Jordan Peterson | Full interview | VPRO Documentary (2019)

This interview was not conducted to be a stand-alone interview, it was conducted for a Dutch documentary about male/female-dynamics in Canada. Within this documentary, we explored how an event like the Toronto van attack could happen in Canada and how Canadians are trying to heal from it. More broadly, we looked at misogyny and violence against women within Canada, and what it is about contemporary feminism that makes some men angry or lost. We also paid attention to men suffering from violence that their female partners had inflicted upon them. As prominent Canadian voices, we included both Margaret Atwood and Jordan Peterson.
Psychology professor Jordan Peterson has become a controversial figure ever since speaking out against Bill C-16 (2016), a law which adds gender expression and gender identity to the Canadian Human Rights Act. He has received both praise and criticism after the publication of his self-help book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (2018). His fans are thankful for the advice he’s given them to take responsibility for their lives, his critics argue that his emphasis on the danger posed by ‘postmodern neo-marxists’ is dangerous in itself. He has been accused of being anti-feminist and feeding into the alt-right. While he gained support among people who do identify with the alt-right, he himself does not.
Peterson has become an important inspiration for various men’s groups, an influential voice. Therefore, we wanted to get clear where he stands on contemporary feminism and how he interprets the van attack, which took place in the city he lives in. Since the documentary episode only allowed for brief passages from the interview, while Peterson’s answers are extensive, we decided to provide the entire interview.
We talked to Peterson on the 4th of June 2019, in Toronto, Ontario. Since there were some breaks (for adjusting the camera and for having coffee) during the interview, it consists of multiple takes. Apart from leaving out the breaks themselves and making the transition between breaks more fluent, no further editing has been done.
The documentary about the Toronto van attack and male-female dynamics in Canada is available here: • Toxic masculinity in C...
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[@blackasinc]

This guy...I swear. To have him even exist during my generation is a blessing. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vicsalvo2231]

Appreciate him, he won’t be here for too long

[@blackasinc]

@@vicsalvo2231 word. I hope he recovers from all that ails him.

[@mabaker]

Just stop, please. The cult around this sad man is nauseating. All you need it is yourself to feel better.

[@blackasinc]

@@mabaker Theres no cult. Appreciating the sensemaking of one man in a sea of fools. I'll never understand the people who dislike JP. And yea sure myself, god, family, loved ones, and a meaningful purpose in life worth pursuing. All things this man encourages the pursuit of. I respect your opinion none the less.

[@samlocastro]

... but he is never consistent in his arguments ant they are a, at best, thinly veiled thrust towards "you should be christian because athiest bad".

[@mischavalentine]

As a woman, I have NEVER felt like whatever he says disregards, opresses or insults me. He is a beacon of common sense.

[@BlakeLight722]

Well said. Thank you for sharing your feelings and opinion.

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

That's because you are a well Trained woman. Keep up the 'good' work. Or, in the mean time, listen to this HARSH comment, wake up and take charge of your own destiny and throw away them stilettos and red lipstick and burn your bra...EG, your 'invisible' chains you wear to please the opposite sex.

[@rachelthompson5641]

@@davideldred.campingwilder6481 Jordan Peterson resonates with me as a woman. What you say makes absolutely no sense. Yours sincerely 'a well trained woman' keeping up 'good' work.

[@tinfoilhatter]

yeah, i don't feel like a lotta people seem to: i actually appreciate that he seems to go out of his way to explain things that, frankly ain't very pleasant nor easy to appreciate. it really shouldn't matter what you think about the guy personally, but i guess it helps , as in my case to assume he only means well, and really ain't tryin' to fool anyone in any way, shape, or form, eh?

[@charleshultquist9233]

...except when it comes to religion....

[@Illumiisam]

This man has literally saved my life. I was 17, diagnosed with anxiety disorder, severe depression, ptsd, destructive habits, no father, a mother working all day, helping to raise a younger sister, high school drop out, getting in trouble with the police, somehow came across one of his videos and I haven’t stopped listening to him ever since. He has his college lectures on physiology on KZbin and they have opened my frame of reference to what I was going through and how life actually could be different with hard work, dedication, and self awareness. my life has ever since took a turn for the better in all areas. I continued my search for knowledge on truth, reality, and logic and It’s because of this man that I have been able to start my journey. No words could express my gratitude for this man and his family as it takes a village. Now at 22 I’m able to finally see the light of seriously being the woman I could have only dreamed of when he introduced the idea of creating a heaven for yourself. seriously this man saved my life and I’m constantly reminded every time I look at statistics and just how many of them I’m going against.

[@2319slb]

I am so glad to hear of your change in life. having been at the bottom myself and turned turned things around, I know how hard that can be. I know many people who didn't make. So glad you did.

[@nickj.7876]

I am so happy for you Sah! Keep kicking life’s ass and being awesome! I am rooting for you✨😀💪🏼

[@lost.projects387]

Congratulations ❤

[@fionamcfadden5772]

Good on you!..it is so nice to hear a young woman say this about him as it is mostly young men these days that his words of wisdom are directed towards & hitting where-as many are forgetting he can be,has been & is,also influential in many young ladies lives too!..Bravo,bravo!..to you & him!..Nice one Sah!..

[@zhshsG7]

Single parent child here as well, raised with my mother. The statistics indeed aren't favorable at all and it shows, this man is doing terrific work. It's a shame people (including me in the past) are so quick to judge him.

[@doomtucan5093]

To hear the sadness and holding back tears is just inspiring. This man should be protected at ALL COSTS.

[@jimbarth9859]

I was very worried for him going into covid. But my greatest hope seems to be coming true. He came out the other side of his own personal hell better for it. I just spent a moment trying to imagine my life without the influence of what I've learned from him over the last 6 years. I can't do it. And I feel blessed that I don't have to.

[@Noah-go8xc]

I don’t get how people are trying to discredit him. He is speaking with more passion, emotion, and seriousness than anyone else would ever. He loves humanity. He loves the simple existence of you and I. There is no person id rather put my livelihood in the place o.

[@jessbillings9500]

I AM A WOMAN. I love this man. So DO NOT even try to say that “women feel” any type of way towards what he says, because you do not speak for us, lady. He has inspired me for the past three years with his videos and speeches.

[@nyk3334]

Thank you. Some of these people wanna do our thinking for us.

[@DanielColageo]

Beautiful.

[@Sensorama2000]

Yes! And he inspired many, many people... I somehow git recommendations for clips where J.P. is mocked, misrepresented or straight lied about. Even close people dear to me try to dismantle him in ways I wouldn't have thought they'd do. Maybe some of J.P.'s lectures just hit to close to home for them...

[@suzanne2905]

Amen sister! 💙

[@terryeaster1]

Word

[@cinderella200]

As a woman, I have never felt JBP is against me. He has helped me more than words can say.

[@etc6615]

👍 yup! Me as well. I am a better wife, mother, daughter because of his ideas.

[@liammurphy2725]

@@etc6615 Massive respect to you both. His sense of humanity transcends the norm as dictated by those who abhor a clear and direct voice against them.

[@liammurphy2725]

Massive respect to you both. His sense of humanity transcends the norm as dictated by those who abhor a clear and direct voice against them.

[@douglasusrey997]

But Jesus helped more! Choose Jesus because he loves you 😗

[@earlnoli]

Because his whole point is power to the individual. It's a bloody difficult life regardless of one's choice. And he know women - most women value family and relationships, i would argue more than men. It is problematic always encouraging career while forgetting biological needs. I would say Jordan is correct on the birth control. It made things more complicated in terms of psychology of women - easy access to "men" - but only on a sexual level without real goal of forming a family. It would be interesting how will GenZ fix their issues. I have heard they are fast becoming the conservative generation.

[@scobra5941]

JP was quite ill when he recorded this interview, yet he comes across as more humane than ever. One of the most positively influential people on the planet.

[@militaryman9638]

Watching this in 2022, and realizing this was pre Covid, pre us riots, pre Russia, pre lockdowns and supply chain issues, it really strikes me how much we should’ve listened to this man more

[@VernHestandIII]

A person bent on suicide will NOT listen to reason. They certainly don't have the capacity to accept prophecy or common sense. Neither does a society.

[@nassinyapor9841]

@@VernHestandIII and no matter how hard we try to tell them they'd rather keep moving their way because of stubbornness and hell bent on their own ideals even if it's wrong both morally and in common sense they decide to keep going their own way untill they find out years down the road that they should of listened

[@rubybrentlinger4099]

We are listening now and learning how we need to hold on to his teachings they are pure common sense!!!

[@furerorban9324]

Jordan Misogynist Perverson: "my message to Hungarians: Do not rebel against your great Führer Victorious Orban! What your prime minister is trying to do is to restore the metaphysical foundation of the Hungarian culture"

[@kantraxoikol6914]

you can REALLY see it in 2023 brother! hell yes! 91H combat medic :)

[@caravaggiosaccomplice5103]

This man should get a knighthood for virtually singlehandedly standing up for common sense in these sad times.

[@xedasxedas]

The Queen should consider it.

[@Vonshnuck]

@Otie Jason he's helped an overwhelming amount of people overcome hardships in their life. By telling them they're not worthless, and that they can be something no matter how insignificant it may be in this current climate. To bash him based off his personal issues with antidepressants is so ignorant and intolerant. Try harder next time.

[@eugengolubic2186]

@Otie Jason even if we take this in consideration, he has helped millions of people in some way. What is your contribution? He is not perfect, obviously, and he shouldn't be idolized because he is human like the rest of us, but respect to him is in order.

[@Io-Io-Io]

@Otie Jason he got a medication subscribed from a physician you asshole. not his fault. And he's off it now and coming off it nearly killed him!

[@magaranita]

@Otie Jason And with those comments, you just displayed the darkness within your soul. Good luck to you, you need it.

[@Karmingiry]

"It's not OK to be a man. It's necessary. What the hell would we do without men?" I'm a woman and I endorse this message. :D

[@kuniakai]

Here here! I love my men man Father I would be nothing without men, they've taught me how to live, honestly...

[@Psalm_27.4]

@Karmingiry So do I!!! 👍

[@OneReallyGrumpyJill]

What are endorsing tho? Like, conceptually, why do we need men?

[@OneReallyGrumpyJill]

@@mariamjoseph3605 Yeah, you are not telling me how though. Give me specific examples. What can a man do that a woman can't? A good role model is a good role model: woman or man, it does not matter. I honestly feel like you are trolling.

[@OneReallyGrumpyJill]

@@mariamjoseph3605 You don't sound like a bad person so don't worry, you did not offend me. But, I do think you should rethink your values and ideas: you don't need men in your life, you need quality people. There is nothing that men or women inherently have. And Peterson is full of shit: he is a religious conservative who knows how to use smart words to appear smart but, in reality, 98% of his ideas are full of shit. The only reason why he got popular is because of "anti-woke" movement during 2014-2016. Look into videos debunking him and you will see.

[@yoitsdan]

These questions were designed to torture Jordan into telling lies and he didn't budge. His mental fortitude and composure absolutely blows me away, answering every challenge with absolute clarity and concision while these vile creatures are trying to blacken his soul under the guise of equality and compassion.

[@skaughtsman]

So true

[@askedofgod9067]

Agreed

[@E.G.I.L.3D]

You can see he`s becoming tired of this. His appearance is that of a calm man, but in his voice you can hear he`s angry and frustrated

[@ponderingCanuck]

I am a woman and have found JP to be extremely enlightening! I love how honest he is, and that he doesn't let journalists/interviewers push him around! Also he has a great handle on the Bible, the interviewer clearly doesn't understand it, but Jordan is bang on as usual.

[@VelkanAngels]

Woman here as well and I think we're more than JP thinks. I hear about the percentages of men vs. women watching his YT lectures but I have no idea how they'd know. I never had to check a "male/female" box anywhere, when I made my account. Original YT-only account or since it was migrated into Google+ (now just Google). My account appears male. Yours as well, so we'd probably be sorted into "males". Basically, unless the name is specifically female or the DP is of a girl/woman, flowers, a kitten/cat or the colour pink, people tend to assume it's a male account, lol.

[@hussienmohammed2914]

tenth of that and I'll consider myself atmost pushed!! there is a humility in defeding oneself against inferior people, I guess that was exactly what got him ill in the first place.

[@kantraxoikol6914]

50% of these comments open with "as a woman" i could NOT CARE LESS if you have a vagina.....so why did we have to know you have a vagina? what possible reason? think about it....why was your first statement "as a woman, " i really want to know why your vagina trumps IQ?...does your vagina give you some special insight perspective? experience? honestly...please explain why you think "as a woman" gives your next words somehow more weight....i am convinced that's going to be a question none of you can answer without condemning yourselves.

[@rachelthompson5641]

This woman is not listening. I am a woman. I am a feminist. NOTHING he is saying is offensive to me. He speaks sense. I applaud you Jordan. Thank you for standing up to ridiculousness.

[@WendyHSweetBread]

We NEED Jordan Peterson to Be OUR President of AMERICA ........The degeneracy of OUR Catholic/Christian American HONORABLE MORALS are being devoured by the COWARDLY dual marxistcommie'z ........ Jordan Peterson are the PEOPLE I Seek out in Life ........ . And I agree with You Rachel , The marxist interviewer is a Ridiculous agitator and I Can't stand her "one track" questions and then as a True commie starts Bashing and Slashing the BIBLE ........ Nationalist's Are SICK of dealing with this" NEW" dual Neanderthal race

[@tinfoilhatter]

yeah but his tone, is just a little bit.... preachy, or somethin', tho, right? he might, oh i don't know, take a look at that and go from there, y'know?

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@WendyHSweetBread hey i hear ya tho, seriously: bein' some ingrate, ain't gonna get anybody anywhere, and that's no joke, that's one thing i clearly get from the good professor, he makes so many great points, he really doesn't need to put such passion and emotion behind all those words, but, boy, talk about some powerful communication, right? it's no wonder he's a little intimdating to men and women who are so repressed and sufferin' from such cognitive dissonance and everything, this guy will seriously mess up their day, if they were up-to-no-good, for instance, or whatever, eh?

[@craigcarlock5799]

@@tinfoilhatter no my friend, to me he sounds sad and tired.

[@tinfoilhatter]

@@craigcarlock5799 what? no-way, jose! i mean i'm sure he's human and everything just like the rest of us, but i assure you, he is no slouch, and he didn't get this far by bein' some wimp, eh? no, yer not gonna get the better of him, so y'can just forget about that, okay?~

[@leemedicina]

Poor man, he looks so tired and devastated... Hopefully he's getting better. His classes literally saved my life.

[@UpperGroundNGU]

He helped you save yourself ❤️

[@TheJeremyKentBGross]

@@UpperGroundNGU Thanks Neo. Remember, it's not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself.

[@AnnaLVajda]

He really lives to help others.

[@Hwaigon]

He's getting an old man's tired eyes. Full of good still. That's because he's given himself out, motivated milions.

[@masonmcgowan2825]

Kyle Rook he also had a pretty severe problem with benzodiazepines recently

[@johnchristmas7522]

This man, unbeknown to others, was fighting illness and snide attacks on his family, still shines through. He is without doubt an intelligence to be reckoned with, still remains honest and true. What a difference from what is normally paraded out before us. He's a gem

[@TheLovliestTear]

I woke up in the middle of the night to this man shooting facts like a verbal machine gun. I’m quite fascinated and intrigued by all that he said.

[@ThatSocialloner]

Me too

[@Msbuddy08sej]

Ditto

[@multirichardb]

Actually listening to Dr. Peterson is better than watching a movie.

[@scrutinizeyourgod7833]

Agreed 👍

[@X8___]

Word

[@P223]

Yes, you learn more from watching these interviews than you would in a lifetime of modern life. I have learned more good and true things from Jordan Peterson than any educational institution has ever presented me with. This man is the definition of "true knowledge" that should be remembered and listened to.

[@locutus2962]

I literally choose to walk my dogs and listen to Jordan instead of watching movies in my evenings now haha. Both me and my dogs are happier that way.

[@Cowboy684]

yea i love putting him on while i split firewood, the physical work gets done so fast with the mind also at work.

[@erinforct3864]

As a female listening to Jordan Peterson for years, I can't recall disagreeing with him nor being upset with anything he says. We are lucky to have him. He is a treasure.

[@jamesdorpinghaus3294]

But according to the political identitarians on the far left you should hate him because he's somehow oppressing you by stating verifiable facts. People who seek wisdom are few these days, and it's nice to see that people such as this are coming out and aren't afraid to state how they feel and stand against the absolute madness that's taken a foothold in the West bt a loud minority.

[@ushnotzkr4006]

If you didn't find a single thing you disagree with, that means you adopt his opinions instead of making them your own. Listen to Peterson's stuff on ideology, integration of ideas and making them your own as well as growing in and out of personas. You're accepting a persona as your identity if what you're saying is true. It's not healthy. Ideas have people

[@leenthelnah]

He is so good at his field.

[@chenriquesiqueira]

If you are listening anyone who express opinions and thoughts for years and you never had a single disagreement, you are probably taking him as a cult leader not as a thinker.

[@leenthelnah]

....i don't know why some people still hate him, while his contribution to humanity is so great.

[@katiataylor4363]

I am a woman! I so admire him! Learn so much everyday to become a better person and live the best of this life!

[@jim4004]

There's loads of new testament quotes about female submissions. What is JBP smoking. Ephesians 5:22-24 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands... . 1 Timothy 2:12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.... 1 Peter 3:1-7 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external-the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear- but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, ...

[@kantraxoikol6914]

then why must we know about your vagina ? why was that even important to tell us?!

[@kantraxoikol6914]

50% of these comments open with "as a woman" i could NOT CARE LESS if you have a vagina.....so why did we have to know you have a vagina? what possible reason? think about it....why was your first statement "as a woman, " i really want to know why your vagina trumps IQ?...does your vagina give you some special insight perspective? experience? honestly...please explain why you think "as a woman" gives your next words somehow more weight....i am convinced that's going to be a question none of you can answer without condemning yourselves.

[@yelenaprimavera2720]

Im a Women and Bless you from Australia. We should have more people who think like you and can express the truth so well. Thank you Jordan

[@kantraxoikol6914]

then why must we know about your vagina ? why was that even important to tell us?!

[@kantraxoikol6914]

50% of these comments open with "as a woman" i could NOT CARE LESS if you have a vagina.....so why did we have to know you have a vagina? what possible reason? think about it....why was your first statement "as a woman, " i really want to know why your vagina trumps IQ?...does your vagina give you some special insight perspective? experience? honestly...please explain why you think "as a woman" gives your next words somehow more weight....i am convinced that's going to be a question none of you can answer without condemning yourselves.

[@saffronskies333]

He is a HIGHLY intelligent man who appears to be tiring of stupidity...

[@brandonsellers4888]

@Mario Glory Now the world knows your a moron.

[@bejones816]

For obvious reason. I'm tired for him!! It's ridiculous, & makes society seem more ignorant than I already perceived it to be as a whole.

[@LindyandDevin]

@Solara Solara no he almost died from meditation complications. After his wife developed cancer he became depressed and then antidepressants completely messed him up.

[@girumzemichael704]

@Mario Glory 🤮

[@bongkerg9664]

Amen

[@theyetti90]

He's such a kind soul. The people who hate him are so twisted.

[@nforne]

I don't agree with him on everything, but the people who attack him border on hysterical, like he's touched a nerve. Probably the one that runs through their ideology.

[@pangi5460]

Yes ... Democrat cities are very high in taxes... republican states are low taxes and happy.

[@theyetti90]

@@pangi5460 I'm not sure, but I think you thought you were commenting on a different video.

[@grimjoe4739]

@@jojobobee8777 please elaborate and provide evidence.

[@michaelc5479]

@@jojobobee8777 Sums what up? That you watch sub par vloggers, do sub par work, so you can make sub par comments on youtube?

[@Trey_GSF]

“… when fools leap in where angels fear to tread…” Dr. Peterson is a very special person. :)

[@dianamgallagher]

This man is a genius and has the bravery it takes to stand up and say the obvious truths in the light of our insane world. To take the deluge of hatred from the loud opposition to truth takes someone very special. To see him getting so emotional shows how vulnerable he is while speaking for millions of us who don't have the microphone or platform to speak from.

[@miriamandbenjamin]

This man is litteraly crying because he wants the best for people. And people keep twisting his words when he is so clear. This world is messed up.

[@pablosnightmare5461]

This has been some of. My conclusion, in my opinion on humanity,it has become popular to hate the helpers because we are the problem.

[@potatoboris1534]

The genuine evidence of greedy individuals striving to build their happiness on other people’s misery - liberals.

[@paolopagliaro980]

@Michael Dupre Read your Deridda/Foucault/whatever. Only intellectually dishonest people, like you are, can say that his words are twisted.

[@usunited5756]

What your seeing here is the lady trying to contain, or maneuver, Jordan Peterson into her agenda. They will take this interview and chop it up to push their agenda for the documentary.

[@potatoboris1534]

@@usunited5756 of course, any radical group does this to incline popularity thorough manipulation.

[@palomaIreland]

How some women manage to construe Jordan Peterson’s philosophies as being against women in any way is absolutely beyond me. I find them and him as a person more respectful, genuinely appreciative and affirming than anyone else I can think of right now.

[@andrewtoebbe3885]

I agree

[@dawgsmycopilot]

Agree. I used to think that based on what people said but then came and listened to him and I'm like "wait, how did you get *that* from *him*?" I think people hear one clip and go with what the group thinks without really listening. I see the same thing happen with Joe Rogan and Mark Rippetoe.

[@_Colie]

I was trying to put this thought here into words! Everything he's saying is completely clear and not offensive at all. I see a smart, good fellow. It was irritating the way he was interrupted to speak about more crap and then profound things (or what should have been to the lady if she was listening) were totally ignored or picked apart and shittily argued by this negative point of view.

[@MrSchiff74]

He is a spokesperson for PragerU, for christs sake. " wifes should give husbands sex when they want it, its their duty", " women dont know what they need, they need a strong man to look up to".....they got kicked off spotify for these cavemen messages.

[@palomaIreland]

MrSchiff74 🙄 you should try listening to him

[@andrewcharnovsky9428]

Never before has a single individual had a more positive influence on so many people who have lost their way in the world. I was one. By simply listening to his lectures which by me were found by searching for remedies to depression down the rabbit hole of You Tube, I was pulled out of a 9 month darkness in which I intentionally let myself fall so deeply and completely that I thought there was no escape. Thank you, Mr. Peterson. For allowing me to take my life back.

[@fransbeever2300]

A John The Baptist of our times...

[@scootert35]

​​@@fransbeever2300ol. That's a bit much, but then again "of our times"

[@JordanBPeterson]

:)

[@brokeboy4559]

hold up is this the actual jordan peterson channel lol

[@squeezeme3316]

Our society is severely lacking in wisdom. Jordan, you are a beacon for wisdom. ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ep4jo1ev3j]

Everything he says just makes so much sense. I'm glad i found him at 17. I'm 19 now and he has changed my life for the better

[@mrmadness69]

How?

[@MB-ke9mi]

You are very smart don't respond to small minds stuck in obsessive liberal thought circles.

[@markacklin3571]

This

[@atla_744]

Wow that's exactly me rn. Started to see his lectures 2 years ago at 17

[@alanwhite1458]

I agree.

[@oixve9508]

As a woman Jordan Peterson is my number 1 lobster 🦞

[@saloR.R]

Weird

[@mickeyd7283]

Olivia Govinden hahaha!! I love that. Being trying to get my wife to listen to some of his lectures but...she won’t. I’ve become such a lonely misunderstood lobster the last few years.

[@Volper1]

This is super cute and I adore it.

[@anilbishnoi513]

🤣🤣🤣🤣.my god this girl

[@Kryptik33]

Hahahah how sweet😁✌

[@BassJapanDirect]

The role of siblings really hit home for me....I was a single child also with no father figure, and rather than becoming self centred and narcissistic, I was instead terribly self-conscious with a real lack of confidence, and found mingling / playing with other kids painful and more of a stress than a pleasure... Easy pickings for bullies. Anyway, I now have 3 kids, because I realise as Peterson emphatically says, siblings keep each other in check, this in turn leads to more natural confidence, responsibility, and social awareness at school, and by consequence into adulthood. It took me into my mid-late 20s to really grow as a person and I really had to strive to break through fear barriers. I am so glad my kids have their siblings to reflect off of and that I managed not to run from my marriage, and to stick it out. To me this has been a lived experience and a tenet that I think should be obvious to humanity...why it isn't is really quite concerning. Peterson is a great man for raising awareness of the cause and effect in what seems like our cultural demise, among his many other valuable teachings.

[@danielfilho3065]

I so second this!

[@ella4502]

Huge congratulations for sticking with your marriage. Rare, noble & admirable.

[@Bassetowner123]

You look into his eyes and you can see the weight he's carrying. I cant imagine being this man and i mean that in the most respectful way possible. Having to talk to simpletons all day who attack your values and character constantly while simultaneously pulling people away from suicide and depression. JBP is a real life hero and a pillar of common sense. He has my eternal respect and I really hope to meet him someday.

[@deerylou7112]

Dr Peterson is a beacon of hope for WOMEN as much as for men. He is an inspiration for ALL rational, conscientious humans.

[@zincjeshireborn8696]

Deery Lou 😅and why is your woman written in capital and men in minuscule?

[@N.A.M.LazyCloud]

@@zincjeshireborn8696 Because she's emphasizing that it goes for women as well, despite the "beliefs" of people who know nothing about Jordan Peterson? Are you stupid?

[@zincjeshireborn8696]

NLM with all due respect I suggest you keep playing video games lady if you cant make a rational human conversation... I do not disagree with whatever you said but I oppose your feminist word play in that statement, I will enlighten you how and why. Basically you wrote like a feminist writing an article in favour of Jordan, do you get it? What is mostly important in your statement is “ He is an inspiration for ALL rational, conscientious humans. “ So I dont know how many of his videos, books, reviews, articles or even interviews that you have watch read and analysed because whatever you know about Dr Peterson and whatever you know he has actually taught, to me it only seems like a needle in a hay stack. My point is if you can put “ALL” in capital then why not “men”? Probably cause you did not feel like... Now ask yourself why? Fill in the dots🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ace2k472]

@@zincjeshireborn8696 you are reading it way too far. It seems like you've got a victim mentality, the fact that you constructed all that from the preceding comments is honestly ridiculous ( honestly I can't tell if you're joking or not). There was ZERO implication of insult, belittlment and/or exclusion in those comments, they're actually on your side and your viewpoint of inclusion but your critical victim mentality just made you pull all that bs out of your ass, you need to chill

[@zincjeshireborn8696]

Ace2k ok maybe I do have a victim mentality, if I do have one it’s probably cause we all do in one way or another, you win and you lose kinda thing but thats not my point... So get I that you might think that its a victim mentality but to me its looking for a reason why she chose to write some letters capital and others small, cause whenever we write, we tend to write what we think and feel or what we’ve gone through generally speaking, whenever we read we absorb the thoughts and feelings and/or experience(s), then we sort of feel and know why the writer has written and how they do feel and think when they wrote. We can only experience all this when because of the format of the text we have read, eg: since you cant shout via text to emphasise your point you have to write your text is capital or bold! You would not find it ridiculous cause people like you would see the trunk, branches and leaves of a tree but surely forget that what makes it blossom is the roots so I cant blame both of you

[@imotherearthxoxoxo2949]

I’m the daughter of a man, the wife and partner of a man and the mother of a beautiful young man. And I love Dr Jordan B Peterson. 💝

[@shaditamaddon9440]

Me too. I am enjoying my chocolate and watching Peterson.

[@ncmtnbarbie]

As a woman in my 30s EVERYTHING that comes out of this man's mouth is TRUTH. Anyone who argues otherwise is CHOOSING to be ignorant, not look at FACTS, and not ACTUALLY THINKING about what JP says. This interviewer did not actually LISTEN and COMPREHEND his words-- you can tell by her repeated same questions which he repeatedly answers 1000 different ways. His patience is unparalleled.

[@kantraxoikol6914]

50% of these comments open with "as a woman" i could NOT CARE LESS if you have a vagina.....so why did we have to know you have a vagina? what possible reason? think about it....why was your first statement "as a woman, " i really want to know why your vagina trumps IQ?...does your vagina give you some special insight perspective? experience? honestly...please explain why you think "as a woman" gives your next words somehow more weight....i am convinced that's going to be a question none of you can answer without condemning yourselves.

[@dolnpatrick7655]

this my favorite interview. I think it real shows him as him self. He looks so worn out, and tired but so stone, and articulate. You can see and hear the dedication to the mans work. Philosophy is the gate way to thinking. study it well.

[@ramya.Catlady.30]

Breaks my heart listening to him when he’s so worn out. But his integrity gives him strength and for that we can only be grateful and hope to emulate that at least partially.

[@FifthofEleven]

The desaturation color grading of the video also adds to the tiredness. From the video description, this interview was conducted June 4, 2019. I wonder if it were one of the last interviews he did before being hospitalized as he battled his medical conditions.

[@OP-lk4tw]

I think he tried harder to talk from a place of understanding of the position from which radical feminists, like the interviewer, are coming. because he keeps being pushed and argued with the same statements despite him having already explained why he fundamentally disagrees with them, as clearly as possible, lots of times, but since he's relatively intellectually elevated, there's a bit of noise in the process of communication, because he's analyzing from a nuanced perspective that's composed by plenty of time thinking about the subject and several sources of understanding coming from; his professional training, his professional experience both as an educator and as a clinician, his studies on history, biology, archeology, and so on.. while she - and her ideological group - is coming uniquely from her narrowly focused, ideologically distorted, view of reality. so I believe he sometimes struggles to realize that for the average person, and especially for the ideologically possessed, some of the things he deems as obvious are not so obvious, I include myself in this category for some of the things he has expressed. however, I think after carefully laying out his explanations in a very articulate way over and over again, and facing yet again the same antagonistic propositions, he really digged deep into the assumptions and tried to answer as clearly as he's able to, in a way that even the ignorant, and perhaps even the ideologues to some degree, could finally, completely understand why and where he's standing, and how this perpetually opposing view point is flawed. I got to understand his position on woman not being particularly oppressed throughout history in this video better than in any other, I still don't agree with it completely though, but he made a very good case as to why he holds his interpretation, also the interviewer was respectful in letting him talk as much as he wanted to, and pushed him in a few key ways in an attempt to flatten the curvature of the wave like interference underlying their communicative efforts. he's always passionate and dedicated in his interviews, he takes them very seriously because he's aware of the potential reach and impact that they have, but in this one I felt there was a perfect balance between emotionality and patience in both understanding the doubts of the interviewer and articulating his answers, painting a very clear picture in the minds of their listeners

[@solaveritas2]

You are correct, I'm thinking this is the second last one and the one with Rex Murphy, the Canadian journalist must be about last. He is doing worse than here, but cognitively just as sharp. It hurts my heart to see him like this, but also grateful that he is doing so well now. @@FifthofEleven

[@cervantes01]

God, I've missed this man, Get well soon professor - We love you .

[@blueclownman312]

His daughter had a pod cast 2/3 months ago with him in it. Idk what his future holds but he's back on his feet (as much as one that has gone through what he has can)

[@magneticbehavior]

Im fighting off the tears over here. I met him a few years ago. You can hear the pain in his voice, it breaks my heart.

[@former_dmcrt8614]

@@magneticbehavior Me too. He really cares.

[@-Zakhiel-]

This interview is from 2019.

[@Littlebit894]

What happened to him...I very recently found him. I have changed my life completely with 4 of his videos. Master teacher.

[@caseyhardiman1148]

Heavy is the Head, JP. You will be a very notable character when our history is taught. You are suffering for your greatness, no doubt, but you have taken up your burden as a leader with honor and resolve and most uniquely- gratitude. It's a bewildering combination these days and exactly what the world needed. You are a great thinker of our times.. one day college students will be reading and discussing you in much the same way you yourself studied your own philosophical idols.

[@kma71]

This is such a beautiful comment. Hard to believe that people against him can actually exist.

[@canezbrandy]

Amen! I have only recently discovered this man. Good show! I love the straightforward honesty. We need more of this in the whole world!

[@toddles9]

How lucky we are to be living at the same time in history as this man.

[@blunt92]

Your a dip I am sure that you have your ideal and I don't have to.

[@shrek_has_swag2344]

@@blunt92 what.?

[@guy_in_ashopping_cart-sfs967]

absolutely jordan peterson is very intelligent

[@guy_in_ashopping_cart-sfs967]

@@blunt92 that makes no sense

[@KarateKid0514]

More than most people know!

[@dbotton1045]

This man doesn’t need to endure these biased interviews anymore. Not worth raising his blood pressure to keep battling this kind of stupidity from one-sided interviewers.

[@blunt92]

Hypocrisy is not obvious to the hypocrites who agree with it!

[@blunt92]

I hate hypocrites and he is very passionate and reactive you may not understand but his internal feelings are the only thing that comes thru to a person who doesn't agree with him. You are not going to be any more open to others than this guy if you believe him because he's a crazy radical and a tyrant in his speech if he doesn't want to be understood just believed ! beliefs to be shared in a civilized way you should show some respect. He has no tolerance or respect for those with opposing views you can't expect people to have respect for someone with no respect for anyone who you don't agree. other people having their own opinion are not all so offensive and offended! He is a preacher he is not a man who appreciates independent thoughts and he is the dumbest educated man I ever seen. I know smart people and this man is passionate but he does not come across as an educated man and he doesn't have any tolerance or respect for anyone who has a different perspective than his.

[@profeh3346]

But when we don’t battle it we end up with January 2021 and the future we face is dismal indeed.

[@MarcosArandia1]

You're right. He seems more rattled than during the Kathy Newman interview. He's endured dozens if not more such interviews with ideologues and it's not doing him any good. I remember Thomas Sowell being asked what he would say if he were forced to be engaged in a discussion with a Progressive and Dr. Sowell replied, without skipping a beat, "Goodbye."

[@geoffhart]

@@MarcosArandia1 I think the reason JBP is so emotional, is because this isn't a purely academic topic for him. This is real life for him. Remember, he is a psychologist who is involved with patients on a personal level. If you're an empathetic person, it's very difficult to not become emotional. Even or me (I am not empathic), just watching these types of interviews, I become emotional - because he shows me what's at stake here. I believe there is really a cultural crisis, and I'm not optimistic. If that doesn't weigh heavy on you, you aren't paying attention. But you are right, Dr. Sowell takes a different approach. He doesn't often engage with the opposition anymore. But I think if you go back in time you'll find he had a different attitude. Remember, JBP was only launched into the limelight 5 years ago. Sowell was already into politics in the 80's and earlier - and back then he would engage (search for his old congressional appearances and on Firing Line). Who is right? Sometimes I wish Dr. Sowell was in the public eye as much as JBP - he could help us just as much. But I don't envy either of them, any Cassandra will be hated more than they are loved (at least until they are gone).

[@pamelaiken]

He's such an incredibly, honest, intelligent man ; I would love to see some of these people literally engage him in conversation, rather than just trying to refute where he stands. This particular interview, I felt like the interviewer never engaged.

[@bigevillaugh]

It was because the interviewer knew she was going to get destroyed.

[@nads274]

As a woman myself,hes opened my eyes to things i never considered and i find myself being a better person for it.

[@kantraxoikol6914]

then why must we know about your vagina ? why was that even important to tell us?!

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

I'm a woman, college graduate, successful business owner & have a rather dominant style personality. Nothing JP says about the differences in men & women offends me ...recognizing the strengths & differences in men doesn't diminish my own strengths. So thankful for his teachings & talks.

[@tukkek]

People who can do well by themselves have no reason to take offense from reasonable, grounded discourse. For some reason, it's always the people looking to blame their mediocrity on external factors rather than themselves that get rabid when someone with a little bit of common sense pitches in on the conversation... And as Peterson says, I'm not denying that external factors play a big role in many cases - but never in history has it played less role on everyone's cases, generally speaking, so to have a rise of victimhood culture in the most educated institutions of the richest countries in the world is as much a self-evident joke as are the people who push the agenda.

[@tukkek]

@study & observation Great comment in many ways. So proud of you.

[@cavscout62]

That’s obviously because you are a mature intelligent person who isn’t a “victim”.👍

[@tukkek]

@ididaflip Jordan Peterson has stated several times that according to the results of the Big Five personality test worldwide, there is very little difference overall in men and women's personalities. There is no such a thing as a "manly personality". People who play victim and blame others for their problems are just that - people. It has nothing to do with their sex or gender.

[@tukkek]

@@kleptokratija I suspect the one exception is that transgenders may be "offended" by the idea that you can choose not to address them by their preferred pronouns - in the same sense that Peterson (and myself) would be offended at the thought that someone else can dictate (legally or otherwise) what words I get to choose or not choose to use as a sovereign human being. Other than that, nothing else comes to mind that could be reasonably construed as "offensive" but in these days of outrage culture, almost everything he says has been, is or will be deemed "politically offensive" for the sake of an agenda.

[@davincimemes3631]

This guy has become the father figure of MILLIONS of young men and women! What a blessing! :)

[@TruenorthmtGod]

My man

[@randomfullywonderful]

ouch, that'd hurt if someone saw JBP as a father figure when they have a father ... well, maybe that father is a leftist, absent, or not even there! You're right!

[@scottbinns318]

He cares.

[@cha4990]

@@scottbinns318 kkkkmmnnnnkk

[@dessyden3712]

Reading this comment I somehow wanted to press the like button harder,sorry I probably haven't phrased that as well as I could but you get the point.

[@kennetheckert5534]

It is shown throughout the entire interview -- but particularly crystal clear in the last few moments (when discussing his book), how incredibly and woefully uninformed the people who interview him are about what he truly is and what he truly espouses in his lectures, podcasts, etc. He shreds them to pieces. Politely, respectfully, and intellectually. But he shreds his interviewers to pieces. No matter their academic credentials, they are no match for his experience, intellect, and breadth of competence.

[@jacobmyers8878]

When he's allowed to speak honestly , he cries , very genuine man , I injoyed this immensely.

[@soupreme3764]

We must protect this man with all we have, he is the last of an enlightened era of intellectuals.

[@Sam-hh3ry]

lol Peterson is a pseudo-intellectual clown

[@conorm9821]

@@Sam-hh3ry nah

[@TehFuffles]

@@Sam-hh3ry ah yes bc his beliefs do not align with yours therefore he's not an intellectual despite him being a clinical psychologist.

[@kattash2938]

@@TehFuffles Yep, anyone who isn't amongst the crowd yelling and uttering dumb mob quotes must be a pseudo-intellectual, just how it is :)

[@frankyang]

Enlightenment is the end of Knowledge. Of transcending the mind altogether to peace and unconditional happiness. Peterson is a genius thinker but nowhere close to enlightenment.

[@katherines6322]

I'm a woman who grew up with 3 older brothers (so I was the young "precious" one) and my father died when I was very young. By all accounts I should have a victim mentality. Growing up with boys helped me to avoid seeing myself as the victim, but late adolescence/college taught me to be the victim. It was due to me discovering Jordan Peterson at 20 years old that I realized the popular narrative was false. He helped me re-contextualize my upbringing as massively useful since I was pushed & challenged by my older brothers and I realized how much they helped me develop into a harder-skinned individual despite not having a father. JP's message is very important for women just as it is for men.

[@robertwesley5639]

I really appreciate how you put that and thank you for sharing it. I firmly believe what you say about college. Academia has a weird way of adultering your perspective.

[@behindtheline40]

I’m very happy for you to dig deep and realize this. I hope someday my sister will do the same.

[@leascaart]

Good for you!!

[@dreaddread5112]

Be Blessed Never STOP.

[@katherines6322]

@@robertwesley5639 I studied Economics so it wasn't really academia that taught me the victim mentality, more so just the general environment and my peers. But I do think it is blatantly taught within disciplines like "Gender Studies".

[@dougferguson3074]

At 59 when I found this local man, Jordon, and I've found him very reinforcing. Now days away from 62, I find myself tuning into Dr J Peterson and can add a twist from my life with multiple sclerosis. Thx Jordon.

[@willsim4841]

Dr Jordan Peterson is so elegant and insightful in giving his answers and explaining his views, under what I see as foolish and uninformed attacks that are an attempt to discredit him, he is a master of his own truth, there is no intellectual in our time that I admire more. His truth and intellect is what the world needs today. God's speed Dr Peterson.

[@sergiootero5904]

I miss this man

[@mattbabb.]

He’ll be back 👍🏻

[@souljacem]

Don't worry, I feel his spirit is coming back to us soon.

[@anniefournier7971]

He is still with us. A mother will teach you what to do to become a good person. But to become a man you have to learn it your self. But, how do we do? When now a days being a man feels like you are wrong and for that reason we are doomed to become hypothetically the last of a dying breed. A men breed. And here Jordan Bearnt Peterson shows up telling us truer words that ever been told about our existence, and it felt so good so hopeful but now just like the mother bear leaving her cubs to go on their own ways. He is standing right nxt to her (the mother bear) watching us doing the same thing . And as long as we will put his words into practice he won't miss you or anyone willing to do so. I do get your point. Miss the man , miss the knowledge, miss his beblical series. In other words i miss him so much. But it become superficial when you do what i wrote above. Let him live within the confine of your self help decision and action.

[@jamesdurowse7445]

Me too brother, me too

[@Silver-Freddy]

He’s not dead lol just not trying to put a target on his back I’m sure

[@rromo4726]

This man need to be nominated for a Nobel prize!

[@comdrive3865]

Yes. We need more people that can bring arguments about with civil discourse and proper etiquette

[@markacklin3571]

Agree

[@thecoobs8820]

Do you even know what it's for?

[@tonypate9174]

@@thecoobs8820 That's a "epic" three part pay to view doc-you-special (not so) Barry from NetFlopz needs to make asap ....in the ongoing quest make Mike proud once more ...After pulling plug on the ..NO WE CAN'T ...project .

[@theananyatalkstat5210]

Okay that's a bit too much my dear..

[@BlakeNix]

Jordan is important. I’m so glad we have him.

[@hoobyhoo]

I am 44 yo (in one month)woman. Battled autoimmune disease since I was a child. This man has helped me change my life and doesn't know it!! I have been critical at times, only to hear him make complete sense again! I hope he doesn't get gobbled by the dragon...hang in there,man! You are doing something very Right! ❣️

[@kantraxoikol6914]

then why must we know about your vagina ? why was that even important to tell us?!

[@kelravas]

Woman here. Jordan has never made me feel like he is against women. Wishing him and his family all the best

[@DeAnnaParisRN]

I agree The man is a treasure . He is what is great about western culture. God bless him

[@prakshchristian]

'Its not okay, its necessary to be man' - Jordan Peterson This line hit me hard.

[@emjay1249]

Timestamp?

[@arielkalenga9218]

@@emjay1249 13:00

[@Sheev-Palpatine_66]

As it should

[@bliiild]

Goddamn right, we are literally built to build shit. The World Built And men did that, it’s not sexist, it’s factual.

[@FrankBeckerSen-Tai]

Me, too...

[@siridanicak3997]

I'm a middle aged woman who didn't take a traditional path in life, and yet, I agree with nearly everything he believes and disseminates about humanity and the sexes. I'm a huge fan and continuously learning. His passion is contagious. Thank you Mr Peterson!

[@kantraxoikol6914]

then why must we know about your vagina ? why was that even important to tell us?!

[@foghornleg90]

Jordan Peterson is the epitome of polite assertiveness, blended with high doses of common sense which runs deep in his words, backed by incredible wisdom... tough combination to beat!

[@vladtotheb]

He looks and sounds so sad, stressed and yet does this interview to make a difference and inspire us all for the better. What a man :'(

[@joanofarc33]

He looks physically compromised as if he has been through a long illness. I hope he gets some rest and does not overtax himself.

[@johnnybr85]

If you are close to his KZbin channel you can understand that... Not only his wife was with cancer but he, himself, had problems with anti-depressives and other things... I hope he can recuperate well and soon.

[@mjonausk]

He needs more rest. It could take another year to come good

[@Str1ek0]

He xanned out

[@user-tv9to1oe2h]

@Traubad he's stated before that it does have an effect on him multiple times. I think most popular one is him talking to Joe Rogan. They were talking about Twitter mostly and how they have to stay off it because no matter how "strong" you are... these "little punches" add up. He doesn't like the idea that he's been labeled all these negative things because he truly wants to help people and the people who have been brainwashed don't care to listen to his side and it's sad. Now I will say he's more strong willed than most but it all adds up so it's definitely has had an effect on his well-being.

[@mohamedsiddig4811]

There should be a minimum IQ requirement to even interview professor peterson

[@jeannieneuser5316]

If there was an IQ requirement to interview Dr. Peterson, then even on her smartest day, this woman's whole organism couldn't qualify to interview Dr. Peterson's pinky finger. 🙄🙄 Thanks, Mohamed, for the levity. ☺️☺️

[@sayakominamoto9137]

There should be an IQ minimum for even being allowed to work in media

[@sayakominamoto9137]

@@jeannieneuser5316 Evidently this lady has dug into Peterson's research long before most of us even knew he existed. I wouldn't write her off that easily.

[@bendeguire6965]

@@sayakominamoto9137 for sure but at the same time i didn't find her questions to be very knowledgeable of Peterson. He spent a lot of time saying no i dont think that and clarifying things she could have already figured out. Just my opinion tho im sure you can make a case for her question being good.

[@thepatriot8514]

Agreed 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@annaromaniuk9522]

He is brilliant, ethical man. I wish I was introduced to him while ago.👍

[@mikem.s.1183]

This interview keeps coming up on KZbin auto play. I keep watching it over and over. I am a Theoretical Physics man. I am also a lover of Mathematics. And a professional systems programmer and analyst. I have developed, by education and work , a very acute detection system against BS. Dr. Peterson draws perfectly logical, intellectually honest conclusions based on the data available to him. There is no BS on his mind. He seeks understanding, knowledge and pure honesty. That is what attracts so many men AND women to him. It baffles me that his interviewers (usually women) cannot understand him. He is absolutely transparent and direct, and yet these interviewers do not understand him. Why? Simple: they choose not to. And if they choose not to understand him, if they choose to catch him in contradictions and ideological holes, they're fully immersed in an ideology that views Dr. Peterson's ideas as a... threat. I am somewhat divided between finding the approach followed by this interviewer (and all others, from Newman to the other petulant one) as simply sad or utterly despicable.

[@agnetaonfelt8618]

Please be more a bit more generous to the confused, sooner or later they will come around and listen more carefully.

[@Gabrielle4870]

If you approach him logically and rationally you understand, but if you want to be emotional about it, it's not going to work for you.

[@Devansh-nu4qw]

​@@Gabrielle4870 As a friend of him would say, "Facts don't care about your feelings. " 😀

[@robertrinaldi8748]

It seems that everyone understands Jordan's beliefs as he explains them. But for some reason every female journalist who interviews him can't help hearing some cryptic message about woman belonging in the kitchen. .

[@Shroedinger73]

Programmed feminist Sheep 🐑

[@buckbundy8642]

They’re trying to discredit him any way they can

[@mildsauce5019]

It is the "journalists" job to be ignorant.

[@gamingforever9121]

They hear what they want to rather then what he actually says

[@katking6820]

Willful ignorance.

[@kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk6343]

Interviewer: *makes a completely nonsensical and innacurate claim* Jordan: *explains how proposition is untrue with many reasons and examples* Interviewer: I don't want to talk about this

[@michaelnicholas7944]

When she says they don't have time for her to argue all the points he uses as evidence she means she can't think of anything. He's informed by research, experience and intelligence and she's informed by a script and ideology.

[@BULLTRONHERO]

The woman interviewing him on the British GQ was a champion of that sort of dodging. Especially when he asks her why she's "comfortable having her job if it's a product of a tyrannical patriarchy," and points out that she's a part of the most well-off class of people in history. Her response? "I don't think it will help the neanderthals for me to give up my job!" Right. Because that was the point of the line of discussion. Dr. Peterson consistently shows great class in not attacking those who dodge the issues like that, and it's really not even necessary for him to do so, as the hypocrisy is self-evident to anyone watching.

[@DoubleCaution22]

Why would she change the subject or "not want to go into details" whenever her argument gets destroyed. Fucking hypocrites.

[@jeffreyfreesen8530]

Vpro is a dutch government owned program, its extremely leftist... extremely left is the central in the netherlands sadly

[@nailsdeb]

Accurate 💯💯

[@CactusFace321]

I found him 3 days ago and I'm so glad I did. This man is amazing. He is so human and humble.

[@Gabrielle4870]

Enjoy, so much to binge on 😂

[@FloMj]

You're about to transform your life for the better hahaha good for you

[@miccidouglas6067]

I love this man as well I wish him the most joy in the world!

[@RealSimsHouse]

It's so sad, he's been defending his point of view & protecting & sharing facts. He truly takes it to heart. I love this man & his family.

[@HaarisAjaz]

Same. Love him so much. We legit don't deserve him

[@giovannifranzetti6214]

@@HaarisAjaz well let’s deserve him then! He’s a masterpiece..

[@RealSimsHouse]

@Slopjaw Johnson white is not an ethnicity, it's a color and I'm sorry love but I don't look like a piece of paper or a fluffy cloud. Also I'm sorry that you are so miserable you feel the need to degrade a complete stranger to make yourself feel better. I hope you find someone to show you the love & compassion your mother failed to show you. Have a nice day.

[@aaronazagoth6373]

If you can judge a man by his wife, daughter and son then he’s an unequivocally wonderful man.

[@magnusjohnson9552]

@@giovannifranzetti6214 Love that comment.

[@gabomcav]

This interview happened when Dr. Peterson was suffering really badly (as he explained in his podcast with his daughter)... you can tell that. thank you for everything you have done for humanity Dr. Peterson. So much love from Finland!

[@themadmonz2498]

Gabriel Maldonado it’s interesting watching this interview after knowing what he was going through at the time... gives you a whole different perspective..

[@gabomcav]

@@themadmonz2498 absolutely. You wife is dying, you are having terrible effects from stopping to take benzos.. just insane. I can't believe he could still handle this interview and its interviewer with such mental clarity.

[@DHPerson1]

What episode is that on his podcast?

[@gabomcav]

@@DHPerson1 hey man, check out her daughter's podcast or look in youtube "Jordan Peterson Update"

[@DHPerson1]

@@gabomcav thanks man, got to listen today during work, so sad they had to go through that

[@ClaudiaHelmkeMiller]

I too am a woman and a mother from Gen X and I resonate so deeply with everything Jordan Peterson espouses. The arguments against him all seem to stem from political ideology which is proving to be inhuman and delegitimizing of the essence of Male, Female, Family, Humanity and Love. I am so grateful for this brilliant man! Thank you for this interview.

[@daleburton3444]

I think this man is an incredible & beautiful being i could listen to him for hrs and just can't measure how empowering & therapeutic it is to listen to the most intelligent man alive

[@e_squared604]

I got a first class electronics engineering degree because of this man.

[@SaulBedMan]

Good for you

[@e_squared604]

Thanks. Don't be afraid to struggle forward stupidly. Don't let knowledge of suffering and terrible things in world compromise your faith in the worthwhileness and effectiveness of doing what small, seemingly insignificant yet positive acts. Never, ever belittle small steps in the right direction taken by you or others. Keep your ego in check. What you do matters, so get after it.

[@riccardodipietro4198]

Brilliant

[@ismaelrivera131]

Ascend the hierarchy fellow 🦞

[@e_squared604]

@@ismaelrivera131 I'm ascending! future's so bright I gotta wear shades 😎

[@crimson1919]

The unfettered genius and empathy within this man is astounding. And just think, the chances of society being aware of such a person would be close to zero without the internet.

[@primalcritters]

Very well said. There are people throughout history that Define the times. People throughout history that leave an indelible impression. Jordan Peterson is that man. For anyone who argues otherwise, well, they certainly would not be able to hold grounds in a debate against him. I haven't seen it yet

[@Wysewolf]

@@primalcritters I don't disagree with your opinion of the man's brilliance. But that doesn't make him correct 100% of the time. He is as provably fallible as any other brilliant person that speaks long enough. And he has been successfully debated by several people, also brilliant people, that I have seen here on youtube. He debated Slavoj Zizek on social policies, and irregardless of your opinions of either man or their ideologies...they both made phenomenal cases for their side, and they both most certainly held their ground. As far as him being a person that defines the time, that is too subjective for me to contend with...that will always be different people for different reasons. Someone might say Napoleon defined the period for the fifty or so years that he lived, but another might say it was Beethoven. They lived almost the same life span during the exact same time period...but you can see how subjective these "definitions" are.

[@MrJamberee]

@@Wysewolf Oh, my. Thanks for telling us people have different opinions, and that nobody is perfect.

[@primalcritters]

@@Wysewolf I understand what you are saying and Jordan Peterson has not managed to transcend mortality. I will watch the interview you speak of. I have seen him debate multiple times and While he has debated some very intelligent people that presented their case well, his argument supersedes all others because his is based in the very simple principle of common sense. Moreover, I feel that Jordan Peterson is quite moderate on many things but has gained prominence for speaking to issues that have risen to the level of media discourse, issues that fall on the extreme ends of the spectrum, and that most average people do not support. I would love to know what exactly in the interview you mentioned that you agreed with, with reference to the person that you mentioned?

[@Wysewolf]

@@MrJamberee You're welcome. 👍

[@heylady7]

i love everything he does and also that she doesn’t interrupt him like most interviewers

[@oooUtube]

Thank you for sharing this. Dr. Peterson takes on the extreme left and right, and everything else wrong with this world, like a true warrior. Unafraid and unapologetic. He deserves everything good this world has to offer.

[@Kat-wr6yx]

I’m 24, a woman, en route to become a surgeon. I have watched all of his videos and many of his interviews and never once have I felt like he was against woman. It frustrates me that some people think that. He has helped me so much. I am so thankful.

[@bissetttom1738]

the people that don't like him are the people that don't take responsibility for them selves, you know the ones that blame every one else for their failures and bad feelings.

[@KAWORUSANAGI]

Thanks for reaching to that conclusion and sharing it. I'm so happy that this ideology is not taking every person to antagonizing men against women. He's always talking about being responsible for yourself and realizing that you're also responsible of your happiness and following this neo Marxist feminism won't help anyone to reach happiness.

[@StephenWillard1]

It's not women who are offended by his message. It's Lefties. It's Progressives. It's ideologies that think wealth isn't created, it's taken. They confuse rights with privilege. They want to institute policies focused on equality of outcome. Don't worry, people like me who believe in freedom know there are plenty of you out there. Women who think for themselves.

[@djseamusSydneyAus]

And that indeed is a breath of fresh air. When I speak of Jordan Peterson and recommend him to leftist extremists then they insult me instantly, I then ask them to present examples of their arguments, for which they generally are never are able to produce anything except further insults, and then I state that if you can't have a decent conversation where we can share a dialog then how can we become more aware of the actual facts and what is actually the truth.

[@Mikael-jt1hk]

Did you hear him say that you are doing it wrong? 😅 A surgeon has no time for dating and definitely no time for children. And you need children to not lose your mind at 40.. You should become a nurse and find a husband who is a surgeon..

[@priyankasebastian4555]

I'm a woman and I've been following JP for the last 3 years. Added so much value to my life, my perspective and thinking. Love this guy! JP, you're what the world needs 💗💗

[@michellefrench6617]

Yes!

[@theeagle7054]

Did you get a good boyfriend/ Husband by listening to JP?

[@graceymiller6047]

@@theeagle7054 I've gained exceptional understanding in what makes me struggle and how to proceed in respect and to stand for my principles in a way that respects others too. What have you gained from his holistic view of life?

[@christopheryoung383]

This man is exactly what you said it's what the world needs right thank God for him God bless him I love every time I listen to him he's such a smart man with common sense it's unbelievable how smart he is God bless God bless you

[@myname_2663]

Do you know anyone else in the world that holds the same or similar, philosophy, and ideas as Jordan Peterson? Preferably feminine.

[@Kelts2341]

1:55:30 I wasn’t planning to… but decided to register my feelings as a woman, for what it’s worth. I don’t know what else Dr Peterson could possibly do to be clear that he is absolutely in favor of each individual woman having every opportunity available to her. All that is needed to hear this is to lay aside your own biases for a moment and listen to what he is saying. This is a great interview!

[@kantraxoikol6914]

then why must we know about your vagina ? why was that even important to tell us?! why does every female opens with "i have a vagina"??????????????????????

[@teamridgeback]

Dr. Peterson, you are not at all the person I’ve been led to believe by others. I see you are not at all a man of ill intent rather it’s quite clear to me you are pure of motive. You remind me of the very few uniquely skilled psychologists I’ve visited for professional help. You are a truthful, deeply caring man and you have brought me to tears. Good doctor this world is a better place for your presence. Thank You

[@IllWillTheThrill]

I choose Jordan to be the spokesperson for Earth when aliens finally show up.

[@mytimebox1]

with Elon Musk

[@rustyshakleford1445]

Elon isn’t as capable as Jordan in the way he is able to get anyone to understand anything at any time. Elon kinda stumbles over his own words. I’d speculate that he just has a thousand and three thoughts going on at once.

[@frazierl7898]

@@rustyshakleford1445 that's funny because I watched elon on Joe Rogan's podcast and he said he stumbles over words because he has so many thoughts that need thinking when he's trying to word what he's saying.

[@jace024]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! And also, yes.

[@steven5054]

That's one way of repelling intelligent lifeforms away from here.

[@01What10]

When Jordan gets emotional about the people that come to him and tell him how much he has helped them, I get emotional. Because I am one of them. Jordan Peterson gave me to tools to save myself. My life was so bad; addicted to opiate pain pills, I had chased away family and friends and was truly alone. I discovered him on Joe Rogan's show and began watching his lectures, and reading 12 Rules for Life. That was a couple years ago. Now my life is very different; I am healthier than I have ever been, moving forward in my job, starting a family, and have SEVEN books planned and am writing the first. This man gave me the insight to pull myself off the floor, and fight for my future. And it's working. I can't thank this man enough for what he has given me.

[@erinforct3864]

God Bless you.

[@jollygreen63]

What's the subject of those books??

[@kc-um6qd]

that is a beautiful share- go well...

[@AdaptableTeacher2020]

Keep the faith man.

[@andreasrylander]

Wonderful =)

[@vickihinrichs3016]

Jordan, I feel your pain and pray for you and your family as you have made sacrifices in order to share some very important topics and information that needs to be heard. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@14docmurph]

This interview is a strong contender for his best ever. Nearly every remark is fit for a highlight reel. This is a good man who just wants the world to be a better place for all people and radical ideologues hate him because he calls for people to do things that empower them. Total authoritarian control depends on people being angry, resentful, entitled, incompetent, uneducated, mentally ill, physically weak, totally dependent victims who externalize all their problems.

[@caroldoemel1962]

She doesn’t deal in ‘facts’. She deals in ‘feelings’. That’s the problem. I’m a woman and an INDIVIDUAL. Right on, Jordan!

[@missmaddyblair1]

This ladies and gentlemen is the definition of small brain thinking. “They have ears but don’t hear” we love you JBP. When she says “please listen to the question” my first thought is like “only if you listen to the answer.”

[@MB-ke9mi]

The intelligence in your comment is awesome. Great comment!

[@lotusfilmstudios]

exactly Maddy....from Dean

[@seanconnolly1372]

Bingo girl. Exactly what I was thinking. Listen up honey, he's answering your question in real time. You've decided the narrative in your own mind and so can't compute the truth that you're hearing. You can only fall back to: "Yeah, but Jordan......".

[@dougwigginton3983]

Well said.

[@Io-Io-Io]

:) (y)

[@stuartbardin3164]

I watch this interview every few months, this man is incredible

[@cindyjo9093]

He warms my heart. He makes me think of my father.

[@MacHamish]

As a fellow Canadian I feel he deserves to be awarded the Order of Canada medal. ❤

[@giovannifranzetti6214]

As a fellow earthling, I’d say he deserves AT LEAST the Order of Canada.

[@gonzalolozano1198]

Someday history will make sense.

[@xzero6850]

Idk what that is, i’m american. But i agree with you

[@MarkusHound]

@@xzero6850 one of if not the highest honor a Canadian can obtain.

[@stonertrailoftears7692]

Yup. Jp for prime minister

[@KWillyzz1]

_I'm here because Jordan told me to watch this on his Instagram story_

[@jeremybowen6269]

I hope we get to hear from him again soon, especially with what is happening now...

[@patrikosgnach]

same here!

[@itsinsanedino8816]

Yes my fellow lobster. We seek truth.

[@jeremybowen6269]

@@itsinsanedino8816 We must unite as fellow lobsters to spread the word of the top lobster himself, Jordan Peterson haha

[@itsinsanedino8816]

@@jeremybowen6269 Haha yes lobsters UNITE! Top Lobster shall prevail.

[@carolleenkelmann4751]

It's a year later since I sat through this interview and three years since it was first done. I would like to see these two people repeating this discussion, looking at the points made in this interview plus what has proceeded n the world with the progress of time since 2019.

[@nancytoulouse6973]

One of my heroes because he's made a difference for the good in the lives of many people. My prayers are with you both to keep going, and much love to both of you 🌹🌺🌷

[@hellohuhify]

He is an uncommonly lucid person. Truly a treasure.

[@The_Quota_Official]

I like this comment. What do you think it means for someone to be lucid?

[@hellohuhify]

​@@The_Quota_Official Beyond dictionary, I think of lucidity as akin to sensory deprivation. A lucid person removes considerations that aren't germane to the topic of study. Simple as that sounds it's difficult to achieve as in order to do so you must deeply understand your own nature, your own predilections, your own darkness.

[@The_Quota_Official]

I am Clyde and you probably aren't Sounds like you’re discussing phenomenology, which is the ability to see the conditions of possibility for the world to appear, which is essentially getting down to the “essential” discourse, or reducing, or putting out of play, unnecessary salience- more so its like Jordan is witnessing the ontological grounds for the birthplace of his epistemological foundations.

[@KeithCharlesDovoric]

“I don’t like ideologues, because they don’t like to think - they just like to think that they’re right.” When the hairs on your arms stand up because you’ve heard something that speaks your mind - and speaks to your soul - so deeply, it is nothing short of a miracle.

[@lisasandlin5119]

JP speaks fair with the utmost compassion for all of life on this earth. He speaks with the highest integrity, deep knowledge that is backed by longstanding studies by the most brilliant minds of our time. He bases his speeches, debates and teachings from solid provable history of proof of outcome. He is a gift to all people and societies that still have the ability to think independently and individually. I do not even acknowledge , in fact, I dismiss anyone that states he is against women because I personally cannot engage with someone that mentally bankrupt and brainwashed. It’s a waste of time and it is extremely irritating. Anyone that has the ability to comprehend that believes he hates women is against women or is a dangerous individual, are to far gone to consider. I say let them self destruct in their own (and their group) ignorance.

[@nassinyapor9841]

And it's crazy cause almost everyone today are ideologues they don't think they just follow the crowd because they don't want to be the odd one out but look at men like this he speaks the truth or at least what he believe it is not because he wants to be offensive but because it's right

[@danemount6113]

Strange guy

[@Shernickyholmes221]

I immediately wrote this quote down to share.

[@GennieceSledge]

✨You're the first male I've read admitting to having a visceral response to Dr. Peterson. Thank you so much for sharing. So many men, young men, especially, are seemingly terrified of voicing their emotions to anyone. Any yet, you did it for all of us strangers. Thank you, my darling. ✨

[@Camille2337]

Brovo Jordan Peterson!! I am a woman who Loves your common sense on the state of mankind, society and your traditional values. We are all blessed to have you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Tindallhall]

I was gripped from beginning to end. Credit to the interviewer’s calm and polite manner and getting the best out of JP and to vpro for making the whole interview available.

[@erikpeters2630]

Lol, the interviewer was a half step behind Cathy Newman's crap!

[@reynemanzano]

@@erikpeters2630 no, she was strides. Yes, she seemed to misinterpret, if not lack complete understanding of some of Peterson’s stances, but she ultimately gave him the floor to clarify or expand upon his argument. She remained composed and open-minded when Peterson reacted (understandably so) with high intensity to her misinterpretations. She did good. This was an overall excellent interview.

[@jermaineishmael7225]

'Credit to the interviewer'??? Haha what interview were u watching lol

[@HANGNAIL]

Who else teared up when he did? This man is what a man is.

[@bejones816]

It hurt my soul. Iknow his level of empathy is what makes him who he is, but I wish he could be a little more guarded with his heart.

[@prosecutor10]

And more.. everybody can learn from him!

[@jamesbarlow6423]

I find him a very seretonin depleted lobster, actually....

[@graveytrain1301]

Man this was hard to watch without tears running down my face. This man is a legend. He makes so much sense it hurts my heart. God bless you Mr. Peterson

[@SuperReznative]

Agreed.. reminds me of how, as a father, and why I chose to homeschool our children over 20 years ago

[@mariaguzman1552]

Wisdom beyond most people’s understanding.

[@albatorres406]

Yes! I had a knot in my throat. I can feel how heartbroken he is that society is so lost and the masses are being fed this insane BS.

[@banksy2386]

Absolutely agree...I’m a tough person, a guy that’s been through some real shit...I rarely feel enough emotion that it shows, but when he described his daughter, it hit me so deeply, I was in tears. I have a 19 month old daughter, that almost didn’t make it at the start of her life, and his reflection on his daughter conveyed what it feels like to be a father in its absolute enscence. It hit me like a train to see it conveyed like that in that moment.

[@annabulgariu3707]

I'm a woman and JP is the best thing that happend to our world in the last years..!!

[@mannyredd]

Jordan Peterson is the best gift to current humanity .An amazing asset to solving current problems in our overall life. I appreciate it this wonderful person

[@mlester3001]

Jordon Peterson is virtually the ONLY adult I know of whose speech makes sense to me these days.

[@kennyfernandez2866]

Sad truth. The irony that the societies that he defends breed children/adults who never grow.

[@bigthetruth2995]

@@kennyfernandez2866 the actual irony is that you are saying he defends society’s that don’t grow, yet everyone in comments say how much his words helped them grow. self growth is objective anyways what you may see as failure someone else may be completely content with.

[@kennyfernandez2866]

@@bigthetruth2995 There is no irony. Naturally ppl and societys grow, but also ppl and society conform and have a tendecy towards comfort. There is a polarity if you will. It is a matter of proportion and how many growth or how many stagnation can one percieve at the present moment. You're loosing sight lf the argument. Is not about the ppl he has helped. Is about Peterson's account of the state of society right now and the fact we should all be grateful. I think he overtates that case. Cuz the same society that he protects is the one full of ppl always trying to bring him down, and the society which prescribed benzos for his illness. He had to go to the east, even when all he does is praise the west. No one in the west could save his life. Now that is irony. Even if we have a somewhat functioning society and its the best we have done in history, it is still full of deep holes in our value systems and in many of its facets. But I, for example don't like his chirstian apologism. That has a lot to do with my opinion. Even though I'm no patrirchy leftist, I feel there are ways we have been astray ever since chistrianity and the dark ages. So yeah. I have a grimer picture of society. Cuz what's the point of having certain benefits and comfort, if ppl don't look primarily for meaning and truth in their lives. Which they don't. So yeah. Get it right if you're gonna refute.

[@bigthetruth2995]

@@kennyfernandez2866 you should be grateful. when speaks about this he is talking about the leftist that want to dismantle western society’s yet they hide behind our laws and constitution and weaponize it, the people that want to take him down don’t seem to realize he would not be who he is today without them they called for an adversary and he answered which is why he is not the only intellectual that has taken up the gauntlet so to speak. Sorry about my grammar I am busy conforming and need both hands.

[@kennyfernandez2866]

@@bigthetruth2995 I know, but that is one of my critiques of Peterson. Is that his speech cannot be just contestatarian about the leftist. He should have a point of view in terms of the all. And he does, but he won't flesh it out for whatever reason and that feeds into ppl misrepresenting and hating him. If you wanna speak about christianity and outline its virtues, also outline its faults. If you wanna speak about society's virtues, also outline it's fauls. But he doesn't. And to me that signals he leans somewhat to the right and is conservative by disposition. He won't dare critizice to much the status quo, but instead critizice those who are critizicing. And he does have a point, and I admire him. But I wish he was more of an iconoclast and less of a traditionalist.