Jordan Peterson Speaks at the Cambridge Union

Jordan Peterson discusses his reasons for writing self-help books, his goal being to provide a case for why certain axiomatic propositional statements were not simple or obvious, while also creating a thorough process to help others understand these ideas. Peterson emphasizes the importance of finding meaning and leading a practical, actionable life, and the difficulty of maintaining order in one's environment. He also talks about the importance of interpersonal relationships and the need to distribute responsibility and opportunity to those around him, especially young people. In matters of personal growth, Jordan Peterson believes that it is more useful to partition oneself into the part that is aiming up and can be trusted as an aid to further growth rather than relying on unconditional positive regard. He discusses the importance of having a sense of purpose in life, setting goals, and working towards them. Peterson emphasizes the importance of experimentation, learning, and transformation, and the need to create a meaningful goal that regulates negative emotions, brings positive emotions, and expands one's competence.