Jordan B. Peterson | 2022 Commencement Address

[@MissAmberlee1]

He's basically my internet Dad. Any time I need life advice, there he is. We are so fortunate to have his presence.

[@kmkall6874]

Of all the comments I think you nailed it! Just think how different our country or world would be if we all had stable families with fathers to give us godly wisdom! It would change the world!

[@margasnyder254]

I love that - my internet dad. For me too.

[@jeyrey3898]

Exactly, my internet dad too!

[@mohsinali3059]

Indeed. Likewise!

[@VictoriasAngels]

Yes we are!

[@FrancessFelix]

"It was so hard. But it was worth it." -Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Im sobbing. I love this man😭.

[@jimpaull94]

How beautiful is that. Makes me welt up, too.

[@timbies2421]

I was lucky enough to be there in person. The whole audience was hanging on every word of his speech. I heard multiple graduates discussing the impact and greatness of this speech. Dr Peterson is a gift to all of us in a trying time. His words prompt us to look within ourselves first and then go out to make the world a better place. Thank you Dr Peterson

[@sunshineunits6685]

honor his struggle to reason his way to faith, his, in my opinion, long hard fought struggle to forge himself academically speaking- into someone who can bear the honesty of what his mind is capable of discerning from creation. dont shrink from life and turn away from a dedicated application of what you've learned, what you can be, and what god has given you. as a 40+year old man i can tell you i didnt hear untruth in his speech, i didnt hear arrogance. that last step into christs arms might only come after a bitter fought struggle over conscience and your heart, but i offer testimony that from my experience it IS so, so worth it. dont sell yourself out by looking away. god bless you in your future, and your search for truth and excellence. you are constantly on god's mind as well, and his other children are praying for you too :)

[@BrazenRain]

It's almost surreal to see this happening without woke mobs running around. Did everything about it go normally? Are universities still capable of maintaining decorum?

[@roadrunner425]

@@sunshineunits6685 lucky you! can't imagine what it was like in the room!

[@ruben346]

Why look within ourselves?

[@derek.seaborn]

I can only imagine the impact it would have for Jordan Peterson to speak at one's university graduation. My graduation was much less impactful. Thanks for sharing info about the experience.

[@maxwellschenitzki4223]

My University held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2022 earlier today. After listening to endless rants from my school's administrators comprised of nothing but the severity of the climate crisis, the pervasiveness of systemic racism, and their insistence that we, "challenge the system," JP's speech is an absolute breath of fresh air. His encouragement and laser-focus on looking inward and examining all the flaws in oneself, particularly when we are facing uncertainty and change, are so much more meaningful and profound.

[@bass_tardbros6913]

I don't understand why a million people did not at least give a thumbs up to your response.

[@chris3153]

This is the most mindless, rambling, incoherent bunch of bullshit I've ever heard. Typical Jordan. Say a bunch of incoherent crap and enjoy the idiots thinking he's smart.

[@michaeleversole9400]

It’s so fundamentally the truth. I doubt few who know his perspectives or his theological erosion of dogmatic understandings of both science and religions into a clear understanding of the human condition. He is a sociologist in the best sense of that title. Guru in some cultures, a Jesuit of natural “formation”, who walks the path of Saint Ignatius. It’s a feeling place that often makes it very grown man cry. I understand as well. The dark empath willing to stand in front of danger before another person. A first responder before anybody makes a call. And on a good day, he is a teacher out of obligation for what he knows.

[@virginiatierney408]

Why Hector these young people to become particularized persons then excoriate them when they chose trans.

[@Angelbach1995]

Hola mi amor

[@bruceboome]

That was powerful, even by JBP's standards. What is even more astonishing is that he's able to deliver a speech like that without notes. This voice has arisen to meet the needs of the time.

[@angelinejohnson9511]

this is preaching: this is exhortation. this is what someone with conviction does, speaking extemporaneously. It is NOT uncommon to be be capable of speaking without notes -- especially when one has been deliberating on this material for years and decades as he has. I am sorry that few seem to have experienced a sermon of more than a salutatory fifteen minutes and three points of development. This is a speech for our times, and not a moment too soon.

[@matthewzimmers1097]

“This voice has arisen to meet the needs of the time”. Very spot on

[@benstrasdat6328]

@Jack Sprat knowing something doesn't mean your above or immune to it mate...but its preferential to not being aware....if you think he wasn't aware of benzo you must be the one grasping for something g to attempt to pull him down...it won't work though...he speaks honestly and truthfully....you can't remove the desire for humans to want to hear this....good luck trying though🙂

[@spidaman0112]

I hope we all raise our standards in appreciation of the need to do so.

[@spidaman0112]

@Jack Sprat you realize that often doctors now consult daily with pharmacist on medicines because that world is so big. Medical doctors...

[@ThaiChinaMalay]

Any college who wants their students to learn life's lessons and wisdom from Jordan Peterson says a great deal about the quality of that college. That was so inspirational.

[@sabejreid2072]

An unrepeatable Event - a gift by a living poet, spirit, educator, by an educated Man. His existence is proof Men can be great thinkers and speakers and Family members/leaders and contribute to us all. Just fantastic.

[@johnnyroycerichardsoniii3273]

@@sabejreid2072 👍👍

[@LoveQuestWithLisaConcepcion]

It's the ONLY college I'd attend if I was 18 again. The rest are $120,000 indoctrination camps.

[@katiebell1873]

@@LoveQuestWithLisaConcepcion I’m looking at colleges right now, and I really want to go to Hillsdale. It’s pretty hard to get accepted there, so we’ll see. I went to tour the college, and it was absolutely amazing! I was super impressed.

[@esjel9804]

@@katiebell1873 hope you get in. But don't look down on community college as a practical start (save money on your first 2 years). Also, Grand Canyon University is a decent Christian college.

[@Kippin1080hp]

How do we ever repay the good this man has brought? He fixed my broken heart.

[@nuggetx4086]

be a good man. it will suffice

[@ProfessorM]

@Llukea aim high, tell the truth, and clean your room.

[@TaylorGerrior]

Be the best self you can achieve.

[@battlespace13]

"...Go and do thou likewise." --Luke 10:37

[@dawnsharvest6197]

Thank you, Hillsdale College, for asking him to speak and thank you so much for emailing this link! What a powerful message. God bless!!

[@danielhicks1682]

How can anyone listen to this man and see him as anything less than one of the finest spirits and minds we have. God blessed this man with incredible insight and a heart to match.

[@Talbot305]

Go to The Majority Report with Sam Seder and find the video on JBP and your stomach will flip over from all the vile hatred towards this man.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Daniel Hicks: So true. He offers something so spectacular to the world, there are no words.

[@BrianPex]

Because people today hate truth and reality. He’s an international gem.

[@vanessa271]

Jordan Peterson is forever a legend. I'm grateful to live during his lifetime and to experience his teachings.

[@patriciagraham222]

So true! I think so too.

[@Sleveofwizard]

. We need more like him.

[@KLXz17]

Me too, I am forever grateful for his words

[@anam4564]

Me too!

[@dannyphillips9405]

there is a depth of Heart in this Man not common or plentiful.. He is a Marvel...

[@bknimwakin]

I was a liberal. JP was my professor at Harvard. He changed my life.

[@johnf6267]

Wow!

[@margasnyder254]

Reading that brought tears to my eyes! Good for you and good for us!

[@proudatheist2042]

How did Dr. Peterson change your life when you had him as a professor at Harvard?

[@francescos7361]

Un grande educatore e insegnante.

[@IIDELTAFORCEII]

Thats amazing. That would be an honour to have been taught and to personally know JBP before his rise to fame. It's next to impossible to get the chance to meet him now.

[@klmorg63]

It’s amazing Mr Peterson only became famous after his 50th year on Earth, his is a voice that was waiting, waiting on everyone else to realize his genius! He didn’t become famous because he wanted to, but because the world needed him too!

[@kaivogel253]

The world doesn't need a liar who cries for money, doesn't need a fraud who peddles hatred against women and embraces violence, doesn't need an ex-addict who learned nothing from his experience and just goes on to traumatize even more people. He is a disgrace.

[@TheDeecue]

@Down with Corporate Amerika I'll ask. What has he lied about? How has he been untruthful?

[@jasoncole7320]

@@kaivogel253 funny how folks like you like to flex your opinion without backing it with facts. Your what’s wrong the current climate. Bless your heart. It’s not your fault your missing chromosome.

[@1cont]

@@kaivogel253 you'll grow up eventually, Kai. Good luck.

[@1cont]

@@TheDeecue that shuts them up pretty fast

[@debhig]

I want to leave this commencement speech for my children when it's my time to go. There is no better parental wisdom that I could leave to them. "The Devil's At The Crossroad", do you aim up or down? Have Faith to look and aim upward. Thank you, Hillsdale, for this timeless legacy to your graduates.

[@austingordon4995]

The best thing about this guy's speeches is that he takes you on a journey throughout the speech. He starts with a very general topic and then just wanders down a variety of paths, none of which you knew were connected to the original point until he ties them all together at the end.

[@carltoncotter2614]

With the most brilliant people, there is no such thing as a non sequitur.

[@gonzalolozano1198]

My thought.

[@RadToucan]

And it’s all on the spot. You can actually tell that he deeply believes in every word he says. No notes or cards. He stands there and thinks out loud. It’s phenomenal

[@tomnorton4277]

@@RadToucan I see this with Gary Habermas too. The man clearly believes the Resurrection of Jesus with all his heart and you can tell because he's confident enough to go off script. He just presents himself to people and talks. Other Christian apologists like Lee Strobel have a prepared speech, which doesn't weaken their argument but also doesn't have the same level of authenticity that Habermas has.

[@angelinejohnson9511]

@@RadToucan these are thoughts over a great deal of time. Its been decades since he was in Montreal, and clearly that story has stayed with him: far longer than many graduates lifetimes. When our elders reflect and dispense wisdom in such an open hearted way, we can only be appreciative.

[@leviwilson3544]

No matter where I am, what I’m doing, or who I’m around, when I hear this mans voice break, and feel the emotion emanating from his beautiful soul, tears run uncontrollably down my cheeks. He causes me to reflect on my life, and seriously examine who I think I am, who I want to be, and why I’m not the man I am capable of being. Thank you Dr. Peterson!

[@johnsmithland7325]

Ditto

[@edwardwalsh5477]

We mostly live inside a shell for our protection which motivates rejection of any unpleasant view of self. When I see him weep unashamedly, I can see the possibility of God winning him into becoming of His own people. I'm inadequate to be a spiritual guide to him but someone, even God's own Holy Spirit may present the necessary persuasive arguments but then Prof. Peterson still has the opportunity to resist even God's perfect argument(s). I should hope that he would follow God's invitation expressed in Rom. 10:9-10 into redemption and eternal life.

[@devorahyankee6622]

he makes me cry because his insight is so deep and he has such an incredible way to project his message

[@hogg4229]

He is one of a kind.

[@donniefalgoust4702]

Your words have been on my conscience ever since I discovered J.P when he cries I cry

[@islanderws]

As a long time Christian I really enjoyed the way Dr. Peterson told biblical stories from a psychologist perspective. Different but effective. I love this man and his work...

[@ExceLvG]

If you haven’t seen, he made a lecture series on Genesis from that point of view. Absolutely fascinating!

[@swesleyc7]

As a fellow Christian, I hope that the Holy Spirit has found its way into DrJP's heart. In many videos, I have indication of just that, but I hope he pours out his Faith some day soon.

[@Yetter]

@@swesleyc7 No, I don't think he has been reborn yet. There are some pretty blatant symptoms that he is still dead in sin. Hopefully, I pray, God gives him a new heart soon.

[@tylerjeb7888]

It's amazing how rich the bible is when you have an intelligent guide. I was basically always told in school that it was a bunch of silly nonsense, and so I was an atheist for a long time. Shows you how worthless most teachers are.

[@GavinMichaels]

It's the only thing that keeps me mildly tethered to religion. I know he made light of "oh you're 16 you think you know more than the Bible" but he didn't really address that far too many churches are preaching that these events LITERALLY happened, which is stupid and turns people away (like myself), or they use their "divine power" for political/financial gain. In contrast, I love the way Jordan breaks down the stories, not as a real list of events, but as archetypal events that represent our journey as humans. Which gives the stories meaning to me, not from a religious perspective, but as someone who finds meaning in powerful stories.

[@KanyekiKamawe]

Watching stuff like this really makes you appreciate modern technology. Here I am making breakfast in Kenya as I listen to a talk like this from across the world!

[@carolinahm.5025]

Jambo Kamawe! Glad to learn you are appreciating this because it’s truly speaking to the heart of who we in America have become-full of victimhood and all the the other nonsense you can imagine. I pray you, my people-am Kenyan we would NOT copy all what we see on the internet unless it’s this type of Mindset that elevates and invoke our moral responsibilities, character and courage-all that used to be the American Way but seem to have disappeared in our current generations. In essence he is doing a better job of Inspiring us to greatness than the so called men of god. Barikiwa and share with others especially those that look to politicians others for help…. We all are unique and got to something to contribute to others through service!

[@WaimeKelvin-zv6jw]

A year later I'm watching this in 2023, You might need to review this video

[@lizpryz]

Forget other commencement speeches. In the future, colleges should play this address for their graduates every single year. Young people need to hear this message.

[@kaivogel253]

nobody needs to hear his lies and pretentious nonsense. He is an absolute disgrace for the medical field.

[@Zzyzzyx]

I have certainly played it over and over for myself. Five times so far, in fact.

[@ms.mariannejollineau7049]

@Down with Corporate Amerika Aim for things beyond your selfish self.

[@ms.mariannejollineau7049]

@Down with Corporate Amerika There were so many specifics here. Could it be you simply don't like or respect any of them? An opportunity to act instead of complain would heal a lot of things. This is what a good doctor does.

[@LongLiveThe70s]

I couldn't agree more. But it's not (only) young people that need to listen to Dr Peterson's words. With so much idiocy, ignorance, and willful blindness all around us, not to mention malevolence, at least here in the Western world, his advice is more fundamental than ever for all of us

[@christopherrobbins9985]

Hillsdale is one of the few true universities left in the USA. And, sadly, one of the few that have the courage to host JP as a commencement speaker. God Bless Hillsdale and God Bless Jordan Peterson.

[@margasnyder254]

Isn’t that the truth?! I’m soooo glad that Hillsdale exists as a shining example of a good university. The new Ralston College where Peterson will be President seems to be in the same mold. Thank God!

[@glendacollins2898]

They accept no Federal funding and are free to teach. What a wonderful concept. Hope it catches on.

[@TheDanielLivingston]

No, the US is home to many world-class universities - Harvard, MIT, Stanford, CalTech, etc. The best in the world.

[@bendewet1057]

@@TheDanielLivingston ,Yes but do they have an Ethical commitment to the Truth, do they Stand By it, and do they in fact Teach it? I'm not an American, so please kindly enlighten me if you care to.

[@Truth_Çkr]

I’m graduating tomorrow from a private Christian college. You want to talk about sacrifice? What I’d give to have this man deliver my commencement address is beyond me. He has been an instrumental force in my life for years now and I wish everyone who has gone through similar experiences as me could learn from him as I have.

[@Truth_Çkr]

@Down with Corporate Amerika First, when Jesus condemned the rich he was speaking about those who got their riches by leaching off the poor and unjust means. The point was not that being rich forbids you from entering heaven, but the sinful means of obtaining the riches do. Second, capitalism - like all human institutions - is a flawed system. But to suggest that acceptance of Jesus’ teaching and supporting capitalism are mutually exclusive is foolish. As far as I can tell, capitalism is not entirely opposed to Jesus’ teaching unlike some other systems i.e. communism

[@Truth_Çkr]

@Down with Corporate Amerika are you dumb? I responded two weeks ago

[@lindaevans7995]

I’ve only just discovered Jordan for myself, my brother, whom died last year thought he was the greatest speaker of sense and truth...I wish I had listened to him then so we could have listen to Jordan together...makes me very emotional to listen to him right now. We should all feel very grateful for him 😌

[@ryanackert1536]

I think it's really wonderful how you're listening to him now. I hope his videos will be a continual source of knowledge and also comfort. Your brother sent you to person who's knowledge has helped millions transform thoughts, and lives in countless ways. Your brother gave you a tremendous gift that will continue to help you the rest of your life.

[@teppovaisanen5807]

Eternal memory to your brother! May God remember him in His Kingdom! Thank you for sharing this personal experience. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@sheilasmith7779]

@@ryanackert1536 I know of no other modern speaker with a balance of intellect and emotion than Jordan Peterson. It comes through that Jordan deeply cares about the human condition.

[@dionst.michael1482]

My condolences dear.

[@billveremis5705]

He nailed it! It was good (he aimed high) truthful and memorable. Yes a commencement speech like no other but necessary in this age and delivered like no one else can but Dr Peterson. Practical advise graduates and anyone can and should use. I was there in person for my daughters graduation, what a way for her and our family to end her 4 years at Hillsdale’s. It was fantastic. Thank you Dr Peterson!

[@desertodavid]

Bill Veremis, bless you and your daughter and congratulations to you both. While it may be hard to absorb everything that Jordan Peterson said in this speech it should definitely caused her to aim high as she reflects on her graduation ceremony.🙏

[@KennethEODell]

Seem as if he was pleading for their souls to GOD. And teaching them like-wise to plead for other's soul's through Christ.👍🙏✝️ \¡/

[@MrRickkramer]

Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈 enjoy the win, all of you!

[@Iamnickdude09]

Bill is this recent or?

[@nguday2003]

You sound like you’re an old man on the board.

[@tomherman2162]

At 75 I sit here and wish I heard this at 21. Enjoy your lives Hillsdale grads

[@mistermimic2442]

I love how at the very end he just says “oh….. thank you” almost as if he’s woken up from a divine trance, it’s like his thoughts are that powerful. What a legend!!

[@josephlopez4871]

Agree...it's as if someone or something spoke the words through him and then vanishes. Awesome

[@konstantinonassis7015]

@@josephlopez4871love your comment brother! Greetings!

[@mariannell]

Legend...

[@Ph4n_t0m]

"When you are at the crossroads, and you are counselled to despair, rise up in courage and see if you can resist it" -- Jordan B. Peterson

[@michaelc.3812]

My last graduation was three decades and several years ago, but I watched, listened, and was moved. And I was moved to tears, considering that I didn’t get to hear this at my last graduation. Amen, Dr. Peterson, amen.

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

Amen Michael!

[@ericjanuar2563]

Amen to all! Someone graduated 11 years ago.. Also moved to tears 😢

[@WestExplainsBest]

Peterson perfectly embodies the power of story telling; when you speak truth and simultaneously portray it through the narrative of the human experience, it is profound.

[@paperluboff3450]

Well put!

[@popboyme]

This is definitely a deeper insight. One would never master speaking without truth and love (respect and passion for the topic). Too many speakers (professionals included) waste time in learning and practicing speech techniques and technologies.

[@kaivogel253]

Peterson is lying. He is wrong about nearly everything he ever produces word spaghetti about. He NEVER cites sources. Absolute disgrace to let him prance around at a university.

[@JamesRGlenn]

I have been helping high school and college age students on the journey to adulthood for 29 years. This is the best college commencement speech I've ever heard. I wish every 20 to 25 year-old (and all other aged persons) would listen to this with pen and paper to pause, write/journal & rewind as needed to digest. If it takes you a decade, you did not waste any time.

[@Jeff-le5mn]

If you do not have time to watch tens, hundreds of his videos, watch this commencement speech. It is s fine collection of them. Thank you Dr. Jordan Peterson for speaking the truth in the midst of chaos.

[@crazycontent222]

The most powerful thing about Jordan is how he delivers truth with emotional trembling in his voice. It shows the depth of his contemplation and compassion. If delivered in a detached manner, much of what he says would not reach out and grab the attention of our souls. The man becomes a palpable embodiment of hope as he audibly and visibly displays compassion and humility with knowledge rather than ego and pride. It causes me to trust him much more than I would most people on the planet.

[@LoveQuestWithLisaConcepcion]

That's exactly why the Godless elites are so threatened by him.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Joshua: So true. When we witness his emotion we know we are hearing truth. He truly cares about human wellbeing.

[@jake6132]

What makes Dr. Peterson so great is what he's learned about suffering from suffering, not because he owns people in debates. Thanks, Dr. Peterson!

[@kaivogel253]

when did he "own" anybody? xD last time I checked he got humiliated by Slavoj Zizek because Peterson didn't even understand the opposing position xD

[@jake6132]

@@kaivogel253 I said that because many people like to watch him because he outsmarts most interviewers, but that's not what makes him so great. I've not seen the one you're referring to.

[@jefflanahan8812]

I cry sometimes when I listen to JBP. He says things that are so true that I do not know how to respond, except for the raw emotion of tears of shear joy associated with hearing someone say it. I used to be someone who thought religious story was meaningless claptrap; not anymore. Jordan's work has, for many people, injected a meaning into the stories that is so deep it is undeniable.

[@richardhudgens5180]

Agreed more or less because I see what I am and what I could be when this knowledge is repeated, all the things I've thought and couldn't articulate all comes to the for front and sometimes it's totally overwhelming.

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

“Deep meaning needed to sustain us through tragedy.” Brilliant.

[@essm4179]

Listened to Mr. Peterson with my High School son at his San Jose,CA event 3 weeks ago. The following week, my son & I visited Hillsdale campus. Now, Mr Peterson is at Hillsdale! :) Awesome

[@Leukocyte64]

I'm a Hillsdale grad myself, class of 2012. I worked as a student ambassador giving tours. Hillsdale is a great gift to our country, as is Jordan Peterson. I saw him in Santa Rosa a few weeks ago myself.

[@Jaz-wx4vo]

May I ask which high school?

[@AndreaRKent]

Send that boy to Hillsdale.

[@essm4179]

@@AndreaRKent We are trying! :)

[@parkdonkey]

I was at the sf Masonic with him right before his SAn Jose trip

[@tacticplanner7188]

That was one of the greatest commencement speeches I have ever heard!

[@ZeroingIn]

@Psicólogo Miguel Cisneros not sure if you’re familiar with Hillsdale but these folks are, many, erudite plebs. They have great knowledge and learning of common sense tradition. Common sense tradition is to love bomb those who flatter them. Petersen is a celebrity and this comment by tactic planner is basically a swoon like a teenage girl…”OMG he sees me…I love him!”

[@randyhuff5920]

@Psicólogo Miguel Cisneros HI friend. I was reflecting on your objections (w which I disagree, but we'll not likely sort that out)...reflecting and I thought of the Donatist debate in the early church. Perhaps you know it well. But its conclusion may shed light conceptually on whether JBP can still be any use in spite of his near death experience due to depression drugs, etc. Just a thought.

[@gonzalolozano1198]

@Psicólogo Miguel Cisneros a mind over the rest..... perhaps this speech is for you my friend.

[@johnsmithland7325]

It was the greatest I have ever heard. I would like to know of others if you would share. Thanks ahead of time.

[@JorgeGViso]

Watching Jordan begin the speech in a slow tempo, slightly monotonous tone, and gradually succeed into his typical cadence of brilliant analysis is priceless. Truly a wonderful man.

[@lucyphillips2217]

This is by far the best commencement speech I’ve ever heard. Very well done, Dr. Peterson. I’m so glad that colleges like Hillsdale see how valuable this man’s words are - truly a gift to mankind.

[@TimmacTR]

"God, it was so hard, but it was worth it!" My last words on this earth, hopefully

[@LoveQuestWithLisaConcepcion]

Yesssss🙌🙌🙌

[@davipenha]

Yes 💪🏻

[@shaunspadafora7943]

My God, that line hit me like a ton of bricks. So simple, yet so profound.

[@edgardosantana]

100% He just taught me exactly how I'd like to feel and express myself at the moment I pass on. That line really got me.

[@TimmacTR]

@Down with Corporate Amerika If it's easy for you, good, but I doubt it, and for most people it's not. A lot of things are hard, and yet, a lot of things worth doing are also hard, and usually, the easiest path is also the most disastrous one for you in the long term. So, yes, do hard things that are worth doing. And if it's easy, then good for you, try to take the challenge one notch up next time.

[@gibsonguy5240]

God I praise you for Jordan Peterson. Give him total healing in his body, mind, soul and spirit. Bless and heal his wife and family. keep him safe. Amen

[@johnf6267]

Amen!

[@jenjen7558]

So when you are at the crossroads and you are counselled to despair, you know, rise up in courage and see if you can resist it. It's better for you and the people around you. So that's the flood man! 💕💕💕💕 Thank you Dr. Peterson for this. May God continue to bless you and your precious family.🕊️🙏

[@aretrograde7745]

I will revisit this speech for years to come. God bless Dr. Peterson and his family.

[@sean3223a]

IMHO, in many respects, this speech can be understood as both the aggregate and climax of Jordan's entire life's work. An almost incomparably great man in our generation.

[@Solupschizo]

AND HE AIN'T DONE YET

[@sean3223a]

@Down with Corporate Amerika lol , singlevariable analysis is the fetish of the simpleminded. Have fun ;)

[@soundsoflore]

A gift for humanity. Thank you Jordan Peterson. You are carrying the impetus of the western tradition into lands unknown via modernity.

[@deborahedelman2659]

Well said!!!

[@randyhuff5920]

I'm confused by your use of "modernity." He is no fan of modernity, as I'm sure you know. Not arguing, just trying to figure what you mean.:)

[@soundsoflore]

@@randyhuff5920 "via modernity" means not that his vehicle of ideology itself is modernity but that like all of us, he is in the present time, modernity, and for modernity, the western tradition is akin to lands unknown.

[@randyhuff5920]

@@soundsoflore thank you. I wondered if that's what you meant.

[@walterstorm]

I was like, "don't stop, don't stop, don't stop." That brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Jordan Peterson.

[@theeeff4101]

My son is finishing eighth grade after a childhood of homeschooling. He's on his way to high school and I'm excited to watch this with him on his middle school graduation day. Such good advice, so beautifully delivered. Thank you for your voice, Dr. P. It is so badly needed.

[@johncichon9499]

I'm happy for you! Really. My wife is going to teach as a special education teacher in a Hillsdale supported high school. We pray for great results!

[@dylanl9878]

I met this man in person after one of his shows Boston. He is actually the person you see on screen. Genuinely cares and listens when you speak, if you don't tell him your name he will ask you. Much love for the intellectual goat JBP.

[@proudatheist2042]

Awesome! Did you get to meet him at a VIP Meet and Greet event? Or did you happen to see him after all of the show's events wrapped up?

[@dylanl9878]

@@proudatheist2042 had VIP tickets but there was a mess up and my type of VIP wasn't spouse to meet him. Was able to make my way into meeting him anyway and got a photo and small conversation. He then stuck around late after the show for the ones he got photos with, put out a chair and awnsered any questions we had for like 40 minutes to a hour. Was not part of the show and it felt like we were students in his class. Edit: topics ranged from big picture events in the world to deeply personal questions.

[@PhilosoFeed]

I've listened to Jordan Peterson speak for what, at least 5 years now.. every lecture and every engagement. I know (superficially) the things he's going to say and the way he's going to say them. And yet still I get goosebumps and fight back tears. What a remarkable man.

[@kaivogel253]

yeah you must be delusional. Wake up, you're in a cult for incels and white supremacists!

[@wiktor5016]

Amazing. I've heard those words and stories by Peterson before, but I've never cried to one of his speeches before. This was something else, and I really needed to hear it. Perhaps his best speach among many great ones.

[@sabejreid2072]

Yes

[@CKGolfer]

That is what someone looks like who believes what they are saying and has genuine care for the human race.

[@book3100]

Dr. Peterson in his natural attire, still teaching at commencement. Now that's beautiful

[@kaivogel253]

yeah a beautiful fraud :D

[@miasantiago4583]

To have had him at one's graduation as the speaker - Wow!

[@jamescollier3]

yeah. some pour bastards got killery or obummer

[@kaivogel253]

yeah it's the biggest insult to anyone who has ever accomplished anything in science. He is a christian fundamentalist fraud who peddles hatred and embraces violence. He should have been pelted with rotten vegetables.

[@vickireed2936]

What a lucky lucky group!

[@JD..........]

Every university in the USA and Canada should be CLAWING for this man to give their inaugural addresses. It's good to see JBP back at university. 30:00 - end is good summary.

[@sicktheory7575]

It’s so surreal to watch him over the course of years. How he has been on point about what has been taking place. The irony, is that those universities decided to allow protesters with air horns and bells invade most of his university speeches. Really prophetic to think about honestly.

[@vickireed2936]

This man is a legend.

[@JeffMTX]

Instead they hate him and denigrate him. Pride blinds I guess.

[@live-wire5174]

Jordan Peterson is 1 in a billion. He's helped me more than I could ever express. Thank you Jordan, hopefully someday I can tell you how much you've done for me. God bless you!

[@kaivogel253]

please get actual help. There are good therapists out there, not reckless frauds like this one.

[@drgn5434]

1 in 7.9 trillion

[@bsack58]

I'm so glad I could find this. I knew he gave the commencement address and wanted to see how he would address an audience of graduates. A commencement speech like no other, and perfect for the audience, as evidenced by the enthusiastic standing ovation at the end. What a treasure he is. I would hate to try to give the next commencement address there. Very difficult act to follow.

[@patriciagraham222]

Absolutely , agree totally with what you said. He is one amazing man. I have long admired him.

[@petetumas6513]

I pray that Dr. Peterson actually meets The Author of Life soon... then his speculations would have a better grounding in facts. I like him, his intellect, and his communication skills. It's often delightful to hear his mind work as he "romances the stone" as would a gemstone cutter!

[@davetoth9767]

Great commentary and I second your sentiments entirely. How does one follow in the wake of Peterson?

[@blackpsalmmusic9180]

@Jack Sprat And then you, a peon on KZbin, copy pasted an argument against Peterson on an excellent speech made and posted well after those demons were defeated. Do you not see how dangerous that type of incompetence is in public conversation spaces these days?

[@bsack58]

@Jack Sprat you use a pseudonym and post an attack on a great man. This seems to me to indicate that your own house is not in order and that you have malevolent intent. It says volumes more about you than it does him. You did not even address the content of his talk. Personal attacks are evidence of the lack of any substance in your argument or your character.

[@pattiday431]

Great choice Hillsdale College. This was a wonderful commencement speech.

[@vanessa271]

I was previously already impressed with Hillsdale College through Tracy Simmons's speech there but now with JP, Hillsdale will become known worldwide.

[@nomjohnson]

@@vanessa271 He already is :-)

[@archietheproto7706]

@@nomjohnson Hillsdale college is a "he"?

[@warrenoleary7172]

@@vanessa271 My older two daughters benefited from attending Hillsdale College and graduating in 2012 & 2014. Did great academic achievement at their Masters Degree Universities because of the sound under graduate degree from our beloved Hillsdale College !

[@sharonendler1467]

Hillsdale is a wonderful institution!

[@Zay-o1n]

This was so beautiful. Thank you, JP! By the end, I was in tears. I definitely want to reach the end of my life and say "that was so hard.. it was worth it."

[@johnmcnamara3084]

I get emotional listening to him because I feel his passion, concern, and love for people. It’s contagious. I hope many other people feel the same when they listen. Thanks JBP!

[@tsumnerbmw]

All off the top of his head. Speaks to and from the soul. Speaking aloud what my spirit knew to be true all along but had heretofore never articulated though immediately recognized. True gem of mankind. Love him!

[@MrJamberee]

It was amazing to watch and listen… no teleprompter.

[@angelinejohnson9511]

@@MrJamberee when you've been living your material, and giving lectures for decades, you need no teleprompter.

[@margaretsmith7712]

Dr.Peterson, thank you, after listening to you speak I’m sure it makes us all feel that we could do better. The story of the suffering crucified young women at the clinic was so profound,her desire to share her dog with someone and to see joy for that soul,elevated their spirits and healing was occurring.....interesting, the core heart matters, really matter.....I believe it’s no accident that your voice and true love that wisdom is helping people from all walks of life......In gratitude I thank almighty God for His amazing grace,and pray that humanity will find their true lives enriched by forgetting self and looking for the good in ourselves and each other.....Amen.....

[@brjohn1960]

Same here, and I'm 62 years old. Well, Jordan and I went to different high schools together. lol

[@loriazevedo5994]

He is such a good man. We need more like him. Be forceful, strong and honest. Look a person in there eyes when speaking. These young people are so lucky to meet Jordan. Good start for life.

[@billveremis5705]

Miguel is troll

[@billveremis5705]

@Psicólogo Miguel Cisneros doesn’t see like you know anything that is truthful about him. Do you know him personally or have firsthand knowledge of him. He has said on many occasions he does not practice and no longer has his clinical practice since I believe 2018. So are you saying that if someone has seen a psychologist in the past they can not be good today.

[@jamesvyork]

@Psicólogo Miguel Cisneros your comments is a definition of what “good man” is not. And you actually treat the mentally ill. How can you judge someone who got him self better as not being a good man”. How many have you actually help? Did you give up on your patients with your prejudgement of them. As you did here.

[@alevan5714]

@Psicólogo Miguel Cisneros What is your real point? Are you saying that Peterson’s description of life as a series of crossroads at which we make choices-choices that we should make consciously and as honestly as we can-is wrong? Choose to be truthful, at least, don’t lie!….is that bad advice? Is Peterson’s claim that service to others-as best we can, through the recognition of our own shortcomings-is wrong? Get my own life in order before I try to adjust someone else’s. What, exactly, does Peterson teach that is not life changing for the better and moral?

[@alevan5714]

@Psicólogo Miguel Cisneros You have not answered any of my questions. How does a good, moral, human being act? The question is, “ Does anything Dr. Peterson advocate’s turn anyone who follows his advice into a bad, immoral, human being-or are his recommendations the actions of a good, moral, human being?”

[@chrisgeronimo123]

My god this man is a legend it was so deep nd dark at times but I bet all those kids remember this speech wow he's so emotional as well I was in tears in parts he's a marvel of our times god bless him in all his days 💖

[@massivepump3059]

I have an amazing father and he’s always been there to motivate and guide me in life. Supported my siblings and I the best he could and worked like a dog to keep us fed, clothed and reasonably happy. I have so much respect for my dad and I love him for being the man he is and his sacrifices for us his children. It’s a special feeling when you sit and think on a good father. Recently it dawned on me that Dr. Peterson holds a similar place in my heart. I’ve never met the man although I feel I’ve known him or rather he’s known me for ages! I have so much love and respect for this man that when I think of his great deeds and or the stern ass chewings’ he unleashes on us from time to time i eel grateful to have experienced his wisdom, a fathers wisdom!

[@joshualovelace3375]

I'm so very glad that young people have the opportunity to hear this man at the crossroads of their lives.

[@ruthanne6729]

Dr. Peterson, I am graduating next spring from the University of Maine with a B. A. in English. I wish you could be my Commencement speaker. Since you can’t be, I am adopting this speech as my own. You are so loved and so cherished.

[@martinroberts4733]

All I can think of is WOW. Wish I heard that at my graduation.

[@kaivogel253]

this man is just two more public meltdowns away from screaming nazi propaganda verbatim. He already did so in a thinly veiled way. Just you wait.

[@user-nz9jt9rf2o]

I had never heard of Hillsdale College, but I now have great respect for it. Thank you for inviting Dr. Peterson and uploading his speech

[@concernstudent4884]

Man...this class is lucky to be lectured by this legend!

[@johncampbell7219]

Jordan Peterson is one of those men that inspires other people (particularly men) to be better.

[@Augusto_Pinochet]

“Well, bucko, that is quite possibly the consequence of KZbin being comprised of a primarily male audience. So you might say, “well then KZbin must be a male dominated tyrannical patriarchy.” It’s like, yeah ok. Good luck with that sort of thinking. It’s not good.”

[@rosemarykirby7489]

How couldn’t anyone love this man! When you come to the end of your life and say, “That was so hard, but it was worth it”. God blessed us when he made this man.

[@donniefalgoust4702]

They will hate him because he speaks truth , knowledge , and wisdom in this real world.

[@kaivogel253]

@@donniefalgoust4702 he lies and your are too dim to question his ideology :D

[@glennwa1]

@@donniefalgoust4702 just like Socrates.

[@15liran]

I just graduated this week and the speeches I that were given by the university faculty were no longer than 5 minutes, generic, uninspired and had an unbearable amount of virtue signaling, while wearing masks still and still taking about covid… Thank you for putting this up.

[@doublejay74]

I could listen to this every day of what’s left of my life and still learn something new from him. I thank God for this man.

[@Chris-rh9ss]

Wow! Perfect speech. As a 19 year old gap year boy, I believe that everyone should listen to this video in high school. I want to play this at every high school in my city on their graduation day. Thank you Jordan Peterson ♥️

[@sabejreid2072]

Too true! From a 64yr old lady living in Australia, Melbourne. JB is constantly reaching for the highest but he often fails I'm sure. GL in your life.

[@kaivogel253]

nobody needs to hear the lies of this fraud who disgraces the entire medical field.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Chris: So true. Western civilization has become so nilhistic and narcissistic, obvious by all the " selfies."

[@jdwar11]

JP has one of the most brilliant minds and the greatest ability to articulate these ideas to us. Each of his lectures, speeches and discussion truly have purpose and conviction. It’s like the great journey with the best guide you could be given. He really is a treasure.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Jon: And beyond intellect, we sense genuine goodness.

[@AFringedGentian]

I graduated from University of Maine today. I adopted Dr. Peterson’s commencement speech as my own.

[@Ghost-er7pc]

Dr Peterson is truly a blessing. We must cherish him while he is still with us.

[@beverlysaunders834]

Oh... had I had that speech and comprehend it at the time when I graduated.....genuine and true! He knows the soul.

[@lanchparty]

I would pass out if JBP spoke at my commencement. Only somewhere amazing like Hillsdale would pull a great speaker like this! I sent one of my best and brightest students to Hillsdale this past year and he LOVES it.

[@C165095]

Jordan is a gift from God to all of us. Thank you, Jordan, for this magnificent useful wisdom.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Greg Sharah: So true. Jordan is a gift from God to a world in desperate need of truth.

[@Benjamin-fu5ij]

His closing remarks were unbelievably palpable. What an image, what an apt message for young people to hear. Thank you, Dr. Peterson! For Christians, it's even more glorious when you get to those final moments and can say that it was worth it, looking back at your life, and you know where and with whom your eternal rest will be. Glorious. I can't wait, but there is also much to be done in this life. Life is an adventure. Incredibly grateful for men like Dr. P.

[@DirkJacobsz]

I love how JP draws you - to be good - to do your best - to have integrity - to be ethical - for all of humanity and yourself. To create possibilities - that we - man/woman can rise up and express our excellence. Thank you JP you give me hope

[@jwright8838]

The Lord has placed a Spirit of Wisdom within you, Dr. Peterson. Thank you for delivering those insights to this graduating class and to the world. May He who gives seed to the sower and bread for our nourishment continue to provision the world with these insights. Thank you to Hillsdale for calling Dr. Peterson to speak and thank you to Dr. Peterson for being faithful to deliver the address. I pray that the Wisdom Dr. Peterson has been given is mixed with faith and that he trusts in the Lord Jesus.

[@donnahalsted7718]

SO MUCH WISDOM! His last few sentences were all I needed to hear today! That EFFORT to plod the journey forward! It's an effort that has kept me focused for the duration of more than an agonizing year, the journey out of paralyzing PTSD. I have been stymied over and over again, but have persevered in the EFFORT. Only within the past two weeks have I been able to actually take a step. I took another yesterday. I'll take another, feeble as it may seem, today. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? I WILL run the race again! Thank you, dear Dr. Peterson! You are very truly loved!

[@lovestruth7751]

Shared this with my granddaughter because I want her to embrace the principles that will bring meaningful living.

[@andreasmith0773]

How I adore this man!!! His words are a balm to my soul. Hillsdale College always impressing me with their choices! Congrats!

[@sharonsteigers4162]

Thank you Hillsdale College for posting this. Jordan Peterson is being honest.

[@sabejreid2072]

Yes he is - and it takes an outstanding communicator like JP to do it in this way - unstructured but finding his way to truth in the NOW.

[@CharlieLamdin]

"You need a deep meaning to sustain yourself through tragedy." Wow.

[@charliefarrell4888]

This is what Victor Frankl preached in “Man’s Search for Meaning,” which JP often suggests one should read.

[@taketomo6520]

This was beautiful and powerful, I had never heard him to talk like this before. My heart was really moved by this speech.

[@Carolleemakesthings]

Love this man… kudos to you for inviting him.

[@kcn-qt6fc]

I really needed to gear that today. The crossroads in life never stop being put before us. And the importance of examining oneself throughout the decision-making process is never diminished, no matter what age you are.

[@musictheoryforeveryone7938]

Wow! This 45 minute speech took 45 years to live, develop, synthesize, review, contemplate, revise, realize, rethink, concentrate and then...find the exact words to prepare all of this for delivery for as many as possible who have the humility and sense of purpose in their lives to learn valuable lessons from other's experiences rather than having to learn every lesson the hard way. Dr. Peterson has done this in his commencement address, as has the Bible these thousands of years. "Let him who has ears hear!" Matthew 11:15.

[@H0IP0LL0I2]

I've logged in a couple hundred hours listening to Dr. Jordan Peterson. I'm currently listening to him read "Beyond Order" on Audible as I flip the pages reading along with my hard copy. This is great for flagging pages and taking notes. For the last four and half years, I have been living the transformed life every day that he speaks of. There is no end, no sunset to the promise of good in truth telling.

[@bilbo9981]

I lost my beautiful, very talented daughter to alcohol. She relied on drinking, just as Dr Peterson described it. She became dependent on alcohol for relief from anxiety. detox, rehab, AA over and over. She knew the dead end was coming and begged to stop, she couldn’t think rationally,Chemicals had taken over her life, she did not have the strength to pull herself out. If only she could have heard and believed the words of Dr Peterson. I’m sure that his message is received by those in need and hopefully he will coach the depressed, helpless to a better place one day at a time.

[@jefftruesdale2573]

@@bilbo9981 I grieve with you over this malady. I am so sorry to read of this outcome.

[@billabonggolkpr]

Always helps me find a better perspective when I listen to him. He's one of those guys that I actually believe is divinely inspired in his messages. Man just so immersive and illuminating.

[@whousa642]

And he does not really believe in god.

[@billabonggolkpr]

@@whousa642 I don't really get that from him but even if that was so I'm not sure that it matters at all.

[@whousa642]

@@billabonggolkpr Just a fact. He says he acts as if there is a god.

[@joelseling186]

He has said that he acts as if there is a God, but there is the true, living God and there are the myriad other gods that are the products of our minds. Which one does he act for? He's an admirable man and speaks carefully and is a person worthy of a hearing. O that there were more like that.

[@bonniethompson3496]

LISTEN carefully to his reason for not making the claim that he is a believer --- you have misunderstood what he means by his statement. He feels, in keeping with his vow to speak without lying, he may not be worthy of professing belief in the Supreme Being, who is omnipotent and omniscient and is the absolute of good. So few humans live as this Being, our Creator, asks. We all know we do not precisely follow even the simplest of His Commands. Dr. Peterson honors God by continuing to work at seeking, at understanding, and to work at living a life that truly honors God before he speaks the words of belief. His LIFE is what must honor the Almighty of our universe and show that he is honest and dedicated in his believing. That's harder to accomplish than just saying, "Sure, I am a believer." That could be shallow; that could be flippant and mean nothing. If Dr. Peterson makes said statement, it will be honest and utterly profound because it will be verified by the daily actions of his amazing life. I count Jordan Peterson among my blessings. His wisdom benefits we who hear. He is a Godsend.

[@anthonysanlucas6437]

What an amazing experience. To have Dr. Peterson speak at one’s graduation is amazing. I pray they all realize the blessing of this man’s observations.

[@Mike-ks6qu]

For all the criticisms that are thrown at Jordan, the hateful insinuations, the ad hominem attacks, and all of the personal troubles he's dealt with for having the courage to speak his mind, you would be hard pressed to find another human that genuinely cares about others as much as he does. There is nothing disingenuous about his demeanor, I see no fraud in his speech and I think at the very least, even if you disagree with his conclusions, his hypothesis are interesting and fruitful to ponder. His lectures have enriched my life in many ways and I'm thankful for it.

[@thelmawall-butler6663]

Dr Peterson … you are truly a Godsend!! Every young person “at the crossroads of their life needs to hear your message. Even more, every person who comes to their own personal crossroads- no matter the time in their life or circumstance - needs to listen and hear your message. I too am thankful that our world has you in it!!

[@OlTrailDog]

I was fortunate to catch this outstanding commencement address on a live feed from Hillsdale. Classic JP cutting across any boundaries to the core of we are who we choose to become based on the lifelong crossroads of choice we constantly make. Kudos to Hillsdale and JP.

[@roxannb2746]

This would have to be one of the top days of a lifetime. Your child graduates at Hillsdale And you here Jordan Peterson in person!

[@ricoludovici2825]

I was there. My son, now HIlldale graduate and Iraq combat vet, said it was the most meaningful address he had ever heard. His motto during his infantry career was: "Embrace the chaos; it will set you free." But that motto did him no good in his post-military life. He discovered Epictetus' stoic philosophy and Hillsdale College at about the same time. This address is the truth. Pure and simple. Jordan Peterson has been through fire and is still standing. I think he knows something about life.

[@ritaklassen5203]

What a blessing you are for speaking truth, for saying’ it begins with me’! You are in my prayers!

[@peppyhydra4544]

I was at the Melbourne tour yesterday. This is the best Jordan Peterson speech ever made and recorded.

[@chihanawungshi5833]

Dr Peterson is bringing me closer to God in a way I never imagined . I was or an agnostic.

[@rogueherbalist]

Imagine being so fortunate to have Jordan Peterson as your Commencement Speaker. I don't even remember who spoke at my college graduation haha

[@michaelbabbitt3837]

I wish I would have heard this superb speech when I was 18. Took me a lifetime to learn the value of all these truths about life.

[@Shabeck100]

Great speech! Peterson keeps coming back to Jesus Christ. I think he knows, without saying it directly, though he revolves around it consistently, that He is the way, the truth, and the life. Nobody comes to God (the highest & very standard of good) but through HIM. Oh, I hope He knows and trusts Him. For life in this fallen world will not and cannot make sense without Jesus - Creator & Redeemer. God bless you, Dr. Peterson 🙏🏽