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24 - 11 - 2021

[@plaguedoct0r]

I have no friends, I'm schizophrenic, have Asperger's syndrome, am bipolar (all professionally diagnosed), and it's thanks to this man that I've been able to set the task for myself of 30 minutes exercise and 30 minutes study driving me towards a semi-decent job in the future. I started out with just 5 minutes of each and built upon that foundation day after day. I am very grateful for you, Mr. Peterson.

[@samuelkogan1748]

Keep up the great work :)

[@Bogsyism]

Jesus, you've got problems. Sounds like you just need a girlfriend, and get out the house a bit more, to me.

[@metzgr3257]

My heart and my admiration goes out to you.

[@IdeaBoxful]

Its hard, but the greatest changes come from within. You should be really proud of yourself..

[@Madonnalitta1]

Now set yourself the task of saying hello or good morning to someone outside each day. Your doing great.

[@noelcarroll4178]

I'm a simple Irishman who struggled through life searching for understanding and meaning to my pitiful life but failed epically. I tried everyday to be a better man morally in the hope that if God existed then He might forgive me for my failed endeavours, then I found this man 2 years ago and after buying all his books along with a Bible I found myself, God and a reason to live. Thank you Jordan for everything 🙏 ❤

[@Brokefootchuck]

May the Lord bless you, and may the Lord keep you. Heaven rejoices in your return.

[@yidiandianpang]

Grace

[@Brokefootchuck]

@@yidiandianpang without grace, we have nothing.

[@jamesoconnor6550]

What a great thing to hear. A truly great man. I hope you’re doing well Noel. God bless.

[@deematulip3604]

God bless you Noel. There is hope. NEVER give up.

[@HungryTacoBoy]

1:05:45 "The only more frightening realization than 'nothing you do matters' is the realization that 'everything you do matters'." Brilliant quote.

[@michaelc8192]

"Why did you start with music" "Peace" "So you're saying we can end all wars with music" - Cathy Newman

[@SAHBfan]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-nf7pr8ls4i]

propaganda music lol

[@troofveritas8233]

The music kinda sucked ass tbf lol, I mean Paul McCartney with a tapping foot and an acoustic guitar playing and singing Blackbird would’ve been way better, and suited it just as well it every way at minimum, and very likely exceeded it in most actually important and meaningful ways.

[@elizabethdebutts9902]

I laughed harder than I should have 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevelambeer8874]

It will never get old...

[@iffyschannel]

There was a queue for 3 hours to see this talk. Unfortunately, the cut off point was the people in just front of me. Pretty sure half of us couldn't get in. I ended up going to a nearby restaurant, pretty gutted that I missed my possible only chance to see him live...until I saw Mikhaila Peterson and managed to meet and grab a photo with Jordan himself later after the meet + greet (for ballot winners only)! He was really nice about it. Heard rumours he ordered 2 steaks. Some say 3... Anyway haha, it was worth waiting around have the chance to see him without crowds and his 6 bodyguards. I look forward to seeing the actual talk I missed out on.

[@lukecockburn1140]

I'm sorry you missed the talk That's a really cool story tho it's amazing you actually got to meet him crazy you bumped into mikhaila

[@andycopland3179]

I live 30 minutes away and didn't even know he was talking.

[@jacobl6714]

@@andycopland3179 Dammmmn lol

[@marderprod]

It's a pity you didn't make it, you'd think an organizer as seasoned as this one would be better at handling overcrowding/overbooking, no?

[@topdog5252]

Wow. I’ve thought about going to see him speak in person but I guess I’ll have to wait a while

[@nilocblue]

This man saved my life with his lectures and videos, not even joking.

[@TheMASDrummer]

But I thought he was a racist xenophobe, transphobe fake professor?

[@vegimike]

I can believe it. Without wishing to presume your age, I could have really used him thirty years ago.

[@skizilla]

Semper Fidelis.

[@soulweaver8552]

Us moment... voluntary suffering was the answer I found out after my first suicide attempt. Well I'm optimistic about the future.

[@brokoleenono]

@@TheMASDrummer not all of us should think then

[@deniabilityOG]

Jordan is looking so healthy, amazed at how he has sorted himself out and gotten back into the action. This man knows how to turn lives around and has proven all his naysayers wrong when he fell ill. What a legend.

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

How best to prove your principles of living your best life ? Go to hell and emerge victorious :)

[@SATULAL]

It is beautiful indeed to see him in such tip top shape. I’m looking forward to his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast on January 24, 2022 as well.

[@juliasturgman2351]

Who is the lady wearing a yellow vest? His daughter!

[@PhatInAHat]

@@juliasturgman2351 google exists - that is evidently not his daughter. Judging by the fact they're wearing a yellow vest and were holding the microphone early in the talk it's clear they're some kind of event organiser/administrator.

[@Bogsyism]

Do you mean looking more healthly than a drug addled junkie? I suppose he does.

[@6Stevo]

I love how he acknowledges the people sat awkwardly behind him during his discussion and keeps turning to them to make sure they feel included. Fascinating man.

[@TheSonicDeviant]

The girl in the yellow vest looks pretty miserable, especially around the 49-50 minute mark! 😂

[@ThepoweroftheBitcoinnetwork]

Would have been nice if they had all shown the same respect!

[@brentman121]

@@TheSonicDeviant haha why the vest too, maybe she was volunteering in the parking lot before hand lmao

[@graylingtaversham5615]

@@ThepoweroftheBitcoinnetwork I found her so distracting...looking at her watch, looking at her phone, checking her nails, looking bored.... was she chewing gum too! I wonder if she took anything away with her from what Jordan said.

[@allagreta9990]

@@TheSonicDeviant How typical the girl on the left of JP sitting there as if the actual happening in the auditorium had absolutely nothing to do with her existence … here and then grabbing her handy or looking at her wristwatch. As JP would say: REALLY WHAT? But: …it’s against the right of privacy of the girl to lengthily show her in the camera-framing without her consent

[@janicemacpherson4158]

So pleased to see the unfair cancellation reversed and Jordan taking his rightful place among his peers. May that be the newest element in his road to total health again. Looking so much better these days.

[@pauloconnor5101]

Wow they let him in, wonders will never cease. Good news.

[@liamr194]

A significant victory for free speech within Academia.

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

@@pauloconnor5101 Good and bad are RELATIVE. 😉

[@liamr194]

@@cloerenjackson3699 pseudo-rational nonsense from an academic trying to legitimise not wanting him to speak / not liking what he says under the guise of Academia. The more people alert to what people like yourself, self-appointed arbiters of intellectualism and free speech, are trying to do; the better

[@cloerenjackson3699]

Cambridge is at its heart a technical college. Jordan Peterson is a psychologist. I am a professional technician. Peterson no more finds his peers amongst scientific and technical personnel than an astrologer finds peers amongst astronomers or an alchemist finds peers amongst chemists. He was invited to capitalise on his popularity with people of undergraduate age. He has absolutely nothing of interest to say to technical people on scientific or technical matters.

[@wearywillie3675]

Mad respect to Cambridge for using democratic process to overcome the tyranny of the loud minority and let someone who thinks for themselves come and speak their mind.

[@moonbeamlucas2164]

Less respect for Cambridge overriding the democratic process and for allowing madness to rule in the first place. Thank goodness 'stoop' is off soon.

[@alanmunch5779]

I think the Cambridge Union is a separate organization to the University, or any individual College or Department of the University - but am not sure how exactly the Union functions.

[@gu3r1tar]

@@alanmunch5779 the Union is independent from the University administration, and is student-run. It was the University, not the Union, which disinvited Peterson from a visiting fellowship a couple of years ago. He is now back in Cambridge, having been invited by an academic in a private capacity.

[@cavscout62]

Yours is The Single Best Comment I read here On This Page. Never Ever Quit and Godspeed!

[@hunterbramlage6044]

The thing I admire most about dr. Peterson is his non naive, and constant willingness to be vulnerable.

[@audreysargent3518]

And he has allowed that so much more, since his illness but also, because he feels the love from people and so feels safe.

[@whiskii]

"I've been made to feel very welcome here." You're always more than welcome here in the UK, our Canadian uncle ❤ You're not just a national treasure to Canada, you're a worldwide treasure as far as I'm concerned.

[@timmagaling]

Definitely, Im from the Philippines

[@ruru6881]

Canada showed no respect for him , trying to fire him from his loved teaching job . He just resigned from that darn so called University spending more time in Nashville, USA. Lecturing ,writing books . Love you Dr Peterson

[@airstuck3929]

@@ruru6881 Damn, how does stuff like this happen. Why do people not get outraged and protest against this censorship of everything they deem unfit for other people to hear or watch. Feels like North-Korea IMO. Even here in The Netherlands.

[@hedgetrimmer123]

I listened to this while cycling. When I got home I cleaned my car put all the unused stuff in my house up in the loft and spent a few hours updating my website. Thank you Mr Peterson.

[@deepstate8474]

Doesn't sound like you're the guy he's talking to. But if you had self awareness you would know that, so maybe you are.

[@brittneyrichmond6724]

@@deepstate8474 we all need a little motivation sometimes. 😄

[@justarandomguy9459]

@@deepstate8474 He helps with resentment an awful lot too, which seems to be something you suffer from by the looks of it

[@gammamaster1894]

@@deepstate8474 Jordan Peterson doesn't talk to 'someone', he talks to EVERYONE. Everyone can take something from one of his lectures

[@hedgetrimmer123]

I find his words inspire me to action, things I've been meaning to do for a while got completed yesterday.

[@jakewalker1586]

Cambridge Union - Defending Free Speech in the first 30 seconds. Yet Keir Bradwell had written a blacklist for speakers just 3 weeks ago. It wasn't until enormous pressure that the blacklist was dropped. Until John Cleese called the act Stalinist. The intellectual institutions are required to look at themselves closer.

[@makebritaingreatagain2613]

Finally starting to feel proud of my country again. Good job Cambridge.

[@marcom.3554]

This man represents everything we need right now.

[@phasespace4700]

More con artist Nazi dope addicts who only eat meat? I don't see how that's helpful.

[@Zmiana_Pogody]

@@phasespace4700 💯❣️

[@robmarshall956]

Not at all, the world needs Christ not JP and his psycho babble.

[@scottkoenig6326]

@@phasespace4700 Hello Phasespace. Why did you tune into a video where JP was featured? "...con artist Nazi dope addict." How so? THANKS!

[@scottkoenig6326]

@@robmarshall956 Hello Rob. The world does need JC. But, what do you have against JP? THANKS!

[@JimmyTheGiant]

Endlessly grateful for this man

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

For?

[@tommybrodie6291]

@@ReverendDr.Thomas his rubiks cube skills mate

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

@@tommybrodie6291 Kindly repeat that in ENGLISH, Miss.☝️

[@tommybrodie6291]

@@ReverendDr.Thomas Vsadím se, že jsi to cítil skvěle

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

@@tommybrodie6291 Good Girl! 👌

[@ayushsingh4834]

Feels better than a movie premiere.

[@orangewarm1]

Lol get a life

[@zephyrlibs]

Yeah dude. Make your own rules and then break them, add more etc.

[@AB-ps4ob]

What's better than a movie but life?

[@winstonsmith9533]

Indeed!

[@-jmac995]

@@orangewarm1 hater

[@TheSpicyLeg]

I’m certainly not taking away anything from Dr. Peterson, but he is in actuality telling you what fathers have told their children throughout history. Not in a verbose way, of course, but people react to his lectures and thoughts by comparing him to a father figure for a reason. This is why fathers are so important. Dr. Peterson’s messages like cleaning your domicile, honoring your parents, being honest, etc, are very old pieces of wisdom. People react to it because it speaks to them on a very basic level.

[@theandybchannel.1819]

Great post.

[@kensurrency2564]

Yes.

[@aqxbjc5879]

"domicile"

[@thegreathadoken6808]

Quite right. The reason he is so impactful upon the whole western world right now is simply because men and male culture have and has been so vilified for so long that many people have never experienced these things through an un-tainted lens, through an unpoisoned well. Those who set the narrative have been working endlessly to discredit the man in order that his message be considered synonymous with evil. Don't EVER allow him to be gagged. If he ever is silenced, speak FOR him, at every relevant opportunity.

[@paulbunch8388]

I think you're right. His words and works being so popular, among men in particular, show a void. There must be a desire for that advice, energy and structure. He has had a Thor like rise to power among the "intellectual dark web".

[@TM-ym5wi]

This man is actually a gem. The way he retains his calmness in this world of ever increasing madness is astounding. Obviously, logic is not everyone's strong forte and such people try to disrupt his events but JP is really a shining gem whose radiance is unbound.

[@gratefultobeonearth5434]

I believe, it is because he has learned how to hold presence in the midst of madness.

[@couragecoachsam]

Imagine having the stones to open for Dr. Peterson as a classical singer accompanied by naught but a classical guitar. Not what people came for, but here we are. Bravo.

[@kevivtawar7716]

Are you that guitarist??

[@curiousgeorge555]

I was thinking the same.

[@piersjholden]

Why a bass and not the original counter tenor?

[@hosmerhomeboy]

It made me think of roger scruton. Beauty. I think we're witnessing a rebirth of true conservatism. There's a longing for beauty, and truth. We won the arguments with facts, but lost the war to feelings. Reconnecting with heritage, and restoring beauty, integrity, and skill to their rightful place in our culture. It's no mistake that beautiful and deep music goes well with JBP talking of carrying your burden and taking responsibility. And it is certainly no mistake that his message resonates with young men.

[@rogermouton2273]

'Love and encourage your children' - Red Skull

[@MrZemme]

I would not have survived the last year without this man. Thank God for him.

[@etherealhawk]

The girl beside him with the yellow vest and the apple watch. Bloody priceless. Head in the clouds.

[@fanvalryinc6527]

Listened to this a few hours after “winning” an argument with a friend without even asking how he has beforehand. Just went back to really ask about how he is faring and we ended by acknowledging how much we cared about each other. It was beautiful. Winning isn’t everything

[@whiskeyrebellion4390]

Yeah buddy. Choose your battles. Some are worth fighting. But not most.

[@awakeandwatching953]

@@whiskeyrebellion4390 the hill to die on is rapidly approaching but its never between friends or family its always what the state is trying to coerce and now force you to do

[@whiskeyrebellion4390]

@@awakeandwatching953 One hundred percent sir.

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

May I suggest you introspect as to what were you losing if you weren't winning? Take 2 steps back on what you were losing and evaluate this.

[@IMSiegfried]

@@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440 Not everything is a game.

[@JamesBlacklock]

JP's humor regarding the whole Red Skull thing is absolutely the appropriate response and also cracks me up every time.

[@HankusHillus]

I’m glad that he was able to take it in stride as time went on. I believe when it first happened he was quite shocked and upset. I can’t blame him, twisting his words into such a wicked depiction, especially when I think he’s genuinely trying help people, must be upsetting. No good deed goes unpunished, I suppose.

[@elementaesthetique]

HAIL LOBSTER

[@lava1979]

@@HankusHillus I concur man Peace

[@kamilbielik2909]

he likes it and also making fun of himself tho. He's a great character

[@ThaTurdBurglar]

"Not bad, for a super nazi" 😅

[@MultipleCareers]

Listening to Jordan Peterson speak is so nourishing for the soul.

[@bobus9445]

he looks, feels and sounds good...im really happy for him, he made an incredible reovery!

[@XeL__]

i thought the same, his love for truth and discovery sharing and honesty is just too pure to be hurt, it only get stornger i think hes really pasionated, and his ego can be low and dissolute if he reall want to

[@abijahmaniaco]

It was great to see Peterson return to Cambridge, especially after the prior disinvitation. Hopefully his Exodus lectures are soon to follow. 🙏🏼

[@andrewcorrie8936]

"Pretty good for a magical super-nazi"!

[@artkoinis607]

I thought he is Canadian, and I also detect an Irishman in his reering when I hear him distribute (in words) seeds for healthy social living. Any "magic" mystifying is a mixture of focused effort.

[@mik569]

@@artkoinis607 yes he's Canadian. From western Canada, the province of Alberta. I'm in Saskatchewan (province beside it). It's mostly conservatives.

[@NG-dc2pk]

Are t his exodus lectures available on youtube

[@abijahmaniaco]

@@NG-dc2pk No. He was going to give them at Cambridge but was disinvited over something political, unfortunately.

[@grimmlight4541]

I have missed this man. 2021 certainly needs his wisdom and his honesty.

[@satoshinakamoto7253]

ppl dont read

[@roshe7887]

Isn't this the drug addict?

[@wadestoss3325]

@@roshe7887 Im guessing you heard that from a dishonest twitter SJW. In reality his wife got cancer and the stress combined with his autoimmune disorder led him to go to a doctor, the doctor prescribed him a drug, and his body went into an intense withdrawal when he stopped taking it. His daughter discusses it on her podcast.

[@roshe7887]

@@wadestoss3325 yeah when not taking a drug makes your body go into a withdrawal it means you’re a drug addict…

[@cindertoffy3013]

@@roshe7887 Whereas in the most basic sense you're correct, the context is often important. Did he blow all of his money on cocaine or heroin? No. Did he get addicted to a prescription drug? Yes. Does any of this have any bearing on his message? Well that's up to you, but your responses seem to indicate you've already made your mind up.

[@zahraaziz3151]

Love this tender-hearted man. He is the voice of reason and compassion the world needs right now.

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

Tender hearted? That malicious narcissist ran away when his wife was diagnosed with cancer.

[@ggrthemostgodless8713]

Tender is right... too self absorbed. I still cannot understand why millions like his talks filled with platitudes and obvious simplistic things, which he extrapolates it into way too much.

[@Alistair]

@@hans-joachimbierwirth4727 ran away? In what way? Being stuck in hospital? lol ok

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

@@Alistair He was not stuck. He has chosen to flee and his excuse was his drug addiction and the attempt to even flee from the withdrawal symptoms into an induced coma. If he was a man he wood have faced the challenge.

[@phasespace4700]

Tender hearted Nazi.

[@mikebrowning88]

He’ll never understand how important he really is to the world.

[@taranveer99]

Thank you so much for coming, Jordan! It was an honour to hear you speak and answer my question - it was worth every second of the 6 hour long queue! Absolute gem

[@johnleckieWATP]

Was this recent?

[@taranveer99]

@@johnleckieWATP Yea it was on Wednesday

[@johnleckieWATP]

@@taranveer99 Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

[@Antunes__]

Amazing man, what was your question?

[@poetic9309]

@@Antunes__, I think the last question on parenting.

[@adamfreed4015]

"Music is a good way to begin anything." Already starting off with a banger of a quote.

[@shuffman8094]

Such a combination of wisdom and humility. What a treasure he is.

[@phasespace4700]

Right. That's why he's selling statues of himself. 😂

[@shuffman8094]

@@phasespace4700 not true. But there are now Saint Fauci candles one can buy

[@GAVRANOX]

@@phasespace4700 Don't forget "the Jordan Peterson signed" $2.000 rug/carpet.

[@_DaneB_]

To think we almost lost this great man, and now to see his triumphant return as he speaks to packed halls of people again! I'm so grateful that in this chaotic time we still have a voice of reason, guidance, and encouragement to push us to be better people. Thank you Dr Peterson for your perseverance, and thank you to all who helped you recover in your time of need.

[@tony199120]

Jordan peterson is like the father ive never had, got into my problems when my mother past away 7 years ago, social anxiety wrecked me, still does to this day, but thanks to jordan i can actually kinda laugh at my social incompetence and i keep trying, and ive actually made a few friends and slowly climbing up the heirarchy at my work, where me beeing social is appreciated because apperantly i am good at it in some way. something that i tought was impossible 7 years ago.

[@kenadams5504]

Practice thinking one positive thing about yourself everyday.Just one actual real positive thing about you.Accentuate this with all your willpower and this effect will defend you from self criticism.Sometimes just this defence is enough to get us through.We don't have to run marathons or cure the worlds problems,we just have to do enough and no more than that.I can relate to your personal loss as my Mother passed away just 18 days ago and watching content like JP is comforting me.Sorry for your loss and good luck.

[@kofi_bean]

@@kenadams5504 you should be mighty proud of yourself man that's some phenomenal work

[@FineAndHappySight]

Thanks for writing this. Your words helped me.

[@kenadams5504]

@@FineAndHappySight you're very welcome.

[@kenadams5504]

@@kofi_bean I feel proud and I'm gonna remember this moment whenever I have any difficulty.have a good day.

[@AndyfromWrexham]

I think it was a lovely idea to start with a piece of music. He's right about it bringing peace. It's food for the soul, good for us in some subtle, unexplainable way.

[@jonathanspencer4834]

I liked it. Music is many and varied. It was excellent.

[@golamazher3930]

@@musopaul5407 It was great, stop hating.

[@unique5413]

@@musopaul5407 You what?🤭 I absolutely love when Dr JP says, "what the hell was that"😆 Having said that, I adore all genre of music. Just didn't set the tone for the presentation in my humble opinion. It's when someone says a particular piece of music is romantic and all you think of is a funeral🙄 He's an absolute GENIUS IN BREAKING DOWN A CLEAR PATH IN PUTTING ONE FOOT INFRONT OF ANOTHER. Oh my hat he cracks me up and I don't get why everyone is so serious. This man is such a DELIGHT🏆🥇 SHEER BRILLIANCE💯🎯

[@YellowKing1986]

@@musopaul5407 Everybody has the privilege to choose for themselves what they like, and what they don't. What are you trying to achieve here? It was weird and awkward for somebody who wishes to see himself as a consumer of contemporary music. But for the rest of us, it probably was just another different piece of human expression. I tried to listen for a minute, but I then skipped the rest to get to the conversation. Why should I or anybody care if our musical tastes are aligned or not? It doesn't mean anything.

[@asquietas]

@@musopaul5407 Agree and poorly performed at that.

[@PINQINQ]

The music at the beginning was really delightful and touching. These unions should do it more. He’s one of the few intellectuals who is in touch with his heart, soul and mind. He’s so well rounded

[@calumbourne1454]

What a beautiful and brilliant man. That last bit about raising your children had me in bits. Not sure why. I think it was his tone of voice that expressed how much hope loving your children can give them and yourself. I could listen to him all day. Much love Mr Peterson, you are a diamond.

[@mmbtc]

It gets me most of the time how sincere and close to his heart and mind JBP celebrates his answers, and that last one got me good as well.

[@daheikkinen]

JP is giving the commencement speech at my alma mater this year.

[@JameBlack]

Where?

[@daheikkinen]

@@JameBlack Hillsdale College in Michigan

[@JameBlack]

@@daheikkinen I'm from Ukraine and even here people heard that Hillsdale is the best conservative college in the Us

[@daheikkinen]

@@JameBlack It has emerged over the last few decades as the most prominent conservative college in the U.S. It has been interesting to watch as a graduate. At heart it’s just a very traditional classics school.

[@viv_karn]

"Music is a good way to begin anything" -Dr. Jordan Peterson

[@t-bonesteak1502]

People underestimate how much the world needs Jordan Peterson in it.

[@jglabrie13]

After changing so many lives radically with his lectures and interviews. Despite all the adversity he faces everyday . Despite how bad all of that is for his health, how difficult it makes it for his family. I just hope he knows, realises and appreciate having thousands of people backing him up. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr Peterson!

[@exlibrisross]

Well said! Blessings from Belfast.

[@puncherdavis9727]

Churches often have praise music before discussions. It sets a cadence of being thankful and gets the heart ready for a conversation. It also tend to gentle a troubled heart and give the mind focus. IT takes a person out of his or her own world and force them to focus on an event outside of themselves. It has been used for centuries in similar formats and to be honest its a good move.

[@WarLoqGamer]

Ngl, i was pleasantly surprised by that song

[@elifriend6556]

I think that's how serenade works.

[@Sprite_525]

Same in Hinduism & other Indian traditions

[@gustavf.6067]

Beautiful comment.

[@FalconOfStorms]

Worship music is supposed to be focused on the Creator, not His creation.

[@afifahhamilton8843]

Clearly Cambridge loves JBP. Clearly those who had him dis-invited a couple of years ago, were ne'er-do-wells, bent on nastiness and rudeness. They are the possessed. The audience here were open hearted, just as JBP is. Lovely.

[@janicelehane6373]

that's the thing, they're not bent on rudeness and nastiness because they really believe they're doing something noble and good hence why its so difficult to resolve... possessed yes by ideology

[@afifahhamilton8843]

@@janicelehane6373 That is exactly what I meant. As Peterson often quotes, 'people don't have ideas, ideas have people'.

[@Josh93B]

@@afifahhamilton8843 wish more people understood this.

[@JS-dt1tn]

JP has over many years recommended a fallacious book by Steven Hicks as a means to continue his own crusade, regardless of the fact that this book has been discredited time and time again. The man is nothing but a civil-religious cult leader.

[@mik569]

@@JS-dt1tn ad hominem. Move along with your negative resentment.

[@SadisticStang]

Question listing 21:40 Relationship with your parents, what aspects made you the man you are ? 30:13 Finding meaning : the journey to go from who you are to who you could be. How do you know whether you might be aiming too high? And how do you ensure it's challenging enough to keep you engaged? 47:31 Since you talked at the Union three years ago, how have your opinions changed and why? 56:16 What do you feel you will most likely be remembered for? 57:00 What do you look forward to/hope will bring togetherness? 1:10:35 What is your most important advice to someone who is going to be a parent soon?

[@ryanoneill2352]

So nobody asked him why he lied that eating only meat made his hair grow back? Missed opportunity to show up this pathetic charlatan.

[@fxbeliever123]

@@ryanoneill2352 Protein does help repair hair growth and it's not unheard of for meat dominant diets to provide those results. You misconstrued his personal experience and observation as him advocating for it. He might be a charlatan but atleast he ain't bald.

[@VampireQueen375]

Thanks mate.

[@rhondahankins4026]

Jordon Peterson always leaves me in awe. He’s able to invoke every human emotion in me during his presentations no matter their length. He leaves me with a sense of reverence and a ton of self retrospect. At the same time everything seems ok after hearing his thoughts. He is the most brilliant mind I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Thank you Jordan sir for being you.

[@NikoHL]

Really? I find him a pompous grifter...

[@chriskaye1997]

@nick h - how so?

[@Wellspring.speaking]

That last question about the one single piece of advice you would give to somebody who is soon to be a parent really moved me. " You have the opportunity to have the best relationship you have ever had in your life. Negotiate with your wife. Shed your resentment" so beautiful.

[@zuhairabsoloo1109]

Listening from Warwick University. I love this man. However, I doubt he’d ever be invited here. I’m certain it would case a riot. This man has completely changed my perspective on education and responsibility. He is a national treasure!

[@dogperson432]

International!

[@hairyturnip609]

hes canadian bruv

[@pneron2032]

@Harry Donovan You can't avoid that anywhere. Just keep your head down.

[@Happyheretic2308]

@Harry Donovan avoid the university system completely. It will destroy you. Look after yourself and keep clear.

[@jakstrike1]

@Harry Donovan it's one of the most left wing unis in the country and pretty boring too. I went and would go elsewhere if had choice again.

[@vestaxpmc17]

Hundreds of years from now people will know and love this great man through videos like these and through his great books. Love Jordan or hate him, we are witnessing history unfold in real time.

[@hensen5309]

I’ve started carpentry. I have more money and self confidence than I’ve had in a long time. Thank you Jordan. I was just a scared 20 year old who didn’t know the potential I had. God bless

[@kinghenry100]

Nice to see Cambridge finally saw the light!

[@andyjarman4958]

Not so sure, look at the direction their legs are crossed. Not a great sign of trust or respect. The interviewer has establishment drone stamped on his forehead.

[@DieFlabbergast]

"Cambridge" is a town, or a university, depending on context. It was neither the town nor the university that cancelled Peterson: it was a small group of activists. These students are of a different type. You will find both groups in most universities.

[@ksec6631]

@@andyjarman4958 I notice the first few min of this talk he was basically judging his audience. After all he is walking into a potential battlefield.

[@asc4096]

You can tell he really loves his children by how he describes parenthood to a soon to be father. Probably wishing he could go back and experience it all again.

[@elektrotehnik94]

He understands fantasizing about "going back" means not doing the best you can in the time you still have with your kids. it's a lesson all of us would benefit from taking to heart

[@jackdeniston59]

@@elektrotehnik94 tell sschmell. Do and Be.

[@thebigredwagon]

And he does, through his grandchildren.

[@exlibrisross]

A rare mind of incisive clarity. In a world where blandness & mediocrity is praised & elevated, listening to & reading his works are truly uplifting. Blessings from Belfast.

[@heladar]

Start exposing yourself to things that matter and good things, you will find out the world is not as bad as you put it ;)

[@exlibrisross]

@@heladar I choose to live with as much positivity as possible for me. Thank you for your reply. Blessings to you and all those you love, from Belfast.

[@mikecorns]

Spot on. "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth" (1 Cor 13:6). Thank you, Dr. Peterson, for deeply affirming that, and for communicating so authentically, lovingly, and eloquently.

[@alkismavridis1]

Great talk. Honestly, I neither agree with this man on everything, nor I disagree with him on everything. But the thing that mostly alarms me is the attempt of some to demonize him, censor him and reject his ideas before they even engage with them. Those people alarm me much more than his so-called followers.

[@pedrolopez-torrestubbs7569]

I have followed him for years now and I find him to be a fake intellectual at best and a grifter at worst.....I don't understand why some people consider him to be someone worth listening to....very strange our different perceptions.

[@jeffreypressey8471]

@@pedrolopez-torrestubbs7569 I really like how you phrased that as a matter of personal perception. There's an open mindedness to it.

[@GM_-]

@@pedrolopez-torrestubbs7569 who, in your considered opinion are the real, non-fake intellectuals? Could you point out examples? Noam Chomsky? Richard Dawkins?

[@GM_-]

@@jeffreypressey8471 If he had said he's trying to comprehend, or struggling to understand, I'd agree with you.

[@Theactivepsychos]

@@GM_- he suggested he had tried. You don't listen to some9ne for years without being open to the possibility they're right. I've pretty much come to a similar conclusion but if say he's exceptional when in his own expertise, but suffers from so many appalling mistakes and misunderstandings when he comes to topics outside this. Have you heard him say he thinks that you have to have a spiritual experience to quit smoking, that he had read the climate science literature over 2 years. Not some of it. The literature. And then on top of that he claimed to have seen it for what it was where the actual trained coalition of scientific experts have failed. He really is forst class in some respects but he's a pattern seeking mammal and as prone to grave errors as the rest of us. It's just more dangerous when you're a huge popular figure than if you're a drunk in a pub.

[@BurtKocain]

This man saved my life.

[@remotefaith]

How?

[@TopLobster11]

Same🙂

[@dogperson432]

Same

[@gavaniacono]

@@dirty-kebab ignoring red flags, indeed. Thanks for that, it is a good reminder for me in my circumstance.

[@64kdawg]

👍✝️🙏

[@siddharthaverma1090]

I was the one who asked the last question on parenting. It was so great to have Dr. Peterson at the Cambridge Union. The talk, discussions between students at the Union, the atmosphere was all so warm, supportive and welcoming! After a few hours of queueing, this was all worth the wait.

[@itsagoal182]

Great, great question friend, thank you! As a JP admirer, and dad to two boys, can fully concur with JP’s answer. Best of luck!

[@felixenemuo]

That's awesome. I'm going to assume you have a baby on the way. If so, huge congratulations to you, my friend

[@siddharthaverma1090]

@@felixenemuo Thanks so much! Baby arrived a few days ago and it's a girl! :)

[@felixenemuo]

@@siddharthaverma1090 Woop! Woop! Congratulations to you! So happy. Wishing you the absolute best. Regards to the mum as well. I'm so happy for you guys

[@siddharthaverma1090]

@@felixenemuo Thanks so much, my friend!

[@kelliemurphy7933]

What a truly unique individual he is. I wonder if he has any inkling of just how much he has contributed to so many for the good. May God bless him and his family. May he continue to look up.

[@lokihammerfall7781]

I never have enough of this man...Total Respect.!!

[@GayTier1Operator]

gay

[@TheAlexmacintyre7]

I feel so fortunate to be alive to experience Dr. Peterson's talks in real-time. Thinking of the millions of people that will be inspired by his words for centuries to come and I get the privilege to experience them as they happen.

[@djdonnadolittle]

I always regret that I never met Terence McKenna so it’s nice to live in a time when you can listen to a great speaker

[@steven5054]

He is a popular self-help guru. And a conservative culture-war warrior. Nothing more. No need to venerate him.

[@DoyleW9]

@@steven5054 8:15

[@STEVEFINNERTY]

Shut up

[@DanielCPTrader]

@@steven5054 Who are you to say that?

[@leondohrman887]

This morning I came across the presale access for tickets to his upcoming lectures. 40 cities and I was astonished to see he was speaking in my home town in central California. I’ve never, ever purchased tickets to a lecture. Yet, I’m more excited to see it than almost any concert. Bravo Mr. Peterson, you alone have made a rock n roller excited to watch an intellectual lecture.

[@raphamakki]

I just hope that he at least once came to Brazil. I would be a dream to go see him on tour.

[@yosemitesam9679]

"Why start with music?" Because when you're contemplating the sacred, music is a good way to elevate your senses to that level of thought. Music is one of the ways we have of understanding the sacred. It's why it's included in every religion known to man. P.S. Dang, Jordie's on fire. So good to see him back, looking so healthy.

[@williamdurst8223]

How strange that institutions like Bucknell and Cambridge don't have people who know how to properly do sound.

[@mixer6166]

That woman in the yellow vest is distracting also. Bad camera angle.

[@T-aka-T]

@@mixer6166 And chewing gum! Aaaargh.

[@ogregriffiths6069]

@@T-aka-T and checking her bloody phone she couldnt look more disinterested

[@elektrotehnik94]

@@ogregriffiths6069 Not her fault nobody in the organization responsible for camera-work did their due diligence to make the camera angle unobscured. You are hating on/ presuming things about somebody you don't know (that girl). These are the kind of resentments it might do you good to check with yourself about, to check if your statements are justified or not. They don't seem justified to me, at least, I might be wrong

[@knallpistol]

I use two apps called neutralize, and night player to normalize audio and compress it so the sound levels are more equal. Can't do much about the camera work though 😅

[@yousafe007]

How beautiful to start it off with a beautiful piece by Henry Purcell

[@pascal8306]

What’s the name of the piece ?

[@yousafe007]

@@pascal8306 Music for a while by Purcell

[@lukecockburn1140]

Thanks for commenting his name It's the first I've heard him I really enjoyed his song

[@pascal8306]

@@yousafe007 thanks man

[@yousafe007]

@@lukecockburn1140 he’s one of the prominent baroque composers in England, perhaps the most together with Händel. Glad to have introduced him to a few people :)

[@nathanmcandrew4778]

So happy and grateful he's doing better, I was very worried about him. Addiction nearly killed me and I know what he was dealing with was incredibly challenging on top of his wife's illness and general depression. Refreshing to be blessed with some more content!

[@patrickmahoney9324]

The moment that Jordan said “The curse is that he’s not pleased, but the blessing is that he thinks you can do better” and, sitting behind him, the young woman’s eyes lit up with what looked like inspiration and curiosity. A moment I’ve had many times listening to him speak.

[@tun6006]

Time stamp?

[@truettsmith4969]

24:15

[@timothyj1966]

SO PROUD of this fellow Canadian. A Sane Voice in a WOKE upside down world.

[@MonkeyDIvan]

Step outside and stop wasting so much time on Twitter then.

[@mightymodo]

@@MonkeyDIvan you have to waste time on twitter to be proud of Peterson? Stop trying to be edgy, you just look like a fool.

[@mightymodo]

@@bastiwmr not really. His points are true, the only way they are seen otherwise is when taken out of context. Something that is common in random youtube vids made to slander a person. It really gave me nothing to contend with, im already aware of how immensely dishonest ppl are when trying to fight against truth

[@phasespace4700]

Sane voice? He claims there are GHOSTS in the trunk of his car. 😂

[@mightymodo]

@@phasespace4700 got a link to that? I feel like youre being very dishonest with this statement, but feel free to prove otherwise.

[@hayton3]

Peace, is that something that always runs through your work? "No, not always, no one should claim to be perfect in their actions, but generally if I engage in conflict, the reason I engage in it is because..I think the alternative is worse." Jordan Peterson is the saint of common sense. Love this guy!

[@tomgreene2282]

Thanks to the Cambridge Union for upholding the right to speak...great to see younger people interested in listening.

[@ColinDSouza-ed2eq]

@Mitthenstein OK.

[@erikabowen4381]

Welcome back, Jordan! Beyond overjoyed to see you looking sharp and in fine form. Counting down the days until my long awaited trip to London in September 2022 to attend your speaking engagement for the very first time. You have and continue to be a father to me and so many. God, please continue to bless and protect the Peterson family. Keep them under your guidance and protection so Jordan may continue to spread your word rooted in Truth. Thank you, Jordan, for your perseverance in the pursuit of sharing such important principles and traditional values aimed at the highest good starting at the level of individual sovereignty. - EH LOVE ❤️ GRATITUDE 🙏🏼 TRUTH ✝️

[@phasespace4700]

Individual sovereignty? Please. The guy is a crazed dope addict spreading lies and filth to support his habit.

[@davidintonti]

@@phasespace4700 what do you find objectionable about his typical message of "be a responsible human?" To me, Dr. Peterson seems publicly transparent and squarely aimed at bettering the lives of others through what the OP referred to as sovereignty.

[@phasespace4700]

@@davidintonti The guy is a textbook Republican huckster and con artist. You can’t believe a word out of his mouth, it’s all lies and nonsense. Lately he’s whining about having to get tested for Covid if he re-enters Canada. Because he’s an expert on epidemiology just like he’s an expert on climate change and Marxism and Neuroscience and Alice Cooper and ghosts in the trunk of his car and quantum mechanics and Mozart and the meat-only lunatic diet his kooky daughter got him hooked on and how the Nazis he likes to hang around are not really Nazis, etc etc. Tiresome in the extreme.

[@chriskaye1997]

@@phasespace4700 I feel sorry for you, truly.

[@zrolo6329]

@@phasespace4700 hey nice lets take a successful professor and psychologist who is extremely prolific, even if its just being a good speaker, with 3 successful books and write off all of his accomplishments cause he had a bad stint with barbiturates and he got into a weird diet. pathetic, if you are going to be critical don't use ad hominem. It make you look like an ass.

[@lindalombard1066]

I'm also endlessly grateful for Jordan Peterson! He understands history and the human condition and is tireless promoting truth. Hats off!!!

[@phasespace4700]

he says that ancient people painted DNA molecules. 😂

[@phasespace4700]

@@richardshortall5987 KZbin: 2017 Maps of Meaning 08: Neuropsychology of Symbolic Representation around the 1:45 mark (though in fairness, the entire "lecture" is batshit insane). Or you could check out the H3 interview where L. Ron Peterson insists there are GHOSTS in the trunk of his car. Or his Joe Rogan Interview, where he claims to have gone 25 days with absolutely no sleep after overdosing on APPLE CIDER.

[@elijahisbell2622]

@@phasespace4700 Do you purposely take him out of context? or do you just not understand what hes saying like the rest of us. I see you commenting on all of these comments supporting him and just speaking nonsense. Are you upset that so many people have fixed their lives because of him and you're jealous? Are you mad because you think that hes stupid because you only watch the stupid motivational videos from him and think thats all that he talks about? You are purposefully spreading misinformation and taking him out of context. That, or you have the IQ of an 8th grader.

[@beatsbury3209]

"The cumulative consequences of our individual inadequacies is going to be the biggest threat that is posed to us in the future." So true, Dr. Peterson.

[@jasonandlynnechambers3420]

I think the black holes are gonna get us first.

[@lorizoli]

imagine a World where at least half of the population is an at least semi/adept hacker. That'll blow up pretty quick.

[@brandonqarana8277]

Great quote

[@beatsbury3209]

@Mitthenstein well, if - after re-reading it you still think that it means nothing, good for you, I suppose. Blessed are the ignorant.

[@oNtuobAwoH]

The story about the vaccum cleaner guy reminded me - I once spent nearly 3 months without a light in my bathroom, because it was a relatively hard bulb type to find, which quickly escalated in this very similar angsty deliberation. I literally showered, brushed teeth and shaved in the dark, with what little daylight, or artificial light came via other rooms. I don't have a conclusion, except to say that once I did finally get the damned light bulb, I felt like it wouldn't take me that long next time.

[@cybernautclub]

Without ever meeting me, knowing me, or knowledge of my existence, Dr Peterson has saved my life and enabled me to make tough choices and take huge responsibility which gave my life endless meaning and bountiful joy.

[@zaynumar0]

No. You saved your own life.

[@cybernautclub]

@@zaynumar0 thank you.

[@robertsmith4474]

From Spiked Online- "I saw Peterson speak twice on his Cambridge visit. He spoke passionately, at length and without notes, to rapt audiences. He engaged the crowd with care and warmth. His seminars were a model of academic engagement. There was a lively, disputatious and often rigorous battle of ideas that ranged from the neuroscience of perception via William Empson and 17th-century counterpoint to Mesopotamian creation myths." Hopefully we will get to seen one of these.

[@albertneville8918]

"warmth" ha ha He's a weapons grade robot Shill

[@EveryWishEveryStar]

@@albertneville8918 hang more mirrors in your house so you are forced to look at yourself for what and who you are.

[@jimboi2318]

"the only more frightening realization than nothing you do matters is everything you do matters" that hit me hard

[@utubemewatch]

I feel overflowing gratitude and love for this man! He’s the brave soul who dares to toil where he talks, and he was edified and fortified in the winter of his soul, the pestilence; and hell itself couldn’t find the lie in the carefully cultivated truth he shared gratuitously with all of us. He bent and twisted but would not break. And his tears lament the wise refrain that he cannot save any of us from the winter of the mind nor the desolation of the spirit, but he’s steeled in sage repose for gifting the hard fought tools of truth, so we might endure the existential plunge, that every single cell of the one exclaims in gestalt revelry, ‘I am meaning and purpose is me’

[@electricanomaly]

"We make the decision between heaven and hell, every decision." Phenomenal speech from this sharp man. Heaven and Hell are not separate from this reality; they are eventualities. Possibilities. Outcomes.

[@renatak5680]

Amen, man! JP is back! Big time. We are so lucky to have the Man 'teaching' again.

[@carolaika]

cringe

[@-jmac995]

@@carolaika you’re the cringe here pal

[@numbersix8919]

Teaching anticommunism!

[@tteot1wph]

Even though I’ve heard him say all of this before, it’s still great to hear it again. Like going back to church to be reminded of the truth

[@Anoobsession]

Church and truth don't belong in the same sentence 😂

[@rapturebound197]

Good analogy Jonathan 👍

[@Scottygthreethousand]

@@Anoobsession Unless truth is divine. As Peterson might say. But also, your 'church' may well be rationalism.

[@nathanaelaldred8885]

Saw you mentioned church, just came to the laugh at the predictable atheists that get offended and feel the need to comment something snarky whenever religion is mentioned :)

[@stephwalsh9158]

Thanks to the Cambridge group who organised this. It's so reassuring to see a key university is getting back on its feet. I thank God

[@elijahisbell2622]

@Mitthenstein Like the hundreds of credible and esteemed intellectuals that support peterson and his works? You mean those kinds of educated people? or the kind that take 1 political science class in college and think they know better than peterson with decades of experience, dozens of peer reviewed scientific papers and much of the intellectual community by his side.

[@elijahisbell2622]

@Mitthenstein even if thats true, one person vs the many many great scientists and great psychologists that are on his podcast and the countless universities hes invited to. saying hes stupid and not a good professor is just so blind that it makes me sad for you. its like you made your own echo chamber for yourself. he wouldnt have the multiple prestigious teaching awards and such high regard in his intellectual community if he was a “pseudo-intellectual”

[@LeethLee1]

I grew up Catholic and remain Catholic for the strengths it brings. We can save not only ourselves, but through Cambridge surviving this cultural war we will also save Catholicism! Bless o7

[@GalactusOG]

God bless this great man and his big come back. Better than ever.

[@AtlasVRC]

Good to see Dr. Peterson crack a few jokes and keep his head up. The world is a dark place and I appreciate his efforts to keep us standing to face that world.

[@TransRoofKorean]

I'm always glad to see him back up and at it. Between his history of the combo of booze and depression and his recent history of unpredictable fame driving him to the brink, that's a man unnaturally aged 10-20 years. For most people, they never figure out how to get their health back when it takes hits like that.

[@stephendevine4341]

I think I am in the process of saving my own life with the help of this impressive and inspiring man. He is, I'm sure, doing more good for men and women of all ages than he will ever be credited for. I thank you Dr Peterson.

[@amosluyk]

Good luck with your jouney man. Hope you find your way to where you need to be.

[@gamewithadam7235]

His points on job centres and volunteering jobs is spot on.

[@beforethelawstandsadoorkee7904]

Exactly. People assume charities and organisations are so desperate they’ll just grab anyone who offers help. It’s even more stringent than paid work. I had to volunteer in schools before applying to teach and it was almost impossible to get a foot in the door. It took a police check, references, interview with the Head and Head of Department and a covering letter that was scrutinised as well as evidence of qualifications. If you’re severely socially anxious that process is going to destroy you.

[@gamewithadam7235]

@@beforethelawstandsadoorkee7904 Exactly.

[@thelondoners-lifeisart]

Watching your message hit home internationally is an incredible thing to behold. As a Brit far from home in San Francisco - everything you say grounds and directs. Your biblical series helped rebuild my psyche while I deepened multi cultural understanding out of child mind/autistic regression post midlife trauma. Late diagnoses Asperger’s finally explaining a lifetime of adhd / anxiety /disassociation. Your voice intrigues, calms and gives me belief in the journey ahead simultaneously. Baby steps… and finally a direction I feel confident in aiming towards :))) 💙💜❤️ Thank you Jordan Peterson you are Gold & Balance

[@Astropeleki]

The Vice Chancellor who uninvited Doctor Peterson two years ago is on his way out. He won't be missed.

[@freshwaterfishman]

This is the first talk by JP since his illness, that I’ve heard him laugh and joke around a bit. It’s great to see and signals his full recovery.

[@Gregory-ud6zq]

Yup

[@matityaloran9157]

Agreed

[@rinzertanz]

... speaking publicly, even extemporanously, is always 'performative' to some degree. This talk was actually a well-delivered 'lecture' ...

[@lukea9873]

hes almost if not already back to full power, its so great to see.

[@takeeverythingin]

at the very beginning i thought.. oh, he's in one of his prickly moods.. but it was a false flag. glad to he's out in the world sgain. he's needed.

[@superdumbvideo]

Back at the top of his game. So proud of this man. Walked through fire. A walkabout on fire and flooded the flames with the best of who he always was.

[@AlikVolkov]

56:58 had the greatest speech I have ever heard from this man. I couldn't move an inch while listening to this. It was profound and so wise...

[@SarahG266]

You’ve done so much to encourage me, Dr. Peterson!

[@thomashauer6804]

i like the yellow vest sitting behind him..she has the face we need to challenge the ruling dystopian tentacles.. rage must help reason to become real

[@user-pe9qg3hg3k]

I haven't watched it yet but the fact that people are playing music before his appearance, that's respect man and it's good to see Jordan Peterson getting it in the talks rather than people trying to villainize or win against him. Nothing but love for the Petersons, Mik, Jordan, and his wife. Brilliant people. Thanks for this, Cambridge Union.

[@lordfeder3559]

what's the music from?

[@GeorgeCollier]

@@lordfeder3559 music for a while by henry purcell

[@lordfeder3559]

@@GeorgeCollier thanks

[@emir2750]

@@GeorgeCollier hi, good to see you here :D

[@salmanb9129]

Is no one going to mention how incredible the opening music was

[@gauravdube8133]

Honoured and privileged to be living in times of Jordan Peterson. Keep shedding the light of truth over the dark fallacies.

[@mikey673442]

Very gracious man. Like the way he rose to shake hands with the performers.

[@orboakin8074]

I was worried this would be a previous video from like 3 years ago just re-uploaded. I am so glad it is current. Always a joy to listen to Jordan Peterson, this generation's most influential and profound philosopher/academic and champion of liberalism! Plus, that intro and musical performance was beautiful! I haven't even listened to a tenor opera singer before but damn! Was he good! Props to the guitarist too.

[@ArcturosX]

I assumed it had been from before his illness as well! Amazing to see him at it again.

[@HiddenGemi]

What?! No protesters going crazy and banging at the windows!? Such a relief to see a respectful audience.

[@philodonoghue3062]

Must have been a woke intersectionalist conference across town

[@GAVRANOX]

Yes, loads of sycophants carefully absorbing the message of their messiah.

[@Analoguebubblebath89]

This man saved my life, and my family’s. My wife loves the strength this man has given me. God bless everyone