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Drawing from the influence of thought leaders like Jordan Peterson, the speaker emphasizes that stories are distilled truths. They serve as moral compasses, conveying lessons about consequences, virtues, and vices. The tales of the Brothers Grimm are particularly rich with themes that have been altered or sanitized over time, often to shape societal views. For example, the original Cinderella depicted characters with nuanced morality, and the consequences of their actions were more clearly portrayed, often with moral weight for both good and bad behavior.