Talking with Russians | Mikhail Avdeev | EP 217

Jordan Peterson is interviewed by Mihkail Avdeev, a member of his foreign translations team. The interview focuses on the impact of Peterson’s work beyond the western world.

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[00:00] Jordan Peterson is interviewed by Mikail Avdeev, a member of his foreign translations team. They begin the discussion by talking about the forming of the international translation teams.
[02:00] The healing effect of Jordan's lectures. The outcry for new material from Jordan’s catalog of books, lectures, and podcasts has been overwhelming.
[04:00] Espousing the profundity of Eric Neumann’s works in his “The Origins and History of Consciousness and The Great Mother.”
[05:20] Peterson comments on another personal favorite author of his, Mircea Eliade, and his history of religious ideas - an anthropological and sociological assessment of religion that’s also deeply psychological.
[06:40] How Russians respond to Jordan's affinity for Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Mikail details the feelings of the Russian people by their portrayal after the fall of communism.
[10:00] How we deal with the guilt of the things our ancestors or society have done: a very difficult question because we are very historical creatures. The best thing for us is to try to understand what happened and avoid making the same mistakes twice.
[13:30] Examining the trope that all white people are racist; the existential guilt of history.
[20:00] Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett seem to hold that religious belief is a set of propositions about the material world (in a way a direct competitor to scientific theory) and that’s just not fully accurate. There is something outside of strict rationality in the human experience.
[24:00] Gibson’s visual perception theory. Value is the key to our perception of the world around us.
[34:20] Fragmentation of the value structure necessarily leads to an increased level of constant anxiety in all experience.
[36:30] What parts of modern society are contributing to the integrity of consciousness, and what things are degrading that. A hatred for real success and striving for personal gain will tear us apart if left unchecked.
[43:30] There is no doubt that economic exploitation occurs and that some wealth is gained in an unethical manner - but that is not the rule.
[45:45] On the importance of beauty in personal experiences as well as the collective human experience.
[51:00] Differences between Dostoevsky and Nietzsche; closeness to the ideal of beauty
[56:30] The complexity of the language of Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. What is Jordan's process for increasing precision in writing and speech?
[1:03:30] The divinity of the true word and the way this has been translated through Jordan’s book Beyond Order. Peterson's philosophy behind good writing and text structure of a truly complete work.
[1:13:40] Mikhaila Peterson’s strength in the face of a great deal of suffering in her life. How wonderful it is to see her succeeding in personal endeavors like her podcast.
[1:20:15] Fostering children’s individual growth and love of learning.
[1:32:00] Wrapping up

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[Verdiramo]

I might be the only one, but I’d rather hear them speak in Russian and read the subtitles. I enjoy hearing someone speak in their native language

[Omegaweapon]

I'm a Muslim and I have an absolute adoration and respect for you, as do a large number of my peers. You're a great human being, you're vastly intelligent, empathetic, kind, genuine and you stand by what you believe. That is the mark of a great man. I hope you stay around for a long time sir. You are very loved.

[jacoby]

Can’t stop smiling whenever I see that Jordan Peterson is back on the horse and riding it))))

[haraldwolte]

"one of the problems of our day is that we are having religious discussions disguised as political discussions". Great quote from Peterson

[victorias]

Thank you Dr. Peterson and Russian team! I'm so grateful that translation in my native language is available. I feel beyond blessed have discovered your lectures and books. Praying for you! Genuinely look forward to your sense of humor to come back.
Much love from Russia!

[IrinaVanRonkel]

Just last night I bought Petersons book 12 rules in Russian. I’m so glad that I have an opportunity to listen Jordans books and lessons in my first language. English is my second language and sometimes it’s not easy to understand clearly and precisely his amazing speeches. Thank you

[JKillen]

What a wonderful change of pace with a Russian interviewer, we’ve learned so much from the history and struggles and suffering of your people. And thank you to everybody who’s hard work continues to grow the influence of Dr. Jordan Peterson, I firmly believe that he will go down in history as one of the most positive influences of the 21st-century. The world and its people are in a better place because of him, and just as equally, are the people who have listened to him and have put his teachings into practice

[th_century_Ghost]

Thank you for these videos Dr. Peterson, they have helped to calm my mind in these turbulent times. 🖖

[SDR-TV]

I don’t know who needs to here this but I’m just gonna drop it here in case it helps.

Jordan B. Peterson changed my life. Like many, once found myself in a really dark place and came across his content early 2019.

I lost everything. Friends, family and my dream job.

Fast forwarding in time I was able to bounce back 10X stronger.

Not only does Dr. Peterson practice what he preaches but he helps shine line light where you’d never expect is possible.

Thanks for all you do Dr. Peterson, may all who’s currently trapped in the dark find light like how I did with you.

God bless and stay safe!

[artyomzakharenko]

I stumbled across Jordan's lectures about 3 years ago, my life and motivation improved significantly since i changed my mindset and priorities. I also realize how many years I've wasted and how much further i could have been by now if i had discovered this back in teenage years.

[dallasonfire]

I've decided to sign up to be a paid subscriber of Dr Petersons life changing work. It felt like I wasn't living truthfully if I continued to turn to his work for such an enormous amount of inspiration and understanding without contributing. I should mention that I have VERY recently realized it's now or never for me to begin living truthly, or at least make every effort possible to do so. So this conflict occurred in me this evening, and so long as I can find a way to include it in my budget I will continue as a paid subscriber. And I feel strongly that I will succeed in always ensuring I have the budget to do so thanks to Dr Petersons work and beautiful mind.
Much Love ❤

Neil
British Columbia

[endofunk]

Truly remarkable effort by this Russian group.
You can see how much this is appreciated by Jordan.

[colehutchinson]

Thanks for everything your doing jordan. I Appreciate all the hard work you put into your work.

[StandWithIsraelForever]

Thank you for allowing me to show this to my father (a Russian speaker) I have been following you Jordan for many years now and was hoping for a good Russian translation to share with my father, who very much needs to hear your message.
If there is one point to improve upon in the talk, is the introduction phase, I would personally love to hear Mikail introduce himself with his own voice before activating the voice over.

[rinzertanz]

The synapses are firing all over this one. One of JBP's great gifts is the ability to articulate the inarticulated. Totally agree with his analysis of the awe experienced under infinite night sky: it is, at core, a religious veneration compelling us to rise up. 🙏

[drhnmtx]

Sending my love to you Dr.Peterson, thank you for finaly taking the stand, in the statement you made today named ''It's time to live'' whole heartedly support you in your actions, words, and future deed. We need a man like yourself to take a stand and you finaly did and we love you for that.

[brandyatkinson]

That has to be one of the best feelings in the world. To have a gentleman from another country take your book and translate it in many different languages because so many cultures wannt to hear what Dr.. Peterson has to say. Your words are so beautiful to so many people.

[paulanderson]

I read the Gulag Archipelago upon your recommendation. Whenever I face an uncomfortable or challenging situation, I think of all those poor souls and those that overcame their resentment and bitterness. It certainly puts things into perspective. Many thanks Dr. P.

[NiinaSKlove]

What a treat! I can sit here in my living room on a Friday night, with a cup of coffee ☕️ and watching this video, following an interesting conversation, I’m lucky ☺️ Thank you, Mr. Peterson, for sharing meaningful content with us! ❣️