Professor Peterson talks concept of "respect" at Senate Committee on Bill C-16

Professor Jordan Peterson responds to question from Senator Plett, regarding recurring question from critics: "Why can't you just respect your students?"

[@samson5791]

Dr Peterson a reasonable sane man speaking to an insane world.

[@Shushkin]

Reason is subjective. It's been very well demonstrated this past decade. What makes sense to you and I doesn't make sense to somebody else. For example the leftist extremists who push their bs. To them, what they do is reasonable. It's reasonable to force people to speak a certain way.

[@Shushkin]

@@tatemack107 why?

[@andromedaastra2420]

Yes yes yes

[@ExistentialWill]

Oh look, more Peterson-inspired gaslighting.

[@andromedaastra2420]

@@ExistentialWill Jorden peterson is THE BEST 200.000.000.000.000%

[@mr.2gr33dy7]

Respect is earned, not forced upon!

[@NBI.1]

I identify myself as an Elephant, respect my identity because i was born an elephant in a human body or face criminal charges

[@4lugan]

Completely agree

[@NBI.1]

@@OganySupreme yes , monday in an elephant, tuesday im a dog , wenesday im female human, Thursday im male human and friday im a bird

[@NBI.1]

@@OganySupreme yes 😆😆

[@dilitor]

Right on mate, and to extend that , when you are imposing/forcing respect, expect back a certain degree of fear, hate , and back knifing. From what i've seen in my life, only mafiosi and trumpists demand respect. The rest of us are working hard to earn it.

[@willyhwang1059]

He is so eloquent powerful and sharp, it's like listening to Beethoven's symphonies.

[@sthembisomakelefane8727]

Great way to describe it.

[@WetaMantis]

grave, solemn, meticulous.

[@WetaMantis]

Yes, like the third movement of the 9th symphony I think. Cool headed, honest dignity.

[@FlaminggMoe]

He's one of the few people I can listen to all day. No bull shit, no ego, just plain explanations of his points that are always backed by science. Think the reason he's so hated by the left is because unless you're more well read than he is (good luck with that) he'll always make you look like an uninformed fool in a debate

[@theQuestion626]

“Eloquent powerful and sharp”? I would like him to actually prove his argument instead of rambling as he does. It looks like he was high on benzodiazepine when he made this little show.

[@davidyetter5409]

As usual, Dr. Peterson sounds the voice of reason.

[@Shushkin]

Reason is subjective. It's been very well demonstrated this past decade. What makes sense to you and I doesn't make sense to somebody else. For example the leftist extremists who push their bs. To them, what they do is reasonable. It's reasonable to force people to speak a certain way.

[@edmqnd8128]

@@Shushkin You get his point, you’re just arguing for the sake of arguing. You’re trying to sound smart.

[@edmqnd8128]

@@Shushkin How can you say reason is subjective at the same time you’re calling feminists reason bs? You’re not very bright are you.

[@ExistentialWill]

Mmm. No, he isn't and what's dangerous is laying claim to reason as you do but without doing it.

[@vimonarchiv7433]

@@edmqnd8128 hes actually not wrong in his thinking. If reason is subjective, everyone can have a different way of reasoning or thinking. Through his perspective, he sees the reasoning of feminist totalitarianism wrong. But through a feminist perspective, they would see his logic as bs. Much like 2 people arguing over the colors red and blue because each like one over the other. Just because someone picks sides doesnt mean they cant or shouldnt understand how the bigger game works. He's well aware that reason is subjective and different, that includes his own. And the one thing that desides who's reasoning is valid is the truth. Hard facts backed by evidence.

[@booifojoe]

This guy sprints through mine fields and never breaks a sweat.

[@aleciapeart]

And “mind” fields.

[@boblangford5514]

He’s a putz.

[@booifojoe]

@@boblangford5514 Care to elaborate?

[@boblangford5514]

@@booifojoe Sure. You’re a putz too.

[@booifojoe]

@@boblangford5514 Bobby, you are just what I expected.

[@jkwdoc]

Whoever is tasked with translating what he's saying into French for the earpieces is having a very difficult day.

[@George_Kush]

How would you know?

[@sidewinderxx]

@@George_Kush because Peterson's command of English is about as good as it gets which means the translator would have to be one of the best linguists across both languages to convey it in equally high quality and eloquent french.. it would be one of their most difficult days in that chamber

[@George_Kush]

@@sidewinderxx Well I'm a french speaker and tbh I wouldn't find it difficult to translate. A lot of the words he uses are very similar in french such as "reciprocal interaction" vs "interaction réciproque" and "self-defined indentity" vs "identité auto-définie"...

[@sidewinderxx]

@@George_Kush cool, now do it live at the pace that Peterson is talking, and compare it with translating what the senator said and tell me which is more difficult, and over the whole hearing not just 2 minutes

[@George_Kush]

@@sidewinderxx I'm not that cool hahah I'm just saying I don't really notice the complexity in the way he talks. Says something about our languages.

[@Chimponaut]

I was very happy to see that mrs. Doubtfire took the time out of her day to be there in person and listen to this talk.

[@sarahlakes3515]

Tony thank you lol

[@4lugan]

Jajajaja I am literally laughing my ass out. Regards from Mexico

[@cannonball9478]

Hellllllllloooooooowwwwwwwwwww 😂

[@jkoenig2677]

THERE IT IS!

[@dantedomain5891]

Lol

[@neilhoughton1708]

I mean , in a room full of intelligent people JP still dwarfs them on intellect and understanding ....wow

[@iam007richie]

If you think that Canadian politicians are intelligent then I would recommend that you might want to think harder

[@micca903]

These issues aren't settled enough in society to make such laws. They don't know enough about it because the only people they hear from are activists.

[@gc6888]

Intelligent?

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

I've never seen him in a room full of intelligent people. I've seen him with idiotic students, stupid talking heads, and politicians.

[@flyingbeaver900]

Politicians for the most part, are comprised sleazy salesman. They feed their voters with typical bs. Unfortunately a majority of the voters will do or believe whatever corrupt politicians and their minions in the main stream media, etc. tell them to do or believe. Politicians are fake and not wise. Those that question they bs are wise.

[@DrKaii]

First 2 seconds Dr. Jordan sits there and looks around with a look in his eye like "wtf I am surrounded by ideologues, this world is coming to an end..."

[@umwha]

It’s important for everyone to remember that Peterson is not speaking against transgender people. Nor is he even speaking against nonbinary identifies folks. All he is doing is speaking against a bill that could potentially be used to compel speak and compel adherence to a certain ideology about gender.

[@sandmand4036]

But he has done so previously. It's oddly convenient of him to be in opposition to this bill when (if you've read the bill or any experts opinion on it) it only adds gender identity and gender expression to an already existing list of protected classes. You can't do hate speech against people based on sex, religion, race etc. and now also gender expression and identity, what's the big deal? (im specfically talking about the bill that can affect speech, it also did other things) This isn't the nail in the coffin for free speech, which is why it's odd to be so strongly opposed to it.

[@umwha]

@@sandmand4036 My understanding is that it adds gender expression and gender identity to protected classes. Makes sense. The problem is that these identities are not always like the others. For instance, someone who identifies as nonbinary Xe/Xem wishes to be refered to as such. If you do not believe either in the identity of a Xe/Xem or you do not wish for whatever reason to endorse their identification as Xe/Xem, then you are erasing an identity thought to be inalianable. It may also upset the person, and they may bring up the high trans-suicide rate to illustrate the point that everybody should affirm everyones gender identity and to not do so is violence, and hate speech. Thus, everybody would have to use words and concept like Xe/Xem, demi-gray masc a-gender, etc, or risk committing a hate crime. The Bill leaves a grey area over whether people would be allowed to not affirm someones elses identity signifies.

[@rowanaforrest9792]

@@umwha The way I see it is this: #1) This bill would punish "hate speech" toward trans people. #2) This law gives trans or Q people a special "right" to demand that people speak to them as they prefer, ergo speaking incorrectly to them can be judged "violence or hatred" if they get upset and complain. #3) When a law threatens to punish people for failing to speak a certain way, the law effectively compels people's speech as the only way they can protect themselves/avoid risk with certainty. The law cannot say, "We're not compelling you to use certain speech. You're free to refuse," but then add, "But we'll drop a ton of bricks on your head if you do refuse."

[@samirpalepu1588]

@@sandmand4036 The difference is when it comes to religion, race etc there are things that you CANNOT say, while in this bill it specifies what you HAVE to say. There is a big difference between prohibiting someone to say something and forcing a particular speech.

[@ohwellwhateverr]

@@sandmand4036 Then you don’t understand the bill and its repercussions. It would establish compelled speech, and therefore set a precedent in the free west that we most definitely do not want. Please do your research next time before willingly handing over your rights and freedom.

[@hhrrm620]

Whenever Dr. Peterson opens his mouth, Pure logic and facts come out.

[@thad1296]

At least the guy who asked the question was one of the few non hypocrites in this room, calling him Dr., not Mr. Peterson like most others. Talking about respect right there..

[@TheSamuelWells]

They probably did that on purpose, to bait him into requesting they show their respect and call him a doctor. That, of course, would look bad especially in this situation.

[@M0butu]

depends. a lot of academics really don't care unless it gets extremely formal. on the other hand, i can't think of anything more formal than a public hearing... 😆

[@commontater1785]

@@M0butu I've often seen academics subtly insult each other by substituting "Mr." for "Professor" or "Dr." It's quite often deliberate.

[@enforceOM]

Because he is part of the conservative party and they don't fall for this nonsense.

[@craighalvorson77]

Wow! Dr. Jordan Peterson just displayed the most articulate use of spoken language that I have heard as long as I can remember! Awesome! Well spoken! I am very impressed by the wisdom of this man.

[@dattrax7]

This was before he became famous and he speaks in the same calm and intelligent manner no matter who's interviewing him or is in the audience. Incredible man and so glad that he became famous so that he could help all of us who have been deeply impacted by his ideas, his books, his videos, + a fantastic example of how a good and noble man should act .

[@iangregg5504]

Damn. This should be rated R bc that was gory shit

[@admtech69]

Peterson is a rare breed by today's standards, he can articulate his position and stand up for it in a reasonable way in an unreasonable and increasingly insane left leaning world.

[@wtfgoogle6964]

Whooo this is a powerful man. I hope he comes back in all his strength.

[@josezerpa8177]

Respect is earned. God Bless Dr. Jordan B.Peterson.

[@elgatochurro]

Everyone is equal but now we have to have special respect for some who have also done nothing but whine

[@LUR1FAX]

Some are more equal than others.

[@omathitis8498]

We should have a talk regarding what respect truly means and how it is applied in modern times. I see multitudes confused on what respect is really all about and why we need it to get along in peace with our own species.

[@elgatochurro]

@@omathitis8498 why?

[@omathitis8498]

@@elgatochurro i'm speaking for the general populace, not just you and i.

[@M0butu]

@@elgatochurro you already ARE in a KZbin comment section, so u really shouldn't have to ask...

[@YutakaTaniyamasFeels]

A lovely way of putting it. The concept of free will hinges on the freedom of mind and the expression of it.

[@genericusername8337]

The concept of free will is irrelevant. None of us have it. Do you plan your thoughts? No, things just pop into your head. The concept of free will is quite the different topic than freedom of opportunity or liberalism in the context of a country's legislation&norms.

[@christopherknott4602]

I love this man. Peterson for president would be a blessing.

[@realsh7992]

Smart people don't run for presidency

[@alanfaulkner6329]

Hehehe “worth his or her salt” nice one Doc!

[@lifelongpilot]

*OR its salt

[@wilsonstone935]

Yes, I laughed in admiration when he seemed to catch himself in time and emphasized Or Her, perfect!

[@reek2987]

He missed zer’s salt 🧂 😂

[@17milesaway]

​@@reek2987you're mad for this 😂

[@Mimi-vv9gz]

Dr. Peterson's peak!! I had the fortune to attend a few of his courses and his 2016-2017 lectures were the best!

[@Koenshakuable]

people you repeatedly encounter, developing respect by way of reciprocal interactions... hmmm.... those people i usually call them by their names... government mandated speech is scary biz.

[@agnikataria4951]

He gave a elaborate yet brief case study of the situation. Respect him for that!

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

If you truly respect someone you'll speak the truth to them, in the proper and most effective way at the time

[@carl7221]

You know, when a man as intelligent as Peterson, who has dedicated his life to understanding how people work, and how humans fall into disaster, is ignored when he warns that humans are in the process of falling into disaster. I think the officials who voted through this bill did so more out of malice than objective consideration of the facts.

[@thesoundpurist]

Socrate adressing to sponge(s) bob(s). May love prevail by the benevolence of the truth in its active integrity. Let's protect this man as we owe him our most precious salvation.

[@taylorjohnson4943]

Very strong to stand up for beliefs. And bringing the terms generating reasons for the interactions and comments made.

[@WoodenWizard]

very weak to be so afraid of boogeymen

[@PaulSchober]

I love that one - You don't initially meet someone withe "respect", you should meet someone with a kind of "alert neutrality". Respect is earned.

[@binolombardi]

Being courteous and polite when entering into a social interaction with new people should not be confused with the benefits that come with having earned any level of respect.

[@aniruz3456]

Music to my ears every time he speaks ☺

[@demonslayer2423]

Its like you can see him his face the fact that they already made their minds up and no matter how hard he tried to push the truth they just didn't want to accept it. He tried and I respect that he did this much effort for it.

[@evancampbell7138]

Very well said.

[@PsychicSploob]

When you try to force someone to respect you, all you receive is disdain. This bill is cancerous to the community it's claimed to benefit.

[@shaundixon3645]

I will take unconscious bias training when conscious bias against me is dealt with

[@martinburrows6844]

Exactly. Its an automatic assumption. And to take it reaffirms the assumption.

[@Glenn081977]

Wow... Jordan, I totally agree. Im thinking just like you in so many ways... You are smarter then me, well thats a fact for sure. So to see you defend yourself in the way you respond to these kind of people.. These kind of people are on a infriendly basis seeking to hit you hard but making fools of themselves when doing so. Wow.again, thank you Jordan!

[@the8u9]

The eloquence of Dr. Peterson is always astounding. Regardless of agreeing or disagreeing with him, you can't deny that he speaks SO precisely and efficiently.

[@dylan2439]

Listen to him answer the question about whether he believes in a god, and come back to me about how precise his speaking is 🤡

[@the8u9]

@@dylan2439 huh? he's pretty clear on that isn't he? I mean he says to bear your cross, says Jesus is the archetypal man, says that morality cannot exist unless you feel that there is a God watching you, says he's been a Christian his whole life, etc etc.

[@dylan2439]

@@the8u9 do you agree with "morality can't exist unless you feel a god watching you"?

[@the8u9]

@@dylan2439 Before I answer a question from you, maybe you can answer me first. Since I am not sure what you mean when you think Peterson is being unclear about his faith.

[@dylan2439]

@@the8u9 when he's asked the question directly, he waffles.

[@ryux]

completely slaying it

[@mehi8145]

What if a terrorist sexually indentifies as God? Should we all worship Him?

[@randomrandom9036]

Yes

[@ezekielsmith7352]

@@randomrandom9036 ok

[@4lugan]

Yes, we should. You should respect his crazy ideas. By the way , I identify as a Martian. So address to me like that.

[@manonthemoon997]

Yeah I guess I mean 🤷‍♂️

[@fionnmcglacken35]

This is the dumbest thing I've read all day

[@BaseplateSRB]

This video needs to be age restricted, this is a bloody massacre!

[@VG32123]

Deep thought, reason, logic and articulation.

[@doctorpete1]

So there you go!

[@dleimkuehler]

Brilliant!

[@buffymcmuffin5361]

"respect is earned"

[@toddbeamer6131]

Respect is earned, and is different from just being polite to others you don't know. Jordan is right.

[@santiagodiez7022]

Where can I watch the full event?

[@michelleveronica6097]

Same question. But I searched "Senate Committee Hearing bill c 16" And JBP has a 1hr of the hearing

[@jonasitis7125]

I got so lost in his speech that I couldn't understand anything at the end. Had to hit replay

[@tviswatchingu]

ha ha, I like the way the chair says "its time to move on" he saved her from further humiliations.

[@ignaciocorto]

1:25 their representatives

[@UltraGalacticSuperFantastic]

blah. peterson is one of the only people on the planet right now that make me feel sane. i'm not as intelligent, educated, or quick-witted as he is, but i ask the same type of questions, i prefer to rely on logic because i believe it guides us through our often destructive emotions...but i feel punished for it day in and day out. watching peterson in action is like watching who i wish i could be. but these days, if you even wanna keep your job or not get kicked outta your class, you can't clash with others anymore.

[@lm1584]

Why is there no DOCTOR in front of his name in the caption? Hello?

[@delningit7033]

And here we are years later and everythings all f'd up.

[@notyou1877]

Great statement. Btw: if any of you out there want me to use some other pronoun to describe you, then I reserve the right to be addressed by my chosen pronoun "My Lord". Once you accept that, then we will move to the next step of this slippery slope, and I will require you to "Bend the Knee" while addressing me. See how fast things can get out of hand?

[@MrKhho100]

Dr Peterson, the most reasonable and handsome person in the room.

[@brianellis1257]

JP is by far the most intelligent person in the room.

[@dannicholls1507]

I may be too many beers in (1!) but the more I watch highlights of this dynamic, the more I perceive as a kind of McCarthyism-lite. Maybe wayward Pol. Correctness will suffer the same shameful, derisive fate. I do wonder...

[@morganvegan6686]

2:51 - His....or her Love the inflection. Taking a vague swipe at irony there.

[@1walkerw]

Sowell's anointed ones...

[@aekpani]

Wow amazing

[@nickrapanos2985]

When Dr Petetson wants he can use the english language as a powerful weapon of reason....brilliant speaker

[@GTsuji]

Respect the stupidity of shallow, self-righteous students?? Nah. Peterson is right-respect is earned.

[@skedtm]

Going to send this to my "boss" (manager) lol

[@urangkita290]

There's no sound

[@ronkumar4762]

Still catching up four sentences behind what he is saying

[@undignified2843]

My God this man is a power house.

[@karenschroeder1918]

Correction... I believe you have respect for a person until they show they do not deserve it.

[@mybadvideos]

There's a difference between respect and basic courtesy though, ya?

[@crptguy7]

The combination of this mans mind and mouth works like a self guiding bouncing Betty that can home in under the enemy’s foot Glad to be alive to hear his words

[@cavscout62]

Respect is EARNED not given. Period.

[@Comicsluvr]

It must be tough, always being the smartest man in the room. I imagine that people like Einstein had the same issues explaining to people NOT well-versed in math or physics what he was thinking.

[@hynjie]

Guy in purple on the right is the physics girl meme

[@mccaslin]

No one's gunna talk about how hilarious the confused reaction from the guy on the right is?

[@weakbrainthrombosis]

You pitched him a softball, and he swung away at it.

[@timothykoch7923]

🇺🇸😎

[@siekensou77]

one of the better senators there.

[@NotATryHard7]

He’s not a senator...

[@jgamer2228]

But still a politician, which ultimately means he cannot be trusted

[@Koolkids922]

Respek

[@artisticallyinclinedbadmon]

Man like JB is the real deal!!!

[@farmzombie]

Everyone in the background looks high as balls.

[@willyhwang1059]

ladies and gentlemen, mrs. doubtfire in the audience

[@nagaap9953]

You live long Dr Jordan Peterson...God bless you..

[@andromedaastra2420]

Love jordan peterson 100.000.000% ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mentura71]

I think if the politicians were to really lesten... to the MAN they may actually learn a thing or two..

[@lujkeaaron9100]

would you let the woman behind go through a door first?

[@lordabhijith]

My teachers used to say respect your teachers. It's the Indian way, if you are a teacher you have to be respected. My own research in school indicated that it doesn't work that way😁.

[@dannicholls1507]

Scary...

[@edvinmegerdichian998]

If silencing and ignoring the TRUTH is called respect By all means we suld be as desperate full as posibel

[@jongumuzijndebele1022]

His reasoning capacity is certainly above average

[@jon123xyz]

Libs must really despise Sen. Plett. That is a sign of superior thinking and values if ever there was!

[@karenschroeder1918]

I agree with all said except that people

[@johntrace5975]

How dare these peasants try to debate with The King of Men.

[@axel_r_]

The dude in dress behind JP with the stare of death.

[@mrhyde7431]

Jordan Peterson for world president

[@Juniperus_Godegara]

Why they have an earphone put in? What do they listen to? Are there non-English speakers and they are listening to interpretation?

[@WhyNot-qw6vu]

1:21 why are they looking at me WTF ?

[@ianm.mendes2245]

Was that just one long sentence?

[@rustysteele9901]

He must read the dictionary around 50 times a night before he goes to bed.. I hardly understood any of them words but i luv this guy.. High 5 Doc.. ✋

[@DiegoLopez-nn1ht]

2:52 ironi at the speed of light xD

[@TheRealTorG]

I thought the thumbnail was Fallout: New Vegas dialogue.

[@rickeshpatel4025]

Feelings and opinions hold more weight than peer reviewed articles and what science is telling us through fact and data. Of course science is always changing as more data allows for a more in depth understanding of things that are new to our society. Be fluid like the river not hard as the rock.

[@anandeceneo]

Dr. Peterson please pause between sentences, give us like 2 minutes to assimilate :p