Eric Weinstein

A quirky but often insightful mathematician who manages investments for Peter Thiel. He coined the term "Intellectual Dark Web" and is the older brother of Bret Weinstein. He claims to have developed a theory of physics called Geometric Unity but has not completely released it. He is also the host of the "The Portal," a cool podcast, but he has not had an episode in a long time. Perhaps one day he shall return.

Sam: "Where's Eric Weinstein? I haven't seen him he appeared on Joe Rogan."

Jordan: "I'm sure he's around."

Petersonian

This is an adjective used to refer to the ideas of Canadian professor and psychologist, Jordan Peterson. Typically it is used in reference to his ideas around archetypes, meaning, and personal responsibility, which are the preeminent topics his books and lectures.

At first I thought Disney's "Hercules" was just a fun cartoon made for kids, but then I noticed there's a very Petersonian narrative here, wherein the titular demigod has a burden of physical strength that he cannot control and chooses to bear it in pursuit of becoming a "true hero," and on that journey he acquires a new strength: of character.

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Water Level

Usually the hardest and most hated level in any video game. This is because the physics and spatial reasoning of being underwater are usually very different from most other levels in a game, meaning that you can't rely on the muscle memory you've built up in previous levels to carry you through. Also, they tend to have very hard (and very scary) monsters.

Tim: Have you beaten Zelda yet?

Jim: Naw, man, I'm stuck on the water level.