The Rise of US Totalitarianism | Panel | EP 246

Free Speech & Safe Spaces

In part 1 out of 4 of this compilation series, we look at excerpts from the Maps of Meaning lecture series as well as how issues around free speech have affected Bret Weinstein, Heather Heying, Yeon Mi Park, Arif Ahmed, Dennis Prager, Rima Azar, James Orr, and Paul Rossi.

This ties to Dr. Peterson’s recent lecture at Cambridge, which he titled Why Free Speech Is the Antidote to Our Problems. In keeping with that motif, we hope this compilation inspires you to speak the truth and protect our most fundamental rights as sovereign individuals.

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[0:00] Bret Weinstein: the Evergreen incident
[14:34] Paul Rossi: teaching at Grace Church
[21:07:] Dr. Rima Azar: blogs of Canada
[35:41] Dennis Prager & Adam Carolla: No Safe Spaces
[46:32] Arif Ahmed & James Orr: the shifting policy landscape
[58:33] Dr. Julie Ponesse: ethics of free speech
[59:32] Yeon Mi Park: unrecognized oppression

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[adilevnatimasheva]

I was born, grew up and have been educated in former USSR and in my worst night mare I could never imagine that I'd see totalitarianism rising and outright persecution of free speech in America and Canada.

[BeastGrid]

I am astounded at the cultural change in my life time (I was born in 1984). I always considered myself a liberal and was concerned with the environment and helping the downtrodden in society while making sure people had freedom to say and do what they want within our societal framework. What a massive change from personal responsibility and onus to collectivism and group think/ identity....

[abraham]

As a cuban who was born in a totalitarian regime who now lives in America I can assure with 100% certainty that America is moving to that system. The ruling class has all the money and loopholes they want, now they are moving to obtain the total control of the country for the foreseeable future. They have applied every single tactic that Fidel Castro applied in 1959. Divide the country in 2, support the "mentally weakest" side of the population while deeply discriminate the other. Gain control of the media to construct a reality, usage of labels against people that think differently. It is unbelievable what I am seeing. The whole thing is a political circus. One side pushing the agenda while the other one pretending to fight against it and letting things happen. The human perception entertained with a few crisis they create along the way. I give freedom a max number of years of 10. That's it. We are probably the last generation to experience some sort of freedom. I even have to be careful with what I write because many of my comments have been shadow banned without any notification. They control the servers, they control the platforms, they control the banks, army, government. Yes, a lot of people willing to defend freedom but in order to organize millions you need the platforms...

[hkaraman]

As someone who is originally from a country that has banned twitter and youtube several times in attempts to suppress freedom of speech I simply cant fathom what is going on here in America. Thank you so much Jordan peterson for giving us perspective.

[humorlessfuture]

The fact that even academics can't talk risk-free about an increasing number of topics shows how lost we are.

[Mark-hcek]

"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” – Benjamin Franklin

[b.a.]

As an academic and professor myself, I'm very alarmed at what's been happening in our universities. We're going down a very dangerous path.

[tlamo]

Jordan Peterson... The gift of YOU is awesome.. My boyfriend's and I, (i am 53yrs old and he's 62 yrs) really feel helped, saved and loved when we watch your analytical genius on All the topics. Please keep being here.. You are such a gift to the world. Give my love to Your strong and Beautiful Wife and Your Daughter and Your Son. You're a Blessing, THANK YOU! P. S. I have to eat the similar diet you do too. It is the only thing that works for Me. Prime rib last night🧑‍🍳😋
S. S. L. HAPPY NEW YEAR ❤️

[kornelijastipcevic]

I grew up in a communist totalitarian regime. People lost their jobs and the opportunity to get a job because of what they thought or said. People were imprisoned for telling a joke and all kinds of other horrible things happened. A time where everyone was scared and no one was safe. I don't understand how people never learn anything from history.

[rollandchapin]

I'm an ex-soldier, special forces. I have paid a heavy price for my service to Canada. Please accept my gratitude, for your service. You impact history. Your contribution's are priceless . The human race needs people like you. But the cost is real. Best wishes ; my sincere, respect, trust and gratitude for you and your "Famile"

[Akya]

I was at evergreen when this was going on. I remember wondering how a college who promotes freedom of speech, could have students with the perspective that you're not free to speak if I don't like what you have to say.

[marnyruffalo]

I am, as well of my daughter, are with you 100%. I'm sorry for what these many idiots can't find their way out of the paper bag they are in. Please stay with your convictions...there are a lot of "humans" left that appreciate your courage and intelligence. Thank you for standing up!

[JaketheJust]

Brilliant series to make. Not only is this showing Dr. Peterson’s warning but other people who see the rise of authoritarianism.

[jwbowden]

Two of my favorite speakers on freedom of speech in one discussion! Will listen while gardening! Thank you both!

[Joseph_Hamilton]

I think what helped you stick around was the fact that you laid everything out there for people to see. You were transparent in your thoughts. Turns out people love transparent people who can actually admit when they don’t know about something or when something is too complex to actually give a viable solution. People love you for being you Dr. Peterson. I know that’s why I listen. I want honesty in my life. Bitter honesty is always less painful than a sweet lie.

[tera.makes.pretties]

I remember hearing about this back in 2017, and it made my fiancé and I have a deep feeling of "where does this go next?" That conversation we had that I'll never forget.

[Maurcusj]

Wow, that last woman. seeing her break down at the thought of her father dying without ever knowing what freedom was, is absolutely heartbreaking.
So then to see people so callously take our freedom for granted, ignoring the tremendous sacrifice that was paid to give it to us, even to the point of wanting to throw it away... just wow!

[Jokker]

Thank you Gentleman for your fight for free speech . I'm a truck driver who was never interested in politics until the pandemic happen and the government, s of the world started to take our freedoms away. I hope everyone listens up and stand, s up against this tyranny.

[doreenmoisey]

God bless you for taking a stand against this craziness.❤️🙏🏻👍🏻👏🏻🇨🇦