PodcastsThe Jordan B. Peterson Podcast389. Snow White, Building an Empire, & Making Movies | Jeremy Boreing

389. Snow White, Building an Empire, & Making Movies | Jeremy Boreing
The Jordan B. Peterson PodcastThu Oct 19 2023
Jeremy Boreing's background and interest in entertainment:
- Grew up in a rural town in West Texas with access to the entertainment industry through his childhood best friend's father who ran a local theater.
- Developed an early passion for theatrical and musical productions, working backstage at a young age.
- Moved to Hollywood with dreams of becoming an actor but realized he didn't have what it took to succeed as an actor.
- Discovered that his true talent lay in producing and creating something out of nothing.
The unique mixture of The Daily Wire founders:
- Founders come from diverse religious backgrounds, including Christian and Jewish beliefs.
- Despite their differences, they share a commitment to conservative values and cultural engagement beyond just politics.
- They were part of the West Coast conservative movement in LA during the mid-2000s, which shaped their perspective on reclaiming culture.
The power of culture over politics:
- Culture has the ability to shape people's opinions and beliefs more than politics alone.
- Political leaders must operate within a cultural window and understand the deeper narrative that resonates with people.
- Giving people exactly what they want superficially may not align with their deeper desires or aspirations.
Navigating the tension between personal beliefs and entertainment industry:
- Jeremy Boreing acknowledges the challenge of reconciling his personal Christian faith with the secular nature of Hollywood.
- American Protestantism plays a role in shaping his perspective, as he grew up outside traditional historic denominations.
- His evangelical background may have contributed to viewing Hollywood as a space that needed redemption rather than one inherently grounded in Christian values.
The importance of leading rather than pandering to audience expectations:
- The Daily Wire aims to lead its audience by providing content that both represents their views and challenges them intellectually.
- Jeremy Boreing recognizes that audiences often express what they think they want but may not actually know what they truly desire.
- The goal is to give the audience what they want, not necessarily what they want to want.
The danger of turning cultural dramas into political propaganda:
- Political messages in entertainment can undermine the quality and appeal of a story.
- Cultural narratives that capture the imagination and transcend politics have more enduring impact on audiences.
- Successful cultural stories often operate within the realm of timeless themes rather than immediate political agendas.
The role of failure and learning from mistakes:
- Jeremy Boreing highlights the importance of failures as stepping stones to success.
- Failures provide valuable lessons and opportunities for growth.
- The ability to accept and learn from mistakes contributes to personal development and future accomplishments.
Religious Experience and Power of Story:
- The speaker's belief in God was shaped by the redemptive story of Christ, emphasizing the power of storytelling.
- Humans are described as both material and immaterial beings, transcending their physical existence.
- Personal experiences and biblical narratives illustrate the interconnectedness between the spiritual and physical worlds.
- Narrative and aesthetics play a significant role in shaping one's worldview.
Conservatism and Narrative:
- Disagreement with a conservatism that disregards narrative and aesthetic considerations.
- Narratives have a real impact on individuals and culture, influencing life choices.
- Biblical narratives serve as meta-narratives for Western culture.
Structure and Perception of the World:
- A description of the structure through which we perceive the world is seen as a story.
- Stories help rank order facts based on value choices and consequences.
- Empiricists' view lacks hierarchy or narrative framework for understanding the world.
Judeo-Christian Values:
- Power, morality, choice, responsibility, destiny, invitation versus compulsion, use of force versus words, free will, individual agency, divine authority discussed within Judeo-Christian values context.
- Contrasts these values with ideologies centered around power-based ruler ship.
The Daily Wire's Talent Acquisition:
- Challenges faced when hiring talent due to potential career risks associated with working at The Daily Wire.
- Efforts to grow talent internally over time while demonstrating stability within The Daily Wire organization.
- Easier recruitment process for kids' entertainment due to disaffected individuals seeking projects aligned with their values.
- Experienced writers and producers from major studios expressing interest in joining Bent Key Kids platform.
Risk, Stability, and Success:
- Challenges faced at The Daily Wire due to its mission, enemies attempting social media censorship, government hostility.
- Importance of embracing risk as a means to achieve radical success without stagnation.
- Acknowledgment that success comes with challenges but also offers benefits.
- Humility as the correct posture towards God and one's own life journey.
Personal Reflections on Accomplishments:
- Attributes accomplishments partly to grace, recognizing both positive and negative aspects of personal choices made.
- Personal experiences with addiction within family highlight the role of brain chemistry in behavior outcomes.
- Emphasizes humility as an important posture towards God and gratitude for being able to participate in something meaningful.
Closing Remarks:
- Excitement for The Daily Wire's ventures including Snow White production, Pendragon series launch in Europe, documentary releases, and collaboration with Jordan Peterson.
- Appreciation expressed for working with The Daily Wire and willingness to assist further if needed.
- Thanks given to the film crew, The Daily Wire, and Jordan Peterson.