Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #313

Jordan Peterson is a psychologist, lecturer, podcast host, and author. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Dostoevsky
11:48 - God
19:58 - Science
32:21 - Death
35:15 - Elon Musk
39:13 - Global Crisis
51:26 - Dangerous ideologies
1:02:40 - Justin Trudeau
1:16:46 - War in Ukraine
1:34:14 - Day in the life
2:10:18 - How to think
2:25:26 - Depression
2:33:33 - Advice for young people
2:47:22 - Russian literature
2:59:10 - Meaning of life

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[lexfridman]

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0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
0:47 - Dostoevsky
11:48 - God
19:58 - Science
32:21 - Death
35:15 - Elon Musk
39:13 - Global Crisis
51:26 - Dangerous ideologies
1:02:40 - Justin Trudeau
1:16:46 - War in Ukraine
1:34:14 - Day in the life
2:10:18 - How to think
2:25:26 - Depression
2:33:33 - Advice for young people
2:47:22 - Russian literature
2:59:10 - Meaning of life

[aimsdrew]

Worlds collide… this is what the internet was made for. Engaging, complex, long form conversations that help us understand the world and ourselves better.

[C.S.Mac]

I recently underwent the tribulations of obtaining my CDL. Six months of learning, driving, shitty motels, and here I am SOLO; navigating and exploring the United States listening to hours and hours of Jordan Peterson. “Meaning of life - Adventure, love, and truth.” Thank you Lex and Jordan for keeping me company ❤

[gigia]

I just recently found Lex on you-tube. I really enjoyed this uplifting discussion. Toward the end J.P. mentioned about cleaning out the sock drawer. I was so motivated, did 2 drawers in my closet. Took just that for this 84 year old lady. 😅

[gonehome]

What a glorious breath of fresh air. Truth, nothing held back. Straight from the heart. Glorious. When you have nothing to hide, when you fully engage and when you refuse to lie, that is beautiful. Thank you both.

[jacobrogers]

Lex is hands down the best interviewer I've ever watched. He understands the conversation and the meta-conversation in a way that allows him to ask the questions that reveal his guest.

[jakevikoren]

Lex, your curious spirit is a gift to humanity. Thank you for demonstrating the courage to be yourself. You've got a lot of people rooting for you!

[Xayalan]

Thank you Peterson, I was a nobody 8 years ago when I stumbled upon your lectures at a low point in my life. Now I've started two companies both with successful exits. Telling the truth, adopting responsibility, and aiming upward toward the highest good. It just works.

[Snoddypossie]

“voluntary exposure to that which terrifies you in small portions is curative.” Thanks Jordan for such encouragement.

[superbad]

The long form Podcast is a breath of fresh air, just stripped back content with no music or filler, so simple but incredibly engaging

[nxvsd]

Lex’s patience and genuine curiosity is exactly what Jordan needed after years of verbal abuse. I certainly noticed JP was more at ease and his thoughts more fluid.

[LorettaLaz]

We *NEED* Jordan today more than ever, he was given to us at just the right time as a teacher. Thank you Mr Peterson

[CozyboyJam]

Lex, tonight is, I think, what’s got to be my fifth or sixth time watching this specific episode. It’s a Saturday night, in my apartment alone, coffee in hand, and I just want to say thank you for ever venturing into the podcast world. Wonderful conversations ❤️

[gudmunduragustsson]

Lex: Well, let me ask you a difficult question
JP: As opposed to the easy ones that you've been asking so far
Lex: Well, uh, Dostoevsky is always just a warm-up

[ikce]

I was almost crying going thru the comment.
I've lost faith in society since I became a father.
Lex, Dr. Petterson and every single person who commented something positive on this podcast, thank you. I feel like I'm carrying my family thru a social storm, surrounded by shark on boat that could sink at any moment. You guys bring me peace.

[eringilles]

Every time I think I've heard the best from Jordan Peterson he gets even better.
Damn he is a real human who wears his heart on his sleeve. Confident and humble. A beautiful human.
This is coming from a 46 year old real born female, in Wisconsin who never had a positive male role model.
This guy is awsome

[annaleighkent]

Lex, you have such a soothing voice. Your podcast brings a sense of calm as well as eloquent and intellectual conversation.

[riverviewvineyard]

Lex, I've noticed that your interviewing style brings out what the guest has been wanting to say, but has lacked the access to express in a relaxed form, you drill down to get the answers to questions we wanted to be asked, but didn't know until you asked them. Thank You the audience

[adrianmasters]

Lex really brought out the best in Jordan, it felt like the classic JP who is all about truth and humanity and not so much about politics. Two great minds that complement and encourage each other to explore the depths of humanity, awesome work.

[nvnoob]

"Let me push back. ." Lex your calmness and tact in conversation to get a clearer picture is amazing. Most interviewers (whom I still enjoy) don't always push back and if they do to push back in such a respectful way with Mr. Peterson. But by pushing back, occasionally more than once, you put him in a nice place to further unpack. Which is nice coming from a less educated individual who doesn't fully comprehend what he means.
Fantastic content, I appreciate you both.