Potential: Jordan Peterson at TEDxUofT

Jordan B. Peterson is a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, and a clinical psychologist, with two main areas of study: the psychology of belief, including religion, mythology and political ideology; and the assessment and improvement of personality,
including the prediction of creativity and academic and industrial performance.

After completing his undergrad degree at Grande Prairie College and the University of Alberta, Dr. Peterson earned a Ph.D. in psychology at McGill in 1991, and was a post-doc at McGill's Douglas Hospital. In 1993, he joined the psychology faculty at Harvard. He moved to the University of Toronto in 1997. His work has been funded by SSHRC, CIHR and NSERC (major Canadian granting agencies), and the Rotman Business School Center for Integrative Thinking. He was nominated for the Levenson Prize at Harvard in 1998, and by TVO each year from 2005-2008 as one of Ontario's Best University Lecturers. He also serves as an essayist and panelist for TVO's The Agenda, a well-known Canadian current affairs program, and is a popular source of information for other media outlets, including TVO's Big Ideas, which has televised five of his lectures.

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[mariasindile]

He was my prof at UofT.. One of the BEST experiences in that university. He really made that year for me.

[puppetsock]

Jordan Peterson is what a university professor is supposed to be.

[loniousmonk]

Train by day, Jordan Peterson lectures by night, all day!

[melvillecapps]

I was wrong. I thought leftist, "social justice warriors, " who were wailing about "the injustice and intolerance" of Jordan Peterson's opposition to Canadian federal bill C-16, regarding required use of various new pronouns were people of much noise, but little social value. Thanks to their vigorous complaining I decided to see what this Jordan Peterson was saying. I found out that not only is his opposition to C-16 rational, tolerant, and important, but he has a wealth of useful and practical insights into the human condition. Thank-you, social justice warriors for introducing me to Jordan Peterson. Now, I'm going to go clean my room :-)

[Gedu]

"Follow what you're interested in. It will take you to adversity and then through it. It will transform you from a citizen into an individual and then the doors will open again. And at that point you're strong enough to have your life." Jordan Peterson

[TheDrunkardHu]

Professor Peterson is one of my heroes. The guy is more genuine than anyone I've ever met.

[christrueman]

Watching this in May 2022. Its good to see how Dr Peterson is still going strong against all the adversity, becoming more influential and a voice for the people. This man is a world treasure. One of the most relevant thinkers of our modern day.

[pierinacamarena]

Going to take a class with him this semester. Extremely excited to explore all he can teach. Brilliant mind. 

[bastiwmr]

Materialism 0:10
Phenomenology 🌟 4:14
1. Wonder and Love 👶 5:30
2. Closing in 🎯 7:27
3. Citizenship 10:31
4. Individuality 🕊️ 12:39
Attention! 👁 14:52
Meaning 16:33
Summary 20:17

[Xanadu]

This man's intelligence is staggering

[abhishekpaul]

I usually listen to him on my earphones while staring at the sky and life makes more sense every time I do that....Hope becomes more than a word.

[jasongravely]

Follow your interests, develop into an individual, and the doors open again.

This man gives me hope for others and myself.

[terrenceoshea]

i am in love with Jordan Peterson's mind but watch more of him and you will fall in love with his heart as well. He has the voice and influence he has because of that heart!

[anialiandr]

Dear Prof Peterson - I thank God every day for your work. I use it with my students (under and postgrad) and we all grow *with you* . Thank you.

[monicamullins]

I'm currently developing my focus, and have been doubtful if I should continue down this path for a multitude of reasons. But this lecture has taught me why I should continue down this path, but also why its my only real option now. I've walked down this path for too long now to turn back, this path has shaped me into who I am, and who I want to be. It just took this lecture to fully realize it, so thank you Jordan Peterson, you have given me one of the most important lectures of my life.

[michaelgrizzle]

High school student here - so grateful to have come across Mr. Peterson. I think he is changing my life. So many insights and life lessons, one after the another, it's almost too much to take in at times.

[FrancisRoyCA]

The formation of a jewel as a metaphor for developing integrity and persistence in the face of adversity was a pleasing and effective choice.

[mjul]

I must say I have never heard of anyone more passionate and dedicated. This is a true man.

[josephciccia]

Pure brilliance. This man’s intellectual capability is staggering.

[TheAlderFalder]

My thoughts are constantly switching from „I understand“ to „Nope, lost him“. „Oh, but now I get it“