Shane Smith Has Questions Jordan Peterson on Academia, the New Right, & Saving the West | Shane Has Questions
Jun 12, 2025
Join clinical psychologist and author Jordan Peterson as he dives deep into the pitfalls of modern academia and the rise of groupthink. He shares his personal journey through a life-threatening health crisis and the importance of family support. The conversation touches on geopolitics, with a frank discussion on China's influence and the West’s identity crisis. Peterson contrasts sacrifice against hedonism, offering insights on meaningful living, and examines the shifting landscape of U.S. politics, challenging conventional conservatism.
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Peterson's Benzodiazepine Ordeal
- Jordan Peterson endured a brutal three-year ordeal of benzodiazepine withdrawal, involving an induced coma and intense physical distress.
- His perseverance, supported by family and friends, exemplifies confronting immense personal suffering.
Miracle in Wife's Cancer Battle
- Peterson's wife was diagnosed with a rare, deadly kidney cancer with a poor prognosis.
- Despite severe challenges, she survived following complex treatments and lifestyle changes, marking a miraculous recovery.
Universities' Left-Wing Hiring Loop
- Universities shifted from diverse hiring to a feedback loop of left-wing academics hiring only left-wing faculty and administrators.
- This created ideological homogeneity, making many academic institutions unsalvageable.
