2017 Personality 11: Existentialism: Nietzsche Dostoevsky & Kierkegaard

In this lecture, 11th in the 2017 series, I discuss the giants of existentialism, a philosophically-grounded psychological position positing (1) that psychopathology or mental illness/distress is built into Being itself and (2) that the adoption of responsibility through action is the appropriate response.
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[@LUR1FAX]

After working 14 hours today, I got home and popped up this lecture. Watched the whole damn thing, and I¨m glad I did. I feel so enlightened about things I didn't already know. I never went to university, but I'm glad these lectures are available on the Internet for anyone to see on their own time as many times as they like. It's a beautiful thing.

[@marcek9910]

Agreed.

[@randygraham7966]

U don’t have to go to a school to learn my friend

[@RandRandolph]

Amen friend!

[@abrahamspies7611]

Absolutely. There is no reason to not self educate in the times we live in.

[@monjier]

@@gormenfreeman499 what you want to do is go through all course material before the lecture. That way you have priming and previous knowledge...then when you're in the classroom, you can just absorb. You don't want to take too many notes. In fact, if possible, don't take any notes...but take notes immediately after and try to note as much as possible. When studying, doing this technique every half hour of study is the best way to gain knowledge. After 10 mins of note taking...bam go for a 5 minute walk. Then repeat. You don't have to be naturally smart for this technique to pay great dividends.

[@ThePhilosophyDoctor]

“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

[@4uhDamagecase]

Those lines always stood out to me. They're so simple but potent.

[@finngannon]

🧙🏻‍♂️🌙

[@fattyjaybird7505]

Fellowship was the best, movie and book.... i read that one twice

[@markhenryramsey9132]

Dr. Catherine C. McCall [ThePhilosophyDoctor] similar to Frankl's 'man's search for meaning'/logo therapy. Interesting as both were witness to the world wars.

[@TheDionysianFields]

What to do with the time that's given us...in relation to the time that we're born into. We must consider the context of our life and times if we are to have an impact.

[@cubeincubes]

"If you're having a heart attack, and its a good one, you're dead" -JBP

[@corncob4627]

I was wondering if someone else had noticed that xD

[@dojoparsnip9905]

the word good now becomes relative and in turn subjective. profound is the tongue which moves because the brain gives impulse.

[@lewisalmeida3495]

Belief in freewill is delusional, there's a way to improve one's understanding. To understand Spinoza, the mind must

[@feartheghus]

@@lewisalmeida3495 free will is real, and I find it odd that your whole statement was cut off right before you

[@Miam_miam_la_gauffre]

@@lewisalmeida3495 you have freewill in the sense that you don't know what you know, and therefore not know that you are determined. And that not even diving in quantum theory and the fact that physics might not be determinist and is sure impossible to be perfectly modelized.

[@Garo10]

Notes to self 9:40 anxiety 17:20 nihilism 25:25 skinner 38:00 phobias 59:59 kierkegaard, nietzsche, dostoevsky

[@at1god1]

Thanks

[@dopamineater8427]

hats off to you comrade.

[@mysteriev7071]

What about the girl who's late?

[@nikhilreji9334]

You godamm hero you!!

[@jineshchhotay2748]

Thanks

[@jimmyjimmy5574]

"You're going to have to stop doing that, someone accused me on KZbin of dubbing in Applause at the end of my lecture." Hahhaaha

[@jonathanz.9675]

Wow I almost missed that. Thanks guy from two years ago. lol

[@cristianduran9248]

@@jonathanz.9675 Thanks for the thanks guy from 5 months ago.

[@Chase.1861]

@@cristianduran9248 thanks for the thanks for the thanks guy from a week ago.

[@davidromero2705]

@@Chase.1861 thanks 2 days ago guy

[@JeanJean-js7iq]

@@davidromero2705 thanks for the thanks guy 7 hours ago

[@vcrbetamax]

People clapping for their teacher. I've never seen that before. Good man that Peterson.

[@malpais776]

Wasn't there a song by that Canadian band Guess Who: Clap for the teacher, the Wolfman, the Mounty, the Queen. . . somethin like that . . . ? In the 80s, I think.

[@vcrbetamax]

I don't know, did you google it? I was born in 1990 and I've never seen a group of people clap for a teacher. Other students after presentations and such maybe. Public speakers that would come visit in college, never a teacher specifically. It's almost like you expect their words, so it doesn't seem clap worthy. I can see why they would clap for Dr. Peterson, his pros are like a story teller and less like a lecturer. The dudes entertaining!

[@malpais776]

Oh lordy, I am so friggin old. Song came out in 1974 by the Guess Who, a feature band of the day. You can KZbin it. Clap for the Wolfman. If they were singin it today it might go somethin like this: " Clap for T-Teacher, You gonna rate his record high Clap for t-teach, You gon' dig 'em till the day you die." OK it's late. Gonna take my teeth out and I'm goin to bed.

[@2di4reins67]

ROFLMAO

[@confounded_feline]

It certainly is rare in my experience. I was in uni 2011-2014 and I can think of maybe 2-3 lectures where there was applause at the end. It was from I think 2 lecturers as well. That's saying something when you consider I had 22 hours of contact time a week for 3 years. The lecturers who got that response were just these hyper enthusiastic, brilliant and engaging people who felt like they were intrinsically woven into the fabric of their course - it was their own - unlike an uninspired redelivery of some unoriginal material bequeathed to us by our other tutors.

[@rugiledev]

Jordan B Peterson certainly knows how to make you want to read every single book he recommends

[@Coco-qz7fn]

yep just finished the Gulag Archipelago and it blew me away!

[@joe1rooney1]

He is responsible for my new-found passion for literature! Not to mention my obsession with Dostoevsky haha

[@UNKNOWN5427]

@@joe1rooney1 just started c&p because of him and I’m loving it so far

[@joe1rooney1]

@@UNKNOWN5427 Really glad to hear that John! Keep it up

[@UNKNOWN5427]

@@joe1rooney1 thanks, I can’t put it down so far. Day one and already 50 pages in; brothers Karamazov is up next.

[@mashable8759]

1 MILLION students all over the world listening to a lecture, NOW THIS IS A TEACHER in its true essence.

[@timothybaker4091]

Doubled by 2022.

[@jojokester1256]

True

[@paulp3369]

...and students taking the class can't seem to get there on time

[@revrodrigueza8489]

@@paulp3369 millions of self proclaimed students crash a lecture 5 years late .

[@mdjestah]

@@revrodrigueza8489 on philosophies at least 140years old

[@imme8471]

How ironic is it that the only university course I’d ever pay for is free

[@ericmulleavy1960]

I think about that all the time. His payment receipt just says "I listened to you Mr. Petersen and I've changed my life for the better".

[@MrThenry1988]

Indeed.

[@NollyRS]

no such thing as free, we're all using time

[@DailyCorvid]

@IMME8471 that just tells us that you're a quick learner who has made a comfy home within Google :) Why would you pay for somebody to show you the right books, when you can get Google to give you a list of the books, sell you the books, play you lectures about people who read the books before you and finally a bunch of tunes to listen to whilst you write it up. We live in a pretty amazing time, I am 42 years old I am supposed to be old and useless. But because of lectures like this, I am on a par with you - a University student who's actually surpassed his course lol well done to us all really. Thanks Dr P!

[@lewiscraw8294]

It's both ironic and great consequence from this technology

[@NinjaSoftwaree]

0:20 -> Talks about Phenomologyst,Procedural memory, Existencialism: Action is better than words 7:00 -> Talks about suffer in Existencialism, Anxious people , misery is a given for the existencialism 9:00 -> How do you conduct youserlf in misery ? , Pascal and why you born in this specific time and just how it is and you have to deal with it and how you deal with that ? 13:00 -> people have system believe to protect of the death and anxiaty , The kNOWN and the uknownn the same system now, 18:00 -> About the our world now , + anxius people + nilist people + sad people abondond of the classic believe systems, huge ideologic conflicts and radical ideologics. 21:30 -> Facing what you have afraid key concept inn psycotheraph, its curative if is voluntari, facinng the fear voluntari, what you want to found is in the place that you least want to look. 26:00 -> teaching animals to behave ( Children and pets ) , stay in your territory annd never go out you have to put your feet in afraid space. 32:40 -> LANDSCAPE make by people and other things that is your culture that everyone make the same thing produce your safe territory ( EMOTION REGULATE ) Social organization & Individual Organization. 35:00 -> Learn how to cook, FIRE, is destructible and the same time is healpful, push yourself and you can incorporate information in your BODY and transform yourself in the consequence of challinng youserlf in various direction we are ULTIMATE WEAK, face what you have afraid. 40:00 -> Look at the daam thing , the thing that you are afraid, look ultil your bored, rat look around, ELEVATOR THING, snail example(poke) bored, teaching the person to be brave, 46:00 -> You really want the person that you love to be better ? FIGHT against her, tell the truth dont let the small dragon transform to the BIG DRAGON. 49:00 -> Another element of excistentialism , the individuo, THE FUTURE EXERCISE.( What ou want to happen and what you won`t have to happen and your make a plan ) 57:00 -> You need your emotions to help you, 58:00 -> Scientist, and thinking that the spirt world is dead aand you think of youserlf like you are not important you are lost . Scientist as a tool not as being. 1:00:00 -> Nietzsche Dostoevsky & Kierkegaard 1:03:00 > NIET of hammer, abuse of child and his exponencial thing, such distress always permit a various of interpretation, if you lost your faith in one thing you can lose in everythinng thats Nilism, colapse of cristia, no goal no positive emotion , no value structure no emotion 1:18:00 -> Dostoevsky and the critical about the utopia of the perfect world the logical utopia and niet annd dosto work together, drama + filosofics 1:22:51 - > The necessity of Difficulty 1:29:00 -> The lazy, he knows just live once , he knows but hides it from fear of his neighboor, to act hard , every human being who does not wish to belong to the mass must merely cease beinng confortable with himself, let him follow his conscience wich shouts at him : BE YOURSELF , What you are at present doing ,opining, and desiring , thats is not really you,, man is in love with suffering, Thats it clap clap clap clap :dddddd

[@amanchaudhary7382]

no value structure, no positive* emotion

[@dapperking]

Brilliant notes bro

[@wise_fool]

46:00 -> You really want the person that you love to be better ? FIGHT against her, tell the truth dont let the small dragon transform to the BIG DRAGON. huh? what I understood is that the husband doesn't want the wife to change for the better and it's hard for him now that she's getting a little more assertive and little less fearful.. why did you say the person that you love? and what does this have to do with small chaotic adversities becoming bigger ones?

[@berzubirze]

you mentioned snail poke,but forgot Skinner rats ;)

[@lewisalmeida3495]

Belief in freewill is delusional, there's a way to improve one's understanding. To understand Spinoza, the mind must

[@TheTheswordone]

"What the hell are you gonna do with 6 bees?" I've thought about this a lot lately.

[@TheCompanyO]

Sell 12 copies of 'Eric' the half-a-bee? (I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself)

[@encyclopath]

I’m amused that I wasn’t the only one who felt compelled to quote that.

[@starksanchez3812]

The comments on this lecture are gold.

[@davidromero2705]

@@starksanchez3812 exactly what I was explaining to my wife. Best audience on Ytube.

[@theflamingone8729]

@@davidromero2705 *mansplaining 🤣

[@TheQuentinExperiment]

I love returning to these.

[@safarfsaf]

Me too. Helpful reminder to keep volunteering to suffer so that the world can be better in the future. So that it's not needless.

[@blissfulsounds5017]

Love You Quentin!

[@mouadzemou2134]

so accurate !

[@cosmiccomedy7394]

I love your channel man!

[@deleted01]

@@mouadzemou2134 "Snails are probably always bored." -JBP 46:03

[@AlexanderMunro]

Jordan, I replaced Spotify with your lectures not because I wanted to go to school, but because I wanted to make sense of what the hell is going on in this world- THANK YOU!

[@Muelleau1917]

Dr. Peterson is actually making me ill, as I can't stop watching his videos, and am not sleeping.

[@danamorales2427]

Andrew Mueller I can understand that for sure.

[@Lyotac]

I wrote 66 pages of lecture notes within these past 2 months lol

[@Tom64451]

When you're going through hell, just keep going.

[@Ars9nX]

Watch the videos while you sleep. That way retention is more likely.

[@Lyotac]

Arsen Flare That's not how memory consolidation works. You can listen to it whenever, then when you take a nap/sleep you'll consolidate the memory.

[@MrChristK]

Wow, Nietzche and Dostoyevsky I have long appreciated, but this convinced me I need to read Kierkegaard.

[@aojathotmail]

Truth lies in the abyss, only wholeness leads to clarity

[@atheosmachina]

Now the question is, where to start with Kierkegaard?

[@harutyunyesayan9764]

@@atheosmachina So to understand Kierkegaard is very hard. I started reading his “Fear and Trembling” and after 50 pages I haven't read for 4 months now, I'm trying to understand those 50 pages I read😂 But of course you can try. Good luck.

[@iamleoooo]

​​@@harutyunyesayan9764 his Either Or was the first book i read. It is surprisingly confusing to understand to what is he trying to point out but i finished it nevertheless. I just dont want to put the book on the shelf unfinished

[@billyedmondson7745]

I’ve been at University for 2 years now, granted I’m studying Law, but no lecturer, module or conversation I’ve had here has come close to the inspiration, curiosity and excitement I’ve found watching JPB KZbin lectures. And they are free! I feel like a kid again, discovering the world.

[@m.n.executor1902]

then we watch them when we should be studying lol. Got your degree yet?

[@criminalfiles833]

@@m.n.executor1902 ,get your degree, get a job, get a wife, get some kids, get a house,car. then wait to die.. a ideal way to liveeee

[@m.n.executor1902]

@@criminalfiles833 lol life is a tragi-comedy

[@billyedmondson7745]

@@m.n.executor1902 yes, and my masters and sadly my comment is still true today 😅

[@m.n.executor1902]

@@billyedmondson7745 lol better than nothing my man

[@primusinterpares5767]

Thx to KZbin notifications, I showed up to this lecture earlier than that girl

[@Odysseus123]

I laughed way too hard at this

[@lostinthewoods2201]

cvrDesigns is that an ODST emblem I see there?

[@harrymills2770]

I'm pretty lax on tardy students, as long as they aren't disruptive. When they're late, they're only hurting themselves, especially when they come to me for a letter of recommendation. "Good kid. Always late." But when I drill deeper into most of the habitually-tardy students, I find that they're scrambling to get to class at all, with drop-off times for their kids that conflict with class time. A job that makes them late to school, every morning. About half my students are non-traditional, with jobs and families competing with their deep desire to improve themselves.

[@timinator1178]

@@harrymills2770 sums me up pretty well, dang

[@mokdis00]

Be empathetic. She may have had a ruff start to her day. 😊✌

[@rachel935higgins]

The best lecture thus far. The truth in it's realest state. We cannot separate humanity and suffering. It is so deeply in bedded in man, like all of our 5 senses. Suffering is just another way we experience the world, which we do not want to accept, but hardly can ignore. We crave it and the fact that we do frightens us to the very bone. When I lose meaning in life I find my self, consciously or subconsciously, desiring hardship. I never could make sense of it until recent. Suffering gives life meaning. Not because we find satisfaction in It, but because it allows us to recognize, by contrast, of the beauty and joy in life when it's right in front of our faces. Then we can remember what is truly valuable.

[@vincelang3779]

Thank you so much for that comment. I wonder if there is a relation to choosing "bad" mates i.e. has my superhero power (lol) of falling for toxic women to do with the heretofore feeling of meaninglessness? And is that why for the last few years, as I find greater meaning in life, my "unconscious" desire for horrible mates greatly dissolved?...

[@evannaallen8881]

Perfectly Put!

[@iNORDIIC]

That's a good explanation

[@drendansmada]

Raquel Higgins Vázquez :-) om mani padme hum om gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha ☆★☆♡♥♡

[@MythJJ]

Brilliantly put into words!

[@shakibomrani9830]

The man literally uses every single second to transfer his knowledge to the audience!

[@ghasaqkareem]

"What makes you think that if you had everything you asked for that that would satisfy you? What if being dissatisfied is part of what satisfies you? What if the fact that you have to have limits and need them, and that there's an element of insanity in the world and that there's an element of insecurity and vulnerability, what if that's what you need? What if it's what you want? What if that's what gives your life meaning?!" 1:21:40

[@mdnd8]

your comment was appreciated by people on reddit.

[@whiteshadow59]

JP's laugh is the most underrated thing

[@lewiscooke8863]

honestly it is so comforting to hear it because that laugh must alleviate a 'lot of the stress and tension he goes through as much as all of us.

[@hq2331]

This man has honestly changed my life, and the fact that he is willing to post these lectures online for everyone to view is beyond me. He has given me the hope I so desperately needed to carry on in life, and not fall into the void of total nihilism.

[@TheBanderson22]

Bless you. I know we all have darkness and flaws within us. Those do not have to be your master. There is goodness within you and you can access it. I know the struggle, I've been there before. There is an up, and the up is worth fighting for.

[@jerroldnadler1688]

The best things in life are free...

[@javierlandry7246]

I went through nihilism before.

[@BC-rq1hd]

Absolutely fascinating stuff! I have a degree in psychology and education and often resent the fact I spent so much of my time and money to be exposed to so much nonsense in college, instead of the education I was truly craving for, and should’ve looked like what we see here to be considered worthwhile. To be able to learn from Dr. Peterson today through KZbin is a true priceless gift that I, in no way, take for granted. Thank you so very much 🙏

[@TerribleShmeltingAccident]

Agreed!

[@jay-d2885]

This guy has begun rewiring the way i think with his teachings. Thank you Jordan, you may have saved the remainder of my years in some way. :)

[@timothybaker4091]

Better. We are enabled to save it ourselves according to our own understanding.

[@Gorzmalkin]

You're a hero, Dr. Peterson. You speak the truth, as best you can. In the Empire of Lies, speaking the truth is a rebellious act. You're a good man.

[@Adrastus_]

Mr Sunshine Blue wave!

[@KizaWittaker]

soviet toaster Yeah..... no

[@TheJavaMonkey]

Something I find profoundly sad is the fact that the popular notion of Nietzsche's philosophy is essentially the exact opposite of what Nietzsche actually believed and wrote about. This is partly, I suppose, due to the meddling of his appallingly malicious and antisemitic sister and brother-in-law's handling of his estate (to whom, in life, Nietzsche wrote many a strongly worded letter of condemnation). It's also partly due to the fact that his points go over the vast majority of people's heads - particularly the edgy teenagers who purport to be his devout followers. One of the worst misunderstandings is that he's seen as the father of Nihilism (when, in fact, he was warning against its impending advent). The other colossal misunderstandings - which is perhaps much more damaging - is the concept of the Übermensch. Most people take it to mean that the strong, ruthless, and amoral are superior and have free reign to tyrannize everyone else - the Üntermenschen. In reality, he saw traditional morals and values rapidly decaying with the belief systems that held them in place, and that one must craft their values for themselves. One of those he thought up for himself was the (metaphorical) notion that time is circular, and that he should live his life as if he would have to relive it in the same way endlessly - so he should avoid actions that would result in suffering or regret. A brilliant man, misunderstood by the masses.

[@blindreeper4200]

Java Monkey Did you even watch the lecture? He didn't mischaracterize Nietzsche as a Nihilist

[@shubhamrajpara4816]

Java Monkey where can I find his quasi authentic literature?

[@foodstampmafia]

Java Monkey is correct in his assessment of the misrepresentation of Nietzsche. A man of his brillance and competency defines a power over ideas not replicated. We still do not fully understand his ideas and he is very often misquoted and misunderstood. I just finished Beyond Good and Evil and I probably understood about 20% of the book. It is common fact that his sister was facist and a member of the Nazi party. A totalitarianism policy can not stand without nihilistic thought (ie meaning and responsibility can not exist as separate entities.) What I got from the book is that Nietzsche says, and I am paraphrasing, think for yourself and find your own meaning outside of group think. He actually makes the most powerful arguement against nihilism.

[@CellGames2006]

Getting away from empty religions and subsequently healing the culture is a healthy phenomenon in a civilization, and often allows for further advancement and mental growth, rather than total collapse. There have been many religions throughout time, more or less the same. But whenever there is a new culture that takes the old ones' place there is evolution. Suffering, yes, but humans are biological creatures that suffer by nature. Perhaps this detachment from Christianity is one reason why there were less extraterrestrial encounters in modern times than can be interpreted from old murals in the ancient times? They saw that humans finally start to grow up from the programming the Elohim had left in us. It's interesting to also note that the reptilians, accoring to ambassador Lacerta, had their last major incident with humans in the 18th century. Corey Goode explained the Blue Avians regretted their appearances that every time started a new religion.

[@goonofhazard2203]

'Üntermenschen' Made my day. Thanks.

[@VG-qu3vb]

After being diagnosed with complex PTSD, I can tell you having an actual diagnosis is more of a relief than knowing I will survive. I knew I wasn't alone, I wasn't crazy. This is so important.

[@alisonperry1786]

Yes the wrong dignosis is worse than being undiagnosed ive had to educate myself and self diagnois ......woohooooo

[@mercster]

@@alisonperry1786 No.

[@aronapple7760]

The existentialist lectures have to be my favorite out of all of his videos. The existentialist philosophy has to be one of the more darkly optimistic and realistic ways of behaving and thinking as a human.

[@molchlurch]

One doesn't come across youtube content that can be "liked" a priori very often. With Prof. Peterson I haven't been disappointed yet.

[@noahtaylor6699]

Each video of JBP's, before it even hits 0:10, I click that like button knowing I won't take it back.

[@laraoneal7284]

molchlurch Totally agree. I cant get enough of him.

[@JNorth87]

Dear Doctor Redpill, Please. Please please please put more of these lectures up. You're changing my life. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm literally taking notes so that I can retain this insanely valuable information. Thank you!

[@870Slager]

Same. The way he compiles the information is incredible. I've jotted down two pages of notes from this lecture as is.

[@Lyotac]

I have 66 pages so far. I think I have a problem O_o

[@870Slager]

Lyotac, there's nothing wrong with taking notes on a free lecture. There are many people who only use KZbin for Minecraft videos.

[@b.w.8104]

Training with Ciaccio, et al - you should type your notes out in the commentary section and time stamp the topics... a table of contents and summary of the lecture would be sweet

[@natedeleon4138]

God help those poor souls who are ignoring this treasure of wisdom eh?

[@Coeurebene1]

These Dostoïevski quotes resonate so much in an age where algorithms are starting to tell us how to behave all the time, when to turn left, what is the information I was looking for, who is a proper match for me, how I should respond to an email.

[@jackcozad6345]

When Gmail offers an autocomplete suggestion I often write something else out of spite!

[@he4ther1102]

This is the most profound and life-changing experience of my life.

[@TheRiboka]

You have to watch this at least 5 times to really even begin to comprehend the depth of these issues..

[@nihilism6226]

Frank Stop being dumb, I understood it on my first viewing. Basically these philosophers say "individualism good, living for other bad" cuz otherwise you are a fucking loser. They also add "suffering is inevitable and good". These are mostly dumb statements, because suffering is always bad as it causes mental disorders and what not (Nietzsche himself went insane) and if everyone is hyperindividualistic, society falls apart like it happens right now.

[@crabkebab94]

@@nihilism6226 your name suits you

[@holdenakridge]

@@crabkebab94 - The irony there has not gone unnoticed

[@JoaquinArguelles]

I agree. This is something to watch a few times. Amazing stuff and it's free. Wow.

[@sadi5430]

@@nihilism6226 suffering increases the values of your friends,family,loved ones and the things you've earned imagine if it was so easy,nothing ever broke and lasted forever.everything would be a lot more worthless when people say this we aren't say we should start killing so that we can make things more valuable where saying that pain will make you a stronger,loving,wise and courageous person no pain no gain

[@j0nnyism]

Hes very good at making this stuff digestible. Sign of a good teacher i suppose

[@spicemark]

At 1:13:25 I find myself sobbing 😭 Thank You Jordan for explaining this . We love you Sir . I lost a brother to suicide . He was down to only negative emotions because he lost sense of right of wrong although he was one hell of good man . He dwelled in negativity and could not or would not escape .

[@guccipotter3474]

Rest In peace. hope you're doing okay now

[@MCPHH87]

I can't believe this is free. What an awesome time be alive.

[@HolyHubcap]

This has been one of my favorite JP lectures. Anyone who wants get a quick overview on existentialism needs to watch this.

[@not_emerald]

Overview of *good* existentialism lmao

[@sohamchakraborty3793]

This is the single most influential video that has impacted me ever

[@paulhunt9961]

One thing that I love about Jordan is his immense generosity; he gives of himself for the good of others.

[@kaliritchie9865]

It so nice of you to help those of us that want to be "students" I am learning even more than I would if I was attending an actual university. I love how I get to even push pause and rewind when something is over my head yet clicks so I can make sure I understand to the fullest extent! Thank you to ALL for being you and making this possible!!

[@markboggs746]

Is there any correlation between the width of Nietzsche's moustache relative to his mind at different times of his life?

[@codymckibben]

I've always wondered how he could eat :D

[@markboggs746]

Cody McKillinit. I suppose with a tash like that you never really stop eating your last meal!

[@wanderingwade8877]

Yes, definitely. But I personally do not know what it is.

[@veilofreality]

It depends, you also have to weigh in the 'thickness factor' of Ham Sarris' moustache.

[@jonc3519]

Actually, his mustache got bigger the further he fell into insanity near the end of his life.

[@Ladenstarfish]

This is my favorite lecture.. I’ve watched it probably 50 times by now.

[@javierlandry7246]

CRAZY 50 times!!

[@emmioglukant]

Dr Peterson, I don't have access to therapy and I think I am already many times better equipped to deal with my social and existential fears. Thank you so much for publishing these for free, it means the world to me. Thank you.

[@richgreen3459]

Gives me a peace of mind listening to JP and warms my heart reading the comments. Namaste y'all!

[@vishvnaik2756]

namaste 🌀

[@stumblingupward723]

i have listen to all the 2016 lectures at work, and some of it has help me with my anger aswell as more curios about life and were we are at as a society. Just wanted to remind you that your 16 years of work is paying off for others. you are a prime example of where society should be. and how well a human can evolve.

[@RocketsBlastoise]

Zombie Intellect same dude. It’s nuts and I’m so grateful.

[@sarahrattle6375]

That girl is always late.

[@johnx4891]

Was just thinking the same thing. LOL

[@Kabodanki]

Me too lol

[@mt.doomer6645]

Enthios get it together!

[@dannylammy]

I believe the phrase is "Sort yourself oot!"

[@deanerhockings-reptilianhu8701]

your reply is not getting nearly enough appreciation:)

[@reverielarke]

This is probably my favorite of his classroom presentations. Great material, and he was really in the zone.

[@Randyw1111]

He explains difficult concepts so well. I love that he values truth so highly.

[@TheControlBlue]

It is truly a magnificent and horrible thing to be human.

[@jeremiahkirkman100]

true

[@sraajk1703]

And that's life and that's meaning right there...

[@sahtan62]

Yes, both a gift and a curse

[@kanesweet6585]

“life is both good and bad” -this obvious comment

[@nihilism6226]

TheControlBlue It's pretty primitive to be honest, since it is a roll of a dice. Good genes = great life. Bad genes = abysmal life. Woohoo, so complex.

[@xor7486]

So now you're dubbing in applause AND laughter. Very crafty.

[@nietzscheshorse8566]

lol

[@naughteedesign]

its to drown out all the nazis

[@BrettonFerguson]

Clapping can trigger people so Feminists recommend using Jazz Hands. Apparently it is okay for 50 people to scream, bang pots, and blow air horns, that is fine. Just don't clap.

[@hemipemi]

The thing is, right, clapping, right, it's a symbol of patriarchal oppression, because men have bigger hands on average than women, and stronger arm muscles, therefore each male clap is worth significantly more than each female clap, and as we gauge the value of a round of applause by it's decibel level, we find that points and performances that please the male audience members most have a distinct advantage over those that please the females. END THE GENDER APPLAUSE GAP!

[@veilofreality]

The whole lecture is dubbed. In reality he is just saying random numbers. Its all put together later with the help of an illuminati semantic machine from the future.

[@FollowtheEve]

I’ve watched this more than 5 times so far. I seem to come back to it every year. Amazing that as an older person I now truly value this kind of educational content. Such a gem

[@goldiemckernan1189]

I've sat through a pretty good number of hours of college lecture. They were nearly NEVER especially captivating. This guy is a complete gem.

[@tahNyaxz]

What a privilege to have him as a teacher.

[@jakayboy]

I was applauding to my computer screen, that was an incredible insight. You receive applause deservedly and should moreso.

[@leacwpc]

2:28 actions louder than words 2:49 practice 4:08 trauma freud vs existentialists 9:40 existentialists thrownness 14:15 fear 18:00 nihilism and totalitarianism are not good options 21:45 face fears voluntarily 31:28 32:26 psyche and the world around 37:10 existentialist case 42:53 needle phobia 50:16 effects self authoring plan 56:57 existentialists rejection of the rational man 1:11:57 if you don't believe in anything / no goal no positive emotions

[@josemanuelruiz4432]

Thank You Jordan Peterson. You have saved me and have help me get my life together and understand life more. Your lessons have helped me restore my relationships with my family. I really hope to met you in person one day or sit in one of your lectures Please keep doing what your doing. Humans everywhere need to hear you

[@Broomful]

He has helped me alot so far and I'm not even in college yet I'd love to have him as my professor or talk to him 1 on 1 someday he's helped me see things in another perspective that I never considered

[@williamkoscielniak820]

When I was younger Nietzsche was basically my God and "Notes From Underground" was basically my bible. The impact that Nietzsche and Dostoevsky have had on my soul is, well, indescribable. Kierkegaard was also important, because I had a genocidal hatred of Christianity and thinking of men like Kierkegaard and Martin Luther King helped make it possible for me to not totally fall off the cliff and explode. I was a sick, sick nihilist back in the day. And I've just always been obsessed with the movement these three men created. Something was happening in Europe in the mid to late 19th century and these three more than any others picked up on it and communicated it to the world.

[@theninjafuckr4109]

Hey, glad to find a related threat with people who seem familiar with the authors. The doc suggested something about reading Dostoevsky and Nietzsche at the same time and I might just attempt that. Any directions on the order I should read their works in?

[@Eusebeia7]

+Dread Wolf; God is good and takes full responsibility for the creation of evil. Isaiah 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. Proverbs 16:4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. And God promises to completely remove evil. Nahum 1:9 What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time. Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Evil is temporarily necessary for us to have the free will necessary to create our own soul, personality, character. Evil and Hell are simply the absence of God. God = fiery, love, light, good, truth, life Deuteronomy 4:24 For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire... hell = fiery, hate, dark, evil, lies, death. 1 Corinthians 3:13 Every man's (spirit, mind, consciousness) work (soul, personality, character) shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire (God); and the fire shall try every man's (spirit, mind, consciousness) work (soul, personality, character) of what sort it is. 1 Corinthians 3:14 If any man's (spirit, mind, consciousness) work (soul, personality, character) abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 1 Corinthians 3:15 If any man's (spirit, mind, consciousness) work (soul, personality, character) shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself (spirit, mind, consciousness) shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1 Peter 1:17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's (spirit, mind, consciousness) work (soul, personality, character), pass the time of your sojourning (temporary residence) here in fear: Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men (spirit, mind, consciousness) once to die (separate from God like Adam), but after this the judgment:(the Krisis of rejoining God) Revelation 20:14 And death (separation from God) and hell (negative God) were cast into the lake of fire (God). This is the second death. (separation from an evil soul, personality, character). Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire (God) and brimstone: which is the second death.(separation from an evil soul, personality, character) Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death (separation from God), neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. But Matthew 16:26 For what is a man (spirit, mind, consciousness) profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul (soul, personality, character)? or what shall a man (spirit, mind, consciousness) give in exchange for his soul (soul, personality, character)? Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man (spirit, mind, consciousness), if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul (soul, personality, character)?

[@TheRealDionysos]

Martin Luther was actually hardly against jews. He was a littel bit weird. In germany we have a more asking about are they really that great in everything way of thinking. At least Nietzsche explained why he thinks about the weaks how he thinks. They are all driven by the time. In germany its also common knowledge that for example churchill hated africans and blacks. History made them to heros because they won. Probably our view is more critical because we lost twice and always asked our grandfathers why do they say you fought for evil man and were on the wrong side. My grandfather was 15 in ww2 and hated the nazis but he fought for surviving.

[@imaxus1128]

Dread Wolf I admire your honesty, brilliant comment!

[@Adrastus_]

William Koscielniak fucking pseud

[@reneemoore6249]

Thank you, Prof. Peterson for the lecture. I am astonished by the density of the information. I have to listen to it repeatedly to catch the concepts because my poor brain seems to just grasp one layer at a time. Time passes. I listen again after new questions are formulated. Real questions of significance to living my real life. I am astonished to hear the answers that I had already heard but wasn't ready to hear. These lectures are a valuable gift to all mankind. I know that you know that. I'm glad that you are an example to us all.

[@bobbyp.8110]

This is delivered in such an understanble way to the laman, Jordan is so good at distilling things in a down to earth fashion, what a skill. Thank you JP

[@kalik148]

Great selection of quotes from great thinkers, taught by a great teacher/professor --thank you Jordan Peterson

[@ztemde978]

Those readings brought tears to my eyes, simply beautiful.

[@Enthos2]

"Be yourself! What you are at present doing, opining, and desiring, that is not really you." This quote gives me chills. It makes me want to get up and be productive and take on challenges

[@krustysurfer]

Agreed!

[@xbrando7]

I love his comment on the relief of diagnosis. I remember that when I first started experiencing severe OCD, I truly thought I was going insane and there was no hope. When I finally saw a doc who told me it was OCD, it was such a relief to have a name for the problem and a treatment plan.

[@greatnaga]

What an extraordinary lecture? Loved the flow with the natural breaks that came due to flow of original thoughts.

[@invin7215]

1:21:39 Mind blown. New perspective on life's struggles from this section.

[@javierlandry7246]

Yeah! There's meaning in suffering.

[@rubensnogueira3199]

"The Crowd is Untruth" by Kierkegaard - I love it so much! I take it exactly as he wrote at the beginning: "Who you are, I know not; where you are, I know not; what your name is, I know not. Yet you are my hope, my joy, my pride, and my unknown honor." Sublime!

[@sempersavage7201]

Brilliant as always! I don't ever remember any professor getting applause at the end of lectures! Of course, I was never taught by JP! I wonder if his students can comprehend how incredibly blessed they are to hear his wisdom.

[@peterk-s3931]

One person in that room, really following him properly, is the cameraman. Doing a stellar job keeping up with this modern guru of pain management. I can't get enough of this guy recently. What a series.

[@arachnophobe]

Thank you for the uploads of your lectures Doctor Peterson, the sound quality has been excellent

[@TheMilwaukeeProtocol]

arachnophobe Latrodectus

[@purcell2319]

I watched and listen to the entire course over this summer and, inspired, i managed to get into a Dostoevsky course! The whole thing is Dostoevsky!

[@korokshiding]

These lectures have been so incredibly useful so far. I'm living a better life. Thank you.

[@abdallahelgraoui]

I can't believe the fact that i'm skipping classes to watch jordan peterson's lectures xd

[@TOKRocK84]

You need to sort out your priorities, Bucko! :)

[@donnamcgee9224]

Abdullah. Good for you! You are one smart cookie! IM learning so much from Jordan Peterson videos..He is incredible communicater Hahaha I'm retired teacher check out huberman

[@abdallahelgraoui]

@@donnamcgee9224 will do, thank you

[@abdallahelgraoui]

@@donnamcgee9224 i'm actually a med student, that kind of content is really interesting, thanks a lot.

[@abdallahelgraoui]

@@donnamcgee9224 Update: I could never thank you enough for the gold mine you introduced me to. Thank you again.

[@mattmacneil3424]

Brilliant. Absolutely fascinating, as usual. Thanks JP!

[@stephenjay5023]

Jordan called me out on my applause comment. I repent!

[@johnmartin2813]

So it was you!

[@johnmartin2813]

+vibrantZebra1 ... Jordan? Watch the video.

[@garagavia]

last 5 secs of the vid might clue you in.

[@konartus4174]

Watching it for de 4th time. I just love how this gives me clarity to think about what I should do, how to plan my future.

[@elhaambasheerch7058]

Man, every freakin line JBP says is notable. Incredible!

[@Hitch054]

Those applause are well earned sir. thank you for everything you do

[@FirespyWins]

This was the best lecture so far. Some of those quotes are so powerful, I had to run to the store and buy a notebook to write them down. Thank you!

[@thomasadkins3743]

I am so grateful for dr peterson and access to these marvelous lectures. More people than can be imagined are improving their lives, and thus the lives of those around them.

[@Evenflovv]

Professor Peterson, thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is priceless and very noble of you.

[@awesomo845]

Brilliant lecture by a brilliant man. I cant describe the amount of value I get out of these.

[@ZenWarrior5]

What a blessing to be able to find your youtube channel, best content on the internet 💯

[@danielbandiola1411]

This is the true definition and essence of what the word 'lecture' truly means. This is also quite staggering that this is free to watch. Thank you, Dr. Peterson.

[@eityotam23]

Fascinating. Thank you for expanding my understanding of life Dr. Peterson.

[@vollickplaysgames]

I love that I can learn new things not only about great men in history and our species, but about myself, and why I do the things I do. It's very enlightening!

[@giorgionapoli85]

Introducing a bit of chaos. My first lesson without subtitles...Let's do it!

[@RamiroPirillo]

His managment of the class is superb. Flies are sitted down, listening.

[@JoelNTerry]

Incredible...I've been into Jordan Peterson s lectures for years and finally just now was able to value the import of this lecture...

[@juansebastianechavez1326]

Your videos are informative and direct. They have been very entertaining as well, and is safe to say you are an awesome professor.

[@pooplord6688]

This is one of your best lectures, Professor!

[@mattayoubi9829]

Ineffably profound and soul nourishing.

[@angelacret]

Dr. Peterson, It was a great lecture. I would like to applaud here while watching you on youtube ! Here we go !👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏...

[@NikoxD93]

I'm very often, conciously or not, thinking about psychology. I love to understand people's behaviours and what factors are at play. I love discovering logic in our minds that appear chaotic and unpredictable on the surface. And apparently I enjoy reading and listening about it, so thanks for uploading these lectures, it's really helpful and interesting to listen to you!

[@themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184]

Squares me too. Story of my life!

[@fernandopedrazagomez806]

You should keep the clapping. It is well deserved.

[@johnmartin2813]

Hear! Hear!

[@windywednesday4166]

I can't believe I'm getting great university-level lectures on KZbin! Thank you so much!

[@Ghost-xu3xs]

Amazing lecture. To have this available at any time for free is a gift

[@alanamaria100]

My friend and I are actually pretty bummed out that it's reading week, and we can't attend this lecture today

[@Wordhaven]

You're IN this class? Any chance you know the connection btw Peterson and Northrop Frye? Have been trying to figure that one out.

[@Sha-wo4ep]

alana maria of a

[@CraigHyden]

Such a fantastic professor so interesting and inguging, I'd say he is a national treasure but he'd probably be humble.

[@jamesmcnicholas2554]

2nd time around in these lectures...after 2 years...these are just a treasure trove of ideas to expand upon in everyday life..

[@kakarotwolf]

I love how at the end of every lecture his class claps for him, they know, and appreciate, that the knowledge he shares is something to treasure.