Why We Curse - Prof. Jordan Peterson

[@PsycheMatters]

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[@ApplemaxxMusicMedia]

Great channel

[@matguimond92]

I thought because _wE'Re sTuPiD_ according to this craven egotistical hack.

[@GuidetteExpert]

I cuss because something that is bad enough happened to me to have to express my frustration trough cussing. For example someone wronged me violently, steeling, spreading lies, killing my loved, emotional abuse and so forth resulting in being angry and needing to cuss because I didn't release the energy by communicating to the person. Because when someone wronged you bad enough you should release the energy back at him so he can stop messing with you or doing that very bad behavior again towards others. People today mix it with other situations that are not in danger to them and cuss all the time...Maybe because you have a bitter view of life? I dont cuss if theres no sun outside, I just know its what is normal, while other categorize it as something wronged to them and they cuss? Or people that cuss at something that reminds them of someone that put them in danger. I feel I dont cuss unless its serious enough.

[@mrsynister666]

I cuss because it colorizes my words with emotion.

[@WoodRabbitTaoist]

I like listening to Dr. Peterson talk but I don't know if I would want to be one of his students. What would the tests look like? His lectures seem to be mostly freestyle and off the cuff so how would he test? Just an observation.

[@EuphoricAmbient]

I like how he looks at individual people in the eye when he talks.

[@violacrb]

I agree. Some people talk to "the crowd" and stare at some arbitrary point in space, avoiding connection. He goes right for it and looks at people.

[@PinkShoesAreSnazzy]

Especially when he is talking about sex

[@zinqtable1092]

It is easier to focus in on one person at a time when talking. (or at least that is my experience when giving speeches)

[@DarrenSemotiuk]

That's what everyone from stand-up comedians to self-help gurus have said, about public speaking... it's really just 2-person-monologues that periodically change who the other person is. ROUGHLY SPEAKING.

[@ThinkSomeFunny]

He actually spoke about doing this if you have social anxiety. It helps deconstruct the illusion of the group, and realize that you're just talking to individuals.

[@jammiewhammie]

could this mean people with anxiety are more prone to excessive swearing as a reaction because they feel constantly under attack or afraid of nearing attack?

[@Gabrieljosephgocong0625]

They can but they can't do it cause they are weak, they don't want trouble ,they are afraid to express themselves

[@JesusChrist-xk9ee]

@@Gabrieljosephgocong0625 not wanting to be attacked does not mean your weak

[@Gabrieljosephgocong0625]

@@JesusChrist-xk9ee ofcourse people with high value ,or power have options , they can show power or don't want to, high value people don't need to attack weak or low value people, they don't have to prove themselves they choose to be nice, but weak People they have no choice , no option ,but to stay silent, keep quiet cause they are afraid ,they don't like attention, weak people are just like rabbits, they are not really nice , they are nice cause they are weak, rabbits.cant be a predator only a prey, no options ,they don't have any power , so they are gentle and nice , cause they have limited option not like powerful people they can either be civil using their power their strength to do good or they can abuse their power cause they can , weak people have no choice but to stay low profile, be nice be gentle

[@JesusChrist-xk9ee]

@@Gabrieljosephgocong0625 I think I understand what you're trying to say, but still not 100% accurate.

[@Gabrieljosephgocong0625]

@@JesusChrist-xk9ee thank you for your understanding Jesus

[@andreasgonatas951]

I never even remotely came near this analysis. Jordan peterson really is something else when it comes to breaking down behaviour and explain how the mechanics work. I actually learn more from watching his youtube channel than i do in my work. Lol.

[@KingAries85]

What it really is is a higher sign of intellect. People who swear more get both sides of their brain going at the same time so they are more open to ideas and feelings as opposed to using one side of the brain at a time .. it also shows a higher understanding of vocabulary. People who don’t cuss will never admit this and try to say it’s a low form of iq or that they are defensive when really it’s just a higher form of intellect

[@roddyboethius1722]

Wow, this dude is so deeeep.

[@organizedmicrowave4414]

@@KingAries85, When you reduce your vocabulary down to 4 letter words, and the English dictionary is so incredibly vast. Then that is most definitely not a higher understanding of vocabulary. Everyone has the understanding that swear words convey emotions. The intelligence is in realizing the absolute stupidity of conviction for not finding an accurate solution to a certain problem. Because screaming danger calls rarely ever help actually defend against predators

[@stefanwilkinson1536]

@@organizedmicrowave4414 is incorrect

[@organizedmicrowave4414]

@@stefanwilkinson1536, Point out what you disagree with, and I'll be glad to dissolve it just as quickly as you created it.

[@maxyi2672]

When you are young and ruthless, it's a game about who's better at cursing. When you reach a certain age and take on some responsabilties, it's a game about who's better at talking nice.

[@blacklyfe5543]

Nope

[@MountainJohn]

Yup

[@octemberfury]

This whole time I've been wondering why people with Tourette's swear instead of using any other word...

[@edgepleb8516]

octemberfury That's severe Tourette's. Most people diagnosed have more mild symptoms such as repetitive blinking, throat clearing, etc.

[@EhtaZUGGE]

Arch5tanton Q U I N T E S S E N T I A L A S A M A T T E R O F L A W B O Y S

[@paulthoresen8241]

If your experience with Tourettes is South Park and Tourettes Guy then yeah, but most people do say other words(one woman often says Thunder Cats), whistle, shout, hit themselves, randomly kick or punch, blink, tense facial muscles, etc

[@BArch-tm9ci]

Paul Thoresen yeah some people with tourettes repeat the same words over and over, I watched a documentary a while ago on tourettes, there was a kid that always shouted ' I'm a chicken' and a guy who said ' I'm a chicken fucker'

[@paulthoresen8241]

I've seen that doco, it's three adult men, and he only says it once

[@ElijahBCool]

This makes sense in regards to why people with high levels of stress tend to swear more. When something threatens you in a predatory way it causes that stress reaction and thus the expletive. So those who don't handle stress well and swear often (type A people) are in a constant state of defensive maneuvers in their life. Anyone agree or disagree?

[@Gary828]

acrobat, i notice when i grow closer to God and allow the Holy Spirit to lead me that I am more calm and my cussing habit subsides.

[@jamessparkes5492]

I totally agree and at times I too react in such a manner (depending on my mental state at that time), might I also add I think i react in such a way to compensate that i have nothing smarter to contribute at that time. due to my inadequacy's in this period I do so to mask it with such dialogue. To be clear I'm not persecuting anyone who does this, only an observation of my own behaviour.

[@paulthoresen8241]

I don't swear I just look at the peaceful blue sky, slowly draw in a gentle breath, and scream until my throat begins to bleed.

[@youwhatmadeidk]

This has not caused me to look at my negative reactions differently. Maybe I should aim at expressing my contempt differently, rather than swearing all the time. Maybe by swearing a lot, in sowing the outlook of pessimism into my future?.. deep lol.

[@Truth1111]

Sheesh

[@MrShadowpanther3]

I have always thought it would be fascinating to be in one of his classes but TERRIFYING to have to be tested on the volume and breadth of the information he covers.

[@TheLemonKiller]

Basically don't go into any rade or get an interest in any thing. You'll discover there's more than simple cover layers of you do.

[@TheTrueHasenfeffer]

"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer". --Mark Twain

[@dannymiller7187]

Whoa -Keanu reeves

[@johnmccue9866]

Cannibal Nectar I know Jung Fu.

[@stumbling]

John McCue, *applause* You win comment of the week.

[@dannymiller7187]

John McCue i'm a black belt in nichetsu

[@neilanderson8394]

Cannibal Nectar i

[@TheMrLappis]

Wow -Owen Wilson

[@vh_youtube]

The 3 natural predators he explained also account for the fact that early cultures have all created their own dragon variations. The predators are combined to create something of supreme fear.

[@aorusaki]

facts

[@NicoScorpio]

You refer to these mutant mythical foes like the Chimera, the Sphinx or the Minotaur. These represents almighty molevolent enemies. The Dragon is as old but represents something more transcendental, it is rather more the cultural enemy explaining why it typically rests and gards precious human belongings and is immortal.

[@Bankable2790]

Rainbow serpent

[@SPEEDFREAKMIAMICOM]

Excellent point

[@kf5541]

I thought the legend of dragons was born out of dinosaur fossils discovered!

[@lashedsuns4529]

I need this... got into a verbal argument with my neighbor the other day and this helped me wrap my head around my own actions.

[@gailpinto9379]

Swearing honestly is stress relieving so I would be inclined to agree with him.

[@elliottcapone2682]

Imagine taking a psychology class with Jordan Peterson. That is a class that I would crawl through glass not to be late for.

[@watchbro8409]

Me: Ey f*** you teach Classmates: snaaaaaaaaake!

[@mellowfellow6816]

There are a lot of snakes and birds in my life

[@xxChacaronXX]

“Eeeeeee, Eeeeee! .... aghhhk, aghhhk!!”

[@ppsh43]

Maybe getting a cat will help

[@jonatasorto]

It's either that or tourette's `\o/

[@AlexReynard]

Having seen this comment before watching the video, it looks completely nuts out of context.

[@blfalken]

I have two cats.

[@finleypetit5197]

This two minute video blue my mind more than almost anything I’ve seen or read before, Jordan Peterson is a legend.

[@AdamBorseti]

He blue yours, but red mine.

[@superdoggopuggowuggo1273]

@@AdamBorseti Lol

[@ody818]

@@AdamBorseti lol

[@captainfrosty31]

@@AdamBorseti 😆 😂 😆 😂

[@jaketrezak8474]

Masterful lol

[@Racerin4783332]

*Sees a snake* *Points at it* FUUCK!!! FUUCK!!!

[@donjet5371]

Darnell..... Followed by shitting ones pants. I wonder what Dr. Peterson would have to say about that? LMAO !

[@jesusisthetruth4497]

Darnell Baird xd

[@gamer-sama7769]

I have had this happen before..

[@timg7627]

How much thought provoking content can put into a 2 minute clip? Jordan Peterson; “yes”

[@erickruckenberg8716]

I just got a healthy dose of self realization… Thank goodness for this post.

[@paulallenscard8553]

I always figured we just picked it up from Tarantino movies

[@davidwright1115]

And Ryan Reynold movies like Deadpool

[@Paradox3121]

@@davidwright1115 I DON'T REMEMBER ASKIN YOU A GODDAMN THING!

[@codythedoggo7671]

Or Scorsese

[@rickybobby2679]

Or samuel l Jackson

[@seventyfourty]

It's just part of my vocabulary, and it also at times helps me keep my train of thought

[@MikeBTek]

Even more fundamental, a curse is reserved for someone who, in your view, is breaking your set of rules. Someone preying upon you of course breaks your rules, but sometimes the predator is the one that curses. They curse when you resist being their prey. You are breaking their rules and self-centered desires. Even a good person will curse when they view the wicked in action. So cursing is one of the impulsive reactions to a pulse of stress caused by someone or something or some event that is breaking your rules (not necessarily predatory).

[@Lightnings]

And when you break your own rules. Angry at yourself. Frustration. Most of us walk around like this, at some point, though blind to see own fault.

[@Marastife]

I love watching this man so much it teaches me a lot and makes me wish I took a college course with him, the lessons that you learn about human behavior and sociological evolution just by watching his videos and his lectures is amazing. I won't even get into the time she's been interviewed and shut people down in debates through sheer logic and historical biological evolutionary facts. When he dies his brain needs to be preserved and dissected, as long as he's willing of course desecrating human remains us immoral without prior consent

[@zarikhimura8986]

What are we gonna do without men😢

[@scottvelardo700]

I have recently been thinking that using a “swear word” when something goes wrong (different from cursing someone or at someone, because it’s not about something someone did to me) is an expression of my fruitless will to make the thing not have happened. I can’t, of course. Swearing about an over-cooked sausage in the pan isn’t going to un-cook it any. But my impotent wish to make it so can only be expressed as a cuss word. There’s no other outlet for that stress energy, because there’s no way to correct the mishap. This is different from having been (allegedly) wronged by another person, which is what Peterson was talking about here.

[@ulfsark78]

you're not far off the mark; swearing does relieve stress and pain, which is why even the most clean mouthed person will end up yelling FUUUUUCK when he stubs his pinky toe.

[@GuidetteExpert]

@@ulfsark78 lol

[@Lightnings]

Yes.

[@marcusmaire8197]

@@ulfsark78 It can be relieving to go to your car, turn on the radio and yell out a cuss word after a bad day.

[@ulfsark78]

@@marcusmaire8197 God knows I've had days like that.

[@TheLemonKiller]

Beware of those that operate in silent, calm, controlled anger.

[@jameskozy7254]

I've been cursing less and less these days. Thanks to this video I will no longer curse at all

[@karsonmagus]

As someone with tic disorder very similar to Tourettes Syndrome, I just want to add a correction here: not all people with TS swear due to their tics. This is a symptom of TS called coprolalia which causes people with TS to swear. It's actually rare to find someone with TS and copelalia usually tics present as simple vocal tics (eg. humming/clearing throat/saying or yelling words or phrases that aren't necessarily swears) or simple/motor tics. Notably, coprolalia isn't always associated with TS either. It's a rare symptom of other neurological disorders as well, such as OCD and dementia (although this is rare). Or it can occur after injury to the brain from a stroke, seizures, etc.

[@rawman44]

Interesting. I pretty much all the time find myself doing something vocally all the time. Most commonly whistling. My brother has had various small tics throughout his life (throat clearing is one). I never thought I had tics but reading your comment is making me think I do. If you ask certain people I know, they'll tell you I whistle a LOT. But I do sometimes hum or sing quietly to myself, occasionally beatbox. Lol

[@rawman44]

I can't edit my previous comment, ignore the second "all the time"

[@cumminsman4670]

My Dad always said Swearing was a lack of knowledge in how to Express oneself in a Proper manner…🤔

[@Grundle-buddy]

I only watched this because it was two minutes. Because honestly, he is very brilliant, but exhausting, and the implications of trying to live up to what he says FULLY is shattering. But 2 minutes, I guess I'll have a listen.

[@pixelsbyobrince5606]

All my life. I now have a good reason not to swear. "Better be the hunter than the prey"

[@bluesdrmr2]

Swearing has been shown to reduce pain (as in the pain of knowing you didn't study)

[@hydra1854]

Me personally I curse as a buffer, or when I'm frustrated. I try to put a limit on it. I've also been trying to remove cursing from my vocabulary. But, thats difficult to do when its a conditioned response in times of frustration.

[@Tutume1111]

Same here!Cursing while feeling overwhelmed with heighten emotions

[@staciewalker6936]

JP is nothing short of an inspiration for the world! God bless this man!

[@FASTPISTOLDRAW]

Yes God bless this man, While he thinks your great great great great great and on and on Grand pops is a fucking APE.

[@ricksaunders8074]

Because whats in us comes out Out of the mouth proceeds whats on the heart Thats why we talk like we do

[@mypointofview1111]

Thank you for explaining why we curse and debunking the notion that those who curse do so because of a paucity of vocabulary. Not so. We're simply putting the person being cursed into an ancient frame, as old as mankind. We're also using to emphasize the importance of whatever we're talking about. Using curse words properly shows a real understanding of language and its nuances

[@amitlevy10]

Can you explain your last sentence? I disagree, I feel that cursing shows a lack of volcabulary, Jordan Peterson is extremely articulate and I'm sure he doesn't swear

[@jpPID]

@@amitlevy10 Carefully placing certain words like curse words into a specific situation can make your argument more believable and facilitate empathic feelings towards it. Same with carefully using the right gestual and bodily language. Like everything, it can be a tool for persuasion and/or manipulation if you can pull it off.

[@jamesm170]

@@jpPID Just me, but I never swear. It's like imagine a business setting (I'm an HR major), I couldn't see an executive using language in that setting like a meeting (especially among strangers). In formal more professional settings when there is some sort of code or adherence to a sort of unspoken rule, I do not think people curse in certain settings. You have to be in the right situation to curse. Sometimes you do not curse to be respectful. I do not think it's a lack of vocabulary. People just do it because culture and sometimes they can't FIND the word to say at that moment, but that doesn't mean they do not have the vocabulary. Other times, people curse in a filthy way that makes me lose respect for some people. For me, cursing would be an intrusion on my self image. It's my problem, not anyone else's. For others, cursing is a way to connect, convey emotions, and react to certain things. It's not like if you do curse you're lesser, or if you don't, you're more.

[@Speculector]

This makes so much sense, people usually curse even when something (not only someone) is in their way, opposing them, impeding them. Things that are inconvenient to you are your enemy (like getting hurt or having a plan ruined) so the natural reaction would be to use words that alert those around you that you're suffering from an inconvenience, or are opposed by something. This totally changed the way i look at swear words. Also it made me think, that's probably why swear words are so funny. Because laughter is a natural response for misfortune, so it's like we're mentally programmed to find swear words funny. It's so hard wired into our minds that people can swear casually and people will laugh because their brain goes [swear word means danger which means it's time to laugh] and they laugh. Maybe it's also why swearing casually is frowned upon because the peoples brains around you are going [alerting us to danger when there's no danger? that's detrimental for our survival! how rude!] anyway if you read all the way down here through my ramblings, then congrats, and thank you for reading!

[@Appal.]

Why is this SO DAMN INTERESTING

[@badgerrrlattin35]

Gotta admit, if I were the classic caveman inventing language, cussing is something that would have never occurred to me.

[@NickCager]

Wrong... all cavemen had their swearing system.

[@jonathankeith524]

@@NickCager How do you know that?

[@NickCager]

@@jonathankeith524 Because WE are here.

[@jonathankeith524]

@@NickCager nO wAy!!

[@NickCager]

@@jonathankeith524 Way.

[@nathanslay6342]

I feel like people can also swear a lot when they’re overtly sad or angry because swearing is sometimes that way to get it out.

[@Tutume1111]

Couldn't agree more on that!

[@brianfoley4328]

Wow, that's great now I understand why my Drill Sergeant swore so much...he was warning us about Eagles, Cougars and Snakes...Thanks Sarge !

[@sirtom3011]

Swearing also brings people together. Swear WITH your boss…he will feel closer to you. It breaks down barriers because if it is ok to break social rules together, then you are close.

[@nunya2512]

That is an absolute fact! I have personally experienced that.

[@sirtom3011]

@@nunya2512 fuck yeah!

[@salvadorramirez4114]

I understood it as people that curse are just on the defensive NOT offensive

[@thedogrunner]

Mr. Peterson. It is time to seriously consider the young earth theories. Love you my friend. Stay healthy.

[@KingZastro]

He is so brilliant. I feel like an idiot because I just learned about him after his account was deleted. I'm glad they deleted it. Otherwise, I would've never known of him!

[@nonyabidness5708]

Lord Haxxus Your comment is highly confusing... You think he's brilliant but you're glad they deleted his account?

[@HaIsKuL]

Lord Haxxus They didn't delete his account. His account got suspended so he could no longer post additional videos, his Gmail got suspended so he could no longer access it, and he was contacted that this was done with no specific explanation and no appeal would be possible. After immense backlash, his account was reinstated with no explanation either.

[@brianviktor8212]

When did that happen?

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

It's not confusing at all. If they hadn't tried to suppress his speech less people would have known about him, Streisand Effect and whatnot.

[@nonyabidness5708]

Ah... I was unaware of that particular drama.

[@stacking4life86]

"anger is retribution for a wounded heart"

[@nomorefaith4988]

Loved that nugget of knowledge! Cheers Jordan 😎👍

[@Tzalaf5731]

Dr. Jordan Peterson Is An Absolute Treasure.

[@MrMyking2]

This is so interesting. God bless this man

[@hammerhead2558]

He said at 1:38 you are descended from a monkey.

[@JonathanJonnyJones]

@@hammerhead2558 no he said "snakes in the grass or predators that swoop down from the sky--that's very very interesting"

[@luisgarabito8805]

I swear even when I'm not stressed.

[@ВасилийПупкин-э1т9ю]

what do u swear bro?

[@lukeoates3141]

What's funny is that the list of predators that were given are also short 'somewhat gutteral' words: Snake Cat Bird.

[@olemew]

Only in English, and also 'somewhat'. In Spanish it's even more obvious. They are: Serpiente, gato, pájaro You can use google translate to hear the pronunciation. But you can already tell they are NOT simple, short, guttural sounds our animal ancestors would share.

[@alanstevens1296]

I think it is even simpler than that. Cursing (and swearing, profanity and vulgarity) is a worldly way of blowing off steam when you are angry about something. Worldly in that it is ungodly.

[@konniemac316]

I’m going to use this when I counsel and discipline my employees.

[@hugh2hoob668]

Swearing is a spice added at the right time it makes the perfect dish

[@waseemahmed9273]

I think its more about harming the reputation of a person in the society, short term or long, widespread or limited, by associating such actions or things which are considered as degraded behavior, and every person you come into contact with has an opinion about you. Cursing is a revengeful action , because that person thinks that you have harmed him in someway so he must retaliate. The more famous you are more you are exposed to the risk of curses/insults. Every trusted contact (might be Friends, relatives, coworkers, neighbors ) is an asset in many ways and we benefit from them. So the purpose may be to make you lose as many contacts or trusted people as possible. If one can't harm outside the domain of his mind then one may try to devalue the person in imagination by cursing as a symbol of not giving a good place in society. But Why do many teenagers curse their parents??? may be because they don't want to be a contact of that person who constantly tries to influence their decisions and ways of life and consider them as a threat to their freedom.

[@buckosgold3361]

First of all, I think your comment is very intriguing. I have a few questions. Do you mean that the act of swearing is about harming the reputation of ANOTHER person in the society? Or do you mean that the one who is swearing is doing it to harm his own reputation in society? Could you please rephrase this: "I think its more about harming the reputation of a person in the society, short term or long, widespread or limited, by associating such actions or things which are considered as degraded behavior, and every person you come into contact with has an opinion about you. Cursing is a revengeful action , because that person thinks that you have harmed him in someway so he must retaliate. The more famous you are more you are exposed to the risk of curses/insults. Every trusted contact (might be Friends, relatives, coworkers, neighbors ) is an asset in many ways and we benefit from them. So the purpose may be to make you lose as many contacts or trusted people as possible. " Because I believe that cursing is indeed a way to cut ties.

[@laurswoodwork5942]

He's not talking about insults,that are malevolent , because you think of them as to how to hurt someone. But about the instant reaction to one's actions that puts you in a state of fear, annoyance ,hurt, like a triggered mechanism .

[@woewoe2749]

I believe cursing is just a trend. Words like "lit" are becoming popular because of trends. This is just a more lasting trend because the words have always been used for the same purpose, they're just being more regularly used now. Also, I believe that since people were raising generations to not swear, we're abusing the fact that it's regularly used and it's causing these swear words to be used at a higher frequency to show rebellion.

[@buckosgold3361]

I would sincerely hope you'd articulate that more coherently.

[@benadams3569]

It's a trend? lmao Since when do trends last for decades, centuries and even generations? lmao

[@immanuelcunt7296]

The fact that particular curse words change doesn't change the fact that curse words as a category exist across cultures and across time. Fucking moron

[@20010Z]

Love this man so much ❤️

[@ryanmoore7687]

I love listening to this man speak

[@christrudell7966]

How anyone can not like this intelligent human being is beyond me

[@christianboi7690]

Makes me wonder why I never felt any inclination to curse. I don’t think I make any noise when I get scared either. Like I remember waking up at 5:00 to a quiet house for work when I was 18 and my father jumped out at me and screamed when I was distracted putting my clothes in the washing machine (or something I just remember I was in the wash room) my heart jumped, but my face didn’t change at all and I had no auditory reaction. My only reaction was to flinch a little. I don’t know.

[@isj032]

I usually swear in anger to frighten my target before engaging them in mortal combat. Also serves as a means to make aggressors about turn and flee when they realise your resolve to fight rather than run or freeze like a lil bunny. Stubbing toes usually results in cursing of the innocent object victim, I’m cursing myself simultaneously but mostly the cursing serves as distraction for the pain.

[@sguk6673]

Swearing or cussing is a natural way of describing situations if amongst pals . If out side that it's a challenge . And there is nothing wrong with that

[@realdemigod4339]

So people who curse less do not feel threatened in a situation? Damn I curse a lot I need to change but I love cursing.

[@thewildmitchell]

God damn, I could listen to these all day.

[@jesusisthetruth4497]

Wild Mitchell xd

[@Ggdivhjkjl]

How does this apply across languages? Some languages only have short words while others are dominated by compounding, leading to very long words.

[@Theactivepsychos]

This is the valuable Peterson.

[@LordyByron]

I still remember a time in college when a friend called me a sonofabitch because I got a higher score than he did on a test we both took. I guess he felt we were competing, which never crossed my mind. Nothing came of it, but I just find it odd.

[@RicochetAQW]

Wow

[@doctortimetv1577]

Its a dominance hierarchy taking a test thats why

[@LordyByron]

@@doctortimetv1577 You nailed it! :-)

[@stacylangford8015]

It's odd that you call him friend

[@LordyByron]

@@stacylangford8015 He was a friend. I didn't see any offense at all, more like a left-handed compliment. Just was a surprise at the time. I think we both smiled.

[@bgt2848]

I swear to God. Jordan Peterson can take the most minor aspect of life and just blow your mind with how deep it can actually go

[@WiscoDrinks]

I use grunts.

[@ulfsark78]

that hearkens back to our caveman days, like grunting when lifting something heavy.

[@millennialpodcast1438]

I'm Arab if grunts is the noise outta the nose ( like a pig ) it means basically Fuck you and you can be in serious danger in nort Africa for that . Fun fact my ass

[@ulfsark78]

@@millennialpodcast1438 then i'll be sure to grunt at you, and your mohammad too.

[@millennialpodcast1438]

@@ulfsark78 wow I really appreciate your stands against Islam but at least say Prophet Pedophile ( Piss be upon him ).

[@millennialpodcast1438]

@@ulfsark78 and besides that I would smack your brain outta your head for that disrespect. I don't tolerate that , I'm sure you understand since you watch Dr Peterson

[@mobspeak]

That just blew my mind.

[@beanstr3328]

I feel like I curse sometimes to emphasize a point, it sounds more meaningful with emotions.

[@Hollow-Eyes]

Honestly it's just a very satisfying to f***ing swear. I in particular grew up hearing swear words from everyone. My teachers,my friends,my parents,my therapist,ect. Besides,between yelling a rude word or getting into a fight,swearing is probably the better method of stress relief.

[@tbwpiper189]

Hey...now I know why I thought that some of the people I cursed at over the years were snakes. :)

[@nzs316]

I swore for the first time when my son became a teenager! Less damage compared to banging my head on the wall trying to cope with the teenage brain!

[@captainjack8319]

Not sure I buy that, which is rare when hearing this brilliant man speak.

[@2FaceTobi]

Have you bought it yet? :D

[@youwhatmadeidk]

2FaceTobi he’s waiting to buy it on sale :D

[@dariobarisic3502]

He didn't mention it but maybe there's a study on this. Perhaps they analysed brain activities of primates while they were threatened with an attack, and compared it to brain activity of people cursing.

[@CalebDahlen]

This just absolutely blew my mind

[@johnnymcfettsack3552]

I thought this way about critcizing Peterson - why people curse him xD

[@chanchan5349]

Lots of people curse or use derogatory slang to fit into a group; that particular usage becomes a habit because of the continual need to belong and before long it’s comfortable.

[@jacob_massengale]

Except that perceiving my deficiency in relation to the course would make me curse too

[@chrisyosh]

We curse because sometimes it makes the jokes funnier

[@ВасилийПупкин-э1т9ю]

like in what jokes?

[@Questioneverythingx]

this man was a professor and these kids didn't even know the genius the were witnessing.

[@kodex1133]

This analysis is like ... wooow, never thought that. It is so convincing I'm cracking up with this aha moment.

[@627horsepowers]

"...regard that as quite rude...". How about during sexual intercourse for some people?

[@MMMF2023]

Snake alarm

[@mattmahoney890]

Mauricio Moraes hahaha

[@adjunctentobtuse721]

Mauricio Moraes 🤣

[@FractalPrism.]

IAm14AndJustDiscoveredContext

[@Sm1smwhere]

I always learn something new listening to JP.

[@olemew]

Just to let you know, expressions like "Fuck" and "Shit" are not so short nor gutural in other languages.

[@saraskywalker2127]

olemew They are in Spanish and French and German...

[@TheBaconWizard]

This is false.

[@saraskywalker2127]

olemew cyka is quite gutural and merde is quite gutural too and not that hard to pronounce

[@olemew]

Sara Skywalker Hehe, I know monkeys can't speak. The whole idea of JP is that curse words have primitive pronunciations because they come directly from our primitive forebears. Sounded cool at first but I do not think that theory still applies to other languages I speak/know. For example Merde has a main strong M which is not gutural. And I believe the combination rd in merde it's indeed "bloody' elaborated, as far as primitive species are concerned.

[@paulthoresen8241]

the 'j' of 'joder' is guttural

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Informative as always when this man speaks.

[@LovroIlijasic]

A very good example how everything can sound credible if you tell it with enough confidence and the right posture. He better stick to psychology than linguistics and evolutionary biology. Or maybe he has some lectures in quantum physics, too?

[@youwhatmadeidk]

Lovro Ilijašić I am open to knowledge from different sources. Can you explain what’s fundamentally wrong with his assessment of swearing and what the true reason we swear is?

[@immanuelcunt7296]

Psychology is directly related to both linguistics and evolutionary biology, you fucking idiot. I mean, there's a whole ass field called evolutionary psychology. By the way, you've provided no reasoning nor evidence that it's wrong, and so you can fuck off.

[@jewwyjones9760]

This sums up my day to day working in a machine shop.

[@RandolfRichardson]

There are plenty of people with Tourettes who don't swear, but who unexpectedly say other things or exhibit other behaviours. So, Jordan Peterson's explanation seems to be overly simplistic (and wrong) or ill-informed in this respect.

[@TheJacklikesvideos]

speech tourettes are a rarer form, but there are other somewhat more common vocal tics, like throat clearing. i think he understands tourettes, but wasn't looking to go off subject explaining the various forms of tourettes, and was simply referring to the commonly familiar stereotype. thank in part south park.

[@immanuelcunt7296]

When did he say all people with Tourette's swear? Why are so many morons hell-bent on taking every statement like it's an absolute statement?

[@exurii5844]

Explain this to the kids at my school who use it when describing their weekend...

[@owenconenna7532]

Its mostly just laziness, patches in train of thought, Idunno about you guys but I mutter swears for almost no reason sometimes. Not some crazy emotional babble, that's just context

[@buckosgold3361]

One would say your underlying motivations for those swear words are merely unconscious rather than patches of laziness. For there are even underlying motivations causing laziness. Or am I just babbling like a fool now?

[@buckosgold3361]

I mean, there's always a reason for doing things, else you wouldn't be doing it. Perhaps it's not at all connected to the words itself, but there could be simple reasons like just ending and processing a micro event in the present.

[@jawaanwatkins6569]

Here in Jamaica, our course words are long. The longer the better.

[@mattymcmattamus]

I think you over thought this one.

[@amfcapone]

"That's very, very interesting." Understatement.

[@kendoerler3487]

My ancestors are not primates. I was created in the image of God. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and he said let us make man in our image.

[@bassplayercliff1961]

It's funny that people don't realize once they believe they come from a monkey they start acting more animalistic and less civilized

[@bassplayercliff1961]

It's been proven that if one Believes he came from a monkey he becomes more animalistic.

[@sicilieli1]

Well, this is the flaw of all theories that Peterson proposes for human behaviour. If our behaviour was determined by evolution there would be no moral freedom. Peterson is trapped into evolutionism. That is why he does not understand Genesis and primordial sin. He supposes that man could create a paradise and this belief leads to the same hell as those Communist beliefs he is criticising. He is accepted only because He shares many fundamental errors of the present. Yet he is honest enough to see and to criticise their outcomings.

[@matguimond92]

_created in Gods image_ HaHaHa what an idiot. Prove that his GOD exists without the lame cop out _can't prove he doesn't exist_ which is a load of bullsh!t.

[@matguimond92]

@@sicilieli1 Religious Studies are for idiots.

[@breej3055]

Interesting. Thanks!

[@stephanieallred5222]

I love Dr. Peterson but I’m not buying this lol

[@theelfchannel]

So, im the prey, being categorized when people curse in my presence. Its interesting thinking that i would be considered a threat to someone every time they curse in my face. In Norway everyone curse every other sentence, because everyone ignores everyone and no one will give away their attention freely because it seems we are fighting for impact. Its very dark

[@weesaday4212]

This guy is so brilliant 😎

[@20010Z]

I can tell he thought about calling that person a primate but didn’t… such a good man so humble.