Dr Jordan Peterson: 'Big mistake' to call Vladimir Putin a 'psychopath'

It's a big mistake to assume Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "psychopath" as there is no evidence to suggest that he is, according to clinical psychologist Dr Jordan Peterson.
Sky News Australia host Piers Morgan asked Dr Peterson whether former US president Donald Trump could be a "psychopath".
"I don't think that he's a psychopath," Dr Peterson said.
"It's very easy to demonise someone that you don't approve of.
"I think it's a mistake to assume that Trump is a psychopath - I think it's a big mistake.
"I think it's a big mistake to assume that Putin is a psychopath - I think it's easy to do that but I don't think the evidence suggests that. You don't want to throw those labels around casually."

[@aorjarsrelaxingvideos6126]

Piers Morgan is a waste of time !

[@yellyman5483]

So why are you watching?

[@cobrakaineverdies4589]

If you wanna find the psychopaths, ask him what he thinks about democrat and G7 leaders

[@MalchikGuy]

Psychopaths are the ones who allow MegaFeminists to dictate life and scoff atWestern rule of law Suffrage was a bad move Apparently, allegedly

[@DanielSMatthews]

So how many people does Putin have to order executed or murdered before Peterson admits that the guy is a psychopath? There is plenty of evidence that Putin is a psychopath, along with a lot of people at the top of world politics. Peterson is probably just intimidated by Putin and fears getting assasinated if he tells the truth about Putin's personality and total lack of empathy for other humans. I once respected Dr Jordan Peterson, now I will have to file him under [Compromised].

[@tomwery5155]

Radioactive Cocktail anyone?

[@DanielSMatthews]

@@tomwery5155 It is estimated that 22 journalists have been killed and 2 disappeared since Russian President Vladimir Putin came to power in March 2000.

[@cobrakaineverdies4589]

@@DanielSMatthews sadly that could apply to an leader/president

[@deebater5711]

So well spoken. Thank you Dr Peterson.

[@tomwery5155]

What would he call turdeau?

[@JayaMadhavadas]

ZELENSKY IS A PSYCHOPATH,,,STOP THE BULL SHIT LIES

[@lg8587]

@@tomwery5155 🇨🇦

[@Jimmy-B-]

He is a dick Head. Totally wrong

[@lucach3594]

Russian bot spotted

[@tinasilkov7018]

Dr Peterson very honest wise Dr. I agree neither Trump nor Putin are phycopaths.

[@TheSecondInitiate]

psychopaths*

[@bettyboyne8531]

OMG, the spelling cop is out tonight. 🤣🤣

[@tinasilkov7018]

@@bettyboyne8531 haha sure is

[@demijacked]

Yeah trump and Putin are not psychopaths. Tho there is push back with Trump and I feel if he run again it would make the far left get out to make sure Trump loses which is why I think desantis is best choice in 2024

[@tinasilkov7018]

@@sparkie996 Hasn't all our Goverments done the same. Think about that.

[@varunmirasdar]

We can find them at COP27...in droves.

[@mrp9498]

No mention of Putin in this video fix the title Sky.

[@TheSecondInitiate]

@Hail Satan Hail grammar

[@higztv1166]

he literally mentioned him

[@adrianjohn.]

i agree with Dr Jordan Peterson😯👍

[@Jimmy-B-]

That is because you are a stupid

[@yellyman5483]

Putin is not a psychopath? Well if he isn`t how is he capable of killing women and children in Ukraine?

[@cosmicbrah8669]

Big respect to Dr Peterson

[@annak15]

What? He has gone off the wagon in the last 2-3 years. Lost the plot after his addiction to benzos. Apparently it was “treated” in russia against advice of Canadian medical specialists. I would check his brain for helminthic brain infections after his visit. He’s become a real nutjob with his women, human rights, and democracy hating views. He works with that slippery russian jew - robin shapiro and candice owens now. Have you heard the horse💩 they spread?!?

[@Jimmy-B-]

Nah

[@LarryGrant-ru6bo]

Why? Because he is a big fan of Vladimir Putin and Donald trump? Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are both psychopaths. Neither one seems to have any feelings about the harm that they cause others as long as they get what they want. Both of these men are pathological lying, narcissistic psychopaths.

[@sarahtopf5931]

Lol. Seriously Piers, you need to have chat with Meghan Kelly about Donald Trump. He is not a psychopath.

[@wahoo8238]

No kidding , Piers been drinking the Kool aide

[@theone6189]

How do you know? People in leadership positions are four times more likely to be "psychopathic."

[@wahoo8238]

@@theone6189 listen to the video , would a psychopath start a new war , yup , did we have any under Trump, nope , do we have one under Biden? Yep

[@theone6189]

@@wahoo8238 I don't see what your logic is. Do you mind spelling it out more formulaically? Example: "A" is true. "B" is true. Therefore, C. Your statement seems like a non sequitur to me.

[@wahoo8238]

@@theone6189 psychopaths don't promote peace , psychopaths kill their people, put them In gulags, you know like the media and democrats told us he was going to do but never did . And so tell us your proof that he is a psychopath

[@oooloo99]

Name calling is very juvenile. It is shocking to hear supposed educated people doing that. Very low class.

[@soulwarrior7721]

Yeah and the Democrats are the inventors of it.. they are the ones that used the N word to demonize people.. Now they call people Trumpers instead of N***ers. they use name calling to harm others.. Just look at History..

[@DominicPelle]

Yet it's what the left always do.

[@platoscavealum902]

I agree, PK Johnson.

[@mariopensotti1015]

Yeah, like, calling Desantis Ron Desanctimonious

[@myleswelnetz6700]

Donald Trump does it all the time, but that doesn’t count.

[@notafreespeechplatform4201]

Correct call Dr Peterson.

[@garethmurray5901]

Putin isn't extroverted, he's introverted. The real him was always buried under his crazy childhood. And the pressures of his job. Paved over with laughter. And indifference. The real Putin is hyper self-aware. Quick witted. He's introverted in an overtly extroverted kind of way because there's literally no-one he has any affinity with.

[@lulih26]

Is this a click bait? He didn't called Putin psychopath.

[@higztv1166]

he doesn't want for people to assume that Putin is a psychopath (1:20), that's the point of the title

[@operator6471]

Without Trump, DeSantis would not have stood a chance of winning.

[@anatta467]

pretty certain Putin wont be emotionally effected by a Canadian Proffessor name calling him

[@_TheBreaker_]

Gotta be happy with a free clinical assessment.

[@LarryGrant-ru6bo]

Nor is he affected by the millions of people he is willing to slaughter to gain more power for himself! Since you think he is so great, why don't you move to Russia and see how that works out for you.

[@missunderstood8445]

Jordan Peterson is one of very few public speakers who still make sense.

[@LarryGrant-ru6bo]

NOPE! He he is just a trump and Putin fan who is unwilling to see both of those men for who they really are.

[@lukelewkowicz2233]

The most fitting description of all is given in explanatory notes in "Heart of Dakness" by Joseph Conrad. Nordau in a book "Degenaration, (1895) did give the detailed characterization of 'the highly-gifted degenarate".

[@sirahmad]

putin: so you have chosen death

[@sophiassister2061]

Have you given your thoughts on Biden?

[@raejae3755]

I would have loved to see what trump could have accomplished is he didn’t have so much push back.

[@peterburke8650]

Correct.

[@TheSecondInitiate]

if*

[@gm8507]

He probably would have turned United States into a Jewish country because that's who he's loyal to

[@Robert-rl7rd]

Trump was as bad as all the others. He incited insurrection!

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

Edward Bernays grafted the Speak of these sorts many years ago. Mr Carlin knew too.

[@HelloWorld-ns7gt]

The new normal is abnormal.

[@cherubimcherubim9515]

There lived a certain man in Russia. He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow Biden looked at him with terror and with fear But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear.

[@hashira9223]

PU PU PU PUTIN, lover of the russian semi-queen

[@petrabraham9512]

Best comment I saw 😂 Great song btw

[@LarryGrant-ru6bo]

You do know that Vladimir Putin is an enemy towards the United states, don't you? Why are you praising him and putting down your own president? Putin is clearly a psychopath who has slaughtered hundreds of thousands of innocent people so he can get more power for himself. He is the very definition of evil. Since you think he is so great, why don't you pack up and move to Russia. When you get there be sure to keep your mouth shut so he doesn't throw you out of a window if you say something that he doesn't like. You need to figure out which country you are going to be loyal to.

[@yellowburger]

If Putin isn't a psychopath then the definition of psychopath is pretty meaningless. Come on Doc, ffs.

[@muzzleflash1]

Why hasn't Anthony Albensese addressed the nation, to declare that he and his predecessor have won the war against Russia?

[@annak15]

What?! What are you on about? Peterson has gone off the rails in the last 2-3 years. He lost the plot after his addiction to benzos, which was “treated” in russia against advice of Canadian medical specialists. I recon they gave him some hypoxic gas mixture and he’s a bit of a psychopath himself now. Him and the russian jew, Ben Shapiro, have been akin to the Taliban regarding their views on women’s rights, human rights, and democracy. Have you heard the garbage he’s been spreading recently?!?

[@muzzleflash1]

@@annak15 Albensese has been made an honorary member of the Ukrainian Azov Battalion

[@alansmemoriesofnothingands8029]

Psychopathy, sometimes considered synonymous with sociopathy, is characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

[@dietertheanteater]

Yes and psychopaths can be impulsive but psychopaths are also very selfish, narcissistic and manipulative. Some psychopaths don’t act impulsively but plan cunningly and patiently. The way JP characterizes psychopathy is kind of suspicious, makes me seriously consider that he might be psychotic

[@yellyman5483]

@@dietertheanteater I agree. Both Putin and Trump are psychopaths. Putin is probably more evil than Trump, but they`re both psychopaths.

[@leifharmsen]

I understand them to be the same mental disorder, but it is called psychopathy when it turns violent. Certainly once it causes murder. Putin is a case in point.

[@LarryGrant-ru6bo]

Psychopaths and sociopaths have very similar traits. The difference is that sociopathic behaviors are usually learned in early childhood usually caused by some great emotional trauma. Psychopaths are born that way. Their brains didn't fully develop the part that allows them to have empathy for others. All mammals seem to have some capacity for empathy. Reptiles are lacking in that area. You can raise a snake from the time that it was born but it is incapable of developing any emotional feelings for you. It knows who you are, but would kill you at the drop of a hat. Psychopaths are the same way. That's why people refer to them as snakes.

[@MalchikGuy]

*Factoid* Never would have been a war on Trump's watch Recession neither

[@thomaskalbfus2005]

A psychopath that starts a war in order to blow up a dam!

[@gravypatron]

Pointing a couple good things someone has done does not make you fan. Neither does failing to predictably criticize.

[@shadeau6]

You don't want to throw those labels around casually

[@FatManJackson]

I am a psychopath, you are a psychopath, we all are squidward uhm I mean psychopaths.

[@trentw.3566]

Except that Peterson knows details he's not discussing honestly. He's basically right that the labels are misleading but Trump and Putin really do qualify and you can find the details easily with J. Reid Meloy, a world expert on psychopaths.

[@FatManJackson]

@@trentw.3566 true psychopaths blend in so perfectly that you will never know they are psychopaths. Your always smiling friendly neighbour has higher chances of being a psychopath than those two.

[@trentw.3566]

@@FatManJackson Sounds like a fallacy. Putin and Trump are 100% proven psychopathic. Peterson is simply playing politics for his book sales to right wingers.

[@FatManJackson]

@@trentw.3566 thanks for exposing yourself so quickly. Typical far left nut hahah Peterson is more left than center by the way. But you are so deep in your own fantasy world you can not see the forest for the trees. Go take your political butthurt somewhere else.

[@steven5054]

Would Peterson get upset if I called his buddy Orban an authoritarian?

[@itsnotrightyouknow]

Yes never upset a psychopath might eat you liver with some nice bottle of vodka and some alfalfa seeds

[@kristandevries4835]

I do not like to put people's mind in a box.

[@johnmurphy9550]

But.. he didn't. He said it was a mistake for people to say that - headlines should be somewhere in the realm of accuracy in regards to the actual events...

[@wiseandalert9615]

His just speaking facts

[@TheSecondInitiate]

He's*

[@bettyboyne8531]

OMG, here come the spelling cops again. 😅😅

[@TheSecondInitiate]

@@bettyboyne8531 I believe everyone in the Western world should know proper English. We need to be holding ourselves to a higher standard than globalists and marxists.

[@sirahmad]

bahahaha@@bettyboyne8531

[@brendatenorio5721]

It was always sorted out in 2020.

[@jck595]

How are you liking those Vaccines go get about 10 more

[@pilipinasthetruth5977]

2 Type of person in Political realm 1. The one that can be bought 2. The one that have been destroyed 3rd Type TRUMP

[@seandelap8587]

Jordan Peterson on the ball as usual

[@Jimmy-B-]

Bullshit you mean

[@wiseandalert9615]

I love Dr. Peterson

[@AlbertKurkin]

Let the Norwegians (from a NATO country) tell how they abducted (from Norway back to Ukraine) in handcuffs (without a trial and an interpreter) those disabled citizens of Ukraine (political scientists and human rights activists), who fought corruption in Ukraine, and in Norway organized free language courses for Russian speakers. /// We are talking about those kind Norwegians who forcibly separated the families of Ukrainians (kidnapping members of their families - fighters against corruption with disabilities, whom the family has not seen for 3 years, because the Norwegians prevent their reunification). /// Crimes in the NATO country against disabled Ukrainians (participants in anti-corruption pickets of Ukrainian human rights activists in Norway) were committed by those Norwegians who condemn the voluntary relocation of Ukrainians to the Russian Federation WITHOUT separating their families. /// Citizens of Ukraine filed collective applications with the ECHR and The Hague crime of Norwegians against Ukrainians. Ctizens of Ukraine (political scientists who teach the language to refugees in Norway) announced the abduction by Norwegians of Ukrainians with disabilities (human rights activists) and the crime of Norwegians against Ukrainians - participants in pickets of Ukrainians (disabled) in a NATO country, who defended their right not to be repressed in Norway for their human rights activities ..j

[@ernstvandijk6342]

This conversation is about Trump, not about Putin.

[@hmasyarra]

Like his love child Thunderberg he's got the whole world rattled. Ain't it great.

[@MaFd0n]

Would have preferred him to also shine his light on narcissism

[@WhiteSeaLeviathan]

Why are they showing trump? As Jordan speaks.

[@really3062]

Title of the video is wrong according to the first 10 seconds of video, instead of Vladimir its about trump. Very misleading.

[@arawiri]

Call us some more psychopaths.

[@mavisemberson8737]

Troll

[@arawiri]

@@mavisemberson8737 God bless you mavis and your family in Jesus Christ's name Amen

[@tomwery5155]

Radioactive Cocktail ?

[@user-jx1up5sr7c]

That's funny how they're talking Trump 90% of the time but the headline and the front pic is Putin:)

[@farangisehsani592]

He is a psychopath! Not all psychopaths are chaotic. They are called dark triad psychopaths.

[@leifharmsen]

Agreed. Besides, even if it did require chaos, who can't see that Putin's invasion of Ukraine is chaotic?!

[@angelajerram840]

It would be better for America to have Trump back and it’s time to let’s go branden and the globalist and their puppets.

[@patrickbrannen2887]

Is that Vladimir Putin or Vegetable Lasagna?

[@peterburke8650]

Trump needs to run. Love from Australia.

[@eduardovc4527]

the video is about trump, not putin... just change the title ffs

[@CARidingAcademy]

We all need to recognize what Trump meant/means. It is the big wake up call. Some things take time as @Potus clearly said.

[@punkhyena875]

A crumbling Empire?

[@Akenfelds1]

It would be a big mistake to think he's a really great guy and exactly what we want in this world.

[@GrandAdmThrawn]

He is soon a GRUZ 200

[@christopherhitchens163]

Violence increased after the Abraham accords

[@6222999]

Ok, what about crackpot?

[@arawiri]

Do you know how much I can get for one psychopath, like 4 sun's and 70 habital planets

[@MarinelaM]

You not answering

[@timtrewyn453]

Ok. "We have joined with like-minded people in order to defend ourselves in a world that has been gravely threatened by gangster rule." -- Franklin D. Roosevelt. Can we call Putin a gangster?

[@alphabogeyman7462]

Gangsters belong to gangs,NATO is the gang on the international stage.

[@timtrewyn453]

@@alphabogeyman7462 KGB/FSB looks like a gang.

[@alphabogeyman7462]

@@timtrewyn453 And the CIA.

[@jerryh527]

Bunch of traitors

[@rodneynikora358]

if you don't think he's a whatever you must like him, set up questions

[@johncarroll772]

Yeah he's willing to have 100000s of thousands deaths and not lose any sleep, he's not a psychopath 😅😅😅😅

[@mirarim]

I think both Mr Trump as well as Mr Putin are one of the best leaders both countries have ever had

[@higztv1166]

Ukrainians and repressed Russians will not agree with you

[@ayyyyph2797]

​@@higztv1166exactly, these people are so contrarian they'll bend over backwards for despotz

[@chadgilmore5046]

I don’t think Trump wants to do a second term for President

[@fado792]

How sound is Peterson?

[@billy6pack887]

You could probably ask that about any human. Each born with a different nature and brought up a certain way. Mix that with unique experiences, and you have the individual. There will always those who are so different that they will tend to questions my, or your sanity. In this respect being sane or "sound" is a social construct. That's why we have so many memes about the "norms" of Russian Society, for example, on TikTok.

[@cherrylindo3917]

there is a big difference between psychopath and sociopath

[@cinnamonmadonna]

Shoutout to the lapel #poppy

[@jonkayl9416]

Total crap. All the doctors think he is. Who are you kidding?

[@swisscottagecleanairaction]

Stalin's demons have ruled Russia since his death and will continue until a generation of Russians emerges that has not been damaged by the trauma their families had to endure.

[@soloauditor]

Sure thing, I am still sufferings from what Attila the Hun done to us, I don't even want to brig up Genghis Khan! ohhh...

[@swisscottagecleanairaction]

@@soloauditormake fun of 30 million murder victims ha ha ha

[@soloauditor]

It seems you have twisted what wrote.

[@swisscottagecleanairaction]

@@soloauditor Twisted what?

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

JP doesn't know much about anything

[@jaybee9269]

How many times are they going to upload this clip?

[@user-ez3il1yy6i]

MORGAN AND PETERSON SHOULD JUST GET MARRIED .............. LOL .

[@mavisemberson8737]

troll

[@wahoo8238]

Teal big mistake

[@arawiri]

And you ding dongs just call him more, unbelievable

[@hidupsehat5205]

They are talking bout trump not Putin

[@yanafelani]

It's a mistake to call Peterson a human.

[@deminisis]

Clickbait title. The main topic was Trump, but one mention of Putin turned this clip into something else.

[@kevinkelly2162]

Big mistake, Mr and Mrs Peterson

[@soloauditor]

Only those people who haven't a clue about human behavior, why people behave as they do would call call Vladimir Putin a ''psychopath''. Putin is brilliant, simply brilliant.

[@toe395]

Sicko

[@Ont74]

Toe? Why? Just wondering, have you even looked on the other side for yourself or just bc the media told you??? Genuinely curious, bc I thought like you…at first!

[@soloauditor]

@@toe395 I am delighted that you think I am a SICKO. If this would not be the case i too would think like you.

[@eelco9547]

Why is Putin brilliant? He is destroying a sovereign country! Civil targets are part of the strategy. Thought his army was much stronger or better. Zweden and Finland (on the border with Russia) have joined NATO. When he sees you as a treat you will be send to jail or just be killed. He is probaly the richest man in the world because he stole his wealth from Russia. Is that brilliant? To me looks uncertain and angry and a bit paranoid.

[@soloauditor]

@@eelco9547 obviously you have not done your homework and you are educated by TV and the heavy propaganda and you believe every word you hear. And you attack everyone who is not agreeing to this black PR but defending it and you label me and others like me: angry, uncertain, paranoid... but this is your only ASSUMPTIONs so are what you believe in. regardless what you trumpet Putin will remain a Brilliant stateman. Money never made anyone smart.

[@johnjohnston3203]

Why do you subject us to piss morgan?

[@koljan3668]

Is JP a psychopath?

[@robinbaby1971]

Bill Gates a doctor.

[@The-Contractor]

Putin is a highly intelligent, worldly, experienced leader who puts Russia first. That rankles the "Liberal World Order" oligarchs to no end. Never thought I would be pulling for a Soviet era hardcore KGB guy but I'm all in for Putin.

[@mattdakin5893]

Passenger jet destroyed all die. Putins response is a quote from Charles Manson: "you can not judge me." Putin also stated that he is just beginning to murder folks. He is a serial killer. Murder is his goal.

[@The-Contractor]

@@mattdakin5893 Don't do drugs.

[@vrsimulo1234]

Yup!

[@tomsmock7674]

Peterson forgets what’s necessary to meet the current Democrats opposition. They, themselves have caused the the necessity to be met with such force and aggression.

[@olivesama]

What's bad enough that it calls for the sort of force and aggression you're talking about?

[@Ujnuytggttggt]

I love pier morgan❤

[@tinaanastopoulos9242]

Big mistake: Listening to anything Jordan says

[@akyak333]

Dr Jordan Peterson is way out of your league Piers and so is Trump

[@antoniohagopian213]

Psychopath doesn't mean degenerate or lunatic. It's not because movies with serial killers said that all psychopaths are like that means it's true. Psychopathy is a variation in brain structure which improves the survival traits at the cost of being "social and human blablabla"

[@AnaB012]

Tell that to J. Peterson...like he doesn't know that. The thing is that many Westerns like to throw label on something they don't really understand...

[@ThePhobos100]

I would say Putin is more a sociopath.

[@poppydillings7448]

Trump is actually a genius. IQ of 156, look it up. Piers keep your comments positive.

[@anslogarrick7638]

Id and ego and super ego unbalanced integration In regards to the fact that he has over time not been able to separate those mentioned in his conscious and subconscious and ID ego and super ego from the Russian federation he has an away mashed his essence is very fabric of his being into the government and it’s merely a manifestation of how he feels simply put

[@anslogarrick7638]

Meshed

[@mr.constitution]

I love Dr. Peterson but he looks unwell here.

[@adityadedhia]

How does that make sense.

[@mr.constitution]

@Aditya Dedhia Very self-explanatory. If you need someone to explain such a simple comment than you might have brain damage.

[@notafreespeechplatform4201]

@@mr.constitution explain it then please.

[@mr.constitution]

@@notafreespeechplatform4201 If you are going through life expecting people to do everything for you, you are lost.

[@notafreespeechplatform4201]

@@mr.constitution so you're unable to explain it. Got it 👍.

[@ln4599]

what about all the illegal behaviors of trump? he is so numb he brags about it.

[@FatManJackson]

Piers Morgan checks more boxes to be a psychopath than Trump.

[@trentw.3566]

That would make him 40/40, cuz trump is about 36 or 38.

[@FatManJackson]

@@trentw.3566 they live in your head rent free. CRY. MORE.

[@trentw.3566]

@@FatManJackson Multiple indictments will cost them far more than they ever have myself, just thinking. At least I can think and reason while you go straight to infantile tongue wagging. My condolences to all the commissary your family has had to buy you over the years.

[@FatManJackson]

@@trentw.3566 reee, reee, reee. You really have no brakes in the tear factory, do you?

[@trentw.3566]

@@FatManJackson I don't brake for white trash. Apologies to your family for all the money they lose on you.

[@Nabraska49]

De Santis would be the best thing for America and the world.. trump did good but unfortunately he has been tarred with the American devision brush ..

[@parmachine470]

What was it that Treason45 was ever successful at using his own money?

[@DominicPelle]

Hail ASD support services 😆

[@trentw.3566]

Big mistake to believe Jordan Peterson's sales-driven lies.

[@hsingsiong]

H S 0 seconds ago Good and honest insights. President Trump should run again. The world, not just US, is a better place. He had and done it and proven it. Best of all, he promised and delivered, unlike his predecessors before him