My Reaction to Jordan Peterson's Move to the US

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May 14, 2025

Jordan Peterson's controversial move to the U.S. sparks an engaging discussion on whether it was the right choice. The speaker critiques the U.S. as the supposed champion of free speech and emphasizes the need for personalized relocation based on individual goals. They delve into the shifting landscape of freedom and safety, comparing the U.S. with countries like Canada and Malaysia. Finally, the podcast explores the misconceptions about relocating, urging listeners to consider global alternatives that might better align with their values.

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Peterson's Move: Slight Improvement

Jordan Peterson left Canada for the US due to professional licensing issues and feeling unfairly treated.
Andrew Henderson argues this move is only to a slightly better place, not the best for freedom or treatment.

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Freedom in US Is Conditional

The US is not a freedom of speech utopia; freedom there is conditional and culturally limited.
Both Canada and the US have trending declines in freedoms since 9-11, undermining assumptions about US exceptionalism.

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Smaller Countries Adapt Faster

Large governments in both Canada and the US exhibit incompetence, but smaller countries adapt faster for better capitalism and openness.
Countries like El Salvador have rapidly improved safety and openness, unlike sluggish big governments.

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Jordan Peterson has left Canada and made the big move, just south of the border. But was relocating to the US the right decision? Did he leave for the right reasons? And most importantly, did he go where he would be treated best? Mr Henderson shares his perspective. In this episode, he breaks down Jordan Peterson’s announcement and shares how he would have approached a first international move differently. Considering the reasons outlined by Mr. Peterson himself, we look at whether America actually tops the ranking against long-time favourites of ours like Georgia and Malaysia. Plus, he takes a more nuanced look at the facts so you can avoid settling for slightly better and instead choose a place to go where you are treated best.

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