This episode was recorded on September 10th 2021.Jordan Peterson, Bishop Barron, John Vervaeke, and Jonathan Pageau have a round table to explore ideas and theories of Meaning. All three guests have been on the podcast before, and all share Jordan’s passion for the universal truths of human experience. This deep discussion explores the roots of Meaning and religious significance.Bishop Barron is the founder of Word on Fire and the auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of LA.John Vervaeke is a colleague of Jordan’s and an associate professor at the University of Toronto since 1994. He teaches courses on reasoning, cognitive development, and higher cognitive processes.Jonathan Pageau is a symbolic thinker, YouTuber, and class carver of orthodox icons.-Find more Bishop Barron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/wordonfirevideoAnd here: https://wordonfire.org/Find more John Vervaeke online on his website: http://johnvervaeke.comJohn's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCpqDUjTsof-kTNpnyWper_QFind more Jonathan Pageau on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCtCTSf3UwRU14nYWr_xm-dQ Jonathan's website: http://www.pageaucarvings.com_________[00:00] Preview[01:30] Intro[02:40] Everyone gives their answer to “What is meaning?”[03:30] “We're using meaning as a metaphor... something similar to the way a sentence works. It has intelligibility to it that connects us to the world... so that we can interact and be informed by it” Jon Vervaeke[07:22] “Our mental framing is transparent like a pair of glasses, but there are times we need to step back and, by taking the glasses off and examining them, consider our framing structure" JV[09:10] “When you look at the world there is a central point of focus. When you focus on the point with your eyes it becomes very clear... until we no longer perceive anything by the edge of our vision. It's nothingness, it's just not there" Jordan Peterson[13:56] Bishop Barron's view on meaning and religion[14:23] “I would say that meaning is to be in a purposeful relationship to a value" Bishop Robert Barron[17:55] “So I'm talking to you, which I believe is a good, but it's nested in a higher good and a still higher good, so finally I want not just this particular good but good itself—that's a religious relationship" BRB[18:20] Pageau’s opening thoughts on meaning and religion[19:56] “The reason we perceive hierarchy is because we are always judging... or trying to evaluate whether something’s good" Pageau[20:31] Jordan’s brief foray into “mini-celebrations”[21:53] The idea of revelation[24:46] “It isn't obvious to me that we see objects—we see patterns" JP[27:40] “Like a Rolling Stone—it wasn't the first song I liked, but it was the first that rocked my world and rearranged my mind, and I think that's where real value is" BRB[28:42] Underlying causes of the crisis of meaning[30:10] “Something that starts with Scotus... and goes into the heart of the scientific revolution is that there’s no such thing as levels—reality just is" JV[31:00] Science around the hierarchy of intelligibility and connectedness[33:00] What is science?[39:00] “There’s an epistemic hierarchy and science does not belong on the top" BRB[42:00] “As scientists, we are motivated by a narrative we don't understand scientifically… The whole enterprise is driven by a dream whose reality can't be encapsulated within the process itself" JP[44:00] The ignorance in assuming science OR religion are correct[44:40] Eminationist ontologies[55:30] Religious experiences[01:07:30] The book of Revelations as a psychedelic experience.[01:17:30] The Psychedelic problem and why psychedelics are useful in communal experiences.[01:26:00] Jordan’s biblical lectures[01:32:00] What are the guests working on?[01:36:00] Beauty in churches[01:38:00] Growing up Christian[01:44:00] Possibility is real[01:50:00] Joining religion and science[02:03:30] Wrapping up#Meaning #Psychology #Religion

This episode is comprised of multiple Season 4 episodes from the podcast, specifically, Jonathan Pageau, Randall Wallace, Iain McGilchrist, Bishop Barron, Stephen Fry, and John Vervaeke.We have paired this compilation with some exciting upcoming episodes in the form of next Monday’s podcast which is a conversation between Jordan, Jonathan Pageau, Bishop Barron, and John Vervaeke where they discuss many of the same concepts you will hear about today - as well as the role of the psychedelics in religious tradition. 

This episode was recorded on September 8th 2021.Saifedean Ammous is an expert on Bitcoin with a PhD from Columbia University. He joins Dr. Peterson to discuss decentralization, different schools of economics, the Fiat vs. Bitcoin standards, and much more.Dr. Ammous is the author of The Bitcoin Standard, widely considered the essential book on the economics of Bitcoin. He also hosts a podcast of the same name. His new book, The Fiat Standard, should be out in November._Find Saifedean here: https://twitter.com/saifedeanSaifedean’s online learning platform: http://saifedean.com(20% off by using the code “Peterson”)The Bitcoin Standard: http://saifedean.com/thebitcoinstandardThe Fiat Standard: http://saifedean.com/thefiatstandard_________[00:18] Intro[02:34] What are hard monetary assets?[06:13] The argument for bitcoin being the best hard money ever created[09:11] "Bitcoin only has users... no admins. There is nobody with a master key" - Saifedean Ammous[10:36] How the Bitcoin network functions using "consensus parameters"[15:49] "The way that Bitcoin came about seems... virtually impossible to believe" - Jordan Peterson[18:27] Other schools of economics (Austrian) vs. the most common today (Keynesian)[20:46] "So the Austrian school of economics... tilts you more towards an appreciation of non-centrally controlled, distributed networks, and emphasis on the individual actor" - JP[23:25] Paul Samuelson and communist economic expectations of centralized planning post-WW2[25:27] Dr. Ammous' academic background[27:14] Climate change. The push towards central planning, implying certain people or groups know the exact consequences and solutions to future economic developments[29:41] "I've been struck by the problem of unintended consequences and the irreducible complexity of things. We can talk about the problem of climate change, but those words are incredibly deceiving" - JP[34:16] Highlighting the crucial role of the entrepreneur in Austrian economics[40:46] Saifedean reflects on the views held by the central bank, governments, and mainstream economists on money—as opposed to Bitcoin's structuring and the Austrian school of thought[41:43] "From the Austrian perspective, money is a product of the market and not the invention of the state. The state's meddling in money... is irrational and cannot succeed for the same reasons central planning does not succeed" - SA[45:50] Overview of Dr. Ammous' book The Fiat Standard[54:40] Current inflation in Western democracies. The devastating effect of hyperinflation on the average person[58:15] "Money is an incredible technology for lowering our time preference" - SA[58:59] "The 20th century was a global trainwreck of watching the money preference rise. Generation after generation... witnessed their money devalue" - SA[01:02:32] Why some efforts in energy production are misguided[01:06:39] The Fiat Standard[01:10:29] Why are we allowing people to mine bitcoin?[01:12:46] The genius that went into the production of the Bitcoin code[01:23:14] The crazy reality of decision-making at climate change panels[01:26:36] Fiat-based currency jobs and the Zoom warriors disconnected from the physical world[01:31:09] "A lot of the problems of the 20th century, in my opinion, have their roots in highly inflationary fiat currency" - SA[01:31:18] Covering some of the common objections against Bitcoin[01:39:45] "We are always going to find more reasons to print money" - SA[01:41:43] Ammous’ online learning platform[01:48:29] The growth of Saifedeen.com and the parameters attributed to its success[01:50:05] The possibility of decentralizing societal accreditation[01:50:21] "I've talked to seriously wise academics who know that there is almost zero financial knowledge in universities [today]... There is tremendous residual value, however, in the accreditation" - JP[01:56:18] Wrapping up#Crypto #FiatStandard #Bitcoin #JordanPeterson #Decentralization

In our second weekly compilation, we are investigating the various methods and practices that humans use to conceptualize God. This investigation leads us down the path of exploring meaning and wonder. What does it mean to live as though God exists? Why are we awestruck when viewing a beautiful painting? Why does walking inside a great Cathedral render us speechless? What is the relationship between these experiences and God? Jordan talks about how living as though god exists is some form of evidence that we as a society hold these values in high regard.

This episode was recorded on October 18th, 2021.Mustafa Akyol joins me to discuss Muslim history and tradition. We touch on subjects like Jesus Christ from a Christian and Muslim perspective, the Virgin Mary's role in the Quran, separation of church and state as an ideology, the dangers of literalism when facing religious texts, and much more.Mustafa Akyol is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity. He's contributed as an opinion writer for the New York Times since 2013, covering politics and religion in the Muslim world.Published by W. W. Norton, his 2011 book, "Islam Without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty," presents a strong argument for Islamic liberalism. The book was long-listed for the Lionel Gelber Prize for best nonfiction book. It was also praised by The Financial Times as "a forthright and elegant Muslim defense of freedom." His other books include "Reopening Muslim Minds" and "The Islamic Jesus."Find Mustafa's most important book, "Reopening Muslim Minds," herehttps://amazon.com/Reopening-Muslim-Minds-Freedom-ToleranceHis book "The Islamic Jesus," discussed in this episode, is athttps://amazon.com/Islamic-Jesus-Became-Prophet-MuslimsFind a free PDF of his book "Why, As a Muslim, I Defend Liberty" athttps://libertarianism.org/books/why-muslim-i-defend-libertyOr visit his page at the Cato Institute:https://cato.org/people/mustafa-akyol_____[00:00] Introduction[02:47] Regarding the separation of church and state, what do Christians and Muslims have in common?[10:36] What are some similarities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?[11:05] "I see the world's history, and I see a Judeo-Christian/Islamic history because it's all Abrahamic monotheism starting at Judaism." Mustafa Akyol[11:46] What the Three Abrahamic religions have in common—monotheism, rooting in the same tradition; and strange insistence on a book as the bedrock of culture[12:45] Unique ideas of religious and societal tolerance through different ages in history[21:10] The connection Jesus and Islam[28:45] What is the totalitarian impulse?[29:30] "I think it is an understatement of the severity of the totalitarian problem to attribute it merely to the religious." - Jordan Peterson[31:27] Critiquing the inevitable flaws of the purely secular state. The benefits of a higher law on the unification of people and not deifying human rulers[34:59] "There is another value in Sharia law—[it] was separate from the rulers, even above the rulers." - Mustafa Akyol[39:35] Briefly touching on the ruling class in Saudi Arabia. A brief history of the Wahhabi's rise to power, and how a group of extreme thinkers gained more power than would have been naturally possible[45:36] Bad Ideas from the West are, in fact, devastating[48:45] A modern Muslim's take on religion, power, and the birth of Islam with the prophet Muhammad[55:15] "The whole thorny moral problem of what to do when you are being oppressed is not something let's say as a species we have figured out." - JBP[01:18:51] "The inherent problem with literalism in interpretation. The perspective of the reader creates so much of the truth in this model that they can then impose on the world around them." - JBP[01:26:20] Regarding reason and Sharia law, one group has said that Sharia indicates what's inherently right and wrong in the world. Another group, that it only creates that difference through the imposition[01:27:01] Mary's role in the Quran and Islamic tradition[01:31:29] The influence of gnostic Christian gospels on Muhammad in Mustafa's opinion. The odd state of the Jewish Christians who were accepted by neither side[01:35:16] Final questions on Jesus Christ from Christian and Muslim perspectives[01:43:35] Wrapping up_____

In this episode, we investigate the principle set forth by Vilfredo Pareto (an Economist born in 1848) which specifies that 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes, asserting an unequal relationship between inputs and outputs. This principle serves as a general reminder that the relationship between inputs and outputs is not balanced. The Pareto Principle is also known as the Pareto Rule, the 80/20 Rule, or the Matthew Principle. Jordan often uses the principle to demonstrate the harsh reality that inequality is not a simple issue, and therefore has no simple answer.Sections:[1:20] - 2017 Maps of Meaning 01 (Context and Background)[10:45] - 2017 Personality 13 Existentialism via Solzhenitsyn and the Gulag[17:01] - Biblical Series VIII The Phenomenology of the Divine[21:34] - 12 Rules for Life Tour - Melbourne, Australia.

Welcome to the Jordan B Peterson podcast season 4, episode 54. This episode was recorded on June 14th, 2021. Dr. Clay Routledge is an existential psychologist, writer, and professor at North Dakota State University. He's also a senior research fellow at the Archbridge Institute and an editor for Profectus magazine. Dr. Routledge studies basic psychological needs and how they're shaped by family, social bonds, economics, and broader cultural worldviews. He has published over 100 scholarly papers, co-edited three books on existential psychology, and written several books, including Nostalgia: A Psychological Resource, Supernatural: Death, Meaning, and the Power of the Invisible World. A lot of Dr. Routledge’s work - like Dr. Peterson's - focuses on the need for meaning. The two had a wide-ranging conversation about loneliness, meaning, nostalgia, Terror Management Theory, and existential psychology. They also shared views on human progress, responsibility, religion, and UFOs.Dr. Clay Routledge Website: https://www.clayroutledge.com/Dr. Rouledge Article on Meaning: https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/2020/05/28/why-meaning-matters-for-freedom-and-flourishing/------------[00:00] Intro [00:18] Jordan B. Peterson introduces guest Dr. Clay Routledge[01:55] How Dr. Clay Routledge got into his work[09:43] Terror Management Theory[18:33] The resistance to Terror Management Theory[22:01] Existential Psychology[27:09] The psychology of nostalgia[34:31] What elicits nostalgia[40:36] Pain responses[44:58] Reminiscence therapy and nostalgia[47:47] Collective nostalgia[54:48] Religion and its cultural impact[01:04:03] Secularism and UFOs [01:08:33] Politics, control, and meaning[01:16:36] The different kinds of meaning and the freedom of restraint[01:24:17] Filling the hole of religion[01:28:34] Human progress[01:32:38] Dr. Routldge's survey of American progress amongst university students and the apocalypse[01:43:43] Meaning across different cultures[01:48:18] Religion in free-market societies and ethical principles[01:51:56] Dr. Routledge's qualitative taxonomy on meaning[01:55:18] Responsibility and meaning[02:02:12] Loneliness[02:07:35] Dr. Routledge’s purpose with his work-----------#JordanPeterson #Nostalgia #TerrorManagementTheory #Loneliness #MeaningVisit www.jordanbpeterson.com to view more information about Jordan, his books, lectures, social media, blog posts, and more.Jordan B. Peterson is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist, and the author of the multi-million copy bestseller 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, #1 for nonfiction in 2018 in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Norway, and slated for translation into 50 languages.Dr. Peterson has appeared on many popular podcasts and shows, including the Joe Rogan Experience (#877, #958, #1006), The Rubin Report (12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Free Speech, Psychology, Gender Pronouns), H3H3 (#37), and many more. Dr. Peterson’s own podcast has focused mainly on his lecture series, covering a great deal of psychology and historical content. Jordan is expanding his current podcast from lectures to interviews with influential people around the world. We hope you enjoy this episode and more to come from Dr. Peterson in the future.

This episode was recorded on June 6th, 2021. Dr Peterson, Steven Pinker, and Jonathan Haidt sit down to discuss truth, how societies function, utopias, the role of religion, & more. Steven Pinker is a psychology professor at Harvard. He's the author of Enlightenment Now and The Blank Slate. His 12th book, "Rationality," is out now. Dr. Pinker has received many awards and often writes for The Guardian and The NY Times. Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern. His research focuses on the intuitive foundations of morality across cultures. He's the author of The Righteous Mind and The Coddling of the American Mind. His next book, "Three Stories about Capitalism," is expected by 2022. Follow Steven's Twitter:https://twitter.com/sapinker Read Steven Pinker's book:https://stevenpinker.com/publications/rationality-what-it-why-it-seems-so-scarce-and-why-it-matters Find more Jonathan Haidt here:https://www.thecoddling.com/ Read Jonathan's book:https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224919 Jonathan's most recent essay:https://www.persuasion.community/p/haidt-monomania-is-illiberal-and____[0:00] Intro[00:18] Jordan introduces guests Dr. Stephen Pinker and Dr. Jonathan Haidt[02:47] Catching up with the recent research and endeavors of Jonathan Haidt. Elaborating on the framework of moralism versus true and false when viewing the world[07:00] How cognitive biases lead to a more pessimistic view of the world[10:30] The problems with the idea of utopia and its beneficial uses when properly inserted into a society's belief (religious) structure[18:00] Examining the role group religions play in bringing people together[24:30] Jordan highlights the role he believes Christianity had in turning people's attention to the evil within us all[29:30] Reflections on Enlightenment Now. How do you engage people towards a higher set of goals without religion as a backbone?[38:00] Is the world we live in a new frontier based on the expanding influence of the internet and social media on individuals' decision-making?[48:00] Discussion on the dangers posed by the new world to the endurance of liberal democracies[56:00] Finding truth in the post-2012 social media revolution[1:06:00] The rate of change in modern life[1:07:00] The Righteous Mind, Haidt's interpretation of the religious instinct/impulse and why he gets a positive reaction from religious crowds[1:06:00] Saying goodbye to Dr. Pinker due to time constraints[1:17:30] The human ability for imitation through learning or exploring[1:25:30] Religion as a social function? Or an inherent impulse inside us all to find higher states?[1:29:30] Comparing views on the central uniting principle of groups, societies, or human beings for that matter[1:33:00] Is the extreme claim that power is the central driving factor of western European civilization grounded in reality?[1:37:52] Is having a common purpose or shared beliefs a more powerful way of bringing people together?[1:45:00] Recounting Haidt's research on disgust in both humans and animals[1:52:00] Exploring any correlation to disgust levels and political beliefs/alliance[02:02:30] Wrapping up 

This episode was recorded on October 4th, 2021Dr. Jordan Peterson and Michael Shellenberger exchange ideas about the Apocalyptic Environmentalism that is getting mainstream coverage. Michael sheds light on the true impact of climate change and the theory of nuclear peace. As they dive into Michael’s new book, “San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities'', Dr. Peterson shares his view on the book and what he enjoyed about it.Michael Shellenberger is the best-selling author of Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All, a Time Magazine “Hero of the Environment,” and “Green Book Award” winner. He is also the Founder and President of Environmental Progress, an independent and nonprofit research organization based in Berkeley, California. He advises policymakers around the world and has writings and TED talks viewed over 5 million times.Read Michael’s books: https://shorturl.at/eijoLCheck out Environmental Progress: https://environmentalprogress.orgFollow Michael on Twitter: https://shorturl.at/amLO2————————————Shownotes————————————[00:00] Jordan introduces this week's guest, Michael Shellenberger.[01:07] The meaning of “Time” magazine “hero of environment” and “green book award winner”.[01:33] Michael’s thoughts on the impact of environmentalism on mental health.[02:59] Who Michael Shellenberger is and his book "Apocalypse Never."[05:49] Cognitive Behavior Therapy.[07:44] Dr. Peterson’s view towards dealing with problems.[08:44] Being a good person according to Dr. Peterson.[11:59] The religious movement of Apocalyptic Environmentalism.[13:19] Dr. Peterson and values.[21:17] Death of God and the highest ideal.[24:02] Nature and the positive feminine.[25:04] 'The Great Mother' by Erich Neumann.[27:33] The relationship between plastic waste and OCD.[29:57] Vegetarianism & the ritual of saying grace.[31:04] Why Dr. Jordan thinks Becker's book is flawed.[32:09] Erich Neumann 'The Origins and History of Consciousness.'[36:31] Mass Extinction.[37:49] Land production according to Michael Shellenberger.[38:34] Temple Grandin.[43:58] How sweatshops save the planet.[45:23] Dr. Peterson shares his perspective on subsistence farming.[48:35] The smart environmentalists.[52:07] The food surpluses and population declines.[53:12] The reduction of carbon emissions.[55:27] Dr. Peterson comments on being at a subsistence level.[56:11] Michael’s connection between benevolence and energy transformation.[57:12] Dr. Peterson comments on the relationship between work and energy.[57:40] Depression and the environment.[59:53] Displacement and nuclear power plants.[01:02:16] The theory of nuclear weapons & peace.[01:06:19] The unwarranted apocalypse.[01:08:21] Shellenberger comments on climate change.[01:09:48] Dealing with the runaway positive feedback loop.[01:12:58] Dr. Peterson and “safe routes”.[01:14:10] Dr. Peterson’s perspective towards apocalypses.[01:15:15] Dealing with crisis and resilience to different kinds of catastrophes.[01:17:09] Prosperity and eradicating poverty.[01:20:59] The environmental problems we should address.[01:24:47] The problem with the free market obsession.[01:27:42] San FranSicko - Shellenberger’s book.[01:32:25] Pathological altruism.[01:34:08] Dr. Peterson’s thoughts on excessive compassion.[01:37:43] The hero's journey.[01:38:46] The most reliable cure for alcoholism according to Dr. Peterson.[01:40:04] Victor Frankl, blaming the victim, and the positive maternal.[01:45:04] How people in Amsterdam and America deal with addiction.// SPONSORS //Interested in sponsoring my audio podcast? Reach out to my advertising team here: [email protected]

This episode was recorded on September 9th.Dr. Jordan Peterson and John Anderson exchange ideas about the freedom of conscience, policies, and mandatory vaccines. Dr. Jordan shares his experience with policies while Anderson shares tips on conducting proper debates while commenting on the governmental debates. See how Australia connects to their discussion and how social media came into play.John Anderson is a sixth-generation farmer and grazier from New South Wales, who spent 19 years in the Australian Parliament. After serving in politics, Anderson launched a web-based interview program, Conversations with John Anderson, featuring interviews with public intellectuals. He continues to serve the interests of Australia’s rural and regional communities.Find more John Anderson on his website https://johnanderson.net.au/Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAndersonConversationsCheck out his Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnandersonaoFollow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnAndersonAO/————————————Shownotes————————————● [00:00] Dr. Peterson introduces this week’s guest, John Anderson.● [03:32] "The problem with fighting fire with fire is that you end up burning." Dr. Peterson● [03:54] What’s happening in Australia and the west?● [04:26] John’s tips for proper debates.● [06:17] How Anderson views Australia’s regime.● [06:40] China’s imposed threat on Australia.● [09:09] John quoting Henry Kissinger on freedom.● [09:47] The legality of mandatory vaccines in western culture and the blitz story during WWII in Britain.● [11:48] Anderson’s analogy of democracy.● [14:31] Dr. Peterson’s advice on policies.● [16:05] The lockdowns in Australia.● [22:07] Dr. Peterson’s perspective towards proper political force on vaccinations.● [21:26] The cost of safety.● [25:29] John’s opinion on debates.● [26:56] Breaking down trust in the government.● [31:53] How governmental debates should be conducted.● [37:21] Freedom of Conscious.● [43:10] The best rationale for mandatory vaccines.● [53:01] Lockdowns and the dangers of mandating medical procedures.● [59:46] The power of social media and John’s thoughts on moving forward.● [01:02:19] Social media and John's podcast.● [01:06:47] Anderson’s thoughts on freedom and governments.● [01:10:15] Australian politicians' understanding of social media.__________Visit www.jordanbpeterson.com to view more information about Jordan, his books, lectures, social media, blog posts, and more.Jordan B. Peterson is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist, and the author of the multi-million copy bestseller 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, #1 for nonfiction in 2018 in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, the Netherlands, Brazil and Norway, and slated for translation into 50 languages.Dr. Peterson has appeared on many popular podcasts and shows, including the Joe Rogan Experience, The Rubin Report, H3H3, and many more. Dr. Peterson’s own podcast has focused mainly on his lecture series, covering a great deal of psychology and historical content. Jordan is expanding his current podcast from lectures to interviews with influential people around the world. We hope you enjoy this episode and more to come from Dr. Peterson in the future.

Mohamedou Ould Slahi was detained at Guantanamo Bay without charge for 14 years. His best-selling memoir ‘Guantánamo Diary: The Fully Restored Text’ and movie ‘The Mauritanian’ are available now.Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Helix Sleep: Go to www.Helixsleep.com/Jordan for $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows.Dr. Jordan Peterson’s guest Mohamedou Ould Slahi shares his experience with more than a decade of torture and depression in Guantánamo Bay. Mohamedou starts with his childhood and guides us through his journey across Germany and Canada. The life-changing phone call and his hard-to-hear torture sessions are shared as he explains the change he experienced in his beliefs. Check out this episode to listen to how his 14 years of pain ended.Mohamedou Ould Slahi was detained for 14 years at Guantanamo Bay detention camp without charge. Though the Mauritanian citizen continued journaling while imprisoned, the U.S. government declassified it. In January 2015, the diary became an international bestseller and a 2021 drama film titled “The Mauritanian”.Read Mohamedou’s memoir: http://guantanamodiary.com/ Watch the trailer of The Mauritanian on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WJSjln30BQFollow Mohamedou on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mohamedouould -Subscribe to the “Mondays of Meaning” newsletter here: https://linktr.ee/DrJordanBPetersonFollow Dr. Peterson: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos Twitter - https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson Instagram - https://instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjordanpeterson Website: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Visit our merch store: https://shop.jordanbpeterson.com/Interested in sponsoring this show? Reach out to our advertising team: [email protected]

Dr. James Orr is a Ph.D. holding author of books The Mind of God and The Works of Nature. Dr. Nigel Biggar is an American priest, author, and moral and pastoral theology professor at Oxford.Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Helix Sleep: Go to www.helixsleep.com/jordan for $200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows.Basis by Elysium: Visit www.trybasis.com/jordan and use code “JBPBASIS” for one month free (equivalent to $45 off).Canva: Go to www.canva.me/peterson to get your FREE 45-day extended trial.In today’s episode, Dr. Jordan, Dr. James Orr, and Dr. Nigel Biggar discussed how religion and culture affect your identity. They also discuss nationalism, human rights throughout history, ideology, and more. Want to know how your identity gives meaning to your life? Then this episode is for you.Dr. James Orr is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a BA in Classics from Balliol College, Oxford. He is the author of The Mind of God and the Works of Nature and teaches the philosophy of religion and ethics at Cambridge. He is a regular contributor to The Times Literary Supplement and The Critic Magazine. Dr. Nigel Biggar, an Anglican priest, is a moral and pastoral theology professor at Oxford where he also directs the Mcdonald centre for theology, ethics, and public life. He is the author behind many books including: What’s Wrong with Rights? Between Kin and Cosmopolis, In Defense of War, and Behaving in Public: How to do Christian Ethics in Public.Dr. Nigel Biggar:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nigelbiggar?lang=en Website profile: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/staff/professor-nigel-biggar McDonald Centre website: https://www.mcdonaldcentre.org.uk/Dr James Orr:Website profile: https://www.divinity.cam.ac.uk/directory/dr-james-orrThe Mind of God and Works of Nature: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-God-Works-Nature-Philosophical/dp/9042937629 Neo-Aristotelian Metaphysics and the Theology of Nature: https://www.routledge.com/Neo-Aristotelian-Metaphysics-and-the-Theology-of-Nature/Simpson-Koons-Orr/p/book/9780367637149-Subscribe to “Mondays of Meaning” newsletter here: https://linktr.ee/DrJordanBPetersonFollow Dr. Peterson: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos Twitter - https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson Instagram - https://instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjordanpeterson Website: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Visit our merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/jordanbpetersonInterested in sponsoring this show? Reach out to our advertising team: [email protected]

Rob Henderson is a US Air Force veteran, Ph.D. student in evolutionary and social psychology, and prolific writer.Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:“Matter” by Elysium: Go to https://explorematter.com promo code “JBPMatter” to get one month subscription for free (worth $45).Dr. Jordan Peterson and Rob Henderson exchange ideas about the impact of luxury beliefs on the different socioeconomic classes, polyamory, and the idea of the patriarchal institution. Dr. Jordan shares his experience with Henderson as they discuss psychopathy and its relationship with dating apps. Check out this episode to listen to what they have to say about pornography, defunding the police, the role of sex, the consequences of reproductive technology, and much more.Rob Henderson, a veteran of the US Air Force, is a Ph.D. student in evolutionary and social psychology at the University of Cambridge. He also got his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Yale. His writing appeared in worldwide newspapers like the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Quillette. Currently, he is writing a memoir to be published in late 2022.Check out his website for more information:https://www.robkhenderson.com/Follow Rob on Twitter:https://twitter.com/robkhenderson-Subscribe to “Mondays of Meaning” newsletter here: https://linktr.ee/DrJordanBPetersonFollow Dr. Peterson: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos Twitter - https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson Instagram - https://instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjordanpeterson Website: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Visit our merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/jordanbpetersonInterested in sponsoring this show? Reach out to our advertising team: [email protected]

Honorable Maxime Bernier is the leader of the People’s Party of Canada (PPC), former MP of Beauce (‘06-’19) and candidate for the Prime ministership of Canada.Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Blazing Bull Grills - Visit https://blazingbullgrills.com and use code “JP150” at checkout to get $150 off the Blazing Bull 1,500 Degree Grill.ReliefBand: Reliefband.com Use promo code “JBP” to receive 20% off plus free shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money back guarantee.In this episode Maxime shares his story, how and why he got into politics, the founding of the PPC and his vision for the future of Canada. There is also discussion on “common sense” policies, free markets, governmental overreach, the dismantling of classical conservative ideals, and the upcoming Canadian election (20th September 2021).People’s Party of Canada:https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/ PPC’s YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/c/PeoplesPartyofCanadaOFFICIAL Maxime’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/hon.maximebernie -Subscribe to “Mondays of Meaning” newsletter here: https://linktr.ee/DrJordanBPetersonFollow Dr. Peterson: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideos Twitter - https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson Instagram - https://instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjordanpeterson Website: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Visit our merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/jordanbpetersonInterested in sponsoring this show? Reach out to our advertising team: [email protected]

Rex Murphy is a renowned Canadian commentator and author who deals primarily with Canadian political and social matters.Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Green Chef - Visit https://greenchef.com/jbp100 promo code “jbp100” to get $100 off and free shipping.BiOptimizers - Visit https://magbreakthrough.com/jbp promo code “jbp10” to save 10% on Magnesium Breakthrough plus the chance to get more than $50 of supplements for free.“Basis” by Elysium - Visit https://trybasis.com/jordan promo code “JBPBASIS” to get one month for free saving you $45.In this special episode Dr. Peterson and Rex Murphy discuss the Canadian political landscape, Justin Trudeau’s government, the federal debate, the upcoming election and why it was called in the first place.Rex is best known working on and for CBC Here and Now, CBC Radio 1’s Cross Country Checkup, writing for The Globe and Mail, and writing for The National Post.Rex Murphy's page on the National Post:https://nationalpost.com/author/rmurphynpRexTV:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2RijHkcWRTCYRcZsdCfnMQRex’s National Speakers Bureau Bio:https://www.nsb.com/speakers/rex-murphy/-Subscribe to “Mondays of Meaning” newsletter here:https://linktr.ee/DrJordanBPetersonFollow Dr. Peterson:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideosTwitter - https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram - https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjordanpetersonWebsite: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Visit our merch store:https://teespring.com/stores/jordanbpetersonInterested in sponsoring this show? Reach out to our advertising team: [email protected]

Dennis Prager, an American conservative radio show host, and Adam Carolla, a comedian and a podcaster, join forces to discuss their documentary “No Safe Spaces.”Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:BioOptimizers: www.magbreakthrough.com/jbp Use code “jbp10” to save 10% when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Plus a chance to get $50 of supplements for free with select purchases.ReliefBand: Reliefband.com Use promo code “JBP” to receive 20% off plus free shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money back guarantee.-Dennis Prager, is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host, heard on 300 stations across America and around the world. He is the co-founder and president of Prager University, the most prominent conservative video site globally, with over a billion views per year. 65% with people under 35 years, New York Times Bestselling author of 10 books. A biblical scholar with expertise in biblical Hebrew. Adam Carolla is best known as a comedian, actor, radio personality, television host, and New York Times Bestselling author. He hosts the Adam Carolla show that holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most downloaded podcast. To talk about the documentary they were deeply involved in, 'No Safe Spaces,' and the problems it encountered with distribution, free speech, and beyond.Watch “No Safe Spaces”https://nosafespaces.com/watch-now/Dennis Prager:https://dennisprager.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/PragerUniversityAdam Carolla:https://adamcarolla.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/AdamCarolla-Subscribe to “Monday’s of Meaning” newsletter here: https://linktr.ee/DrJordanBPetersonFollow Dr. Peterson:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideosTwitter - https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram - https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjordanpetersonWebsite: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Visit our merch store:https://teespring.com/stores/jordanbpetersonInterested in sponsoring this show? Reach out to our advertising team here.

Dr. Robert P. Murphy is an Austrian School economist, Research Fellow at the Independent Institute, and Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute.Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:Matter by Elysium - https://explorematter.com/Jordan promo code “JBPMatter” to save $45 (one month free).This episode of The Jordan Peterson Podcast covers topics such as value, free trade, private property, and minimum wage laws. They also dedicate time to discuss the specialization of individual tasks, interest rates, the Business Cycle, and more engrossing matters. Being the author of multiple books, from Lessons for the Young Economist, to The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism, Dr. Murphy does not hold back with his economic and political discussions. He continues to highlight his views in his other book, Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Interaction, which is a modern distillation on the school of Austrian economics. Dr. Murphy’s website: https://consultingbyrpm.com/Dr. Murphy's bio: https://bit.ly/38qiNykDr. Murphy's Book: "Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action" https://www.independent.org/store/book.asp?id=116Subscribe to “Monday’s of Meaning” newsletter here:https://linktr.ee/DrJordanBPetersonFollow Dr. Peterson:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanPetersonVideosTwitter - https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram - https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjordanpetersonWebsite: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Visit our merch store:https://teespring.com/stores/jordanbpetersonInterested in sponsoring this show? Reach out to our advertising team here.

Dr. Stephen Blackwood: Philosopher, cultural critic and founder of Ralston College. Jordan Peterson and Dr. Stephen Blackwood discuss his work as founder of the Inner City Youth Program and his experience with developing Ralston College in Savannah, Georgia. We get into a deep discussion about the inner workings of philosophical aspects about social constructs, University and the humanities, the spiritual ‘culture crisis’ going on today, and more. Dr. Stephen Blackwood is the founding president of Ralston College in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Blackwood specializes in the history of philosophy and dedicates a large portion of his work and studies on Boethius. He has contributed a great deal to several programs including the St. George’s YouthNet as well as an educational mentoring program for inner-city kids in Nova Scotia. Dr. Blackwood has been recognized by the floor of the US Senate due to his op-ed “ObamaCare and My Mother's Cancer Medicine” that reached the Wall Street Journal. Check out Dr. Stephen Blackwood’s website: https://www.stephenjblackwood.com/

Dr. Warren Farrell and I discuss his book “The Boy Crisis” which explores the challenges boys face in education, mental health, relationships with fathers, and more. Together we steer the conversation towards the overwhelming experience of being a young male navigating through early adolescent years into adulthood. Warren Farrell is a well-established author who was chosen as one of the world's top 100 thought leaders at the Financial Times. His books have been published in more than 50 countries and 19 different languages. Farrell is the author of New York Times Bestsellers “The Boy Crisis” and “Why Men Are The Way They Are”. Warren Farrell has been involved in a manifold of powerful movements focused on men and women and has been featured on over a thousand television shows including Oprah Winfrey, and Larry King.

This episode was recorded on May 13th, 2021In today’s episode, Dr. Jordan Peterson sits down with four vocal members of the #Bitcoin community for an introduction to the world of #cryptocurrencies. Together, they cover a variety of topics ranging from the intricacies of Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies and #blockchain security, to philosophical opinions on the utility of money, ideal economics, and mapping value.He is joined by John Vallis, host of the Bitcoin Rapid-Fire podcast that brings on the industry's experts to discuss world-changing technology.Richard James, the creator of the film Hard Money which digs deep into the corrupted nature of what money has become. Gigi Der, a software engineer who writes code for Bitcoin, and author of 21 Lessons: What I've Learned from Falling Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole. And Robert Breedlove, ex-hedge fund manager, philosopher in the Bitcoin space, and host of The "What is Money?" Show. For more on today’s guests:John Vallis’ podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitcoin-rapid-fire/id1476958861Richard James’ movie:https://www.hardmoneyfilm.com/Gigi’s book:https://21lessons.com/Robert Breedlove’s podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400The opinions expressed in the video are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or investment product. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry.

Yeonmi Park's account of her experience at Columbia University is harrowing - as someone who had just arrived in the West after her escape from North Korea, the idea that she had to censor herself at a prestigious university like Columbia, or any university for that matter - which have historically been bastions of free thought is horrifying. Her experience serves as one example of just how far the Universities have deteriorated. Dr Peterson wanted to put this together because he still feels like it’s possible to save the Universities, but before that can happen, more people need to be aware of just how twisted they’ve become. Feel free to share and reference this video as some evidence and perspectives on the state of Western Universities. 

This episode was recorded on May 10th 2021.Jordan Peterson’s guest today is distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of New Mexico, American entomologist and evolutionary biologist, Dr. Randy Thornhill.Dr. Thornhill’s research shines an enticing light on scientific areas that most people have never been exposed to. We come to understand and appreciate the importance of evolutionary biology in shaping our opinions, attitudes, and in many cases the decisions we make throughout our lives. Dr. Thornhill has authored and co-authored around 250 scientific publications, and a majority of his work has been cited in scientific literature over 35,000 times.Dr. Thornhill shares his findings on attractiveness including cryptic female choice, symmetry, carotenoid pigments, and the characteristics of attractiveness. They also cover Dr. Thornhill’s parasite-stress theory, the critical role that infectious disease plays in humanity, IQ, sex, religion, and conservatism.For information on Dr. Randy Thornhill’s publications, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Randy-Thornhill/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARandy+Thornhill

This podcast was recorded on May 14th, 2021.In today’s episode, Dr. Jordan Peterson is accompanied by author Brian Muraresku and Professor Carl Ruck to unravel the secrets of ancient Greek culture and religion. They embark upon the sinuous journey of discussing psychedelics in Ancient Greek religion, and how both Brian and Professor Ruck became deeply invested in understanding the subject.Today we meet with Brian Muraresku, who tells us why and how he was drawn to research the role of psychedelics within Western civilization. Muraresku is also the author of The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion With No Name.Carl Ruck is an American professor who’s known for his extensive research on mythology and religion regarding the sacred role of entheogens; a selection of psychoactive plants that are known for inducing altered states of reality or consciousness. Ruck co-authored the book The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries, and is currently teaching mythology classes supporting this theory at Boston University.

This episode was recorded on May 7th 2021On this episode of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan is accompanied by American-Canadian theoretical physicist and cosmologist Lawrence M. Krauss. Throughout his career, Dr. Krauss has made remarkable contributions to the field of research on particle physics and cosmology. Dr. Krauss formerly worked at Yale University, Case Western Reserve University, and Arizona State University. Dr. Krauss also founded ASU’s Origins Project, a non-profit corporation that holds public panel discussions on science, culture, and social issues. Some of his work includes popular books such as The Physics of Star Trek and A Universe from Nothing.

In this Season 4, Episode 35 of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan is joined by Lord Conrad Black. Conrad Black is a Canadian-born British peer, and former publisher of The London Daily Telegraph, The Spectator, The Chicago Sun-Times, The Jerusalem Post, and founder of Canada's National Post. He is a columnist and regular contributor to several publications, including the National Review Online, The New Criterion, The National Interest, American Greatness, The New York Sun, and the National Post.

On this Season 4, Episode 34 of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan is joined by John Vervaeke, a colleague of Jordan’s. John has been an associate professor in the teaching stream at the University of Toronto since 1994. He teaches courses in the Psychology department on thinking and reasoning with an emphasis on insight problem solving associated with creativity, cognitive development with an emphasis on the dynamic nature of development, and higher cognitive processes with an emphasis on intelligence, rationality, mindfulness, and the psychology of wisdom.Jordan and John discuss how they know each other, the last time they saw one another, Christianity, power, perspective, atheists, religion, Heidegger, and much more.Find more about John Vervaeke online on his website http://johnvervaeke.com/

Description: This episode was recorded on 2/8/2021On this Season 4, Episode 33 of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan was joined by Samuel Andreyev. Samuel Andreyev is a Canadian composer. He writes music for orchestras, soloists, chamber groups, singers, and other ensembles throughout Europe and the world. He also hosts the Samuel Andreyev Podcast, a professor at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg. He is also known for his YouTube Channel, presenting an analysis of works that he believes are interesting and important.Dr. Jordan Peterson and Samuel Andreyev discussed skills needed to be successful as an artist, where to start if you want to compose music, the hierarchy in western music, the relationship of music and language, the importance of genres, tips on learning composition, how having a family is helpful to his career and more.The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast can be found at https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/podcast/

On this Season 4 Episode 32 Episode of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan is joined by British comedian, author, playwright, journalist, political satirist, and voice of Titania McGrath, Andrew Doyle.Andrew Doyle and Jordan discuss his new book, “Free Speech and Why It Matters”, the hate crime law in Parliament, the attack on free speech and its importance, Twitter attacks, creativity, Titania McGrath’s story, and much more.Find more Andrew Doyle on his website https://andrewdoyle.co.uk, and check out his book, “Free Speech And Why It Matters.” The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast can be found at https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/podcast/

This episode was recorded on April 13th, 2021On this Season 4, Episode 31 of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan is joined by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist exploring the limits of human potential. He hosts the very popular podcast 'The Psychology Podcast'. He is an author, editor, and co-editor of nine books including his newest 'Transcend: The New Science of Self Actualization'.Dr. Kaufman and Jordan discussed cognitive science, behavioral study, and Humanism. They also touched on many points including IQ. tests, personality traits, aggression in hierarchy, dating intelligence, self-actualization, long-form media, and much more.Find more Scott Kaufman on his website https://scottbarrykaufman.com/, in his books, and on his podcast show The Psychology PodcastThe Jordan B. Peterson Podcast can be found at https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/podcast/

On Season 4 Episode 30 of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan Peterson is joined by Michael Malice. Michael Malice is a New York City-based author, podcaster, columnist, and media personality. He is a champion and proponent of free speech, anarchy, and many other non-mainstream ideals.Michael Malice is a New York City-based author, podcaster, columnist, and media personality. He is a champion and proponent of free speech, anarchy, and many other non-mainstream ideals.Find more of Michael Malice on Twitter @michaelmalice, on his Youtube Channel Michael Malice, and check out his booksThe Jordan B. Peterson Podcast can be found at https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/podcast/

On this Season 4 Episode 29 of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan Peterson is joined by Bari Weiss. Bari Weiss is a journalist and author. She has worked as an opinion writer and editor at the New York Times, before that she was an OP editor and book reviewer at the Wallstreet Journal, and a senior editor at tablet magazine. Bari now writes for herself on SubStack.Jordan and Bari Weiss discussed her career, the circumstances surrounding her resignation from the New York Times, the aftermath of her famous resignation letter which criticized the New York Times, Twitter and social media, the phrase “Systemic Racism”, the work she is doing now, and much more.Find more Bari Weiss on her substack Common Sense with Bari Weiss https://bariweiss.substack.com/, on Twitter @bariweiss, and read her notorious resignation letter at https://www.bariweiss.com/resignation-letter

On Season 4, Episode 28 of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan is joined by Dr. Rima Azar. Dr. Rima Azar is an Associate Professor of health psychology at Mount Allison University, co-founder and co-director of NaviCare/SoinNavi, and a former holder of a CIHR New Investigator salary award in Developmental Psychoneuroimmunology.Dr. Rima Azar and Jordan sat down to discuss the importance of free speech and what happened with the recent controversy surrounding her blog, as well as what led to her suspension at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick.

On this episode of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan is joined by Rex Murphy. Rex is a Canadian commentator and author who deals primarily with Canadian political and social matters. He is best known for working on and for CBC Here and Now, CBC Radio 1’s Cross Country Checkup, writing for The Globe and Mail, and writing for The National Post. He is a well-recognized and loved figure.Rex Murphy and I sit down to discuss a variety of topics including his impressive career, Canadian politics, western culture, the woke culture wars, changes in universities, the crumbling study of the humanities, New Finland, Toronto, and more. Find more Rex Murphy by searching his name for articles and in his book

On this episode of the Jordan Peterson Podcast, Jordan was joined by Yeonmi Park. Yeonmi Park is a North Korean defector and human rights activist trying to shine a light on the atrocities still being committed in North Korea by the current Kim regime. She wrote her experiences into a bestseller, ‘In Order to Survive.’ She tells stories of her childhood and escaping to remind the world of how terrible things are for North Koreans.

In this episode, Jordan B Peterson is joined by Richard Tremblay. Richard Tremblay is a Canadian child psychologist and Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Psychology at the University of Montreal, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in child development. His research has focused on the development of aggressive behavior in children and the potential for early intervention programs to reduce the chances of children turning to crime in adulthood. In 2017, he received the 2017 Stockholm Prize in Criminology for his work studying delinquency in children, making him the first Canadian to receive this prize. Dr. Tremblay and Jordan discussed a variety of topics in the realm of his research with physical aggression and juvenile delinquency, what surprised him of his finding, risk factors that lead to aggressive behavior in adults, experimental interventions with mothers to decrease aggression in children, the biology of aggression, what compelled him to do this research, different forms of aggression and more.

Dr. Anthony Daniels is a British writer and essayist. He is known for writing such pieces as Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass, The Mandarins and the Masses, Not With a Bang With A Whimper, Spoiled rotten: The toxic cult of sentimentality, and The Terror of Existence. His columns in the Times, Spectator, and The Wall Street Journal.Dr. Anthony Daniels and Jordan discussed a variety of topics relating to distinct differences in culture and mindset in the poor “Underclass” in Britain. They examine many stories from Dr. Daniel's time as a consulting physician in a prison and hospital in one of the poorest areas of London and draw conclusions on similarities in violence, domestic abuse, learned helplessness, education, monogamy, the disintegration of the family, and more.Find more Dr. Anthony Daniels writing under his pen name Theodore Dalrymple 

On this episode of the Jordan B Peterson Podcast, I am joined by Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry is a noted British actor, writer, comedian, political figure, journalist, poet, intellectual and much more. You may have seen him in the films Chariots of Fire, A Fish Called Wanda, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, V for Vendetta, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and The Hobbit film series. He’s also served as the president of a mental health charity. Stephen’s list of accomplishments is far too long to list here.Stephen and I discussed a variety of topics in the realm of drama, literature, and politics. We also discuss among other topics, atheism, religion, rationalism, empiricism, myth/story, bartering with reality, Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology, resentment, cruelty in the world, constitutional monarchy versus a democratic republic, and much more.Find more of Stephen Fry on Twitter @stephenfry, his website stephenfry.com, check IMDB for his many movie and television appearances, and his many books.This episode was recorded on March 28th, 2021.

Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist, author, thinker, and lecturer. He is maybe best known for his book The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western WorldDr. Iain McGilchrist and I discussed a variety of topics relating to the bifurcated brain, how we process reality as human beings, and the downfalls of the views that have shaped western culture according to McGilchrist. Find more Iain McGilchrist on his new website channelmcgilchrist.com, and check out his new book “The Master and his Emissary”, and look for Iain's new book The Matter of Things coming in the near future.This episode was recorded on February 15th, 2021.

Dr. Roland Griffiths, Ph.D., is a professor of neuroscience, psychiatry, and behavioral science and director of the Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the author of over 400 scientific research publications and has trained more than 50 postdoctoral research fellows. He has been a consultant to the National Institutes of Health and numerous pharmaceutical companies in the development of new psychotropic drugs.Dr. Roland Griffiths and I discuss the research with John Hopkins University. We spoke about how he got into psychedelics and convinced ethic committees to approve such research, why he chose the scientific path, specifics about his studies with psilocybin, transformations of cancer patients with family members, the impact of psilocybin in existing institutions, the ongoing studies he is performing with long-time meditators and religious leaders, how the integration of psilocybin into society may look and more.Find more information about the center for psychedelic and consciousness research at https://hopkinspsychedelic.org, and read Roland’s publications at https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/publicationsThis episode was recorded on March 2nd, 2021FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CENTER FOR PSYCHEDELIC AND CONSCIOUSNESS RESEARCH:http://hopkinspsychedelic.orgONGOING STUDIES:Depression Study Websitehttps://hopkinspsychedelic.org/depressionstudyCigarette Smoking-Psilocybin Study Websitehttps://www.quitsmokingbaltimore.org/Alzheimer’s Disease-Psilocybin Study Websitehttps://hopkinspsychedelic.org/alzheimersAnorexia Nervosa-Psilocybin Study Websitehttps://hopkinspsychedelic.org/anorexiaCo-occurring Depression and Alcohol Use Disorderhttps://hopkinspsychedelic.org/depression-alcoholPsychedelic Survey Studieshttps://hopkinspsychedelic.org/index/#researchPUBLISHED STUDIES:All Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Science Publicationshttps://hopkinspsychedelic.org/publications

Randall Wallace, graduate of Duke University, is an American NYT bestselling author of seven novels, as well as a screenwriter (TV and film), director, producer, songwriter, holder of a black belt in karate, and founder of Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity. He is perhaps best known for writing the historical drama Braveheart (1995), which earned him a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay and an Academy Award nomination in the same category, but has since directed The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), We Were Soldiers (2002), Secretariat (2010) and Heaven Is for Real (2014). Mr. Wallace also penned the lyrics to the acclaimed hymn Mansions of the Lord (music by Nick Glennie-Smith), featured in the soundtrack of When We Were Soldiers and performed as the recessional for President Ronald Reagan's funeral. Mr. Wallace and I discussed the power of art, music and story, his unlikely stint writing songs for an animal band, the profound influence of Biblical stories on his work and thought, the experience of depression, the necessity and significance of sacrifice, the general development of his career as a successful Hollywood writer and director, and his upcoming action movie about the Pope. This episode was recorded on March 9th, 2021.

This episode was recorded on 03/24/2021Dr. Marian Tupy and I discuss a variety of information critical to the direction of the world as outlined in his book Ten Global Trends. We discuss each of the ten positive trends over the last century leading to a better/ richer world overall for most of humanity. We explore how impactful these trends are and why the trajectory of societies is looking less apocalyptic than most people may believe.Dr. Marian Tupy is a senior policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity and co-author of Ten Global Trends: Every Smart Person Should Know. Find more Dr. Marian Tupy at his website - https://www.HumanProgress.org and his book Ten Global Trends: Every Smart Person Should Know - https://www.amazon.com/Global-Trends-Every-Smart-Person/dp/1948647737/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=For advertising inquires please contact [email protected]

This episode was recorded on April 22nd, 2021Paul Rossi and I sit down to discuss the controversy surrounding a recent article Paul wrote. It has become apparent that an anti-racism curriculum is being instituted in schools across the United States and that doesn’t initially sound like anything but a positive change. I had Paul on to share his concerns after working in one of these schools that are implementing new ways of thinking about how our western society is structured. We spoke about many of the flaws we see with the current direction of teaching.Paul Rossi is a high school mathematics teacher and writer. His April 21st, 2021 essay titled “I Refuse to Stand by While my Students are Indoctrinated” was published on Bari Weiss’ Substack “Common Sense with Bari Weiss”.Find more of Paul Rossi in the article he and Bari Weiss wrote https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/i-refuse-to-stand-by-while-my-students

This episode was recorded on January 21, 2021.Dr. Bjorn Lomborg and I discuss a variety of topics in the realm of climate change and worldwide problems. We examine the claims made in his latest book False Alarm. Throughout the episode we touch on sustainable development goals, prioritizing problems for the world, achieving the highest return on investment, the apocalypse lens we apply to many global issues, making the poor richer, innovation, adaptation, selling and marketing solutions, and much more.Dr. Bjorn Lomborg is a Danish author and President of the think tank, Copenhagen Consensus Center. Bjorn champions a path to solving world problems through the use of economic research to determine where to spend our resources based on the return on investment and severity of the impending issue. Dr. Lomborg’s more notable books include False Alarm and How to Spend $75 Billion to Make the World a Better Place.Thank you to our sponsors -Relief FactorLadderFor advertising inquires please contact: [email protected]

Bishop Robert Barron and I sat down on March 5th, 2021 to discuss a variety of topics in the realm of the importance of the bible, the bridge between religion and biology, the nature of good, how the limits of the bible can be useful, why young people are leaving the catholic church, the hunger for serious deep conversation on religious topics done intellectually, and more. Bishop Barron is the founder of Word on Fire catholic ministries and auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is also a number one Amazon best-selling author and has published a number of books on theology and spiritual life. He has been invited to speak about religion at the headquarters of Facebook, Google, and Amazon and is one of the most followed Catholics of the world on social media.Find more of Bishop Barron on YouTube @Bishop Robert Barron and on https://www.wordonfire.org/

I had the pleasure of speaking with Senator Mike Lee on February 18, 2021. We discuss his experiences as a United States Senator for the state of Utah. Senator Lee and I talked at length about the structure and original formation of the US government. We also cover his hypothesis of what’s happening politically today, why it’s a problem, as well as possible solutions.Mike Lee has been a conservative Republican for the state of Utah since January 3, 2011. He is also a New York Times bestseller with his book “Written Out of History: The Forgotten Founders Who Fought Big Government.” Find more of Senator Mike Lee on Twitter @SenMikeLee and in his books.For advertising inquiries, please email [email protected]

This episode was recorded on 03/12/21I had the pleasure of inviting Jocko Willink on to my podcast for the first time, I’ve been on Jocko’s podcast several times in the past and now get the opportunity to reverse the interviewing role to learn more about his life and endeavors. We discuss his experience in the military and war exploring time in the Navy Seals, Afganistan, and Iraq. Jocko recount what it looks like to be on the ground in combat scenarios and the requirement of strong leadership in the Seal teams. I ask him about his formative years growing up with a warrior personality. We cover other engaging points of interest in his kid books, time as an English major, restarting a clothing line in a dying factory town, and much more.Jocko Willink is an American author, podcaster, and retired naval officer who served in the Navy SEALs. His books include New Tork Times bestseller Extreme Ownership,  Discipline Equals Freedom a field manual, and his children’s book The Way of the Warrior Kid. Jocko also has one of the most successful podcasts out there so check out the Jocko Podcast.Find more of Jocko Willink on his podcast website, check out his clothing line originmaine.com, and in his books

This episode was recorded on 01/06/21Abigail Shrier and I discuss identity, gender dysphoria, the increased rate of gender transitioning procedures among young female adolescents, details of these procedures, de-transitioning, her personal experiences with writing her book “Irreversible Damage”, and more.Abigail Shrier is a frequent contributor to the Wall Street Journal and author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters. Abigail used her experience as a journalist to interview a wide variety of experts on the explosion in the number of young women self-diagnosing and taking steps to physically transition to male using hormones and surgery.Find more of Abigail Shrier on Twitter @AbigailShrierPurchase Abigail’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Irreversible-Damage-Transgender-Seducing-Daughters/dp/1684510317/

This episode was recorded on 02/17/2021@Bret Weinstein and I discuss the events that led to his resignation from Evergreen State College, dealing with controversy, pair bonding, the new political landscape, paranoia created by having communities online, discordant opinion budgets, and more.Bret Weinstein is a theoretical evolutionary biologist, host of DarkHorse Podcast, and a former Professor at Evergreen State College.Find more Bret Weinstein on YouTube @Bret Weinstein, on Twitter @BretWeinstein on his website https://bretweinstein.net​For advertising inquires please contact: [email protected]