called."
    What is it called??

    • @LadyStoneheart312
      @LadyStoneheart312 4 года назад +4

      I'm super late lmao but the movie is called Crumb

  • @willardr100
    @willardr100 3 года назад

    My pet-fail videos beckon but I can’t quite bring myself to pause this chap.

  • @rajachauhan004
    @rajachauhan004 3 года назад

    The fact that this much knowledge is all but freely available to any jackass with an internet connection literally anywhere in the world speaks volumes on the successes of capitalism

  • @arizonaresponse
    @arizonaresponse 2 года назад

    I understand the need for a revenue stream through ads, but when the ad to content ratio is so freaking high, it makes the program ridiculous. I'm getting an ad every 2-3 minutes. I've tried to listen on JBP's page, but the archives won't play - something about the browser not allowing a redirect. Tried Firefox and chrome.

  • @stillmaticz847
    @stillmaticz847 7 лет назад +3

    Wish you taught at Northwestern

  • @arsnova03
    @arsnova03 7 лет назад +6

    Does someone else get a Richard Feynman vibe from his facial expressions? Even the way he talks sometimes.

  • @back2basics597
    @back2basics597 2 года назад

    Dr.P, you mentioned self awareness as a prerequisite to personality. The sin of disobedience was first manifested by Adam and Eve when they ate of the fruit of the forbidden tree and as such they became aware of their nakedness and hid from God. Basically they lost their innocence and they became self aware of their frailty brought about by their nakedness. My question is, is self awareness or self consciousness really a good and beneficial trait for a personality. When you say it's required, the person tends to acquire more of it rather than an equilibrium of it or just the right amount of something. Like morality is good but we tend to be too moralistic and self righteous that we become a menace to the order we try to achieve. When we become self aware and conscious, we tend to become narcissistic and judgmental and intolerant of others. The christian precept usually discourages us from focusing so much on ourselves but on others because God will take care of our needs if we focus on Him like He takes care of all His creation. Individuality is needed for having a sense of responsibility for our actions but too much of it leads to estrangement from God and people we love because we tend to denigrade the value of God and family to sustain and uplift us.

  • @marc5279
    @marc5279 2 года назад

    very interesting, thanks for the upload!

  • @loganerickson5468
    @loganerickson5468 6 лет назад

    I love these lectures

  • @prajwalthomas723
    @prajwalthomas723 2 года назад

    god bless you sir

  • @Abreviatur
    @Abreviatur 8 лет назад +2

    A fascinating series. One thing that bothers me, however, is that there doesn't seem to be a standard to choose "mythological" stories and interpretations of traditions. How do you make sure that you are not essentially picking and choosing metaphors that support the worldview you already have? For example, you seem to subscribe to the worldview that religious traditions are basically "moral". But isn't it also true that exactly these systems of faith motivated violent holy wars and raids by Muslims, Christians, and Jews? Atheists argue that it would take the pseudo-logic of religion to make a naturally friendly human being do horrible things.
    In other words: How could one correct or even refute your views?

    • @mpcc2022
      @mpcc2022 8 лет назад +1

      Why should one believe humans are generally friendly?

  • @yankhofreemansomanje6433
    @yankhofreemansomanje6433 2 года назад

    Am being educated, thanks JBP

  • @OurLifeJourney365
    @OurLifeJourney365 4 года назад

    Note to self 00:43:00

  • @RustlessPotato
    @RustlessPotato 6 лет назад +1

    I wish i could see him on thursday :(

  • @TommyLikeTom
    @TommyLikeTom 6 лет назад +6

    How many lecturers get an applause?

    • @Bezmenov93
      @Bezmenov93 5 лет назад

      The majority

    • @psy-boparadox3416
      @psy-boparadox3416 4 года назад

      I think he was taking about lectures in general, and not of Peterson's only... But maybe you knew that

  • @TheHoboGoblin
    @TheHoboGoblin 11 месяцев назад

    Being someone with ADHD i missed some of what he said just then at 16 mins but i am kinda surprised that im kinda just good at being a shift lead possibly even a assistant Manager

  • @TheJavaMonkey
    @TheJavaMonkey 6 лет назад

    38:27 I really want to clip this sentence out and use it to describe politicians and postmodernist academics.

  • @themng4886
    @themng4886 2 года назад

    Informative.

  • @abramgaller2037
    @abramgaller2037 7 лет назад +2

    A lot of of animals can recognize their own scents including invertebrates .

  • @MisterMunkki
    @MisterMunkki 8 лет назад +2

    Is there a way to see the reading list for this course ? The link on your site leads to a server error :(

    • @Angela-fv5pb
      @Angela-fv5pb 6 лет назад

      jordanbpeterson.com/classes/personality-and-its-transformations/

  • @Lucas-ih4th
    @Lucas-ih4th 7 лет назад +2

    i can't seem to get any sound?

  • @christopherrippel2958
    @christopherrippel2958 6 лет назад

    Sorry I couldn't find the right lecture where Dr. Peterson was talking about Price's Law but I'll ask here: For anyone who believes in Price's Law, I for one haven't picked a side just yet, can you please tell me how it compares to the Principle of Cumulative advantage?

  • @losttale1
    @losttale1 7 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @Richard-qb1rt
    @Richard-qb1rt 8 лет назад +4

    Would someone please let me know what text book is being used for this course.

  • @potatertots2060
    @potatertots2060 6 лет назад

    i have a psych test next week on personality wish me luck!

  • @oscarcoastwilde
    @oscarcoastwilde 8 лет назад +4

    If a person missed milestones in social development, is it possible to make up for them?

    • @warriorfire8103
      @warriorfire8103 7 лет назад +3

      The phrase "It's never too late to start now" comes to mind.

    • @prestonwest2828
      @prestonwest2828 7 лет назад +1

      it's never too late, life is a marathon not a race

    • @tydusjames9507
      @tydusjames9507 6 лет назад

      I hope so

    • @richardmcevoy946
      @richardmcevoy946 6 лет назад +1

      This is one of the reasons why Peterson has a self authoring program dealing with both the past and also the future. However, I would also suggest that other disciplines can help contribute to the same thing. For example, taking up a rigorous physical and mental discipline such as the martial arts or marathon running or develop expressive pursuits like music or art (regardless of talent level) can also contribute. Above all, I would say that social connectivity is a key to inner transformation because people around you will correct you big time when you put even a whisker wrong.

    • @an-dy9043
      @an-dy9043 6 лет назад

      richard mcevoy
      I agree,
      And appreciate your input. it's nice to see people take time to help strangers!

  • @shutupshawn
    @shutupshawn 3 года назад

    1:04:32 what is the name of the documentary Professor Peterson said they would watch?

  • @gabrielfaucher7004
    @gabrielfaucher7004 6 лет назад

    Gold.

  • @stephenleighton4050
    @stephenleighton4050 3 года назад

    When Jordan talks about social interaction....he talks about a counter at the back of your brain... anyone give me more of an explanation???

  • @mohibyoussef8421
    @mohibyoussef8421 4 года назад

    you are true rational messenger from true rational god

  • @fabian13333
    @fabian13333 6 лет назад

    Thank you for the video

  • @mrplayagreen52
    @mrplayagreen52 4 года назад

    Love how he cracked himself up at 10:35😅

  • @juliencampisi6836
    @juliencampisi6836 6 лет назад

    Thank you!

  • @MsSonya273
    @MsSonya273 7 лет назад +1

    Crumb is a disturbing documentary about an Oedipal family? Well, shit, I watched it with my Dad years ago when it first came out.

  • @brandomiranda6703
    @brandomiranda6703 4 года назад

    What documentary about Freud did he mention?

  • @NoOne-nx7en
    @NoOne-nx7en 4 года назад

    What was the name of the movie he mentioned at the end of the video?

  • @clairebear2975
    @clairebear2975 2 года назад

    What is the name of the movie they are going to watch, crump?

  • @kebabas222
    @kebabas222 8 лет назад

    Yay new content!!!

  • @zenixx117zed
    @zenixx117zed 7 лет назад +4

    1:04:30 Does anyone know the movie hes talking about?

    • @YaniqueBird
      @YaniqueBird 7 лет назад +5

      It's Crumb (1994) www.imdb.com/title/tt0109508/

    • @zenixx117zed
      @zenixx117zed 7 лет назад +1

      Thx :D

  • @kazijamisima
    @kazijamisima 4 года назад

    Are the books required for this course listed in the link provided below please,,?

  • @Koroeification
    @Koroeification 3 года назад

    66 minutes and 19 seconds of an introductionary lecture > 3 years of social sciences

  • @mikejarrells431
    @mikejarrells431 3 года назад

    Thanks! Great job. Do you think wolves learn social skills via observation?

  • @hopefullook
    @hopefullook 5 лет назад

    will you write a motivation book? I've seen some of your motivational speech and have been revisiting some of them. I wish you would write one book on motivation

  • @anacruz-nh4mx
    @anacruz-nh4mx 4 года назад

    Does any one know why books he asks his students read?

  • @rh001YT
    @rh001YT 8 лет назад +10

    I must comment: It seems a bit too colorful to say that the infant has more connections in the brain, and then they undergo a reduction of connections and "die" into their personality. I have read that the infant has more neurons or synapses, but they are not connected, they are however ready to be connected. A better analogy would be to compare the infant to the astronomically huge catalog of a major electronic distributor, and how a engineer picks and chooses a very small subset of the unconnected parts to make a product, thus connecting those parts. Overtime many parts in the catalog become unused, unsold, and are dropped from the catalog. Those parts are called obsolete.

    • @rh001YT
      @rh001YT 8 лет назад

      ***** HI! thanks for taking the time to reply. The infant may have a lot of connections but they are probably mostly meaningless except that they may be so arranged as to allow for pruning to then shape them up meaningfully, much like a tree-gone-wild can be pruned to be more attractive.
      There was a class of integrated circuits, I forget the exact name, but they came under the meta-heading of Programmable Logic Arrays, or PLAs. Those chips came with all possible connections in place. Off-the-shelf, the chips could do nothing. The programming process then burned out unwanted connections and viola!, a functional chip was born. It's function was fixed, though, and the chip could not be reprogrammed. I may be mistaken but I think those chips had their day and are no longer produced.
      I second the opinion of the authors of the article you referenced....not much can be done for baby's early brain development, or perhaps the authors intended just to caution against popular science extrapolations of what may or may not benefit an infant/toddler. I know of many examples of people who attained great intellectual and related abilities who were born and raised in impoverished circumstances, and vice versa.

    • @ulrikschackmeyer848
      @ulrikschackmeyer848 5 лет назад

      It is not clear to me if you actually got an answer fron Jordan himself, but in fact the original statement IS correct. The baby brain DOES have a wastly larger number of connections/synapses. Those that are not stimulated (having a current run through them) , e. g. the curtuit for the phoneme 'l' (l-sound) in a child raised in Japan/Korea, those connections WILL in fact disappear/'wither'. So the brain IS pruning it self to the tasks at hand. LATER learning is NOT completely IMPOSSIBLE, but it will require the formation of totally NEW NETWORKS of neuron to try to approximate the former phoneme-effect. But it will require a LOT more training and not neccesarely give the optimal result.

  • @lenkoff4271
    @lenkoff4271 5 лет назад

    what is the the purpose of human existence in the beyond earth perspective?

  • @romans8024
    @romans8024 4 года назад

    Are there any differences between 2015/2016/2017 personality lectures? The chapters are somewhat the same.

  • @viniyyaikram8040
    @viniyyaikram8040 3 года назад

    32:55

  • @MartinLange1989
    @MartinLange1989 7 лет назад

    Quick question, are the 2016 lectures different from the 2015 ones?

  • @ToxisLT
    @ToxisLT 7 лет назад

    Doesn't the fact that there are many personality theories show that we are using the word 'theory' in a non scientific way here? In science theory is the highest form of scientific knowledge. It's a hypothesis that went through the meat-grinder of scientific method, it is tested to the highest degrees of sigma, it has predictions that we tested and found to be correct it explains other aspects of the fact that it wasn't designed for, and it is falsifiable. So shouldn't the right term to use here would be personality hypotheses?

    • @pooplord6688
      @pooplord6688 7 лет назад +1

      A theory is an explanation for a phenomenon. A hypothesis is a testable prediction: "If X, then Y will happen." Hypotheses are formulated to test theories, but a theory encompass an infinite number of hypotheses.

    • @ToxisLT
      @ToxisLT 7 лет назад

      pooplord66
      I do not agree with this definition, nor would Karl Popper. From Wiki:
      A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed, preferably using a written, pre-defined, protocol of observations and experiments.[1][2] Scientific theories are the most reliable, rigorous, and comprehensive form of scientific knowledge.[3] Scientific theories are testable and make *falsifiable* predictions

  • @samhouston2646
    @samhouston2646 2 года назад

    “If your theory on nihilism is making you sick then maybe you should stop it.” 😂

  • @SaiSunday
    @SaiSunday 5 лет назад

    I have a question and I hope someone can answer me, is this series of lectures similar to 2017 personality? If so is it still worth watching after watching 2017 personality?