From the Left to Sanity | Amala Ekpunobi | EP 317
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- Dr Jordan B Peterson and Amala Ekpunobi discuss her early life being raised in a far left household, the instances that caused her to question the all-encompassing ideology she had been fed, and her rise to providence as an internet and podcast personality, advocating for the truth across party lines.
Raised in a far-left activist household, twenty-two-year-old Amala Ekpunobi was once a student organizer for the left. Unanswered questions-and a search for the truth-led her to a complete ideological transformation. Passionately sharing her new conservative values online, Amala became a viral social media sensation. Now the host of PragerU’s popular show “Unapologetic with Amala,” she inspires millions of young people every day to discover the truth, defend their values, and lead better lives.
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(0:00) Coming up
(1:34) Intro
(4:36) Amala and PragerU
(9:00) Being a voice of reason
(11:10) Notoriety helps
(15:30) Viral vitriol
(17:40) Pressure under truth
(20:05) Ego and humility
(21:00) Young Peterson and the NDP
(25:00) Siren calls of the left
(29:00) Fault in the ethos of compassion
(35:35) Argument and affirmation loops
(43:30) Bullies and reaction
(45:50) The axiom behind pride
(50:20) Greta Thunberg, making an oracle
(53:43) Starting early, rise of the activist
(56:56) Then and now, self verification
(1:01:30) Knowing your thoughts
(1:04:34) Argument and the cycle of growth
(1:13:28) Peterson on managing his humility
(1:17:00) Importance of reminders
(1:20:00) Behavior and the public eye
(1:24:00) Nobility despite tragedy
(1:27:00) Trait neuroticism, Wim Hof
(1:29:14) Accountability
(1:34:46) Conflict delayed is conflict multiplied
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“You dont love the poor, you just hate the rich”
Perfect quote describing a lot of people in our society
My mother used scripture, particularly "It's harder for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven," to justify her jealousy of wealth.
I love both
same happened in my country Venezuela where i am from, they are destroying usa by dividing people in this case using racism, feminism. to create chaos is what the left does to gain power.
I remember seeing an "Anarchist" cartoon spoofing Robin Hood after his band of "Merry Men" robbed some millionaires. Little John turns to Robin Hood and asks when do they give what they robbed to the poor. Robin Hood replied that they don't give their money to the poor, but they simply give the poor the satisfaction that the rich were robbed.
I found a brillant quote in a video ("Victor Davis Hanson: Biden is the most dangerously radical President in US history" at 30:08 there ), a real eye-opener to me:
„So i think that the republican party finally is shedding this image that it‘s a bunch of white guys on a gulf course putting around and talking about capital gaines and privatizing social security. And it’s a party of the middle class in contrast to the democratic party that despises the white working class we know but really the entire working class and is a party of very very wealthy people, the Bill Gates', the Warren Buffets, the Zuckerbergs, the Bloombergs, and then the subsidized lower middle class and poor. And so they don’t care about the middle class. They feel they lack the romance of the poor and they don’t have the cultural sophistication of the wealthy and they make fun of them at 360 degrees, 24/7.“
(I hope I didn't make to many typos in this quote.)
I think it's the same here in Germany, with our social democratic party SPD and the leftist party.
Amala Ekpunobi is a breath of fresh air for youngsters who are sick & tired of the blue hair brigade.
@Romulus......excuse me, Mr R.......I am definitely a "blue hair".....but me tell you this young girl brings tears to my eyes......so "right on".
Such a blessing to see these young persons having a great popularity w other young folks.....it gives an old lady hope for the future.
👋🏻☺️
Blue hair brigade 😂
I'm part of that blue hair brigade (male auxiliary). I've been sick & tired of them for years :). This chick has big brass ones for sure, and she and her peers are a bright ray of hope in some pretty dark times.
It was your generation that created the Blue hair generation
+2
As a cynical 53 yr old former liberal, people like this young woman give me hope for the future.
As a cynical, you're very young, keep exerting your opinion and wisdom.
If you're working, when you retire you'll be able to work harder, you'll be wiser, that, just is.🇺🇲🇬🇧🤝I hope these emoji's don't annoy!
God is good!
@@John-uh8kl God changed this cynical 53 yr old former liberal. His work is good.
@@zxhu8381 Can't wait to hear how you vote after they take away or privatize social security and retirement benefits...
Is it Justin Trudeau or Justin trudolph or justin treason ! Just hand him a rope!
22 years old and very well spoken . shes so direct in her answers. man this girl is exactly the type of lady we need . shes awesome
She’s so lady-like and sweet, a classic American. I can tell she’s gotten such undeserved hate for being different, and there’s no greater justice than her absolutely rocking the so-called game of life.
Amala is a threat to those who allow others to do their thinking
What is she saying that isn't something sowell or Jordan already said? What is she adding?
@@Lord_of_the_Pies what does anyone say that hasn't already been said?
@@Lord_of_the_Pies It's her story. And she's only 22, give her time.
my jaw dropped when she said she was 22. With her intelligence, maturity and eloquence, i thought she was closer to 30.
She's my age, it feels good to see a girl my age whose competent, speaks the truth and is polite.
Seriously. It's pretty amazing that this girl is so intelligent and perceptive at 22.
And here I thought she was 95
orr your just slow and immature
I know she is (was) 22, but to me, here she _looks_ younger.
When JP says, "she has a clue and seems to be going somewhere," that's high praise.
Biracial gang-gang. Kept it straight down the middle💪🏽
Well, that means she's for sale.
Yup! If ever said that to me, that’ll be huge for me
@@the2ndcoming135 📸🤨
@@user-he9ld8kp4i don’t care bro. She has a big head and I love her unconditionally.
When you see someone who actually *THINKS*...you realize just how tragically rare that spark is, amongst humanity. Still, it gives you hope. Thanks Amala.
JBPerverson: "My message to the Hungarians
Do not rebel against your PM
Your leader is trying to restore the metaphysical foundation of the 1000 years old Hungarian empire
I would like to tell you a secret about Jesus and a secret about your PM. Another name for Jesus is Viktor"
I generally agree with almost everything J. Peterson says, but I see problems with his use of the word "belief." For example, I know that planet Earth is not flat, but it is not my belief. It is a fact. So if in talking to him, I would never say that I believe anything. You need to verify everything, but not believe.
She is very smart, you can agree with her or not. But you can tell .
"You are called upon to act nobley regardless your catastrophe" - WOW. So many gems in this podcast, but this one in particular is striking. We are only victims if we choose to be.
JBPerverson: "My message to the Hungarians
Do not rebel against your PM
Your leader is trying to restore the metaphysical foundation of the 1000 years old Hungarian empire
I would like to tell you a secret about Jesus and a secret about your PM. Another name for Jesus is Viktor"
@@user-qh5vv6qj3uAbsolutely true😂
"Just because someone cannot formulate an argument, doesn't mean they do not have a point." THAT is a great point and advice to whomever is closed to different views than their own. This was a great conversation, and I learned a lot about myself as well and will practice to "listen with humility." Congrats to Ms. Amala.
We should all work on improving our communications skills. We should also make a sincere effort to understand what others are saying without trying to make people feel stupid or score cheap political points on those who aren't as good at it.
Amen!! That statement was so eye opening & worthy of introspection!
That is an extremely important point. There are people that go from job to to job because they are very good at talking employers into hireing them. That doesn't mean that they can hold down those jobs. Further the politicians we need may not be the same as those that are skilled at making people vote for them.
Just because I’m not an expert on a topic or a field doesn’t mean the argument or point should not be made.
@@davidvanrensburg1959 And I personally saw "expert" doc fraudchi wrong about several things that I knew were false or not at the point to be able to say they were true.
I can’t believe she’s 22!! She’s so mature and articulate.
Whoa really?! Dont know why that surprises me and making me respect her more than I already did. I guess is cause how out of it and all over the place I myself was when I was 22 and im sure many ppl out there and even 22 year olds now a days. Much respect to this young strong intelligent confident woman
She is one of a kind. Most 22 year olds are like 14 year old know it alls.
And then you realize most of the Founding Fathers were, too! What happened to this generation, huh?
Right? She is SO articulate!!
@@pattiday431 yes, she is not only extremely intelligent, but wise beyond her years
I can't imagine how I would have been able to have things so well sorted when I was 22 years old. This young lady is a wonderful example of how amazing each of us can be, regardless our circumstances and path thru life. She points clearly to the fact that we have so much control over our lives, if we recognize it and own it. What a great story. Great discussion!
Correct
My new hero is Amala! It is amazing to hear her defending truth in spite of her upbringing! Great respect for her! Thank you Jordan, for introducing Amala.
What a sympathetic young woman who can think for herself. I wish her all the best in the world. Thank you, Dr. Peterson for taking her on.
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@@aidengranahan3598 Seems legit.
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As a 23 year old woman, it's so comforting to have Amala around to make me feel less alone with my ideologies. Always felt like I was the crazy one in a world full of normal sane "woke" people, and could never find like-minded people.
cheers to you. stay strong on those ideals you have. remember the left may have a few points down, but are so entangled in radical activism, that the classically good points they brought to the table are strangled from being applicable. like, war is bad, people should be free and happy. now even those 2 points are twisted upside down. The current arguments they have are all debunkable if they dare to explore the inconvenient truths they stop short of.
As another 23 y/o woman, I agree, especially how she conducts herself with humility despite the often hostile disagreement from opposing beliefs. It is refreshing.
I'm 24 and completely relate to your experience!
My daughter is 34 and thank goodness we are on the same page. You might be surprised to find that there are quite a few people who think like you. I find them by bringing up my viewpoint in conversations with everyone I meet. That means getting over being shy and starting conversations with strangers in stores and everywhere..
As a 27 year old conservative dude, I love y’all. I want to meet more young conservative people
Jordan, I wish I could have you as a therapist once a month or so. You are the father I never had. But I am here now listening to you and it is so helpful. I am not very intelligent or educated but I listen to you and I understand. Thank you.
He's the father figure every young person deserves to have.
It takes humility to have a sober judgment of yourself. You can only grow in wisdom with that attitude. All the best.
You just displayed great wisdom....
😮😮 I agree.
Amala has one of the best approaches and understanding of current society out of most everyone I see on TH-cam. She is amazing.
"The fact that you're suffering doesn't justify your immorality"
This quote is going to live with me for the rest of my life. Thank you Dr. Peterson
Correction - ‘Immorality’
That was my fave too. Wow!
@@Hakton802 It was a typo, thanks much ;)
the problem with the concept of immorality is that it has always been assumed even since the time of Adam & Eve that people actually have a choice or intelligence. and in order to make an intelligent choice, you have to have intelligence. if you don't have a sufficient amount of intelligence, how the heck are you going to make an intelligent choice?? society judges people of low intelligence as if they purposefully chose to be born with low I.Q.s. what madness!! higher intelligence (a.k.a. the Freudian superego) requires a certain distancing from instinctive impulses which reside in our subconscious minds, but if that part of the brain is damaged, how is the judge going to make sound judgement?? the chief of the tribe or the king of a kingdom used to decide what was moral and what was immoral or wrong. then the churches began to make that decision. and then finally a democratic majority of citizens began making that decision. the concepts of morality & immorality had evolved over the centuries. but now, in our present political climate, we have all been brainwashed into thinking that we are still living in medieval times. that's two steps backwards from progress or two steps down on the ladder to heaven. never downplay another person's suffering and belittle them. always have compassion for those who are less than you. for one day you may be in their shoes.
Im a 50yr old female otr trucker & I love listening to Amala.
I think she's a wonderful, intelligent young woman & an amazing role model for our youth.
Plz keep doin what ur doin Amala.
Ur influence is so so very important & desperately needed.
Yup
Thanks for your occupational contribution to the fundamental infrastructure of our country. I have much respect for truckers.
Regardless of gender, we all appreciate what you truckers do everyday to keep our country running smooth. We need more smart and hard working women like you and Amala to stand up for what is right
I’m a 55 male and she’s a sharp little women. Smart as ****. It totally sucks that Tucker got fired. Biggest mistake Fox ever did. LOL you said trucker. Oops.
@@frankcox1840 I am a trucker lol
There are very few people under the age of 25 that I would listen too about anything about life in general. Amala is one of those few, she's very well spoken, well read, does her homework and thinks for herself using reason, intelligence and commonsense.
Jordan and Amala, two gems. Thank you for this podcast.
Couldn't agree more! But I can't help but feel like Amala looks like she's in the deans office😂
Amala is so astonishingly wellspoken, wow. As someone just 1 year younger than her I can't believe how quick-witted she is. Something to strive for, for sure
Yup!
At nearly 40 I am a fan of her podcast and I often forget just how young she is.
Exactly. Strive to utilize your own talents and passions in the same way. Attempting to excel at someone else's talents can be a disaster of youth. Even if you succeed.
You say she's "so astonishingly well-spoken ". Sounds to me like you might be a racist. There are a lot of well-spoken people.her age i.e. Harvard U, Stanford U to name just two. Also, well-spoken people under 30 don't always go on to higher education. IMO, there a lot of well-spoken people in this world.
@@Wildflower1555 I’m not the person you’re replying to, but I often forget her age when I listen to her podcasts. We occasionally get interns at my job that make me forget they’re interns because they’re just that good too. That happens with interns of all races.
Amala is brilliant. Her critical thinking, logic, and drive is inspiring to watch.
JBPerverson: "My message to the Hungarians
Do not rebel against your PM
Your leader is trying to restore the metaphysical foundation of the 1000 years old Hungarian empire
I would like to tell you a secret about Jesus and a secret about your PM. Another name for Jesus is Viktor"
And she's very easy on the eyes.
@@MadMax31577 Candace also is very easy on the eyes and still does not impress with even a fraction of the knowledge or insight Amala has picked up on her ways so far, so "being easy on the eyes" ain't an argument for her I'm afraid.
@@manfredschmalbach9023 So you're not impressed with either one, eh?
@@MadMax31577 I am impressed with either one's easiness on the eyes if You want to put it that way. It ain't an argument for their knowledge, worldview or reason when it comes to their contributions however. The fact that there's an undeniable female set of physicalities might actually work on the usual thirsty simps watching, which could help with their overall prominence (and, after I watched her for a while, absolutely _did_ help with Candaces popularity, as her knowledge as far as I'm concerned simply does not justify it) - not an argument for me to watch and listen though. Don't get me wrong, I love beautiful women, but I do love even more when they also bring surprising intelligence and original thinking into my life.
As a former leftist I absolutely love this woman. She commands respect. Without being aggressive about it. Just to intelligence alone command said. I had no idea she was as young as she is. She is wise and knowledgeable beyond her years. Honestly I think she's sent from God.❤❤❤
Yeah, yeah, and yes.
It struck me though, we're all sent here by God, hm, made this, so he wants it inhabited,..., To feel the joy , the pain, everything!
I was pretending to be a leftist for a longtime too, and I was self loathing and lacked confidence the entire time. My anger was all derived from not being able to see a way forward. I lashed out at normality. I refused to conform. But Then I started getting paychecks. I was able to get my license and bought a car and obtained my freedom. I expanded my circle of friends and was shown a fresh perspective. I realized leftist are bonkers. A normal life became exciting after I established some kind of control over my own life. I grew up. All we have to do is make good choices and start improving ourselves. Be the best version of ourselves. Its never too late to make the right choice and develop a routine. If everyone who was able did that, society would heal itself. We'd be unstoppable.
Agreed! In my teenage years I used to be very leftist but changed as soon as I moved around the country and met many different people, started working towards my goals, and developed a life for myself. Also didn't have religion at the time and thought arrogantly that as a human I was strong enough to take on life by myself. I can see it in my younger self that leftist thinking is a great way to fit into a "group think" and have some sort of identity. But identity based on blame and victim hood is a very unstable and bitter existence. Glad we were all able to see a way out and take control of our own lives 🙌
What a brilliant, articulate and sophisticated young women she is. Opened minded and coherent, striving to make sense of the world around her. She is a perfect representation of an ideal member of society. She is amazing.
The bad part of America in 2023. You shouldn't have to have people come with hate and vitriol to counter your argument. People should be able to debate and argue with people who believe the opposite, without any hate or vitriol or yelling, slander. People can't discuss things like adults in the USA anymore. Young people should know this is not normal. People used to be allowed to disagree and still discuss their disagreements without yelling.
She's a complete and utter phony.
I love her. She just comes off so transparent and genuine about her self discovery. I think there are a lot of people that can relate to her and she tells it so well
She is, I've listened to her and it makes sense what she says, it's moral, logical and just right.
@@breakmanradio2530 There's serious identity crisis in America currently, sensible young men and women like Amala can't relate to the leftist ideologies that defy common sense and decency, but the difficulty in turning right is the thin line between conservatism and it's political affiliations. 90% of conservatives tend to lean Republican, and the struggle for individuals like Amala who have the sense to know that the core base of the republican party has a significant following that shares certain views that may be in direct conflict with herself. What America needs is a third party, a party founded on rationality and rectitude, I believe the future of the nation may depend on it.
I've only recently found Amala's videos. Her perspective is refreshing and gives me hope for the current crop of youths just coming to terms with being adults.
What does "age" have anything to do with it?
@@mason4966 Have you ever heard of "history?" For example, if you are young, you didn't experience the Vietnam war, the Korean war or WW2. You may not have experienced first hand the effects of 9/11, the end of the Soviet Union, the Cuban missile crisis or the Civil Rights movement. That gives you a limited understanding of these events and other things that shaped the world you live in today. People can tell you about it or you can read about it in books or on the internet. You will still not have a full picture even if you somehow manage to find truthful accounts rather than revisionist propaganda. That's what "age" has to do with it.
I love Amala and how racional and collected she is, even in the face of those who dont know how to control themselves and yell at her.
As a closet Christian, time to come out. Jordan has opened my eyes and my intellect. Thanks.
Yes, it's easy to watch them come after Christians and want to hold back.
@@theredboneking you do know that Amala doesn't believe in GOD , don't you ?
@@theredboneking "The bible specifically says not to have religious teachers for a good reason" - No it doesn't that is your modern interpretation of the text you quoted
The bible specifically instructs about teachers and the apostles themselves were appointed as teachers like the apostle Paul calls himself:
2 Timothy 1:11
"For which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and *teacher* "
James 3:1
"Not many of you should become *teachers* my brothers, for you know that we who *teach* will be judged with greater strictness."
1 Timothy 3:2
"Therefore an *overseer* must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to *teach*
The church has always had teachers. There is nothing wrong with his comment at all. Please stop correcting people out of your ignorance. Ironically you are per definition trying to teach him yourself that teachers aren't necessary.
This is exactly why educated teachers are needed who sees the full scope of scripture not making doctrines out of single verses out of the broader context and interpret contrary to all christians throughout history. The holy scriptures are not some legal document.
@@theredboneking So we shouldn't listen to Peter, Paul, James, John... hmm
Wtf is a closet Christian xd
I've seen her a few times and oddly she asks questions and actually listens to the answers, thinks, and then replies based on facts and logic. Something of a unicorn these days for anyone 22 years old. I'm looking forward to watching her star continue to rise in the years to come.
Hey, I'll say she might beat Oprah by a mile!
@@gracegwozdz8185 Oprah is a liberal leftist.
I really admire Amala's willingness to self reflect. It has enabled her to be humble enough to logically analyze the beliefs that she had been immersed in all of her life, and to change her mind without demeaning others who still believe those things. I pray she never loses that humility. It is a beautiful, godly attribute.
It's Amala which means Grace
@@amazingchiddy Unfortunately spellcheck fixed it for me and I didn't notice. Thanks for pointing it out.
This conversation is such a treasure trove of knowledge.
Thank Dr. Jordan Peterson for introducing me to Amala… I will definitely join her on TH-cam… 💕🇨🇦
You won't be disappointed!
Not so happy to dive strait into it, because she is so obviously a product. Just a tool.
I spat out my coffee. I thought you said.. Ahh. I can't write it on here. Read your comment yourself and it'll give you a laugh.
You will be glad you did.
I love this young lady. She gives me hope for our new generation.
I don't usually listen to such long "chats" but could not pull myself away from this one. So so honest and rich content. Thank you both.
Thank you for interviewing Amala! I greatly enjoy listening to her observations, she has keen insights and is so level-headed and thoughtful. 👏
I'm a polio survivor and alternate between short crutches and a wheelchair. One of my poems, "What Happened to You," relates to Amala's story at 45:39:
"Folks are always asking me,
Did you fall out of a tree?
Did you slip and hurt your leg?
Can you work or do you beg?
"Children, innocent and true,
Say, 'What happened, sir, to you?
I take time my tale to lend.
Oftentimes I make a friend.
"Used to be that we were slapped
With a tag called 'Handicapped.'
If you think I must be labeled,
You may say, 'Partially disabled.'
Part of my motion has been tabled;
My demise, though, is just fabled.
Fault may be mine or lie with none.
Fight the causes, find the fun!
"'Crippled,' from Old English 'creep,'
No more is a term we keep.
You may say it; I won't slam it.
I may do it, not I am it.
"I say, 'Take me as I am.
Every fruit gets in a jam.
Lass and lad each has a lack.
Watch the way
I happen
Back.'"
Good. Personally I am hopeless trying to write a poem.
Bravo my friend. I am what they call a cowboy poet. Check it out sometime
I love this. I take my time, my tale to lend. Oftentimes I make a friend. 💙 Many well wishes to you, Dan. I have no doubt your a good friend to have.
Very touching and and strong, this poem!
This poem was a favorite of Jean Feraca, who used to have a call-in show on Wisconsin Public Radio. I've spoken and sung for a number of Rotary clubs and schools.
Amala is so bright and charming. And typically confident. It's kind of sweet to see her so nervous in front of JBP. Like she's in a job interview for the most important job of her life.
Don't worry. You're hired.
And is also sweet and caring of JP adjusting his way of communicating to such a young woman as Amala. He did treated her as an intelligent adult but i felt he was a bit more gentle, almost paternal than with his other interviewees.
"The most vitriolic attacks are the ones that have done me the most good."
I actually said something very similar just a few days ago in your defense... made me laugh to hear you say that in this video. Let their hate keep lining your pockets!
Thank you for all of your lecture uploads, and the continuing contributions that you share, Jordan!
Jordan's class lectures are wonderful and captivating. Most were filmed before he was famous. Those students got their money's worth when they took his class.
At 74 years I found this discussion profoundly useful and intergrating. My inner 20 year old loved it. My 74 year old, wise, experienced and conscious self, found it a great reminder of the necessity and usefulness of humility in transforming my current life, so I can live longer, enjoy life and more elegantly contribute my unique gifts to the lives of others. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and experience and the unique synergy that produced.
Thank-you good insight I'm 76 and find these two so awesome to listen to
Well said!
How absolutely fortunate you were to meet and speak with him!!! Thank you! He stands for love and learn, and keep learning!
Dr. Peterson and Amala are two of my most favorite people to listen to.
Love Amala……she is so intelligent and mature at the age of 22. She is a burst of sunshine during these dark times. Love someone who sees the light and is not afraid to tell the truth.
I have yet to stop smiling at this video. I'm fresh out of the intro but watching my two philosophical and functional guides interact with one another in tandem is an absolute joy. I must stop typing so I can focus more on the video, I don't want to miss a single second more.
It's strange that we are told to be offended if someone asks to touch our hair. As a child, I knew the other kids that had asked were truly curious and had no ill intention. It wasn't until I was older that social media said that it was racism.
I'm blonde and have travelled a great deal and in places where dark hair is the norm and my hair was a target. People stared, wanted to touch it, etc. Never did I feel there was any ill intent. People are just curious about what is unusual, in their view. If you share, then both parties are enriched.
I realize that this whole WOKE thing has been going on for a long time. My first introduction to it was in university in 1987. I didn't know what it was. I don't think it had a name. I was always on the wrong end of it without knowing why and wondering what was wrong with me. You're helping me to see that the problem was that I didn't have a political agenda. I didn't know anything about politics, so I was an easy target for insults from radical extremists.
Me, too.
Now everything is out in the open and so extreme, you can't miss it
In about 1986 I, as a male career US Marine, currently a police officer decided to take a "Women's Studies" class to find out what the major issues, from their perspective, were. The first incident took place during a group project. My partner for the project was a very attractive young blonde. She was annoyed that she was being treated like a stereotypical dumb blonde by the female professor. A while later there was a "Self Defense for Women" session. As it just so happens I'd taught the exact same class as a police officer. But no .... I had to leave the classroom in order to protect some sort of secret techniques no male should be privy to. At the time WOKE wasn't a term but in retrospect it's obvious the professor was.
Woke seemed like an optimist aspiration yet now is a buzzword for the worst of everything.
The pendulum swings wide from one extreme to he other and we deserve the middle
Wasn't it called Political Correctness back then?
This is a very enlightened comment. I would really like to hear examples, if possible. Cuz I have the same feeling but it started in the 2000's with the internet and normalization of obsessing over celebrities weights and there were sites that had "Click here to feed Lindsay", Paris Hilton (whom I love and admire but went through tough times as we all did), Britney shaving her head, it was such a disaster...
Amala has such a great story & I love her podcast!
She grew up in a den of wolves. White wolves.
@@jmp01a24socialism is the gateway to communism, or did you not know that?
@@jmp01a24and the Germans did do some cool stuff in the 30’s,40’s that has completely changed the way we are today. Which I think is pretty cool
and how cool to spend an hour with Dr. Peterson.
@@vongroger8965 only a racist would make a comment like that.
This was a fantastic watch. Both Dr. Peterson and Miss Amala were great! I love the positivity and smiles from Amala. Hard to picture her being bitter and full of resentment during her youth honestly. But I could tell she had difficulty talking about some of her past. Thank you so much for sharing it. I learned quite a bit from this video from both of you guys. I think I am going to try to be more humble, look at my mistakes more, and respect the people around me more.
Young activists tend to skip the difficult steps involved with understanding the world because they believe older activists have done that work already. Unlike Amala, they don’t question the narratives. They simply take up the moral baton and scream, “Racist, Bigot, Climate Hater,” etc., which can be an enticing feeling, but anger fizzles when sound logic offers a way out of a hateful loop of outrage. Keep it up, Amala. You’re doing important work.
This amazing young lady has more insight and wisdom than many older people two or three times her age, in my experience. I am 68 years old and Amala impresses me every time I watch her.
Omg I’m so happy for Amala getting more opportunities like this. She speaks so clearly and makes powerful points. I never knew she’s only 22! I’m almost to the end of the video and this was a great conversation
Ik lol im like what am i doing with my life lmao 🤣 she 22 with J.P interview. Amazing woot woot technology.
What a breath of fresh air. Thank you Mr. Peterson and Pragar U. For giving Amala a voice. A much needed perspective…I am 79 years old American and have been witnessing the decline of my beloved Republic for over 30 years now. If we don’t wake up that “cliff edge” is getting closer and closer. Kudoes to those who are speaking out and hopefully can get this train back on the tracks.
this has been such an insightful and useful conversation. thank you for sharing these thoughts. you both have given me so much to think about and interrogate within myself, my interpersonal relationships, and my relationship with truth, trust and reason.
I love how she conducted herself during this interview: she was respectful and open to learning…
JP is truly brilliant, I would have froze and nodded the whole time😂, but she kept a level head and contributed beautifully to the conversation.
I’m
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Dr. Peterson was still in clinical psychologist mode during this interview lol
I loved it
He drops right into that in a lot of his interviews. The one with Joe Rogan was my favourite!
@@akuiper2654 which one? He’s done like 3 with Rogan
@@clips7701 I’ve only seen one where JBP was the interviewer, I’d love to see more if he’s done some.
@@akuiper2654 The other 2 are on Joe Rogan's podcast.
Thank you so much Amala for sharing your life experience and how that lead you to where you are now. I hope that more people will also have the privilege of watching this video and be enlightened.
So enjoyed the conversation, thank you!
Jordan Peterson and Thomas Sowell really exposed how manipulative the left is for me. I unfortunately fell for it for decades.
At least you broke free! Some people are STILL under the spell of Leftist ideology 😢
Read the books by David Horowitz. He was the deepest of insiders and he’ll tell you how the sausage is made on that side.
Thankyou Amala, this was a difficult interview, especially with the references to your Mother, keep learning, keep developing, the World needs more of you tobe able to heal itself.
1. How can a world whose 'god' is satan 'heal itself'?
2. What do you mean by 'the world'? Nature, or human society, or both?
3. Do you desire that Amala be cloned, in order to assist the world's healing?
The Creator and Healer of thre universe is GOD-------Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Please consider reading the Gospel of Mark, with its descriptions of
Jesus' healing ministry and creative miracles.
Trust in JESUS, not in Amala.
@@marcusonesimus3400 how do you know the world’s ‘god’ is ‘satan’?
@@marcusonesimus3400 gee’ never thought that Jeesus has trolls on Yt.
how was it a difficult interview?
@@takethatlaciocyoimbackagai8900
This Biblical verse is custom-made for you:
(Proverbs 17:28) 'Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is prudent.'
Definitely a 5-star video. Learned a lot about so many philosophical topics. Tks to both of you for standing out and fighting for morality and objectiviy in a biased and self-loving society.
Amala, one of my favorites, thank you so much for sharing such quality of an interview and insight
People how you did really enjoy the exchanges of that so-called wisdom in the interview and left a comment whereas the video was uploaded 2 hours ago and its length is about 1 hour and 50 minutes! But I see you left comment one hour ago! At this time you wrote this comment 55 minutes go.
@@HamidAzad23 welcome to the world of bots.
Jordan is winning over his opposers with his guts, honest and wisdom. Thank God for his courage and long suffering. We stand with you Jordan !
@@endpc5166 it's a religion of peace too , if anyone renounces his faith in Islam or criticises the prophet , there's a piece of him here and a piece of him there
@@HamidAzad23 YT time records for comments AND video posting is notoriously inaccurate.
“Trying to do the right thing is different from doing the right thing.”
Amala is wonderful. I love watching her. Glad that you invited her on your show, professor. Thank you! 🙏🏻✨🤍
Listening to rational, intelligent and thoughtful conversation is so rare. This is refreshing ASL.
What you're doing right is being honest and using common sense. This takes courage these days.
Yes but it still is abundantly clear and refreshing the amount of love being real and honest gets
And you may be punished for doing so. JP did mention "compelled speech" after all.
Her transformation from being perpetually outraged to a critical thinker I’m sure has brought some added inner piece (yes piece LOL)
And at the same time it brings real trepidation as outrage is replaced with a clear eyed vision of the real issues that threaten humanity. Awareness comes with a heavy price.
Peace, even.
@@SolarJakee If you were truly such a person in your past, can you explain the insane drive behind the left-end types and their endless running with long disproven and dead narratives and obviously false claims they built on well-known and proven lies no matter how often they get called out and shown wrong?
critical thinkers dont defend israel
Piece of what? Jk
I was extremely left leaning some years ago. Somewhere back then I was starting to feel skeptical about most of their ideologies. Sick of all of the outrage. I've heard them scream bloody murder and acuse Jordan of being the most awful human being ever, so that made me want to listen to him. I knew that if these idiots were so perplexed by what he preached, that must mean he is an amazing human being with an important message. And that's exactly what happened. I listened to some of his content and thought to myself "Oh dear, they couldn't be more wrong if they tried". I immensely admire his work and have attended his show once already ❤
So you were cosplaying Left. So what are you now ?
@@paultrought267 Herself, absent the extreme ideology.
@@JamesEIvoryIII That, remains to be seen🤥
What an insightful and entertaining discussion. I have enormous respect and admiration for both of you.
You are the reason I decided to finally follow my dreams to become a Psychologist. I'm almost done with my associates and will be moving on to a 4 year university and then ultimately earn a PsyD. But, I will say It's taking everything I have to keep moving forward. I'm almost 40, a single mom and struggling financially since starting college. I love going to college but I'm scared not having the income I once had before COVID. But Everytime I watch you, another fire is lit under me to keep going because I love psychology and feel we need more psychologists to fight back against the radical ideologies and help those with mental illness instead of fueling more mental illness and ruining people's lives. I dropped out of highschool my senior year when I realized I wasn't going to graduate and spent the next 20 years working my butt off, at times over 100 hours a week, to become successful. I finally realized that money alone is a terrible measurement for success and that fulfillment and happiness is how I am going to measure success going forward. Since starting college , I've done very well, even made the honor society for my academic achievements. I've maintained no lower than a 3.86 until my son and I got Covid last semester. But I will continue to work my butt off. From highschool drop out that skipped school constantly to honor student and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor society that loves college and pursuing my dreams of becoming a Psychologist....as hard as it is financially right now, its so worth it. Thank you for all you do.
Right on Lindsay keep pushing on! My wife and I decided to finish our Bachelor degrees 3 years ago. We have 5 kids, a daughter with special needs, and I work full time. While it has been extremely challenging, we just kept pushing forward no matter the obstacle. You got this and wish you the best - you’re already killing it! 🎉🙌💪
Stick with it. I walked the same road. I am 72 now but I worked on and off for fifteen years, going to school when I could, often doing both at the same time. I traveled two hours every week to go to classes and then home on Sunday evenings to work. But I became a psychologist and worked for 30 years. I never hAd any money and had to fight to buy books, pay tuition and so on. It can happen. Best wishes in your journey.
@@tugaroocrab thank you so much for the encouragement. I'm the brokest I've ever been in my life, but I just can't imagine living another single day of my life not "living" life. I wasn't living before. I was working many many hours each week, rushing home just to hurry up and feed my son and get him to bed before it was super late, all just to do it again the next day, at a job I absolutely hated and didn't come close to utilizing my potential. I thought that was just how life was supposed to be and that since I was making decent money that I was doing ok. But I wasn't, I was miserable! Living just to get through the day, not enjoying being a mom because I was so tired and so unhappy . It's hard going from doing not so bad financially to being poor as hell. But, I cannot go back to that life. It's crazy because 20+ years ago I HATED school, but now I enjoy it (even if I keep overloading myself and have to pull all nighters many nights of the week to get my homework done, haha)
You are an inspiration. We should all be as brave as you. We only get one life. We should make damn sure it's the one we want. I wish you all the success and happiness in the world.
@@vasiliarkhipov2121 thank you so much. It took me almost 40 years to realize that we only get one shot at this, and to realize that we don't have to live mediocre lives. We all face adversity, I've definitely had my fair share, as many people have but we are in complete control. It may be harder for some but we ultimately are in control of our own lives.I can't lie and say it's easy, especially when you have children and responsibilities, and to be honest I'm on the verge of eviction because I'm not making the money I used to before starting college .....but, one thing I do know is that it will all work out and this period of pretty tough times is nothing in the grand scheme of things, and I cannot give up. Because again, we only get one shot, and time isn't exactly on my side anymore, so I have to power through and figure stuff out to make my dream a reality. Nothing in life is easy, that's for sure, and I knew going into this that it would get hard and that I would be poorer than Ive ever been but it will all be worth it in the end. Thank you so much for your encouragement, it means more to me than you possibly know. ❤️❤️❤️
Learned about Amala 4-5 months ago. When JP asked her what made her so different or special as to have such a quick rise I already knew the answer. She's got a touch to make her point prevail without humiliating the person she's trying to reach while contradicting. Plus shes obviously ultra smart, self assured, has great protection.... genuine, honest and down to earth. I absolutely love her.
I believe JP wanted to help elevate her and she is now on the way to fame.
@@franklinfleming1237 rightfully so.
I actually just subscribed to her a few days ago after seeing a few of her shorts and wow. she's so intelligent and inspiring. thank you for this video! this was awesome to watch :)
Thank you for this brilliant discussion!
Bless both of you!
Jordan readily admitting that he doesn't think he has entirely shaken off all vestiges of intellectual pride proves how humble he truly is. God bless this man. He's a genuine treasure.
Aww, I've never seen Amala so nervous (she seems to be trembling). I imagine that it's a big thing to have a conversation with such a legend as Dr Peterson
I'd be nervous too, lol. But Amala is so beautiful, her nervousness is adorable.
Yes, I could hear the shakiness in her voice, but that impressed me even more!
How often have I (when nervous) held back in expressing my thoughts/feelings out of fear.
But Amala is FEARLESS!
Like the book, Feel the Fear and do it Anyway," she pushes through her fear and sits squarely in her truth.
I love and respect this beautiful human SO much!!!
Holding your own in a conversation with Dr Peterson as a 22 year old…. Wow. Much respect to you both!
@@christojacobs yea the inside matches the outside fs..she's super quick
❤ yes !!
Loved this video, what an intelligent young lady. We need more people like her in society
This was very helpful to me. Jordan hit the nail on the head over and over and over again, and did such a thorough and effective job of explaining so very much that is crucial and vital to understand and understand about yourself, as well as pivotal in addressing and acknowledging exactly what is going on with oneself via introspection armed with some truthful knowledge that plays the key role in solving one’s own problems, helping to identify and understand them well enough to then be able to begin resolving the internal struggles one has, by recognizing what they are, specifically. Jordan did an outstanding job in giving reasonable viable solutions, as well, to such problems and struggles, by explaining the nature of them, and providing an alternative perspective to one’s current one, that will actually help, because it is based in truthful knowledge, as well as logic and reason. I got an incredible amount of insight into my own self, as well as, my own struggles and problems, and where I’ve gone fundamentally wrong in my own attempts to deal with my own struggles and challenges and problems. This was extremely helpful to me, on a very personal level. I am looking forward to watching and listening to more of Jordan. as someone with some intelligence myself, I am able to clearly understand everything he is saying, and really absorb the clear concise and very well spoken and very well thought out message he is carrying. and everything he said aligned 100% with my own thoughts on the subject matter. I do recognize about myself now, after having watched and listened to Jordan, that I am someone that can far more easily apply such knowledge and understanding in a practical manner to others, than I am able to practically apply to my own self and my own life. This was very helpful to me because it helped me to see how much I have been out of touch with my own personal self and my personal problems and highly disconnected from what is actually at the core of my own personal problems and how I’ve been unable to solve them because my own understanding of them was inadequate. I am hoping now, with better understanding of them, I will be more able to help myself, and better equipped to handle them.
Thank you so much Jordan.
and it is always wonderful to listen to Amala, she is an incredibly bright and intelligent young lady, and wise beyond her years. Always a pleasure.
I will be watching you both more and am looking forward to the personal gains I will reap from doing so.
Thank you so much.
For Jordan, a very intelligent and highly cultured man, to say, "I had a lot of intellectual pride, and that's the problem with being smart: because you get a lot of positive attention for it, it's really easy to overvalue it, to confuse intelligence with virtue" puts the greater than an intellect seal of value on him.
Truth
Something I'd never considered is how miserable the world must be from the view of being a victim. Teaching your kid that the world hates them and is out to get them and there's nothing they can do has to be soul crushing. I was always taught that I was in charge of my life and that's pulled me through some dark thoughts, but if I didn't have that... I don't know how I'd get by. Congrats for overcoming that Amala, a true achievement.
Not to mention the constant feeling of being weak. The mindset of why bother trying?
Wow. Your perspective shed an additional striking insight on this conversation. Thank you.
Sorry but this is a bad take. And I think we are actually on the same side. But the victim mentality promulgated through postmodernist ideology is predicated on the idea that, yes, you are weak and you are opressed-- but because of that the world OWES you and you are automatically absolved of responsibility. It's not that the world hates you and there is nothing to be done about it, because that's goddam true and an integral part of the human condition. It's that society must bend over backwards to accommodate you, instead of you bearing your cross
@@Matt-og5kd you're making a great point....but I fail to see how that makes his take bad. Both are true and go together.
@@barefooterin2817 because the world is in fact "out to get [you] and there's nothing [you] can do". Only radical leftists would teach you that we can change that fundamental nature through the implementation of certain policies, and JP is saying that you should be taught to contend with the world despite this truth
Wasn't expecting a commercial at 10 mins. in, but that's OK. I'm just so excited about seeing this!! Amala is really going far and I am so pleased!!! God bless her.
Thank you for doing this video. Really enjoy both your shows.
She sets the bar really high for the young generation! She is AWESOME!!! At 53, she gives me hope!
Me too
So does Vince Dao
He is only 19 and so articulate and really gets it.
People like Amala give me hope for the younger generation and the future of humanity.
Maybe!
There is always love and hope.
Loved the conversation. Thank you Dr Peterson and the courageous young lady.
Beautiful, thoughtful, courageous articulate. You're the kind of young woman a mom wants her sons to bring home.
People three times her age need to gain the humility, perspective, and self-actualization this young woman has. Congrats to you and welcome to the side of more reason!
@@Durka-Durka It’s never too late.
Compare Amala to someone Maxine Waters. Maxine is bitter, nasty, and profoundly corrupt. Some of worst people in the world are in the US Congress.
@@lunarvision no like for most people it actually is too late. It's very hard to change your personality and beliefs after 24-25
I’m 66 and I absolutely love Amala. She’s bold, honest and uncompromising with her opinions. She’s a favorite!! She’s really helped expand my views, and given me debating points. Thank you for featuring her.
Just brilliant and quite refreshing to hear there is hope for the coming generations.
Amala is just amazing, and she took the good doctor’s interruptions so gracefully.
This is how adults have a conversation. No yelling, no name calling, no insults or denigration. Not even against the people who they disagree with. Not even against those who would destroy them.
I feel smarter and more aligned for having listened to this. Thank you both. I hope this catches on.
It's easy when they agree and support one anothers' agendas. I've seen JP
in a very different mode when debating opponents. I understand how difficult it is to hold one's temper when one's precious thoughts are challenged, rightly or wrongly. But to paraphrase Jesus, if we love and do good to our friends only, from whom we expect to receive the same in return, what credit is that to us??
Evil people can do the same.
Jesus is ALWAYS right. Jordan doesn't know that yet. He only dabbles around 'religion'. That dabbling has nothing whatsoever to do with Christianity
or the historical role of the Church. It is a waste of time.
What a remarkable young woman! I wish I had been half as smart when I was 22 years-old.
Right? Lord, was I a hopeless dumbass when I was her age. Still am, I suppose, but at least I'm self-aware. She's a smart, capable and poised kid. Let's hope she goes onto great things.
I was intelligent when I was her age but in retrospect clueless about politics. And she is highly articulate whilst I could never speak like her.
she is adorable
Me too
Absolutely. She's also one of those gems who hold both high levels of wisdom and intelligence. Remarkable, indeed!
When we begin to self-examine we become more accountable. Accountability leads us to question our beliefs. Thank you for a great conversation.
I hope we hear more of Amala, not just through her podcasts, but on a national stage as well.
Two smart people met, it was a pleasure listening to!
“She is someone who seems to have a clue and is probably going somewhere” coming from Dr. Peterson is a compliment of the highest order!
I am part of DailyWire, thank you Dr Peterson for that. I managed to come across Amala a few months ago, and really enjoy her thoughts on things. So glad you had her on your show. She makes me hopeful for the future. Thank you, to you both.
Loved this conversation! And yes as a 25yo "genz" - the nuances & dissection was SO helpful. Thanks!
Love How Amala is Listening !!!!!!!
Both of them are so articulate, respectful, and mature. I am so here for it.
I don't find Amala's views to be conservative at all. She seems like a moderate, healthy and wise person who doesn't bow down to either extremism, be it left or right. We need more people in the center. Logic, reason, wisdom and opinions based on reality. Great interview and I think it's time to stop classifying into any political spectrum for all people with a working brain. We need a 3rd party that doesn't pander to any extremism on any side.
Well that’s me, and 80% of the population- in the middle.