Gabor Mate Criticism On Jordan Peterson

I found it a little surprising how Gabor Mate openly criticized Jordan Peterson's book. Naturally, nothing like this was directly written in the book. This must be G. Mate's interpretation of some of its contents. Only he could give further explanations. @TomBilyeu #gabormate

[maddyG]

I love Gabor’s view on Jordan. What he said in another interview struck with me. He sees Jordan as being a very intelligent man, but one who had repressed a lot of anger. And I’ve always felt that in Jordan’s interviews. He isn’t nearly as bad as some people claim he is, but his propensity to be biased in his views and encourage emotional repression is a flaw in his teachings.

[alejandro]

They should get together some place and debate / discuss the subject, make a debate of ideas and point of views. It would be interesting for me to watch.

[phoenixlight]

All the crap talking about Gabor Mate' in the comments is revealing. He's been instrumental to many on their healing journey, and his insights, through his own trauma and his life, have helped many, many people. He speaks with compassion, understanding, empathy...and from his personal experience of deep trauma. Instead of berating his perspective, maybe take some time to hear all he has been saying on the subject of trauma, childhood pain, addictions, etc. If you don't like his style, it doesn't mean he's wrong. Find someone you resonate with better, and respect that he has helped many people who have suffered very painful childhoods. In fact, he has even saved lives.

[bellesque]

It’s amazing how people take sides. Can there not be two people in the world who have a different approach to things, both with very good intentions, both caring people, both educated and thoughtful and emotional people? No one person in the world has all the answers to all the problems, but there are many people who have ideas that are well thought out and who are continually learning and growing intellectually and emotionally and we can learn from all of them. It’s pretty hard to do that. It’s much easier and more comfortable to cling to one side or the other and take a stand. Holding onto paradox is tough.

[Gracepjvirojph]

JBP meant that the we can't rationalize while we are angry. Being angry means not ready to 'talk or solve any problem.' -- better be calm first then we all can talk properly. JPB never said an angry child is not acceptable -- not a person, but the state of being angry is not helping anyone/anything.

[rlb]

Thanks to Gabor! There is a really intelligent man challenging Jordan P.

[Mytiabk]

Okay, guys. I’ve read Jordan Peterson. I have been a big fan for years. He does say it’s okay to “thump” your kid if they are throwing a bad tantrum.

This is the thing, no one is perfect. Jordan Peterson says a lot of good things, but he also has a great amount of bad ideas. That is why it’s very important to think critically and question everything. Don’t simply follow the one intellectual you like the most. That is the basis of religion.

[jonahyurkovich]

There is a significant difference between suppressing emotions and and learning to control them.

[wildrose]

JP doesn’t seem to understand trauma. JP is an old school psychologist. I personally can’t listen to him. Even though he’s very intelligent and articulate he rubs me the wrong way. I don’t sense compassion. He speaks from his head 100%, no heart. I love Gabor. He understand the human heart. Just his take on religion I disagree with. But for the rest, trauma, attachment, addictions, he’s dead on.

[ashiff]

Apart from children being punished, his message about suppressing emotions and getting compromised immune system as the result, is eye opener. He might have confused about disciplining kids but he is abousolutely on point about consequences of adaptating to abuse.

[lelezz]

I think it’s important to remember that Jordan Peterson says it’s important to ALWAYS be authentic.

[conservativemovement]

Peterson is right. The discipline Peterson recommends is calm and not violent and it takes place in an environment of all-day-every-day unconditional love (the family) and is absolutely necessary for the successful socialization and development of the child.

[sumbae]

I never liked Jordan Peterson, honestly. He has something narcissistic and just off about him. He doesn't even let other people finish their sentences. I remember my mom would have me sit on a chair too, to punish me. Yet I never did anything, I was too scared of her. She never gave a reason why I had to sit there. So I grew up surpression all emotions. All of them. The response was many chronical illnesses in adulthood. I've seen moms handle their childs anger lovingly without punishing them. There is a way. And those people become loving adults later on in life.

[johannagustsson]

Jordan never said it’s ok to hit children. Even though Gabor Mate is right about the toxic effects of suppressing one emotions, This is taking things way out of context.

[watcherworld]

I am so glad that I am not alone in thinking that there is something seriously wrong with Jordan Peterson.

[apostolosprl]

Gabor is a real intellectual. Jordan Peterson is not. He is full of anger, that is why he is teaching repression.

[ANG]

I like some of what Peterson has to say, but Mate takes the cake on wisdom

[wisdom.]

My opinion about Jordan Peterson is shattered as he has decided NOT to register or speak about the Palestinian genocide.

[Bemostlypeace]

This conversation is authentic and as a fan of both Jordan and Gabor mate I believe this has no impact against either ors reasoning period.

[sandrag]

Totally agree.
Children need the safety, that they are loved and accepted as they are. This is most important for their psychological (and physical) health.
This does not mean, letting them acting out everything without caring about others.