Jordan Peterson – Introduction
Jordan Peterson is a Psychology Professor at University of Toronto, who was catapulted into prominence by his stated refusal in Fall 2016 to comply with compelled speech relative to desired pronouns for non-cis Transgendered people. Note that the Canadian Bill C-16 he opposed was enacted into law in July 2017.
In early 2018 he achieved further international prominence based in part on his contentious interview by Cathy Newman of UK’s Channel 4, and the release of his book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.
The Fall 2016 Free Speech Controversy
Heated debate on gender pronouns and free speech in Toronto (16:41)
Peterson and Transgender tenured University of Toronto professor A. W. Peete strongly disagree on almost everything.
Jordan Peterson’s rousing call for people to SPEAK UP because silence is WORSE (06:28)
Clip from the Feb. 2017 Manning conference of Jordan Peterson encouraging everyone to speak out rather than be silent, because there’s a cost either way. Although he would probably also caution not to cast your pearls before swine.
Postmodernism overview
Jordan Peterson On Postmodernism (12:20)
Clip from the Manning conference, wherein Jordan Peterson provides a description of the practice and pathology of postmodernism.
Jordan Peterson destroys Post-Modernism and ‘That wasn’t real Marxism’ argument (10:44)
Jordan Peterson outlines the connection between Marxism and Postmodernism as the foundation for leftist ideology.
Examples of Postmodernism Impact
Professor Jordan B. Peterson’s Brutal Takedown Of The Post-Modern Activist Ethos (05:44)
In this clip, Peterson is asked if the current student activism is an acceptable way of reducing unnecessary suffering (which Peterson urges). He decries that the student activism is too public, too much virtue signaling. He urges students to clean up their own personal lives, privately and humbly. Current activism is superficial, trendy and too easy, and externalizes the blame. One needs instead to start with the examination of one’s own life. He says to first become competent so that others come asking you to help.
Epic RANT on Gender ‘Equality’ – Jordan Peterson on why there are so few women at the top (13:44)
This clip deals with gender equality in the workplace, and focuses in part on the question of why there are so few women in top positions in corporations.
Jordan Peterson – The Dangers of Unconscious Bias Testing (07:20)
This clip on unconscious bias testing discusses the inability of such testing to obtain reproducible results: for example, people taking the same test twice usually yield divergent results.
Extremely motivational speech by dr. Jordan B Peterson to students (04:40)
Clip starts with the question, “You’ve told us what NOT to do, what should we as students be doing?” Peterson urges students to take advantage of this time in their lives to become articulate in speech, not just to “get a job”. To transcend the victim mentality currently so prevalent on campuses, and go on a heroic intellectual journey.
Equity Policy is Idiotic – Jordan Peterson on the Infinite Fractionation of Groups (05:28)
Clip from Jordan Peterson’s appearance at Ryerson University. He discusses the insanity of the use of equity in the staffing of organizations, rather than competence, personal conscientiousness, and preferences.
Clip from Jordan Peterson interview of Camille Paglia, whereby the problem of totally negative view of men by Postmodern Feminism is causing Western Culture to collapse on itself. Paglia suggests that men need to stand up, but Peterson counters that men cannot enter into vigorous dialogue with women, and what is needed is for sane women to deal with the insane women in their midst, and create a new model encompassing both good and bad members of each sex. They are not optimistic that this will happen.
Clip from Jordan Peterson dscussion with Camille Paglia concering the origins of Womens studies in academia during the 1970s. The contrast between biological essentialism on the one hand, and social constructionism on the other is explored, and the Postmodern ideology supporting social constructionism is decried.
Peterson’s testimony in Opposition to Bill C-16
Jordan Peterson destroys Ratna Omidvar – Senate hearing on Bill C16 (05:00)
Senator Ratna Omidvar accuses Jordan Peterson of discriminatory behavior and of being at odds with a number of authorities in the field of psychology. This took place at a Senate hearing on bill C-16. Note that even though Peterson’s testimony placed the Bill in an extremely bad light, it was ultimately passed on June 15, 2017. Peterson then tweeted: “Senate passes Bill C16 without amendment 67 for 11 against. Compelled speech has come to Canada. We will seriously regret this.”.
Peterson on Climate Change
Professor Jordan Peterson on climate change and climate policy at the Cambridge Union (06:04)
University of Toronto Psychologist Jordan Peterson answers a question on whether or not the world could unite over dealing with Climate Change. He responds with a great deal of wisdom concerning the realities and difficulties of pursuing such an agenda.
Peterson becoming emotional
Jordan Peterson Cries Tears of Gratitude over Audience Testimonies (07:40)
(From YouTube) This clip is taken from an emotional interview between Jordan Peterson and Former Deputer Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson about Peterson’s new book and talking tour 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.
Jordan Peterson gets emotional talking about the meaning of life (03:28)
This is a clip from the original full video Bible Series IX: The Call to Abraham, which can be found on Jordan Peterson’s channel.
Jordan Peterson brought TO TEARS for the first time on public television (10:36)
This is a clip from an extensive 2018 interview with Dr. Oz.
Peterson on the Bible and Christianity
Jordan Peterson – The Stories of Genesis (08:04)
This clip deals with the Biblical Genesis story as it relates to the Christian concept of the Logos.
Am I Christian Timothy Lott and Jordan B Peterson (06:00)
Clip from an interview of Jordan Peterson, where he answers several questions concerning his belief in Christianity.
Jordan Peterson asked: “You are a Christian, yes or no?”
A link to the transcribed video is found on this webpage
Postmodernism/neo-Marxism: the Ideology
2017 06 28 – Postmodern NeoMarxism – Diagnosis and Cure (33:12)
Jordan Peterson summarizes the impact of postmodernism and neo-Marxism on the culture, and focuses especially on possible remedies in the educational arena.
12 Rules for Life Tour – 2018
Jordan B. Peterson on 12 Rules for Life (1:30:56)
January 2018 lecture on clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, wherein he discusses important principles that lead to a meaningful life.
Australia’s John Anderson & Dr. Jordan B Peterson – In Conversation (1:23:44)
Interview of Jordan Peterson by former Australian Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson. Many issues are discussed, including responsibility, freedom, meaning in life, the polarization of viewpoints in the West, the ideological use of language and identity politics.
Jordan Peterson Full Address and QnA Oxford Union (1:15:04)
(From YouTube) A Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Peterson has received considerable media coverage after publishing a series of videos criticising the Canadian government’s move to enact Bill C-16, which made misgendering a form of hate speech. His recent bestselling book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos topped the Washington Post, WSJ and Reuters U.S bestsellers lists.
For more information, see the following blog postings:
Free Speech in Canada and the Survival of the West
Blog posting providing explanatory text and links to videos related to the free speech controversy sparked by psychology professor Jordan Peterson at University of Toronto in the fall of 2016 when he posted a couple videos on YouTube which objected to compelled pronoun usage for non-cis transgender people, as well as upcoming mandatory unconscious bias training for the Human Resource department at the university.
Jordan Peterson on neo-Marxism, Postmodernism and Free Speech – Early 2017
Blog posting containing links to speeches and other appearances of Jordan Peterson during early 2017. Included are links to the entire events, as well as video clips from portions of these events.
Jordan Peterson Interview by Cathy Newman (January 2018)
Blog posting providing a link to the January 2018 interview of Jordan Peterson by Cathy Newman of UK Channel 4. Because of the adversarial nature of the interview, there were more than 4 million views, and there was a great deal of post-interview analysis, and links to some videos and articles are provided.