Jordan Peterson | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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A Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Peterson has received considerable media coverage after publishing a series of videos criticising the Canadian government's move to enact Bill C-16, which made misgendering a form of hate speech. His recent bestselling book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos topped the Washington Post, WSJ and Reuters U.S bestsellers lists

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[robadams]

This is what we used to expect when we went to a university.

[finnibertlunchiken]

The young British/Asian gentleman in the glasses asked a pointed, well articulated question. Peterson answered him with a well formulated response. The young man received the answer favorably. This is an example of good and constructive dialogue in action. Something you RARELY see in the media.

[OleBrr]

You can see when that asian boy had his question answered, he was the one to applaud the most, even though he initially disagreed.
Those are the kind of people everyone wishes to debate, people who put forward good arguments, but can admit when they hear a more convincing one.

[bastiwmr]

Part 1: Hierarchy and its political significance
Introduction 0:55
1. Value 1:52
2. Hierarchy 4:57
3. Inequality 6:03
4. Politics 6:46
Personality 8:24
Necessity of both 9:41
Summary 10:22

Part 2: Questions
Q#1: Rejecting Political correctness 11:47
Q#2: Truth and Post-Modernism 18:59
Q#3: The source of meaning 28:43
Q#4: limitless questioning 39:06
Q#5 43:07
Q#6 51:47
Q#7 1:04:38
Q#8 1:09:13

[AJ-llws]

Love the way he responded to the older lady, who didn't really have a question - she just wanted to make a statement. He looked straight at her, and then expanded on what she was saying, making her feel valued and respected for her comments. And he would have carried on talking to her, if the guy introducing him hadn't moved on to someone else. How often do you see that - someone so respectful and careful with other people's dignity. That shows nobility of character, and humility. A whole lesson in itself.

[mikey]

A Peterson a day keeps the lunatics at bay.

[skellzzed]

If Jordan Peterson came in a happy meal as an action figure I would buy it.

[Ali-jmjm]

“Conceptual dispute is the substitute for war and death.”

What a magnificent articulation! A great discussion!

[wilhelmcough]

someone was trying to pay off their student debt with those ads

[carlad]

I love his take on free speech. 'Conceptional disagreement is better than war, pain and death.' Keep the lines of communication open.

[sebou]

"You let those who utter hateful things do so and let everyone hear them, because that’s the best way that what they say will be understood and rejected". Brilliant.

[nightshadehelis]

Jordan Peterson, as far as I'm concerned, is (and always will be) the king of the north.
I'm so excited to see him next year. I signed up for a 'meet and greet" and I'm afraid I'll get emotional because he's changed my life so much. As a disabled veteran, I can't thank him enough.

[abrowski]

This is literally the talk I didn't know i needed. Dr. Jordan Peterson you're gold !

[kimwilliams]

This is where Youtube and social media platforms can be a blessing. To be able to watch Jordan Peterson speak at such a prominent venue among the world's future thinkers. I am grateful for having stumbled upon this.

[tehtapemonkey]

Lefty-liberal here. This man didn't say anything that I had ANY problem with. I was VERY impressed and will totally be seeking his stuff out from now on.

[radioactivepotato]

11:56 - Thoughts on political correctness.
18:59 Follow up question.

27:10 - Audience question #1
28:41 - Audience question #2
39:05 - Audience question #3
43:01 - Audience "question" #4
51:46 - Audience question #5
56:10 - " " Follow up.

[MRebeccaPowers]

Dr. Peterson is a man of such sound logic and reason I continually fail to understand why he is controversial. I raised 3 children as a single mother. Dr. Peterson speaks of the same ideas and values I raised my children with. None of ever been in trouble with the law, all are totally self supporting ( and have been since they each left school), and all are in loving, stable relationships. I taught them that they were not born exceptional but had to work hard to become exceptional. Dr. Peterson’s message used to be called parenting and wisdom. The fact that the message is controversial is an indictment upon modern socialization fads and not the reality of life.

[ameliaharmony]

Never had a dad. Or father figure... I've done surprisingly OK without one.. Although I do crave it and know its so important... But after 3 years of listening to you.. You have filled that gap in my life... Absolutely helped me so much Mr Peterson (dad) 🤣 jokes aside.. Thank you so much for all your solid advice and serious reality check.. I hope you get well soon.. You need to get better because we all need you.. The world needs you.. God bless you.. ❤️😊💚

[emaildavidlehman]

This Peterson guy keeps interrupting my ad experience!

[jeronzimmerman]

Iv been homeless half my life I am 26 years old and I have a ged never wanted to watch anything like this. You give me reason to fight on, i work at fedex in Portland with all the riots it’s been crazy almost too much. But I feel like through all these bad times I always am smiling thanks to people like this fighting for me I won’t give up