Summary of Jordan Peterson - Is Small Talk Useless?

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Jordan Peterson believes that small talk is unimportant and that people should focus on developing their persona. He believes that it is important to be honest with oneself and others, and to be proactive in one's life. He also discusses the usefulness of different emotions, specifically resentment.

• 00:00:00 Jordan Peterson argues that small talk is pointless and that people should focus on developing their persona.
• 00:05:00 Jordan Peterson discusses the importance of having a well-developed persona, as well as the importance of asserting oneself in a conflict-free manner. He encourages people to be honest with themselves and others, and to be proactive in their lives.
• 00:10:00 Jordan Peterson discusses the usefulness of different emotions, specifically resentment. This emotion can be destructive, however, as it leads to feelings of victimization and the growth of darker virtues.