Why Jordan Peterson finds Pinocchio to be the Perfect Metaphor for Human Existence

In this lecture, Jordan Peterson talks about Pinocchio, how it is connected to the biblical story and what it should tell you about life and society.
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Includes the following footage:
“Star” by John Mackintosh (cc license)
“Monumental Statues” by Andrey Kirievskiy (cc license)
“Burning Firewood” by Motion Places (cc license)
“Dark Clouds” by CESAR A RAMIREZ VALLEJO TRAPHITHO (cc license)
“A ticking clock” by Tima Miroshnichenko (cc license)
“Waves Splashing on Rocks” by RDNE Stock project (cc license)
“A Woman Running In The field” by cottonbro studio (cc license)
“Flickers Of Light In The Air At Night” by Oleg Gamulinskii (cc license)
“A Scenic View of Town Under Cloudy Skies” by Kelly (cc license)

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[rudyponzio]

I can tell you... At seven years of age. I saw this with my birthday guest as a gift from My Mother. Out of that viewing I made my strongest life long commitment for upright being ness. Ot's always backdrop. It was great timing in my life.

[txoricin]

You are REALLY truly missed Dr. Peterson

[alexgreis]

You know what? I have seen so many lies ultimately... so, well, he is right in a way.

[randiwright]

I’ve said this all the time. This is why Pinocchio is my favorite movie. The book is a little sad though.

[handlebarhammer]

Repugnant is the creature that would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven with our fleeting time here. ~ Maynard

[muninta]

Come on, better philosophy will do! With respect, but, Wittgenstein would undermine all arguments; to begin with

[ppmealing]

Wasn't Abraham instructed to kill his son, to test his loyalty to God? Not a good role model I would suggest.
Contrary to Peterson's inference, you can have free will without God, which is existentialism. Also about autonomy.
All stories are about dealing with trials, tribulations and adversity. It's not necessary to see them as a biblical message, but you can if that's the only lens through which you see the world.