Lecture: 2017 Maps of Meaning 01: Context and Background

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ม.ค. 2017
  • In this lecture, I discuss the context within which the theory I am delineating through this course emerge: that of the cold war. What is belief? Why is it so important to people? Why will they fight to protect it? I propose that belief unites a culture's expectations and desires with the actions of its people, and that the match between those two allows for cooperative action and maintains emotional stability. I suggest, further, that culture has a deep narrative structure, presenting the world as a forum for action, with characters representing the individual, the known, and the unknown -- or the individual, culture and nature -- or the individual, order and chaos.
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  • @plaguedoc8713
    @plaguedoc8713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1631

    🎬 TIME STAMPS/NOTES 📝
    00:00 GENESIS OF A THEORY: Missiles, Nuclear War Aftermath, Soviet Union Colapse
    6:18 Remnants Of The Cold War/Societies predicated on Marxist presuppositions/Pareto Distribution
    18:15 "Money doesn't do good to everyone" /Pareto Distribution of Intelligence
    27:45 Inequality and it's effects
    38:19 BELIEF SYSTEMS:
    Hydrogen Bombs & Belief/Value Systems; Explored and Unexplored Territories/ Matching & Acting Out Belief Systems
    55:10 The Invinsible Gorilla Experiment (Perceive Values)
    1:00:17 David Hume's "An ought from an is"
    1:03:06 Nietzsche: Running On The Fumes Of Christianity In The West/ Consensus of Morality predicated on Metaphysical Presuppositions/ Darwin's Pragmatic Truth
    1:15:20 CHAOS: The Mismatch between you and the world/Distillation of the interesting experience
    1:20:30 Perceiveing Pinocchio
    1:25:18 Camille Paglia: Articulated knowledge is embedded in inarticulate knowledge
    1:27:16 MEANING: Existentialist's view of what is real/Perceiving the Pain/Alleviating the Suffering
    1:35:17 About Dostoyevsky's work/Inside The Moral Systems predicated on narrative dramas of sorts
    1:38:20 Parody of Meaninglessness In Auschwitz/"What matters is more real than the matter"
    1:42:33 Value laden framework
    1:46:45 The Dragon of Chaos (First Perspective)
    1:53:54 LOL 😂
    1:54:18 Why might you be villainous?
    1:59:02 The Dragon of Chaos (Second Perspective) / Walking between Order and Chaos
    2:04:45 Pinocchio 🤥
    2:06:09 Student's question about winning the lottery
    2:08:57 Pinocchio continues: When You Wish Upon A Star/ Future Authoring Program Course
    Like so others can see 🙏

    • @noahh.4484
      @noahh.4484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Came here just wanting to watch the ”Positive psych” thing again lol

    • @re_flow
      @re_flow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thanks for this. It really helps those who can only watch few minutes at a time.

    • @NazirAhmed-sz7zl
      @NazirAhmed-sz7zl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok

    • @e.martinez5999
      @e.martinez5999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks bro, this is awesome!

    • @ChristianL3399
      @ChristianL3399 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @jasonwright8546
    @jasonwright8546 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4059

    Dr. Peterson is a real life Defense Against the Dark Arts Instructor.

    • @jasonaus3551
      @jasonaus3551 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      Nailed it

    • @rubberbumm
      @rubberbumm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      hahaha omg so good!

    • @ghostlybagel2295
      @ghostlybagel2295 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      "Are you autistic... thats not funny," what an ironic statement for someone getting triggered by a comment.

    • @Helmholtzwatson1984
      @Helmholtzwatson1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      GhostlyBagel I think he was eluding to the untimely ends of most of the defense against the dark arts instructors.

    • @ghostlybagel2295
      @ghostlybagel2295 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      To be honest, I don't really follow the connection... Can you explain how Greg Gregory's comment is implying that?

  • @browner5452
    @browner5452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2920

    As a plumber....the ‘plumbing is a miracle’ remark gave me an enormous sense of well-being

    • @latentsea
      @latentsea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      All ya need to know, That and “shit goes downhill, pay day on Friday”.

    • @tyrelleldred1679
      @tyrelleldred1679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      As it should, thank you for your service!

    • @aluckyshot
      @aluckyshot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      Yep, you're as needed as anyone and your trade has done more for human health as a whole than any doctor ever accomplished.

    • @lance5015
      @lance5015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      F that man, you have way more experience and knowledge to do that trade than 85% of society. Believe and take pride,

    • @vtheman1850
      @vtheman1850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      I made a similar comment to a coworker of mine when she was ragging on technology. Something along the lines of "It's -30 degrees outside we are 30 meters in the air in a structure made out of heated sand where boiling hot water is being pumped from more than a dozen kilometers away, sitting in our t shirts talking to Coworkers in Germany and The USA, all the while eating fresh tuna fish in a landlocked European country... what exactly is wrong with technology :D "

  • @antoinettezepp3207
    @antoinettezepp3207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +786

    At age 75, this gentleman has changed my aimless life.
    I make my bed !
    Helped me finally get home from 'Nam!
    Sir, thanks are not enough.

    • @briandrew7277
      @briandrew7277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Respect

    • @Medietos
      @Medietos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Happy next 30 years to you!

    • @Triavanicus
      @Triavanicus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Welcome home

    • @shinyThings77
      @shinyThings77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Now you've helped me. Thank you.

    • @All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers
      @All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Thanks are not enough for _your_ service, either

  • @HelloThere.....
    @HelloThere..... ปีที่แล้ว +381

    Can we just appreciate the cameraman for following Jordan back and forth for 2.5 hours straight? What a trooper

    • @edwinguerra8892
      @edwinguerra8892 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      probably just a camera I’m pretty sure

    • @Tuber-sama
      @Tuber-sama ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@edwinguerra8892 A sentient one then.

    • @ukulelecanadian
      @ukulelecanadian ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tuber-sama they make tracking webcams. Look up the owl.

    • @ScaryTimeTravel
      @ScaryTimeTravel ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tuber-sama lol

    • @takeiteasy7038
      @takeiteasy7038 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's a movement sensored camera

  • @Vojife
    @Vojife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2196

    I love how Dr. Peterson always goes on a long tangent, but then still remembers what he was talking about, returns on track and integrates all that he said on the tangent into the topic.

    • @rushofblood994
      @rushofblood994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Vojife you phrased that perfectly, you hit the nail on the head as to what makes him so captivating

    • @GrubKiller436
      @GrubKiller436 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      He is a god. I suck at doing that, lmao.

    • @AeroPR
      @AeroPR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That is his gift

    • @pedrogorilla483
      @pedrogorilla483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Master of words.

    • @ad1r137
      @ad1r137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It’s so difficult to pull back 😂

  • @adeadgirl13
    @adeadgirl13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +814

    Forget TED talks, forget Vsauce and Crash Course and CGP Grey and all those other great channels, THIS is the most interesting and most useful channel on TH-cam.

    • @Shankabottomus
      @Shankabottomus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Spoken like someone who didn't take Psychology and is encountering these ideas for the first time.

    • @adeadgirl13
      @adeadgirl13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      That's true I'm not a psychology student. Are these ideas about narratives, stories, religion etc. standard fare in psychology courses? Even so, I'm sure not all psychology professors can make it all so interesting.

    • @jellypeanutbutter666
      @jellypeanutbutter666 7 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Responded to like someone who isn't phased by trolls ;)

    • @TonyTony-dn2ir
      @TonyTony-dn2ir 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      aditya thakur I'm with you. Love the channels you cited, but this one cuts to the core.

    • @peterball3079
      @peterball3079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed

  • @Sonsie66
    @Sonsie66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    As a woman I don’t understand how anyone doesn’t recognize the absolute kindness of this gentle man. He wants to help, he is so empathetic.

    • @Snowfuccc
      @Snowfuccc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      why did you have to start with "as a woman"

    • @bh5817
      @bh5817 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Snowfuccc because women generally speaking have more of an affinity for recognising emotions in others

    • @jesh879
      @jesh879 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Because Dr Peterson is often labeled as only appealing to young men who have never had sex.

    • @laurakosch
      @laurakosch ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@Snowfuccc possibly to combat the stereotype that he is some kind of alt right leader of young men. See the original Kathy Newman interview where she attacks him using this angle.

    • @jaimetrevino9244
      @jaimetrevino9244 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@laurakosch this is spot on

  • @ElPalomo
    @ElPalomo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    I grew up neglected by my parents, fell in the trap of drug abuse in my 20s and battled addiction, I'm 5 years sober now my life has changed for the better. Jordan Peterson lectures were instrumental in my personal transformation. I love this man as he was my father.

    • @simonmartin3433
      @simonmartin3433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well done man.

    • @arquiteturafinanceira2025
      @arquiteturafinanceira2025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You were blessed!

    • @modernexistence4206
      @modernexistence4206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too man, me too.

    • @Ap3xPvP13
      @Ap3xPvP13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The happiness I have for you is unimaginable brother, JP helped, but it was all you. One year later, i rewatch his lecture to make sure I never forget. Since finding JP, I am now married and I tell my wife that I'm not sure how I will handle the moment JP isnt around anymore. The impact he has had on my life is beyond anything I can measure or imagine and is second only to god and the bible.

    • @VincenzoGCosta
      @VincenzoGCosta ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope you are well bro

  • @Julian-bq9qv
    @Julian-bq9qv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +669

    *This man is one of the most brilliant and eloquent men I have EVER encountered in my 70 years - far surpassing any professors in the universities I attended! It is a great privilege to have access to his wisdom and insight. I pray earnestly for his recovery to good health! He is a treasure.*

    • @joetheperformer
      @joetheperformer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Julian 3 yes, I hope he recovers soon and shares more of his priceless insights in our human experience.

    • @jspright5226
      @jspright5226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Im looking forwards to his exodus series

    • @olwethusilo7155
      @olwethusilo7155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Indeed! 🙏🏽

    • @RedHairdo
      @RedHairdo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Vale Sauce * prescribed medication. Not to mention, being smart does not mean being a seer, nor infallible. And it doesn't even take a smart person to figure that out. But it DOES take an extreme amount of imbecility to make the mistake you did.

    • @bradbaldwin8471
      @bradbaldwin8471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Vale Sauce What point are you trying to make with this comment?

  • @stevonico
    @stevonico 5 ปีที่แล้ว +760

    Around the 59 minute mark he says “You are not required to believe what I’m telling you.”
    For me, this is a part of what makes his ideas great

    • @OneNiftyBoi
      @OneNiftyBoi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      He encourages you to criticize him and therefore think for yourself. Good guy

    • @JackJones81
      @JackJones81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It totally stuck out to me when he said it, he's amazing.

    • @hellothere2865
      @hellothere2865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It can also be used as a lazy trick to legitimize your ideas.

    • @sword199723
      @sword199723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@hellothere2865 what you just said can be an easy trick to discredit ideas. If you think he's wrong then think on it and come up with your own conclusions.. it's not hard to say someones ideas are wrong. It is difficult to prove an idea wrong.

    • @hellothere2865
      @hellothere2865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sword199723 Exacty, and we could go on and on forever, because you just used the same lazy trick to discredit my idea. Trust me, I have. He's a good thinker

  • @erick101ish
    @erick101ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    In a society of fatherless men this man is a treasure

    • @erick101ish
      @erick101ish ปีที่แล้ว

      @@furerorban9324 your full of shit, with your retarded copy and pasted message. Go fuck off, what in the hell have you done for the world other than being a slithering snake?

    • @surajjain7119
      @surajjain7119 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Couldn't agree more on this

  • @jclove8745
    @jclove8745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I watched the entire lecture series on Maps of Meaning by Jordan Peterson and instead of commenting on each lecture individually, which would get repetitive and labourious, I have decided to return to the first in the series, because invariably this is the one that has attracted the most views. That in itself is something I find incomprehensible, because each and every one of these lectures is a must-watch if your goal in life is to achieve your maximum possible potential. In no way, is the first in the series any more valuable than the last - in my mind they are all of comparable richness.
    I wouldn't be sure how many hours I've spent listening to Peterson, but it must be close to a hundred and counting. What are my thoughts on the man and the material he produces? A caveat here: it is indispensable to comment on the man himself, rather than just his content, because I subscribe to the belief that the better the man, the more value the material he produces will contain. Without pandering to political correctness as I articulate the thoughts, it goes without saying that all this applies to women equally. No shred of a doubt that JP is a "good" human-being on the basis that such a notion exists because "good" does not equal perfect under this estimation; whenever such judgements are made, they are naturally, relative. Peterson has become blessed beyond his own wildest imaginings; it is clear as crystal to me that he has invested his talents into promoting the truth as far as he can know it in benefit of the common good. It follows therefore that he has been entrusted with the lofty position he holds in the war against all that is evil. The rubbish the naysayers produce on this man is full of envy and to use a word absolutely appropriately, despicable.
    I haven't been able to find a contemporary intellectual or a spiritual figure who is more worth listening to than Jordan Peterson. People talk a lot about his intelectual prowess, but what I most admire him for, without a shadow of a doubt, is his heart. Which other public intellectual or spiritual figure do you know who is so in touch with the pitiful truth that at a moment's notice, the fidelity of his voice can desert him as he is driven to tears on its contemplation? Another caveat, don't be misled by what was left unwritten: there is a "pitiful truth", but there is also a glorious one if we open our eyes to it. Whether your life is on track or not, this man is worth listening to and supporting - at the end of the day, why wouldn't that be the case if you yourself will be the first beneficiary, before you start positively impacting the lives of those around you.
    So this is my paltry tribute, firstly to The One who makes anything possible at all, but also to you Doctor Peterson, for the inestimable value that you’ve added to my life, and the lives of scores more. I have never met you, but thank you, Brother Jordan. May you be blessed so that you continue to bless the masses as much as you do now, and more besides in the future.
    ☝🏽🙏🏽🤲🏽🔥🌞🕊🌈🌠

  • @IRumburakI
    @IRumburakI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1434

    I can literally feel my brain cells growing back.
    This man read tens of thousand books, and then process it for you and share the important lessons. Uploaded on TH-cam...for free. Let that sink in.

    • @Purin95
      @Purin95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      It's hard to learn this sort of thing, it's even harder to teach it. I want to learn how to point others in the right direction in this way.

    • @cormyat07
      @cormyat07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think Peterson's a man who doesn't sleep very much.

    • @joshricker7574
      @joshricker7574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      yeah, shame on you for being casual... and @ praxis, you need to chill bruh.

    • @anttitheinternetguy3213
      @anttitheinternetguy3213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@joshricker7574 well, praxis has a great point tho

    • @faroutworker
      @faroutworker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Praxis Of Logos u think he only reads 20 books a year? I read at least 30-40 and it’s just reading a few chapters a night. I expect he is closer to 100 a year with his interest in the subject. Not that I care just using your same logic against your claims..

  • @AM-fw6jl
    @AM-fw6jl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2477

    First lesson: Always enter the room from the back when late. You never know when over 5 million people are going to watch you being late.

    • @gabrielmihai7856
      @gabrielmihai7856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      😅😅

    • @rosarosental3995
      @rosarosental3995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Reading this as she walks in late

    • @alicat5103
      @alicat5103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Or standing outside the door texting.

    • @MrRufusjax
      @MrRufusjax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lol!! I was thinking the same thing.

    • @Kugrox
      @Kugrox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@MrRufusjax Imagine getting to see Jordan Peterson speak, and then coming late to his class.
      I'm fucking offended.
      Anyone else, come in late, most professors don't really matter. But this is Jordan Peterson, you do NOT come in fucking late. BURN THE WITCH

  • @smegs2082
    @smegs2082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    The comments on Jordan’s videos give me just as much hope for humanity as he does. It brings me inexplicable joy to see so many other people on here craving the same beautiful wisdom I crave. I am so joyful to be a part of this community, and I feel a genuine sense of love for every one of you that just wants to be a good human being in a world that rejects your values. I wish I could meet you all. Thank you Mr. Peterson, and thank you commenters for helping me realize that truth is still alive and thriving. It has given me hope that I thought was long dead.

    • @valternullo3587
      @valternullo3587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Made me cry to read your comment.

    • @valternullo3587
      @valternullo3587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      His truths are Jesus Christ’s!!

    • @chelseapoet3664
      @chelseapoet3664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's a beautiful thing to give love out in a huge way as you have just done 🥰🙏

    • @juliehendricks367
      @juliehendricks367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I truly hope this is the teacher that has come become the student (humanity) is ready. I cry tears of hope.

    • @williambarnes7948
      @williambarnes7948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try wearing a lobster t-shirt, you may be recognized by a fellow fan. ;-)

  • @Rivaille_87
    @Rivaille_87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    "Maps of meaning" was like putting the pieces of a puzzle together. Everything I knew about Nietzsche, Dostoevskij and Jung has been traced back to a single unit. Pure knowledge and awareness. Thank you, Professor Peterson. With immense gratitude.

    • @grantperkins368
      @grantperkins368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just out of curiosity, what was that single unit?

    • @Rivaille_87
      @Rivaille_87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@grantperkins368 I try to summarize it like this: the heart of Peterson's theory is that the search for meaning is the deepest manifestation of human instinct. the entire history of mankind is founded on attraction towards the unknown. This leads to an integral reinterpretation of the universal mythology.

    • @grantperkins368
      @grantperkins368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Rivaille_87 Thanks.
      What's the "universal mythology"?
      Sorry, I don't mean to be a pain.

    • @Rivaille_87
      @Rivaille_87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@grantperkins368 Don't worry. In a few lines it is not easy to explain a complex theory, however, Peterson recognizes these elements in the mythology of every age: Chaos (the unknown), a Mother (creator / destroyer), a Father (ordinator / tyrant) and a Son (hero), whose self-realization depends on the acquired ability to defeat Chaos. Emblematic is the iconography of St. George, which contains all these elements.

    • @grantperkins368
      @grantperkins368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Rivaille_87 I'm astounded that you responded :-) thanks very much for your time.

  • @DoseofTruth
    @DoseofTruth 7 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    Dr. Peterson, whatever or whoever prompted you to start filming your lectures we should start by thanking them. If filming your lectures was your idea, then, man you had some inkling of how video technology was going to influence the world. Either way Dr. Peterson, thank you.

    • @adamdunlaptv
      @adamdunlaptv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Dose of Truth It was his own idea. He didnt expect anything to come of it.

    • @kellyberry4173
      @kellyberry4173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AMEN

    • @stephanieallred5222
      @stephanieallred5222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. I am forever grateful.

    • @jmactizzle
      @jmactizzle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whenever wherever... We're meant to be together.. I'll be there and you'll be near.. and that's the deal my dear

    • @daynalow4444
      @daynalow4444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jmactizzle my god. No

  • @zacharycieszinski5465
    @zacharycieszinski5465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +969

    revisiting these lectures during this time, hope Dr. Peterson makes a full recovery, the world needs him now more than ever

    • @himomimfamous
      @himomimfamous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen

    • @stingra8
      @stingra8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So true

    • @Hunter_IRL
      @Hunter_IRL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Couldn’t agree more bro

    • @rispy4875
      @rispy4875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @samuel9052
      @samuel9052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah man; we really do.

  • @radioactive.rabbit
    @radioactive.rabbit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I can safely say that this man changed my life for the better, no therapist in the world could help me since I was 11 years old, "simply" because of the overload with existential questions I had from the beginning. .. I have the utmost respect for him, thank you Mr. Peterson!

  • @Jazzy--
    @Jazzy-- 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The fact that this is out here for everyone to see for free and learn from it is fenomenal

  • @jimplant7879
    @jimplant7879 5 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    He is a genius, and I don't say that lightly. His rapid dance with highly abstract concepts is fascinating to watch. And the man has Heart and Courage. He epitomizes the role of a true Philosopher - to bring wisdom and learning to the masses for the betterment of the individual and civilization. Go Peterson!!

    • @seandwilson6402
      @seandwilson6402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Big words brah

    • @jp_03766
      @jp_03766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @John B This statement doesn't seem to tolerant of white people lol

    • @johnludtke4416
      @johnludtke4416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's the thing... wisdom is far more important than intelligence

    • @teleportsaroundyou4629
      @teleportsaroundyou4629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sean D Wilson Big. For you.

    • @jonathangutierrez1931
      @jonathangutierrez1931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @john b That honesty sounds like a lot of projecting. Are you saying that white men cant be civilized? Or are you simply a white male who is uncivil? These things matter before going out and making blanket statements about someone’s motivations you truly know nothing about.

  • @DPoner
    @DPoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3578

    This man saved thousands of young people and the system attacked him for it.

    • @literallydarheel3234
      @literallydarheel3234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +301

      Because he's cutting in on the system's work of destroying thousands of young people.

    • @NPCSN
      @NPCSN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +292

      Because they can’t make money off of people that are responsible, intelligent, and self reliant

    • @TheIronWristFighters
      @TheIronWristFighters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Almost like its matriarchal system and not patriarchal system.

    • @Guitarmaster7272
      @Guitarmaster7272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@lnfused My heart goes out to you Zed. I'm convinced this man is the Messiah of our era, and it's comments like yours that reaffirm this for me.

    • @lnfused
      @lnfused 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@Guitarmaster7272 I appreciate that dude! Fortunately life is going much better for me now! How about yours? You're not wrong about Jordan Peterson man, the guy's exactly what our generation needed. He's a juggernaut.

  • @jdmathys1
    @jdmathys1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Bless you Dr. Peterson. For giving us free knowledge, hope and a distant father figure.

  • @ZetTroxX
    @ZetTroxX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I went to a museum the other day - one room was filled with biblical paintings, for the very first time I found myself stopping at these and really start thinking about what I was looking at. My girl got confused why I was so interested in a painting on judgement day and walked into the next room. I still stood there, analyzing the art with my limited knowledge - but it felt so amazing anyway! To be immersed into something meaningful, thinking about what it says about my culture and myself as well. JP helps me open my eyes.

  • @stolenspoon1
    @stolenspoon1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    Why aren't more professors like Dr. Peterson? I just returned from the first day of classes at my uni, and all my professors read from their powerpoints like a fucking robot. Dr. Peterson actually seems infatuated by the subject he's spent his entire academic life on. I watched this whole lecture, and enjoyed it more than all of my classes today combined.

    • @arrontolan2084
      @arrontolan2084 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Psychology isn't as linear a subject as Mathematic or Chemistry is it? So teaching it lets him expound upon various ideas and anecdotes that he employs as learning aids or stories that reinforce his point, the reading material for this course forms the bulk of the learning - as I understand from watching the older lectures from Harvard anyway.

    • @carlosc.1568
      @carlosc.1568 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cloud of Unknowing Because not everyone has an IQ of 175

    • @YamiKisara
      @YamiKisara 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      carlos caceres so? He himself said it was once around 150 and it must be significantly lower since he aged since then (it goes down with age naturally). You don't need high IQ to be interested and devoted to a subject and do your work as best as you can, reading from powerpoint is just being complacent and not doing your work as an academic person properly.

    • @MarcusEMunya
      @MarcusEMunya 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah.
      I love how he walks from side to side demonstrating his points with hand signals and talking directly to individual students and, inevitably in a psychology class, their individual challenges.

    • @paulcoddington664
      @paulcoddington664 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There once was a class of students who tried an interesting trick on their professor. Each time he walked to one side of the class, they grew just a little restless. Each time he walked to the other side they were a little more settled and attentive. After some time, they had him confined to one corner of the room.

  • @emersonmcnamara517
    @emersonmcnamara517 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    God Bless you Brother, you spent 30 hrs teaching a Man to Fold paper that speaks volumes.

  • @tommythompson7941
    @tommythompson7941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Five years later. Amazing that he predicted a chaotic upward-spiraling, book-and-career success in this lecture, but not knowing he was referring to himself. Marvelous.

  • @marco_marks
    @marco_marks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I must have first watched this video about 1 year ago. Since then I've watched hundreds of videos of his content, talk to my friends and family about him. And I even had a chance to meet him. I would definitely say it's changed my life significantly to have found this man's work.

    • @marco_marks
      @marco_marks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not really about Jordan Peterson. It's about learning the weapons, images, and words that my ancestors have given to me, that I may face the world.

  • @velequest
    @velequest 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2473

    Getting a top notch college education for the price of cheap internet. Priceless...

    • @austinglugla
      @austinglugla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      +the cost of internet

    • @austinglugla
      @austinglugla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @NAVAZ369 not sure what you mean by this

    • @austinglugla
      @austinglugla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@NAVAZ369 Lmfao

    • @austinglugla
      @austinglugla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @NAVAZ369 getäuscht

    • @austinglugla
      @austinglugla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @NAVAZ369 Again, you are ignorant and deluded. You won't disprove that with a bunch of kindly edited clips. Have fun with the white nationalism buddy. gg no re

  • @Taylorkaraoke
    @Taylorkaraoke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    1:52:22
    JP: "That is a good.....(long pause)"
    Me: thing(?), it's got to be 'thing'.
    JP: "imagistic conceptualization of your position"
    good call dude!!

    • @elevatemindsmedia111
      @elevatemindsmedia111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hahaha this was great!

    • @Iodestarr
      @Iodestarr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You just created a meme and it's my favorite, if this was reddit I'd give ya a medal

    • @Alex-kk8is
      @Alex-kk8is 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol af

    • @fernandopicozzi
      @fernandopicozzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lol! funniest *thing* i've read in a while! thanks

    • @rae2737
      @rae2737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

  • @petroniaskho
    @petroniaskho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Such a brilliant teacher. He knows how to tell a story and get you thinking. I've listened to this a few times and alway end up searching endless footnotes. This man is a gem.

  • @martinzugschwert2747
    @martinzugschwert2747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I feel as though every lecture is akin to reading a dense textbook, so many incredibly important ideas are thrown at you in rapid succession and it can take many times of listening to fully grasp them all. They are well worth the investment. Beautiful work Dr. Peterson 😄

  • @Jamematen2
    @Jamematen2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Wait a minute... I can listen to all this in 1080p for free?
    What a time to be alive dude... Imagine how educated people can become so easily, the destilation of all the already time-proved polished knowledge of our civilization can be accessed by anyone with a non-censored internet connection.
    I'm learning electronics and woodworking and know I'm listening to this... and I'm in my underwear!

    • @bastardusnorvegius
      @bastardusnorvegius 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The future is now

    • @OliverSteadman
      @OliverSteadman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jamematen2 this comment lifted my spirits and helped me see a bright future for humanity! Thanks for restoring my faith in what tech is enabling us to learn together and improve about the ways we communicate.

  • @carl7221
    @carl7221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Who downvotes this? It's solid gold! It's decades of condensed thinking on, essentially, what humans are and what they are capable of and why they are capable of those things, and it's free, and it's on your phone, whilst waiting to pick the kids up from school. So you can be become a better person, you can become a better parent, a better partner, guided by an expert on the other side of the world; from your phone, sitting in your car. And people down vote it!? I feel sorry for the people who do this, because they are obviously ignorant beyond belief. I find myself watching these lectures and feeling envious of the people who are there, able to study under Peterson. If all working in education were of this mans ilk, we'd be in a very different place as a species.

    • @justinfbabay
      @justinfbabay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Perfect comment dude!!

    • @brkbtjunkie
      @brkbtjunkie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Carl ideologues that are so closed minded than any idea they don’t agree with is literally violence against them.

    • @johncollins8304
      @johncollins8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Marxist-libero-fascists.

    • @markdemell3717
      @markdemell3717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HUH?

    • @Jdb63
      @Jdb63 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @asdf Are you sure he's the one being biased and ignorant?

  • @epicvideos6227
    @epicvideos6227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Mum during lockdown : "did you attend your online lecture honey ?! "
    Me : "Yup ! Even watched 3 extra hours "

  • @carljohan1234
    @carljohan1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “You are not required to believe what I say by the way”. How can you not like this guy

  • @Caroline-nh2xl
    @Caroline-nh2xl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    My brother struggled with bipolar disorder his entire life until he encountered JP’s philosophy. Suddenly, he took a new job at a camp for troubled youth, found purpose, and turned his whole life around. We all (my brothers and cousins and I) still struggle with mental health issues, but JP’s teaching has revolutionized our lives. I never imagined someone would influence my brother’s depression until he suddenly encountered JP and had life in him.

    • @Dr.Babe_
      @Dr.Babe_ ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is amazing 🌻

  • @olegyakovlev4063
    @olegyakovlev4063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I'm totally amazed by level of intelligence passion and clarity of thoughts. Why I came across of something so unique and valuable for me at the age of 58? Explanation of false ideology of the communist totalitarism (I'm Russian that born and lived in Soviet Union) is absolute master piece.

  • @Mrzoux1
    @Mrzoux1 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Dr Peterson has been a father figure of quite unexplainable magnitude on the moral side in my life since I was a 17 year old boy completely lost and aimless. I am now a 23 year old soon-to-be veterinary doctor. Thank you for raising me, sir.

  • @RitvikOhriLM10
    @RitvikOhriLM10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is one of the most brilliant lectures I have ever come across in my life

  • @johngalt7240
    @johngalt7240 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    What an amazing world in which we live in which the entire world is just invited to listen to a lecture given by one of our age's great thinkers in one of the world's most prestigious universities. This just got me thinking how lucky we all are, even with all of our problems, how lucky we all are to be alive today.

    • @paradigmarson9586
      @paradigmarson9586 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Only as long as you have the intention, attention, taste, abstinence and browser add-ons to be drawn towards the good. anti-sjw memes vs. timeless knowledge of how to act in the world from a professor of Psychology, your choice!
      I recommend video resumer and magic actions for TH-cam: the former will make watching lectures much easier, the latter will allow you to hide things like suggested videos and comment sections. Oh, and go and clear and pause your TH-cam search history and watch history, bad habits are hard enough to break without algorithms systematically reinforcing them.

  • @marksw5499
    @marksw5499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1154

    Jordan Peterson is a national treasure of Canada but also the world. Amazing professor that keeps things interesting.

    • @adamdownes4725
      @adamdownes4725 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where did that come from?? Loll

    • @541raymond
      @541raymond 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      re: MrJohnny56789 - the wit of this reply made me laugh. thank you. I disagree with your view of Jordan Peterson, but I admire the creativity to which you express yourself. Yours is a classic insult. I'll bet if Dr. Peterson heard this he would congratulate you on your wit.

    • @541raymond
      @541raymond 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      re: Matthew Wolberg - Gawd this is a funny response. I admire your ability.

    • @heretyk_1337
      @heretyk_1337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sooo... He said "don`t read about Unit 731, or you will regret this..."
      So i read about it, because why the hell not... Yep, he was right. Don`t read about it if you just ate, and kind of can`t stand the fact that these people are not in your arms reach

    • @achrafbenhamou4624
      @achrafbenhamou4624 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      boi mumma didn't raise no weak bitch

  • @PurrtyPukeShoes69
    @PurrtyPukeShoes69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been listening to Dr. Peterson the last couple years now, and been reading as much as I can take from him haha, coming from a seriously dark and fucked up place, and, I don't know exactly where I'd be without his works; it's just up to me to continue to better myself, but I'd be stupid to say that his material and lectures didn't help me.
    Thanks, and much love, Dr. Peterson.
    Total support.

    • @sheilabelk8697
      @sheilabelk8697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like he's answering my important questions.

  • @slushyslimshady
    @slushyslimshady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Started watching Peterson right around the time that I enrolled in college. He has helped me tremendously in deciding what I want to do with myself, and in keeping chaos at bay.

  • @HeavyMetalisLaw
    @HeavyMetalisLaw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    It boggles my mind that this is being taught as a course with assignments and examinations, but Professor Peterson is essentially telling you how to live well.

    • @michaelmorrison1815
      @michaelmorrison1815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Some people just really need help being guided or being told pick yourself up

    • @robo1742
      @robo1742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      HeavyMetalisLaw totally agree! I actually want to do these assignments just to identify my own goals,,,,, AT 49 YEARS OLD!!! I. D.o.n.t think I’ll receive credit hours but I will receive an education. JP is awesome.

    • @Dannkirk
      @Dannkirk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @Dannkirk
      @Dannkirk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Morrison has to stop today utpg troyptup,360

    • @mghewitt1
      @mghewitt1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It used to be a college course. Now, it's a internet course. Get it while you can.

  • @jean-francoisguilbo7833
    @jean-francoisguilbo7833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I knew nothing about psychology before watching Jordan Peterson.
    Now I'm hooked, and I haven't seen anyone better on youtube.
    Also now I have an additional topic to discuss with my wife and I'm trying to improve my behaviour with my family and my colleagues and set new goals in my life.

    • @Theologification
      @Theologification 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s so much more then mere psychology, especially the kind taught in our universities normally

    • @chelseapoet3664
      @chelseapoet3664 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great work brother! 🥰🙏

  • @joeyp6056
    @joeyp6056 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’m About to embark on my second time FULLY watching and digesting this 12 video course. I highly recommend this, for the effort it’s worth it

    • @welsmind
      @welsmind ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally agree 😬 here we go!

  • @devonmarcus101
    @devonmarcus101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Very lucky to be able to sit at home and take this class for free. (EDIT) After listening to the entire lecture, I feel inclined to add that this was truly inspiring. Even if one were to set aside the majority of the lecture (which has value), the assignments were given not as a test of course comprehension per se, but rather as an exercise of self-examination that JP wants his students to perform in order to arm them for life. This moves me. Thank you.

  • @capsaicinNM
    @capsaicinNM 7 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Thank you Dr. Peterson for posting these lectures. I'm a STEM guy, so I rarely get to learn about perspectives on life from the humanities/social sciences. Science is obviously useful, and I enjoy it immensely, but it does not capture the full picture of being. I didn't realize that this was the case until very recently when I found myself miserable, bitter, resentful, and nihilistic for reasons I didn't even have words for. I had spent significant time trying to understand the world from a mathematically rational, scientific view but had left my character, values, and ideas of purpose woefully underdeveloped. Your lectures are incredibly valuable, and I really appreciate them.
    Oh and thank you for standing up to these left-wing lunatics as well. A lot of us on the STEM side have been watching that nightmare in the humanities from afar, perfectly well knowing that it will be heading our way soon. For many, it is already here. Allowing postmodernism to have its way with academia will have catastrophic results on humanity.

    • @anitkithra
      @anitkithra 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      musichemistry same here

    • @patrickdaitya7084
      @patrickdaitya7084 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not postmodernism. Peterson is right about something but he's taken "marxist post-modernism" as a buzzword to create his opponent to face. Post-modernism is one of the strongest tools we have in the modern world.

    • @fozzilla123
      @fozzilla123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      "Post-modernism is one of the strongest tools we have in the modern world"
      As an example of ideas you shouldn't introduce into your society? Sure. I concur.

    • @sizzlepants8525
      @sizzlepants8525 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Patrick Daitya it really isn’t. Just quickly read this
      www.allaboutphilosophy.org/postmodernism.htm
      Many of the claims post modernism makes are completely unsubstantiated and they deal with that little issue by saying ‘the measure by which you deem our ideology unsubstantiated is a corrupt patriarchy only interested in expanding its ill gotten power’ or something to that effect lol except the problem is, that measure is mainstream science and many of those scientists weren’t white, weren’t conservative and weren’t particularly wealthy.

    • @patrickdaitya7084
      @patrickdaitya7084 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hayley Murphey, read it, the first part is somewhat right, the latter really isn't. Postmodernism at its heart is an art movement, and one that revels in the idea that there is no absolute truth/narrative, yes: that our narrative is always biased. Without postmodernism, the fields of literature (post WW2, there's a big postmodern explosion in how art is made. Pulp Fiction is postmodern, goddamit. ), linguistics, even science in certain parts wouldn't have advanced as much as they have. Postmodern is just deconstructionism: the antithesis part of the Hegelian argument, so as to speak. It's not a negative thing at all. It's not an "idea" to introduce in society as someone who replied to me said. It's just a tool at our disposal. When one gets obsessed with it, and treats post-modernism as a truth (which is exactly what it revels against), and becomes what i call an ideo-ghoul (somebody obsessed by ideology), is when you have the aformentioned example "burr burr patriarchy is inset into westerns society everything sucks captalism's tools to expand unethical power bah bah bah". To say that is postmodernism is to say that Nazism is modernism (the same school of thought that Jordan B. Peterson belongs to). It's a gross misappropration. Why Jordan Peterson uses it, I suspect...is because it's easy. When your opponent is one that resists definition by definition, it's an easy scapegoat. It's as he said about his opponents who would face him in a field of debate "they're not really fighting me, they're fighting a caricature of me". Jordan Peterson has identified troubles in our society, sure, but he's escalated them into this one mythic figure superentity of "post-modern marxism" which at its heart is nothing but weaponized terminology.

  • @AMentorway4u
    @AMentorway4u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    The man is unparalleled in academia. A force of intellect and integrity. Respect J.P.

    • @radicalatheist6798
      @radicalatheist6798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Fritz Feuer what the fuck are you smoking man

    • @olivermateee547
      @olivermateee547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Fritz Feuer no because just realise the shit coming out of main stream media/intelligence sources are plain wrong or truth- looking lies. He is really a genius of our time. Quit being jealous.

    • @olivermateee547
      @olivermateee547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Fritz Feuer don't start an argument what evidence I have as that's not the point I was making although that sounds funny I just can't be bothered. Basically a lot of people can't handle the truth that Peterson talks about... That is not to say I've agreed with everything he's ever talked about as well so take that in to consideration.

    • @kylehardy8562
      @kylehardy8562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Fritz Feuer Despite not agreeing with him on everything, he offers a lot to the world. I agree that on the topics of religion and Morality etc. Harris and others seem to dismantle him, but I think calling him a charlatan is maybe a bit of an over exaggeration.

    • @kylehardy8562
      @kylehardy8562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NWorship I think most people disagree with Sam on his moral landscape argument. Morality is subjective and it always will be. Morality doesn’t come from religion because we obviously subjectively chose which religion to follow and we are not born with right and wrong imprinted onto our brains, we learn morality based on our environment. The subjective nature of morality is an unfortunate truth but there’s nothing we can do about it. However, it’s clear overtime that what we view as moral changes. And it changes quite dramatically. And funnily enough religion changes its views. What were values of the 1500s are not the same as the values of the same religion in the present day, so making the classic argument of moral relativism doesn’t work. It’s clear that by using logic, reason, discussion and debate we recognise that things such as slavery were wrong. Slavery and homophobia and misogyny are endorsed in most religious texts yet we don’t here about it much anymore. Why is that? Well, the so called theists are moral relativists themselves because now all that stuff is simply meant to mean something else or it’s a metaphor. Religion changes its own values to fit the cultural norms which are ever changing. I suggest u listen to JPs discussion with Stephen fry, Stephen fry speaks on this topic and puts it much better than Sam manages imo.
      JP also doesn’t outline what we would lose from religion.. he also makes a case for judeo-Christian values being at the core of western society.. well like I’ve already proven, religion changes its values. Not only that but a lot of what’s in Christianity is taken from older religions such as Hinduism. I mean the golden rule pre-dates religion.

  • @intergalactic-banana-
    @intergalactic-banana- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this guy’s style. I’m drawn in to this video by randomly selecting podcasts and looking into interesting people a little deeper. I’m very grateful to him and those that upload these videos to TH-cam (I rarely venture, if ever, on to other socials).

  • @parkerstinson9060
    @parkerstinson9060 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sitting down with a journal and listening to JP lecture is extremely helpful. So many thought provoking ideas articulated.

  • @denebb9703
    @denebb9703 7 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Literally one of the most fascinating human beings alive today. You are amazing Professor.

    • @Sewiefortune
      @Sewiefortune 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Deneb A. most of this is common sense and just refined explanation

  • @luisalbertoluft5306
    @luisalbertoluft5306 7 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    When I first started watching your videos I had lost my belief in beliefs and was nihilistic. I was starting to bend my belief system towards the right wing ideology. I am so happy to have watched your videos before that was too late. Now I can see how narrow my lens of perception was becoming and more importantly, am begining to understand that things are not as simple as one might think (they could be itself and the opposite of itself) and that you should always pay attention to what is going on around you, talk it out with people that have different opinions, come to conclusions and effectively make micro ajustments in order to make order out of chaos. Thank you Professor Peterson.

    • @T25de
      @T25de 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Luís Alberto Luft
      ✌️

  • @jeremyjj3866
    @jeremyjj3866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jordan I don’t know if i can thank you enough. If you ever read this i just want to say that you have immensely impacted my life in a positive manner and i am so grateful for your work. Thank you.

  • @serifedgrak
    @serifedgrak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dr. Peterson is right of course - as he pretty much all the time is- when he says people are doing much better compared to earlier ages (contrary to popular belief). We are able to attend this amazing class from wherever we are whenever we like! I am very grateful for the opportunity.

  • @jeffs2518
    @jeffs2518 7 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    First heard Jordan on Joe Rogan's podcast, and my world has changed. I don't think I've ever gotten more value from anything or anyone in my life. Reality-shifting and amazingly insightful person. I'm a psychology major who had admittedly been slacking off, but this has reignited my passion and I can't wait to dive deeper into his lectures.
    Like others have said. Thank god for the internet!

    • @mhamma6560
      @mhamma6560 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank God for your being, thank the American taxpayers for the internet -- them and of course, DARPA

  • @someonehackme7981
    @someonehackme7981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    What a pleasure for me to be able to watch this. A guy that barley finished high school and never attended any schooling after that. Just thank you Jordan.

    • @hmd2434
      @hmd2434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Im at Leeds University in the UK studying Business Management and JP makes it look like garbage. We all in the same boat bro. Universities rarely have anyone nearly as good as him. We all want to study psychology just because of him!

    • @alanreno
      @alanreno 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also curious that the University lets it go out for free. I understand promotion, etc, but this is gold.... cheers bro

    • @misssarahashplant31
      @misssarahashplant31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You barley finished high school? Sowed cockle reaped no corn.

  • @KingDorian7
    @KingDorian7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Dr. Peterson has given me the tools to overcome the effects of being fatherless

  • @mosthatedminnesotan
    @mosthatedminnesotan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its incredible that I can watch this course online for free. Thank you for making this available! Your knowledge and insight is immeasurably valuable.

  • @waggishtickle
    @waggishtickle 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Thank you Jordan for uploading your lectures for free. Much better than anything my university had to offer..

  • @J84Woodard
    @J84Woodard 7 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    That is a hell of an incentive.
    Don't be late to class otherwise the world will know, forever.

    • @mycattitude
      @mycattitude 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did he say that ? I'm not finished yet, I'm savouring it slowly.

    • @J84Woodard
      @J84Woodard 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      No, he never said that, its something I pointed out about the young lady showing up late.

    • @mycattitude
      @mycattitude 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jarrod Woodard Ah, ok then.

    • @616Haggard
      @616Haggard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She had to get her cold smoothie AND her hot coffee.
      Millennials...

    • @yvonne7240
      @yvonne7240 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cultural disrespect

  • @thinking4myself676
    @thinking4myself676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The whole world should take this class.... and remember, the less u think it's u... the more it is. So very grateful to have access to this... thank u JP.

  • @stuartthomas94
    @stuartthomas94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    alright I'm back for another watch. thanks again for saving my life with you work jordan can't ever thank you enough. helped me learn to be a better man when I really needed it.

  • @Saska2oon
    @Saska2oon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2583

    The difference between earning a degree and earning an education,
    Spending your free time listening to a 7 hour TH-cam lecture by choice...

    • @libraryofthemind
      @libraryofthemind 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      ;-) real learning!

    • @Timhttrsn
      @Timhttrsn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      A real Scotsman.

    • @ingold1470
      @ingold1470 7 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      I just listen to it while playing video games. No time lost.

    • @libraryofthemind
      @libraryofthemind 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      LMAO! Video games... nice... I listen to it while washing the dishes and cleaning the house... but a lot of the time I sit and watch his face and try fully immerse myself into the material... especially that 2.5hr 2014 interview.... was fire.

    • @thestoebz
      @thestoebz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jared Chan yes. That interview was his finest

  • @GGem18
    @GGem18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    Loved the end bit so much I decided to transcribe it for everyone to have a little summary.
    HOW TO CREATE YOUR MAP OF MEANING
    1st part
    Aim at something that is:
    -Realistic
    -That u want
    -That u could get
    -Worthwhile
    -That's not easy (because you want that thing to drive you and push you)
    Believe in it
    Think it through so u are not weak - master your arguments
    Start making progress - even a little bit
    Get that Dopamine kick - Positive emotions follow
    Can use Cocaine too as it activates the same system (but it tends to have medium to long term detrimental consequences )
    Objectives are:
    1 getting the ting
    2 getting better at pursuing things
    To have both at the same time:
    Aim at something while increasing your competence
    2nd part
    Write out a plan about:
    1 how u are going to do it
    2 how u are going to keep yourself on track
    3 why it would be good for you if you did that
    4 possible benefits to fam and community
    NAIL ALL THESE THINGS DOWN
    Figure out what kind of obstacles will come up and how u are going to overcome them while keeping track
    There is evidence that doing such things improves your health too
    Also your brain calculates how dangerous the world is by attending to the ratio of successes/failures that u've had in your life
    If there are holes in your map, your brain regards it on the dangerous side; then u are more prepared on the emergency action and that s harder on you
    U want to fix up those negative experiences to the degree that u can
    Thank you JP, hope you recover fully and keep on inspiring the generations to come

    • @austinpinion9219
      @austinpinion9219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Commenting to come back to

    • @lmfz4800
      @lmfz4800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I love that you added the cocaine part like it's a viable option lmfao

    • @GGem18
      @GGem18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@lmfz4800 everyone should be free to use whatever works best for them as long as they know the consequences of their choices lol

    • @GGem18
      @GGem18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lmfz4800 cocaine might have a therapeutic effect after all if it is regulated or the user has a certain degree of self control to contain the side effects/cravings. It’s extremely rare if not unprecedented and until we continue a war on drugs we won’t know scientifically I guess 😅

    • @Anna-qp8ii
      @Anna-qp8ii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Comment marking this, thank you ! ! !

  • @GG-yy4yx
    @GG-yy4yx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Grateful for this guy spreading these important and viable lessons. He speaks truth, which is why his enemies hate him.

  • @NoahJulianYoga
    @NoahJulianYoga 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for continuing to keep this posted all these years. I’m reading Neumann’s book at present and finding immense value in visiting this wonderful lecture of yours that I hadn’t previously hadn’t made time for.
    👁❤️🙏

  • @italianmiltyfriedman6264
    @italianmiltyfriedman6264 7 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    wow great lecture, and i didnt have to pay tuition to get it, thanks mr Jordan Peterson!

    • @strahinja95
      @strahinja95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And thank you for bringing that out! Because i didnt know

    • @strahinja95
      @strahinja95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where can i find the link to the pdf textbook? I cant seem to find it

    • @calvano915
      @calvano915 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      jordanbpeterson.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Peterson-JB-Maps-of-Meaning-Routledge-1999.pdf

  • @princekazhila2003
    @princekazhila2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    If i was attending a class by JBP i would be in class an hour early.

    • @jfunk7602
      @jfunk7602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      prince Kazhila me too! 😊

    • @redfolgers2233
      @redfolgers2233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      id do all my hw on time too

    • @princekazhila2003
      @princekazhila2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@Brandon-kb1nq You missed my point fam.

    • @rose4490
      @rose4490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I had a history professor that I just loved, and a lot of the other students loved too. I preferred to sit in the front row, so despite the fact that I am always perpetually late everywhere go, I had to get there early if I wanted to sit in the front row. A good teacher/professor will do that to a student especially if the student loves the subject matter! 🤓

    • @SillyGoose2024
      @SillyGoose2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That means you wouldve skipped your previous class

  • @arquiteturafinanceira2025
    @arquiteturafinanceira2025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagining yourself in the worse situation can be enlightening !!! You are my hero Dr. P. It’s humbling to watch you involving into your spiritual purpose! 🤩🙏💃🤩😘

  • @pechoja
    @pechoja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant man, and has set goals for his life to have an intentional life, todo something that matters and gives to the people. What a brain, insight, rationale thinking, and compassionate man. Fully respect him more than anyone else I have ever heard speak. God Bless him and give him a long happy fulfilling life. We need him.

    • @Raminakai
      @Raminakai 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I pray you are able to create goals for yourself that will make your life meaningful and bless others around you.

  • @shangguanwang3982
    @shangguanwang3982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This guy is so smart that his words cannot even catch his thoughts. He knows so much and he can express them so accurately. He makes the lecture a talk show.

  • @nathanmeyer5364
    @nathanmeyer5364 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I study literature and creative writing and just learnt more about narrative in two hours than in two years.. Oh and a lot more about life. Amazing.

  • @warwick802
    @warwick802 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a joy it must've been for those students. As a STEM major in college, I would love to step into a class and listen to even one lecture from Dr. Peterson. I'd be taking notes like crazy

  • @robertschinske1287
    @robertschinske1287 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the most natural & perfect work is to generate its like. Appreciate you striving for this goal Doc

  • @AgataSawickaTV
    @AgataSawickaTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    If I had such an amazing professor in my student years, my life would look completely different. Thank God it's never too late to learn and grow.

  • @EthanChernoxx
    @EthanChernoxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Thank God for teachers like JBP. He's a gift to the world.

  • @VxDxLx
    @VxDxLx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m 21 and finally patient enough to watch these and appreciate them, I’ve seen a lot of highlights and listened to Jordan speak on podcast and his work has heavily influenced me.

  • @BULLTRONHERO
    @BULLTRONHERO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It just utterly shocks me that this one man has gone to such lengths and through such fires to stand up for truth that benefits everyone, and to help so many who no one else cares for, and yet so many despise and revile against him. Unbelievable.

    • @pamjedlicka8451
      @pamjedlicka8451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what heroes do. And make no mistake, he IS a hero.

    • @BULLTRONHERO
      @BULLTRONHERO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pamjedlicka8451 He is. The hero and prophet that humanity so desperately needs. I wish you strength and love in your journey. Thank you for being who you are.

  • @MichaelNunya
    @MichaelNunya 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1137

    For clickbait purposes, the title of this video should be "Professor threatens to smash girls tablet in the middle of lecture"

    • @0Xachar
      @0Xachar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      lol, what time?

    • @MrGamemaker8
      @MrGamemaker8 7 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      +vincent guidry
      43:39

    • @mikestoffers1707
      @mikestoffers1707 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hairy Harry With His Blood-Stained Hacksaw that's ABZURD!

    • @mattj2217
      @mattj2217 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      cut that clip out and submit it to jezebel. profit.

    • @scolton4life1
      @scolton4life1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Woah dude, It's just a demonstration about how our worldview and expectations of others must align otherwise we are placed in a metaphysical unfamiliar chaotic state!(prank)

  • @kavkazip
    @kavkazip 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1488

    These kids don't know how privileged they are to have you as a professor.

    • @the_empty_core
      @the_empty_core 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      kavkazip SNAAAAAKKEEE!!!!

    • @gordonmarkparsons
      @gordonmarkparsons 7 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      We all have him as a professor :)

    • @matthewhaywood3115
      @matthewhaywood3115 7 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Actually, we're more privileged, because we get to watch the lectures without fear of having to revise for an exam at the end :P

    • @followingtheroe1952
      @followingtheroe1952 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      At this point they probably do since Peterson has hit the internets radar.

    • @xavier6037
      @xavier6037 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "Why are we still here?"

  • @lizgichora6472
    @lizgichora6472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Dr Peterson for an indepth lecture on context; the endless endeavor of TRUST, why defending a territory becomes crucial, how PTSD and Betrayal can be tiring, What makes sense and the implications of dishonesty. Integrity, doing right and trust guide us into knowing .

  • @haxmoney3934
    @haxmoney3934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will say anyone as young as me (19) please sit down and watch this and read along with his actual book. This will be my second time rewatching this and honestly it has changed my life dramatically. You’re never too young to learn information this crucial.

  • @Tshall0007
    @Tshall0007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    How can you hate this man? 1:54:01 is one of the best moments I’ve ever seen of him. Love this man.

  • @markyoder9304
    @markyoder9304 7 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    I'm very glad that you've been shoved into the spotlight by the gender warriors, simply because so many of us have discovered your amazing lectures and profound wisdom because of the controversy

    • @pirateboy5657
      @pirateboy5657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Came across a woman who responded to a post about him with "...who?"
      I responded with, "Hi! You're in America now, sweetie, Google isn't censored here. Go to www.google.com and type his name in the search bar and you'll know who he is."
      She responded with the usual anti-male rhetoric.

    • @T25de
      @T25de 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jon Smith
      Which makes you the biggest loser
      Man I like that conclusion. Slightly cliche, which means it’s probably valid and I surely accept it.
      Every ‘sweetie’ ‘sonny’ ‘boy’ moment is that moment the Plinko chip hits a nail...

    • @thenson1Halo
      @thenson1Halo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hush, children. Your bickering is as out of place here as it is childish.

  • @austinroberson8
    @austinroberson8 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This should be a required collegiate class for EVERYONE. I admit sometimes I have to pause, ponder, rewind a minute or two, pause and ponder again to understand and comprehend exactly what he’s saying. The depth and breadth of thought he put into this is amazing. If you don’t want to challenge yourself or challenge your notion of how you think things are then don’t get into Dr. Peterson. Much love can’t wait to see him in person!

  • @visionwarrior777
    @visionwarrior777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:49:00 did something wrong, shit falls apart,, and ignored it - yep, been there. Love how Jordan articulates things we all experience but are often apprehensive to want to share out loud for whatever reason, & as a Teacher & Clinical Psychologist Jordan is able to share with us in a way that helps us reflect on these life expreiences that we often easily end up pushing off into the background of our minds because it seems easier than facing & reflecting on these issues/experiences that we too often are uncomfortable to want to share, likely because we don't trust sharing, fearing that sharing can leave you vulnerable to potentially be hurt. Really love Jordans work/life mission!!

    • @Raminakai
      @Raminakai 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope and pray your life mission comes into focus and you give your all to it, with God’s help and strength.

  • @EnriqueLauni
    @EnriqueLauni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Dr. Peterson is the living example of true and unconditional sharing of knowledge. Thank you!

  • @jamietodd2560
    @jamietodd2560 7 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Glad to see you still teaching in 2017, Professor. I look forward to more of your videos. You are a clear voice in a noisy world.

  • @feedlord123
    @feedlord123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like how he doesn''t need any notes doesn't refer to anything and just lectures for 2.5 hours straight

  • @Armistice1
    @Armistice1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's amazing that I can watch this and benefit from it while sitting at home and for free.
    Thank you Dr. Jordan.

  • @TheMonSSter25
    @TheMonSSter25 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Life altering thing being able to listen to a brilliant college professor while doing menial household tasks. New world nowadays. My time once seen as wasted away on these tasks I now look forward to and the time flies by. I wish my brain was equipped with the desire to absorb knowledge in my youth that it has today.

    • @robo1742
      @robo1742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TheMonSSter yup! Just washed the dishes and vacuumed the entire house. I didn’t want it to end.

    • @mghewitt1
      @mghewitt1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me, too! I just plug it in and menial chores become doable. Cheers!

  • @jakeholmes1678
    @jakeholmes1678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I love that 3 million people watched all these students walk in late to the best lecture of their lives

    • @JeffMTX
      @JeffMTX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was probably plenary...

  • @mezidvemastromy5546
    @mezidvemastromy5546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Imagine all the lectures you ever had were at least at this level of quality.

  • @ks716
    @ks716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Dr. Peterson, for the vast insight, weaving a fabric of understanding of self and world. Immense gratitude for the opportunity and ability to watch/witness this humble juggernaut in action.

    • @Raminakai
      @Raminakai 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your practicing gratitude and kindness and telling Dr. Peterson how his efforts have helped you.

  • @thenson1Halo
    @thenson1Halo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    There is such brilliance in this man. I came to know of him through the obvious controversy that surrounded him due to his standing his ground at University of Toronto. However, it was in watching his lectures (and now reading his books) which have absolutely nothing to do with the controversy that I have found real enjoyment and enlightenment. The mix of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience is absolutely fascinating. Dr. Peterson is a real genius and we haven't had a thinker like him in a terribly long time. When I was younger I considered being a psychologist myself, but ended up taking another career path. Now as a grown middle-aged man that spark of interest has reignited as I can envision the good I could do on that path. I might just do it, I am already looking in to it. I surely am no Jordan Peterson, but neither am I a weak willed and weak minded university hack and I dare say diluting that cesspool would be a worthwhile and positive change all on its own.

  • @benhoney8953
    @benhoney8953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    18:00 This really resonated with me. Not to the same extent, but I realised after watching this last year, that I needed to let go of a lot of my friendships and focus on myself, my future and my family.
    I've been floating on broke my entire life, and still am, but I quit smoking and I don't drink every night. I stay fit, eat well and stay connected with my family. I am much more stable. It wasn't easy for me to realise that I'm not indebted to my friends. You don't have to live their expensive lifestyle if it's a huge detriment to you.
    Peterson did a great job of helping me see that my mental illness resulted from a poorly thought out lifestyle. It's taken me about 4 years to get myself in a position where I'm confident with my ability to think rationally and make my own decisions. I can't thank Peterson enough.
    If anyone feels like they're lost and can't seem to find meaning in their life, trust me, you're on the right path. Keep improving yourself and you'll find out just how rewarding life can be.

    • @zk9494
      @zk9494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm saving this comment. Its It's wonderful and inspirational to see to the depths that others rise from. It's like a net that rises everyone along except that the threads are vision and aspiration strengthened by responsibility.

    • @tonyromano6220
      @tonyromano6220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Benjamin Honey good

    • @benhoney8953
      @benhoney8953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Random X Random X really well, thank you.
      I’ve focused on being there for my family and staying healthy and it’s been really rewarding.
      I moved in with my brother after his gf left, and helped him move to a better place. He would get home super late because of state time differences, so I’d have dinner ready for him most nights. He was promoted, and bought me a guitar to say thank you.. although I was studying engineering, I recently received a scholarship to study music. I’ve been tutoring maths and music for a while now, and I feel super grounded in my community. There’s no way I could see such a positive future 2 years ago .. I’m glad I found these videos because they really changed how I think and act for the better

    • @benhoney8953
      @benhoney8953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Random X That’s that plan ! I wish the same for you

    • @smrriti07
      @smrriti07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@benhoney8953 ❤️🙏🤗🤗👍👍

  • @TravisTennies
    @TravisTennies 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am 2 hours into this. So good. So good. I am 53 now and heard many many of your videos. This one I wish I found 7 years ago. So good! No wonder Google kept it from me. It is too good! Xoxo