Jordan Peterson | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #460
Theo Von・133 minutes read
Jordan Peterson will be touring various locations this November, with tickets going on sale soon. He is facing charges from the Ontario College of Psychologists related to his social media activity, sharing his ordeal with legal battles and societal challenges.
Insights
- New tour dates announced for various locations with tickets going on sale this Thursday at 10 A.M local time.
- Jordan Peterson is facing charges from the Ontario College of Psychologists, with his appeal being denied, highlighting the College's right to limit free speech.
- Jordan Peterson's professional record was targeted due to his political involvement, leading to ongoing legal battles and societal criticisms.
- Peterson Academy is launching an online university focusing on practical skills and knowledge over traditional accreditation, aiming to provide high-quality education at a reduced cost.
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Recent questions
What are the new tour dates for Jordan Peterson?
Various locations in November.
When do tickets for Jordan Peterson's tour go on sale?
This Thursday at 10 A.M local time.
Who is the guest on the podcast featuring Jordan Peterson?
Mr. Jordan Peterson.
What charges is Jordan Peterson facing from the Ontario College of Psychologists?
Related to social media activity.
What is Jordan Peterson required to undergo at his own expense?
Social media retraining for an indefinite period.
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Summary
00:00
Jordan Peterson Tour Dates and Controversy
- New tour dates announced for various locations: Norfolk, Virginia on November 9th, Roanoke, Virginia on November 10th, Huntington, West Virginia on November 11th, Evansville, Indiana on November 15th, Pikeville, Kentucky on November 16th, Winston Salem, North Carolina on November 17th, and New Orleans, Louisiana on November 24th at the UNO Lakefront Arena.
- Tickets for the tour go on sale this Thursday at 10 A.M local time.
- Guest on the podcast is Mr. Jordan Peterson, known for his articulate thoughts and oration.
- Jordan Peterson is touring and working on a new book.
- Jordan Peterson is facing charges from the Ontario College of Psychologists, with 13 initial charges reduced to 6, related to his social media activity.
- Activists have weaponized the complaint system against professionals like Jordan Peterson.
- Jordan Peterson's charges include being a disgrace to the profession due to his opinions on social media.
- Jordan Peterson is required to undergo social media retraining at his own expense for an indefinite period.
- Jordan Peterson's appeal was denied, with the court stating that the College has the right to abridge his free speech.
- Jordan Peterson's previous professional record was unblemished until his political involvement, leading to targeted attacks from activists and the College.
15:42
Legal battles and shifting political landscapes collide.
- Lawsuits cause grief and misery, not entertainment.
- The speaker has a pronounced guilt tendency.
- A legal battle has been ongoing for about six years.
- A recent court ruling denied the speaker's appeal.
- The next step involves facing a disciplinary board.
- The speaker opposes surgical mutilation of children.
- The speaker believes such actions are crimes against humanity.
- European countries are reversing their stance on gender-affirming care.
- Canada's political landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years.
- The legal system and courts in Canada have become politicized.
30:17
"Challenges in Society: Criticism, Tolerance, and Vice"
- Criticisms of Trudeau were made, including one about his chief of staff and a city councilor.
- Criticism was also directed at Sports Illustrated for featuring an obese cover model.
- Excessive tolerance was discussed, with an example involving Nicola Sturgeon's statement on gender identity.
- The concept of vice was explained as a pattern of behavior leading to negative consequences.
- Personal experience with alcohol consumption was shared, highlighting the realization of negative outcomes.
- Concerns were raised about challenges to free speech, with examples of societal pressures to conform to certain narratives.
- The impact of social media on discourse was discussed, emphasizing the rise of anonymous online trolls.
- The prevalence of dark tetrad personality traits in online trolls was highlighted, posing a danger to society.
- Criminal activities, such as online scams and pornography, were noted to dominate a significant portion of internet traffic.
- Suggestions were made to address online anonymity issues, including separating anonymous users from verified identities.
44:54
Totalitarian measures, social media, censorship, AI interactions.
- China is implementing totalitarian measures, such as microchipping welding machines and chaining knives in households.
- Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become the new public forum for communication.
- Centralized platforms like social media are susceptible to state control, leading to censorship.
- Elon Musk's defiance against censorship has led to legal scrutiny by the Department of Justice.
- Comedians and Jews are often the first to face consequences when societal norms shift.
- Live performances are gaining value as they cannot be easily faked like digital content.
- Deepfake technology poses a threat to the authenticity of videos and photographs.
- AI systems can recreate the voices and personalities of historical figures like Nietzsche or the Bible.
- Virtual simulations of historical figures could potentially allow for interactions with them.
- The idea of a Noah's Ark Cruise or a Morgan Freeman-narrated Bible AI system is discussed as a humorous concept.
58:33
Innovative Online Services and Educational Opportunities
- Better Help is a platform offering online therapy services with licensed therapists for various life challenges.
- The service is entirely online, providing convenience, flexibility, and matching with therapists based on a brief questionnaire.
- Users can switch therapists at any time without extra charges.
- A discount of 10% off the first month is available by visiting betterhelp.com/Theo.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers a $200 bonus for new customers betting $5 on college football.
- Fume is a natural device aiding in breaking bad habits by removing the negative aspects.
- Using code Theo at trifume.com provides a 10% discount on the journey pack.
- YouTube and Twitter are highlighted as platforms revolutionizing communication and political discourse.
- The Gutenberg Press and Protestant evangelists played a crucial role in spreading literacy through the distribution of Bibles.
- Peterson Academy is launching an online university aiming to provide high-quality education at a significantly reduced cost, potentially offering a four-year degree for $4,000 without traditional accreditation.
01:13:28
Certification for Exceptional Graduates and Future Visionaries
- The certification process aims to demonstrate that individuals have completed tasks, are literate, can think critically, and have stuck to their responsibilities.
- The certification is designed to be of high value to employers, speaking for itself about the graduates' capabilities.
- The focus is on working with employers to provide information on exceptional graduates.
- The discussion suggests bypassing traditional accreditation processes by emphasizing practical skills and knowledge over a college degree.
- The speaker, with 30 years of experience in assessment and evaluation, ensures that graduates truly understand their field before receiving certification.
- Employers can infer traits like conscientiousness, intelligence, social skills, literacy, and communication abilities from a certification.
- The speaker believes that universities often fail to effectively test these crucial traits, proposing a quality-focused approach over accreditation.
- A new international organization is being formed to present an alternative vision of the future, countering the prevailing apocalyptic narrative about climate change.
- The organization aims to host a conference in London, inviting social media influencers to spread their positive vision for the future.
- The goal is to offer a vision of the future that is voluntary, positive, practical, and acknowledges the dangers of the world while emphasizing human potential to solve problems and thrive.
01:27:06
"Vision, goals, and motivation for sustainable future"
- Eradicating absolute poverty is crucial for achieving true environmental sustainability.
- A personal and broader vision alignment is essential for creating a better future.
- The Future Authoring program at self-authoring.com aids in designing personal visions.
- Motivational messages and finding value in providing motivation are significant.
- Setting goals and having a vision helps combat aimlessness and anxiety.
- Positive emotions are generated by moving towards a goal, reinforcing progress.
- Developing a vision involves setting goals in various aspects of life.
- Aimlessness leads to anxiety and lack of positive emotion.
- The Exodus story highlights the importance of balancing chaos and order in life.
- Balancing what is known and unknown is crucial for meaning and learning.
01:40:11
"Opposites guide development in challenging times"
- The interplay between opposites guides you in the desert, emphasizing the meaningful interplay between safety and uncertainty.
- Playing a challenging game on the edge of your skill is crucial for development, requiring a worthy adversary.
- Marriage is seen as a playful tension of opposites that compels development, with playful teasing being part of it.
- Stability and security are deemed too dull, as people seek something interesting and engaging.
- America is viewed as potentially becoming more Godless, with a shift towards worshiping false gods.
- Aimlessness leads to negative consequences, as the devil finds work for idle hands.
- The structure used to orient oneself in life is crucial, as values determine the consequences one faces.
- The story of Noah highlights the importance of intuition in preparing for bad times.
- The Tower of Babel story warns against striving improperly towards heaven, leading to communication breakdowns.
- Maintaining integrity and aiming up in the face of catastrophe is crucial for dignity and admiration.
01:54:07
Navigating life's challenges with resilience and gratitude
- Reacting to life's challenges: facing betrayal, suffering, and the inevitability of death.
- Choosing a positive response: avoiding bitterness and resentment, opting for gratitude and resilience.
- Overcoming societal expectations: defying a background of poverty and limited opportunities.
- Persistence and self-belief: not giving up, making decisions to pursue a different path.
- Harnessing anger: transforming anger into determination and strength.
- Learning from role models: finding inspiration from a supportive brother and surrounding oneself with successful individuals.
- Charting a unique course: pursuing individual goals, avoiding conformity for better odds at success.
- Surrounding oneself with the right people: seeking those who celebrate successes and push for growth.
- Embracing gratitude: maintaining humility and appreciation for success, avoiding taking achievements for granted.
- Acknowledging privilege and responsibility: recognizing unearned advantages and taking on the responsibility to help others.
02:07:57
Balancing Opportunities and Gratitude for Success
- To balance cosmic scales, one must match their job quality with their opportunities to avoid arrogance and taking things for granted.
- Growing ethically is a way to pay for one's privilege and avoid hurting oneself and others.
- By doing ten meaningful things with opportunities, guilt can be avoided, preventing others from questioning one's success.
- Social anxiety can be alleviated by focusing on making others comfortable rather than oneself.
- Excessive self-focus can lead to depression or psychosis, while shifting attention to others can reduce social anxiety.
- Matching the tempo of others can create a bond and ease social interactions.
- Rather than pride, one should aim for self-regard akin to how they regard a loved one, striving for success without arrogance.
- Gratitude is key to accepting success without arrogance or resentment, allowing for happiness and growth.
- Separating the idea of God from one's father can lead to a healthier relationship with both, striving to make the spirit of the father proud while maintaining independence.
