Behold the Warrior!

Peter Wilson
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Behold the Warrior! is a podcast, YouTube channel, and more that focuses on self-help. Peter shares ways ancient or contemporary philosophical wisdom can be implemented into modern day life. He share anecdotes, psych articles, and practical philosophy that has helped him better his life. He has a love for martial arts, psychology, and philosophy and shares how it all can be used to cultivate a better life.

  1. Feb 2

    On Virtues and Current Events

    I briefly discuss reactions to current events such as I.C.E. issues and why our reactions, claims, and judgments may not be as sound as we may like them to be.

  2. Jan 4

    They Say Fighters Come From Dark Places | Notes on Suicide (1/2)

    Do not listen to this you feel it would be unsafe. If you or someone you know needs help talk to someone today https://988lifeline.org/ Much hesitancy was present while making and uploading this story. At the beginning of the year I had nearly a dozen topics I wanted to write and pontificate on. This was one of them. Although my upload schedule on YouTube/podcast platforms is not consistent, I'd consider this a very productive year considering I don't do YouTube for profit or with any hopes of ever doing it for profit. It is simply my platform to talk about issues I find important. I wrote my two biggest projects at the start of this year (about Free Will and Christianity) and have written much more while continuing my duties as a father, coach, and student pursuing a double major. So, I am quite content with my output. However, I am not uploading this with perfect peace of mind. Part of me is wondering whether I am uploading this just to say I completed my earlier goal of uploading it. There is personal information in this video that could potentially be used against me. However, knowing the good it has the potential to do, I have reached the conclusion that the good of uploading will most likely outweigh the (if any) harm. If anyone is struggling with mental health issues please talk to someone today. Here again is a resource: https://988lifeline.org/ The visuals were added in this video I guess just because I wanted the creative outlet. The pictures were a mix of pics from my fights, pictures I took while living in Washington, and some stock photos. It isn't the best work, but I grew some inspiration from Horses, and wondered if the visuals could help my engagement. I don't write to get viewers, but I acknowledge the topics I want to discuss have bigger influence with a bigger audience. Anyway, you should check out Horses: UCrx2zrPjhGRi9TwszZiLwEg Stay guided by reason and motivated by love.

  3. 10/18/2025

    On Christianity, B******t, and Pseudo-profound B******t

    As provocative as this title may be, I decided to keep it since it shares the technical terms which are simply too relevant to omit. Nothing in this essay is intended as ad hominin, and I wouldn't share anything which doesn't provide silver lining or an imperative. So, as offensive as this title and topic seem, it is not directly offensive; it is merely offensive in that it is a critique of some bad ideas which people find comfort it which are sadly prominent today. Linked below are where the terms I used originated. Stay guided by reason, and motivated by love. Frankfurt's book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691276786/on-b******t?srsltid=AfmBOopKlTbXvXJaZurhDuFDgYQJzKBADo9nhn1DcAzEbt2jUebrE7hS Pennycook and colleague's article: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/judgment-and-decision-making/article/on-the-reception-and-detection-of-pseudoprofound-b******t/0D3C87BCC238BCA38BC55E395BDC9999 My essay critiquing religion : https://youtu.be/BTlVsZcwCok?si=dp5ZeneCRIy7JXHN Pt.3 of my essay on reason: https://youtu.be/Lhw5e1dOyEI

  4. 10/18/2025

    If You Want What's Best for People, Understand them | Ignorance is Bliss for You, but Not for Others

    I'm a weird person and this is a weird way to share what's shared. I'm not always nice or sweet. I show love with the austerity of a fighter or a philosopher. It's not normal to discuss an ex in this way, but I hope this post sparks in you a desire to learn more for our species' well-being and motivates you to treat your loved ones with the love they need. Stay guided by reason and motivated by love.

  5. 08/14/2025

    You Have NO Free Will. Now What? | How Determinism Can Optimize Positive Change.

    This is the section from my longer essay found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HloZPko_QgI&t=7688s Initially I was unwilling to cut up my long-form essays into smaller pieces because it leaves some to cherry pick and strawman certain arguments without the full context. To some degree, I was proven right with this conjecture with my essay critiquing religion- the full essay was extremely well received, yet the smaller clips I uploaded were taken as contentious and provocative. Needless to say, being contentious and provocative was never my intent. My true intent always has been and always will be to use practical philosophy to better the world, indulge in learning, and have a fun creative outlet, among other things. However, this essay was 4 hours long and, understandably, many did not listen to the full thing, and I obviously wrote this to be listened to. So, I will upload this into a handful of smaller sized videos such as this in hopes it will be listened to. It is far from perfect, but after recently re-listening to it, I want many of the points I made to be heard. If you disagree with me, just know that I am on your side. I write what I write in order to help people and am convinced of what I write until I write an update. So, if you disagree with me, please comment below; I love discussion and truth-seeking. However, if you think I am attacking you because some of my essays are controversial, understand that is not the case, and I would appreciate civility in the comment section. Thank you all. Stay guided by reason, and motivated by love.

  6. 05/22/2025

    Amor Fati | How An Existentialist Justifies Heartbreak

    Love your fate. Do good for others. Stay guided by reason and motivated by love.

  7. 03/31/2025

    Soulmates: Finding Your Literal Other Half

    Enjoy some romantic stories from Greek philosophy and mythology as a break from the controversial essay I have uploaded recently. I hope this is enjoyable. If you enjoy this type of content over hearing me pontificate then let me know and more can come. Stay guided by reason, and motivated by love.

  8. 03/24/2025

    Boxing, Corporate America, and Their Discontents

    I wanted to provide a few observations I had with respect to the Bxng Club closure. Stay to the end for a cool announcement. This was written quickly and without the same care as my long form essays, but its proven difficult to let my brain focus elsewhere, so I thought I'd give a word about it.

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Behold the Warrior! is a podcast, YouTube channel, and more that focuses on self-help. Peter shares ways ancient or contemporary philosophical wisdom can be implemented into modern day life. He share anecdotes, psych articles, and practical philosophy that has helped him better his life. He has a love for martial arts, psychology, and philosophy and shares how it all can be used to cultivate a better life.

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  • Creator
    Peter Wilson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Peter Wilson 2024
  • Show Website
    Behold the Warrior!