Meaning of life for men | Jordan B Peterson

The meaning of life for men is responsibility.
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[@dansmitham2437]

I'm a husband and a father. I've lost sleep cleaning my kids' vomit, or by staying up late listening to them and helping them understand things they're going through. I've gone hungry at times when work was lean so that my wife and kids were able to eat three meals. My joints ache from years in the trades supporting them. Fatherhood/manhood has left me with many scars, but each one is a badge of honor, a source of pride and joy.

[@f.jideament]

While I'm really appreciating people like you and knowing how hard to stay on the line as a good father for years, I have to ask you a very cliche but important question: Did you ever feel like "having a child/breeding" was a bad idea after all the things you've gone through, all the struggles you had in your life?

[@dansmitham2437]

@@f.jideament I wanted to show the world that it could be done right. Now that my oldest is approaching 17, I look back and realize my daughters were the greatest source of joy in my life, despite the hard times.

[@f.jideament]

@@dansmitham2437 thanks for your answer. I didn't ask you that only because of my curiosity. I asked because today, as a 27 yo male human beign I had a real deep talk with my father when we go to the fishing at a public area in our city. My father at first just tried to deny my arguments because he was trying to protect my psychological state at it's best but when I dig the hole deeper he just surrendered and said immediately said "yes I know how dark this place at it's essence and yes I'm tricked by my own creation to breed and I now realize that the self pleasure I had from the breeding was the most evil thing I had in my entire life. Because you're just forcing one more soul to break their bonds with a greater and complex thing for their own suffering and you're doing it for your own selfish animalistic pleasure. But that doesn't mean you have to do what I've done to you or maybe you do exactly the same but better." So, there are so many things you and I can argue about these sentences and I would like to do it with scientifical facts but it may turn into a clown fiesta on the internet. Because of that I will try to tell you what I told my father to get his confession with a different way: The truth is all of us know that the part of suffering is the only observable truth for the current state of our existence and it is completely illogical to do it to an another one from your kind and yet still almost all the human beings are listening to that damn evil in their body every time. That means almost all the human beings are malevolent and even worst, they're malevolent against the one from their own. When they're getting older and older, they're losing their communication with the evil instincts and bam, realisation of the truth. You can deny it like my father but one day you will realize that people are raped in wars, murdered like insects and consuming each other every day and you just added one or more prey/s to the pool of chaos with your false hope because you're nothing but an ordinary human beign and who gives a fuck about logic when it comes to the self pleasure. When the day comes and your kids talk to you like I did with my father, if they're smart enough to understand at least the concept of creation, please be very gentle and just tell the truth. Don't lie to them with your false beliefs. Just say it, you did it because it felt good to be a father and that's all. You knew you had no control on anything but still you did it because, as the man said exactly the same in the full video and I agree with him, you're a human and you did what you had to. You cannot change your genes and the malevolence in them but you can tell the truth to your daughters.

[@dansmitham2437]

@@f.jideament Pretty bold of you to assert your truth and then speak of my false beliefs when you don't even know what I believe. I'm going to respectfully disagree with your entire post. Yes there's evil in the world, there's also great beauty and joy and love to be experienced. I don't believe my children's souls were in a wonderful place until I ripped them away for my own pleasure and in my opinion that's a terrible and unhealthy way to generalize the experience of family. I don't believe my children existed as souls before their conception, not do I believe that any soul of theirs or mine will survive the body upon death. I would say that a 27 year old human should gain a little more wisdom and experience about how wide and varied the world is before presuming to so confidently tell another, much older person who and what they are.

[@f.jideament]

@@dansmitham2437 thanks for your honest answer and I've to tell you I didn't talk about my personal beliefs in my previous posts, they were just one perspective in all others and you mentioned about that too. Also I didn't mean to be offensive about your beliefs and I know I have no idea about anything related to you. That means maybe you're just a mimic of a father, living all alone and posting stuff on internet as if you're a real father. There are so many variations of perspectives. I don't want to take your well deserved precious family time. I just wanted to act like a opposite side and see what is the answer, as I always do in my life since my childhood. That's the most efficient way for me to understand if the other person is really honest with their opinions.

[@ethanjensen661]

The cool thing with Jordan Peterson is that even though he's taking a break from new content, he has enough content for years

[@joshuafaustus421]

When I watched his videos again, looking for the same answers I had been years ago, I was blown away at the realization how little I truly comprehended upon first hearing. This man's shared wisdom is truly a gift realized, and of utmost importance.

[@wave6784]

I really hope he recovers from his present struggles. We are not supposed to lose a so well articulated and educated man as he is.

[@nasti362]

Even just rewatching his old videos I always learn something new about myself

[@sweetbunny6198]

Hopefully he'll be more honest when he returns...

[@ethanjensen661]

@@sweetbunny6198 lied about what?

[@astonwinter]

Why in God's name do we not have men like this running for president

[@mrsn3sbit888]

Because he is literally too woke. Think about all the idiots who can't understand him, they will never vote for him. Trump is the vessel because the will of the people apparently wanted an efficient businessman who can speak plainly.

[@FIxIoN420]

Because men like this dont want that kind of power due to the responsibility that comes with it. Only sociopaths want the power cause they dont care about the responsibility

[@chbrules]

Because no rational man would want to subject themselves to such a corrupt system.

[@catsupchutney]

Voters want liars as leaders.

[@Seaby41]

Because they don't want to

[@mandrew1015]

This man has helped me significantly in my life.

[@slightlytriggered8550]

Same

[@nunyabeeswax303]

tell us how!

[@j-dog7767]

This guy has been my second dad

[@mandrew1015]

@Psychonaut I respect your personal opinion. But I am curious as to why you believe "the mental health world is incompetent, dangerous and promotes weakness".

[@mandrew1015]

@Psychonaut I dont understand how that affects the question about your own personal opinion.

[@coltonkerbs7466]

I'm glad I found this man while still in highschool

[@AakashKumar-do3tx]

You are really lucky bro..

[@rolandomayorga5280]

Me 2 bro

[@adiosbaby612]

I wish I did

[@ryanyao5]

U are so luck

[@samguest78]

Same here, only 16, learning a lot of valuable things from him

[@AmB39]

Please come back Jordan. We miss you

[@UnPetitPoulet]

I saw on his site that he's writting a new book: "Beyond Mere Order: 12 More Rules for Life"

[@shanks6190]

@@UnPetitPoulet yaaay

[@Balthazar2242]

Hope he's heathy

[@pedrorodrigueztube]

His view on the crisis would be interesting

[@mujii_22]

@@pedrorodrigueztube I mean you can infer from his many other videos ?

[@evanwilliamson3602]

I’m a 26 year old Male, autistic, hate confrontation, unemployed due to a chronic illness that is ongoing, and I have no social life. For the first time in 26 years I’ve had the “oh shit, I need to change things” moment. I’m finally realising that I need people. End of.

[@terribledeed2137]

You may need people, but people most likely don't need you.

[@turningmememachine7256]

@@terribledeed2137 that could be said about most people

[@timconjo7412]

@@terribledeed2137 that is the Nihilism Peterson is talking about that will eat you up. That is why he says you need to "lift a heavy load" and be usefull. Be responsible (for someone?) They will need you... See the pattern?

[@kimmyle0]

Always people there for you. Just reach out. Hope you doing better.

[@Adresant]

I belive in you)

[@WOJAus]

My mum was a primary/elementary school teacher, and while she worked at 'good' schools with a relatively small number of problematic/disruptive male students, there were always one or two. You remember these kids, usually the bully type with a lot of aggression and not very popular. When I was also quite young she told me about how she dealt with those boys, and it has always stuck with me: "I give them a task, a position, someone or something to look after." Responsibility. Even at that age, (and in such small quantities) it was what they needed to help straighten up and stop f*cking around.

[@akr.2818]

Thats awesome. Ill use that too. THANKS

[@Amateur_Pianist_472]

Old fashioned way was to beat them.

[@ninanina4799]

Yes I am a teacher myself and I do the same.

[@eightyeightdays]

That first curve he drew was perfect.

[@MartyFrolik]

I love seeing all of the deep comments and then this one

[@cumboward]

I came to find this comment. It was beautiful wasn’t it. Some of his finest work.

[@AlanDeAnda1]

Oh my Gauss!

[@vibez5847]

definitely, not his first rodeo

[@jaklynolson5333]

As a woman I have always appreciated Jordan’s prospective. Even when I hear things my feminine soul doesn’t want to agree with he pushes me to think more logically and learn. I have grown immensely by listening more and fighting less.

[@robertdunn7573]

That’s Female nature for yaa!!

[@jaklynolson5333]

@@AOmega72 Let me be very clear. In no way, shape or form was I saying women (or myself) lack logic . And to say women as a whole lack logic or it’s somehow “difficult” for them sounds like an insult. I’m saying that personally, in MY own life, have found that if I sit with information longer, allow my emotions about a situation / discussion to subside, I can make better decisions in the long run. Chose my words more wisely. Avoiding the proverbial “foot in mouth” outcome in an argument. Especially when communicating with men, I’ve found they don’t understand how a woman thinks and the feeling behind their words. They don’t catch hints. So, instead, I’ve adjusted my reaction time to remove the chance of being misunderstood.

[@fatspyro4630]

Same. I was showing signs of becoming an antisocial man, so I started absorbing Dr. Petersons lectures and making changes to myself. This man provokes thought, which is always a good thing in and of itself.

[@NtheHecker]

@@AOmega72 I hope for your sake that just came out wrong 😂 Women seem to generally be more developed in their feeling side and intuition. Now you could argue that's at the cost of logic. And while that's sometimes true, to generalize that argument is a dangerous mistake to make. Also while men who develop their feeling side can end up doing just as well as women, the same can easily be said about women developing their logical reasoning. And many of them do. That's also why most women currently end up being smarter than most men. Perhaps us men could follow their example and make the effort in catching up to most women on the feeling side? Not implying that's it's a race. Merely that it's an opportunity for growth that we should take.

[@jaklynolson5333]

@@AOmega72 Just because we tend to be more in touch with our emotions does not mean we are “governed” by them. I feel like your almost there but not quite.

[@nancysellars8780]

Dr Peterson I am a 64 year old white female in the southern US with a graduate level STEM education. You help me everyday!!! Thank you!!

[@contrerasmcr100]

Nancy....Let me get them digits

[@engineergaming5989]

Nice, what specific stem subject was it?

[@hwd71]

Hi Nancy, You subscribe to Dan Bacon. Why?

[@Ivan-hc3tk]

You just had to put “white” didn’t you?

[@jeanlucdiscard2382]

Capitalize White. You're not a second class citizen.

[@christiandicus]

Female fan here! 🙋🏼‍♀️ his political stance actually made me even more of a fan. These videos have helped me tremendously. He brings me back down to earth and I love it.

[@kyleedwards3168]

“Grow the hell up, and do something useful” good words to live by. We need more of this in society today.

[@fernandoromerotenorio779]

I seriously cannot believe how much JP helped me. I will be forever grateful.

[@scottdavenport3195]

Me too.

[@BrunoRodrigues-fw9ri]

i’m 28. if i haven’t found jp i’d be the same person I was at 18. thank god for jp and all you’ve done. 🙏🏼

[@imelitetrooper]

Jordan peterson says things ive known for my whole life, intuitively... but i just needed to hear it. I spent alot of time wasting away, not providing any value to anyone or anything, but now im taking the steps to move forward with my life and he had not a small part in that. Hopefully within a couple years i will be at a point where i can be proud of my accomplishments.

[@xfreakish6708]

Thats good man, I'm on a journey doing the same. I hope all is going well for you now. Keep climbing!

[@imelitetrooper]

@@xfreakish6708 Things are going very well! i have a well paying job and a house, i supplement my family's income, everyday i gain more knowledge and take a step to a very comfortable retirement. i did this in only 1 year as a weak, fat, depressed, shut-in loser with a masturbation addiction and no skills or work experience. i am proud of the fruits of my efforts. if i could do it, literally anyone can.

[@carmentrimm7659]

Its time. Run for Prime Minister. Lobster Party, 2023!

[@markmayonnaise1163]

He'd have a base in Nova Scotia

[@OokamiKageGinGetsu]

When he's done there can we in the US have him? We could sure use a president like him.

[@harrythehandyman]

One thing that broke my heart is that despite my best effort of being a responsible man, I don't feel being appreciated, credited or rewarded. Often I was being taken advantage of because of being a nice guy and helpful. After a few heart breaking events, Quite large portion of my original life goals were destroyed.

[@wowiswill2132]

You're doin great and I appreciate you

[@debbabbit9283]

Hi Harry. It seems that being appreciated, credited, and rewarded takes a long time to receive. Maybe our perceptions can adjust to that by viewing making a difference in people's lives is a payday of sorts. It hurts our feelings to get no feedback, but maybe there's something bigger, a destiny in your future that you are yet to find that you can grow into as well as what you do. Aim high, look for it and don't lose hope.

[@wagnerbertolino2]

This whole thing is beyond incredible. It should be preached on our pulpits.

[@jessiemarsh390]

A loyal woman and solid family is the closest thing to happy I could ever imagine.

[@uberhaxonova]

99% of men agree. Just be smart and hard working. Stay away from pleasures. Accept the hard things. The hard things become easy over time. And new hard things arrive. Staying away from your own pleasures will ironically give you the greatest pleasure in the end. (Women are also deemed pleasurable. That is the final pleasure to balance)

[@mujii_22]

When us youtubers get a special mention *cries tears of joy*

[@jakedee4117]

"My mind is like a racing engine, tearing itself to pieces because it is not connected up with the work for which it was built..." The adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle

[@spiketrademark1099]

This is such a powerful message. I am going through all the classes playlists again, they have helped me tremendously the first time and this time around it is building on that base and getting more nuances and a more profound understanding. Thank you for saving lives.

[@souljacem]

I just love and miss this man so much.. It‘s so beautiful to see how every comment under his videos is exclusively positive. This man will become a legend

[@desigoof771]

Get Well soon... Jordan ♥️❤️❤️

[@vatsaltripathi2628]

What happened to him

[@jonahbacon2415]

This man repairs minds

[@dejavudvora]

Jordan Peterson inspires in me the confidence, trust and aspiration to be able to build a healthy, lasting marriage. And as the child of divorced parents, hardly branded by that and not religiously committed, no one has ever been able to make me believe in marriage like Jordan Peterson. Thank you for giving me that hope and courage!!!

[@TrulyLordOfNothing]

This is an award winning 12 minute video. If I had to play but one video to a younger self or kid who asked me about meaning, this would be it.

[@nathansingleton4625]

My eyes light up lots listening to Jordan Peterson

[@tapashyarasaily1373]

I m reading the 12 rules ...it's depth and beauty has struck me hard...left me a lot more humbled than I ever was.....thank you Dr Petersen for writing this amazing book....you have helped in raising the consciousness of your readers in a way I couldn't have imagined as possible....

[@estebancastorena3698]

To go through the metaphysical and physical transformation of what he taught me brought me to tears. To see the complete guide to what a person should be not only at a particular moment but in the set of games of what life is. Every since putting into affect what I’ve learn I’ve become manager, I’ve set my life in order, I’ve set my relationship with being in order. I will always be happy to let a little piece of me die to be able to learn anything useful to help me and guide others ahead of this crazy journey we call . Life.

[@Norman_Fleming]

This is such an awesome clip.

[@DAVYDEE999]

Can’t explain how happy I would be to see Mr Petersons lectures

[@sarkdakras4336]

Just started watched a few of these videos and I’ve appreciated it! Thank you for posting these!

[@cerpintaxt5339]

Come back Jordan! The world need more of this

[@cookie6627]

Jordan recently I’ve gained more insight into myself and the world that’s helped me to understand you more. I’m blessed and bless you Jordan Peterson

[@archerjohnson1545]

One thing I love about jp is that he lays it up for you, he gives you 95% and the rest is on you to ponder and apply to yourself

[@Morill128]

I just want to watch this over and over. So powerful and eye-opening.

[@akr.2818]

'X' Same

[@RockCh4lk]

I'm 31 and I don't know my goal in regard to my career. I have a good income, but I'm still unhappy. I have a wonderful wife and two kids, but can't figure out the damn career.

[@rolandomayorga5280]

😔 try to transform your life into one that is worth living. Research about that

[@jaredpillow5403]

Jesus is the way, truth, and light. He’ll give you complete happiness if you accept Him. Don’t have to work for it...it’s a gift.

[@TheCheweeRevolutions]

I think you were born to be a property investor.

[@gustavofedrizzi4822]

You must have a talent right? See if it's possible to make money out of it. Then start working on it while you have time, hopefully it will come to a point where you're actually making money, then you can focus 100% on it.

[@BrunoRodrigues-fw9ri]

jp talks abour careers. he says most people don’t have careers. keep looking for the light. its that thing, if you seek you shall find

[@morpheux2]

God bless you Mr. Peterson, everytime I hear you it's just brilliant. Thanks for brings this topics up, thank you.

[@markscheinfeld3020]

Without Father's, men cannot grow up. Find a father, an older man like me who has raised a family. A Pastor, a counselor, but someone with life experience, not head knowledge. Ask for his help. If he is worthy of listening to, he will be honored to help you.

[@markscheinfeld3020]

@@dktoString disagree

[@ratnalubis1591]

TERIMAKASIH Bapak JBP. Semoga Bapa Putra Roh Kudus memberkati engkau dan keluargamu dengan kasihNYA yang tak terbatas. Amen.

[@meenakshiprakash5177]

Men need to be loved,cared for, appreciated and guided when required as much as women.

[@topheftyr533]

A man that has literally wept while talking about this issue in particular clearly cares deeply about this.

[@shashanksadafule]

Get Stronger every day💓

[@BrotherTree1]

I think the future authoring program can be helpful to all in varying degrees, regardless of human demographic differences because essentially it's about developing self-awareness skills via self-reflection and using it a manner to learn from some of these life experiences to see how you can increase the likelihood of lessening the suffering in your life whilst also improving it towards a better trajectory. And that doesn't seem to discriminate, unless probably your IQ is so low that one doesn't understand how to comprehend meaning of words and actions - to those I feel terribly sad and sorry for.

[@gorilanator]

This is Peterson's best video.

[@farshadmn4273]

Thank you

[@davidmendizabal9892]

He is right totally right, i listened 2 years ago... Imposible things happened to me

[@mylesmills3614]

Thanks

[@jordanbpeterson-croatian3640]

Love him. Listend to this thousands of times ❤

[@thorthegodofthunder6694]

Thank u jordan Peterson for everything you showed me i love u man .... I hope one day I talk u...

[@keeganmclean2017]

This is one of the most valuable clips to have ever been produced on KZbin

[@BattlefieldSailor]

“You only get stronger (build muscle) with resistance.”

[@u7angbe]

God Bless Dr Peterson

[@ishakujoseph2479]

You are great Peterson, I m learning from your lecture

[@stanislavschutz9752]

Like isn't enough. There should be a button for "This is one of the best videos of all time. A must watch." (One could use this button only once a year) Because yes, this is Jordan Peterson at his best, on the reason why men aren't doing well in current era...

[@kathforbes1724]

I bloody love this guy! Legend ☺

[@enochbrown8178]

What a blessing this man is to all humankind.

[@thelogos5617]

Word!

[@XZ858XZ]

I finally realized why I am such an unmotivated poop who can’t find it within myself to do the things other people want me to do. Thanks JP

[@dazacman40]

Thank god for Jordan Peterson

[@svetozarmarkovic7031]

great speach

[@castory3013]

The best Paterson lecture ever.

[@calob3927]

Would love to hear him speak in person. Bucket list stuff.

[@pharaohqua1981]

he described my life story in the first minute

[@scottsmith2724]

God damn, why am I tearing up listening to this.

[@catcollector719]

That is kind of pathetic

[@brkerch8449]

I think I became conscious very late in life, and my regret is the position i put myself into when I was unconscious. Now, this has nothing to do with good or bad outcomes, more to do with not being conscious in doing whatever I did, for if I was conscious about it, I would accept the consequences no matter what.

[@jackstaub9221]

So true

[@oaxacaflockaflame9294]

The absolute perfect thing to listen to before I head to work.

[@Cepheidvariable]

I fkn love this video. He is so right it is insane.

[@andreaarshini4595]

Jordan always talks about men with a good light on them. They listen to his videos and get conclusions that suit them. That's why so many followers. Things like "women are doing better because are more agreeable". Well, that was for survival in the past for obvious reasons, and it is no longer necessary. Is being agreeable a bad thing? So men are not agreeable? I don't think so. You see, in my workplace I wouldn't notice any difference. If men get more frustrated than women...that I don't know, but we are all act the same..i.e. being nice to your bosses.

[@supersmashmike45]

Peterson Genius... thank you

[@1AGRIPPINAONE]

I am a longlife viewer you are amazing!

[@ryanvandermerwe5587]

"I watched the first Simpsons episode..... And I deconstructed it" 😂😂💯💯💯💯💯💯 Gotta love JP mahn

[@placidoo.saldivar9406]

I completely appreciate and agree with Jordan Peterson on a lot of things. But it is sad that we need someone to tell us the meaning of life for men.

[@janazapletalova7657]

Eye-opening thing, even for me as a woman. Thank you.

[@Samviking01]

"I was watching the first Simpsons episode & I deconstructed it" Jordan Peterson every time he sits down to watch television

[@brohit2500]

During school whenever the teacher had to assign the prefect/leadership duty to someone she would always choose the troublemakers. The change was so big, all those troublemakers whose names probably would be on the blacklist by the end of the day would be the one reporting to the teachers about the day. It's as if giving them a direction and a purpose made them improve even for themselves and for the people around them.

[@MrLazini]

I watched the first Simpsons episode the other day... *AND I D E C O N S T R U C T E D IT!*

[@davidkonevky7372]

It must be fun to be in a room with him watching Simpsons and he randomly starts to spit a bunch of complex messages he found through the whole episode, like lmao how does he do that?

[@sebastianvargas8128]

​@@davidkonevky7372 By taking responsibility and training his mind to see patterns :) Spoiler. You're gonna suffer more that way because you know more about how bad is the world we live in, yet is worthy

[@benfeldman8361]

Lmaooo

[@frankbassoff]

@captainsinbad

[@DTheHAge]

Feedback for your personallity test. I did it and got 82nd in agreeableness. Since it copnsists out of compassion and politeness, this is totally true. But I'm one of the persons you mentioned at 2:07 (well, for it wasn't video games, it was coding). I graduated high school with 23 and magically I was one of the best students in my last 2 years, after breaking up school and repeating classes. Tbh, I still didn't want to do it, but I had something I wanted to do afterwards.

[@jeffreypmitchell]

I enjoy the challenge of responsibility.

[@veronicalopes8948]

I believe in today i have peace now and tomorrow God has plan future of peace and hope of salvation what you said that women goes along with that what else i can do for me situation is such you speak about responsibility i don't understand about it i don't take any pressure on me you see to it

[@Patson-_-]

Facts

[@nunyabeeswax303]

dang now i have to read Pinocchio and and Peter pan again

[@bandito4492]

I was watching a live stream and someone committed saying that young men should look up Jordan Peterson. And i did now my whole mind set has changed on a lot of things he has talked about. Now I’m not saying I’m some sort of expert on what he is saying and the facts that he’s stating. But it’s opened my eyes and my mindset. And that’s what this whole video is about and it’s kinda sad on how my current generation is.

[@curtiso779]

The problem is, in the face of all this science and understanding we continue to accumulate about ourselves and our environment, we are questioning even why it is that responsibility gives meaning. Like, why is that so, about responsibility, for what reason, and really to what end? So we can continue having and raising our kids successfully, for them to have kids, and them to have kids..only for ourselves to be essentially forgotten after a few generations or so? (or perhaps not given technology in some ways is immortalising our individuality to an extent). And in the process of our existence, of raising our offspring, we reveal and uncover what seems to be good in the world, reduce suffering around us etc..hopefully, and who knows how good things can get? Sure, but still, to what end, and just why. This is the problem I always come up against personally, despite devouring probably close to a thousand hours or Jordan Peterson. Repeatedly often. I love him, his work, his courage and his own ability to bear tremendous responsiblity. He is an absolute father figure to me in many ways. To what end. Jordan would say something like, well, we don't know to what end, we don't know how good things can be, but it's better than suffering and cowering in a corner simply waiting to die. Something like that. Which you can't honestly argue. But given our target/goal-oriented and curious nature, we are obviously striving collectively towards something, but we have literally no idea what lol. I am unable to act in the world, take on responsibility for this reason. Cause I am acutely aware of all of this. Sure, I'll bear as much responsibility as I can knowing that at the very least it will probably make me feel like the existence of my being is at all justified. An increasing number of us are literally trying to "solve" our mortality. I wonder what Jordan thinks about the prospect of human immortality. I often see the argument that this would be terrible because we would become desperately bored after some hundreds or thousands of years. And probably so. The exact number of years an immortal individual being would get "bored" would be subjective to that being, I can only assume. And also that, it's the finitude of life that gives it its meaning. Maybe so. But then surely you would encounter, experience and reveal more meaning if you were around longer? At least we would get to chose when we die though, on our own terms, on our own accord, surroundings and so on....immortality is just weird. I know Jordan doesn't believe the fundamental issue people face in their lives is coming to terms with their own mortal finitude, rather, it's the complexity of life and our handling of it as beings that suffer and face constant tragedy. Death, we are made aware of young and accept as we grow up cause "that's life". Life and living are confusing to me, and find myself in a state of perpetual paralysis, partly because of its vast complexity, partly because I'm finite...

[@FGKing-gc3xn]

I'm so fucked man I have no goal no motivation no nothing. Just emptiness

[@onixtheone]

Become the atlas, the world will always need you, even if it is a thankless job, the ones that know you will forever love you.

[@dacrowster]

What a chance if you had a teacher like him in your life ! !

[@schizo4253]

I am from Turkey. I didn’t know about Jordan Peterson’s political stance after watching countless of this kind of lectures. Just saying.

[@Peter-ie6po]

Lets see how popular this is going to be again

[@n.randall6152]

This was one of his best!

[@Peter-ie6po]

@@n.randall6152 yes

[@troythomasseejr6078]

I love you J p

[@marshallbryant5312]

What if I carried the load against all odds and found the corner office, without a Degree, only to realize I couldn't treat my subbordiates as required to stay there. I quit and don't know how to start over.?

[@streameant]

My responsibility is making good to me

[@tkrpclips8363]

I love JP

[@LadyBloodFlower]

Wow, didn't realize his audience was quite THAT skewed towards men. It really resonated hearing him say that "Women know their responsibilities", men have to find it. I've never heard a female friend talk about having an existential crisis, but many men I know have had their lives turned upside down at some point b/c of one. I don't know how much the divide is nature or nurture, but sure seems to be true from my life experiences. I've even actively searched for "existential dread" in myself. At the very least so I could offer advice or help brainstorm with my male friends. There's just nothing there that I can connect with.

[@T1G5]

...how have you never heard had a female friend talk to you about having an existential crisis?? do you have any female friends

[@LadyBloodFlower]

@@T1G5 Lol. Yes, I have female friends, I've got a pretty even split between the genders among my closest friends. And sure, they sometimes wrestle with where they're going with their life, but not in the intense existential ways a lot of men I know have struggled with. Maybe your female friends are unusual, or maybe mine are.... I wonder if anyone's done a large scale study on gendered differences to questions about existential dread.

[@bobhoover330]

This man is a genius

[@rashednaboulsi1626]

I need a girl in my life that listens to Jordan!

[@akr.2818]

Nice!

[@sakshi9302]

Lol , I listen to him ,I'm a girl

[@AiNEntertainment101]

@@sakshi9302 ...then we should meet asap. Just hit me and I'll come along.

[@sakshi9302]

@@AiNEntertainment101 yeah , we can have a nice conversation

[@sakshi9302]

@@AiNEntertainment101 ping me

[@maxinator2869]

Small help / favor required. While we are all here to appreciate these lovely lectures, I would want to ask the friendly people on the internet a thing. He got me thinking... I am a privileged white male in germany, psychologist and having family and all the hardships and good stuff that comes with all this. And in my job I encounter a lot of people that seem equally privileged, but they struggle. They struggle hard! As child I always wanted to be a hero. I just wanted to help people and be a damn power ranger for starters. And while I never gave up on this *here theme* it's meaning changes a lot and I feel like I've hit a wall with it or I am cornered. He just gave me the context of responsibility and I am trying to make something of it, but can you give me some form of context or tell me why being a hero feels so complicated although it obviously gave me great directions in life. Why have I lost direction?!? Its confusing.

[@lambjalfrezi]

Well you can drop that 'privileged white male' bullshit for starters and start standing up for yourself.