Andrew Cutler - Understanding Jordan Peterson

Andrew Cutler is a data scientist who blogs about psychometrics, evolution, and consciousness at “Vectors of Mind.” He and I teamed up to record an episode on the psychological and religious views of Jordan Peterson, a figure we consider to be the most influential psychologist of this century. We discuss influences on Peterson’s psychology, why his work has been so appealing to young men, the nature of his religious views, and how they changed as he became more famous. We end by discussing whether Peterson’s prescriptions are enough for a meaningful life, and whether he provides us with the ammo to overcome nihilism. Ultimately, Andrew and I see Peterson as an existentialist thinker who challenges his followers to overcome doubt and despair through right action.

NOTE: I normally edit podcasts myself, but this time I tried using Riverside’s AI editing tools. As a result, there are fewer filler words, but some clicks, cuts, and bumps in the audio. Let me know what you think.

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Links:

* Jordan Peterson Podcasts mentioned in the intro:

* The Meaning Crisis: Resolution | Dr. John Vervaeke

* Wisdom, Delusion, Consciousness & the Divine | Dr. Iain McGilchrist

* The Immortality Key; Psychedelics and the Ancient Age | Brian Muraresku & Prof. Carl Ruck

* Jordan Peterson, Maps of Meaning Lectures (2017)

* Jordan Peterson, Personality Psychology Lectures (2017)

* Jordan Peterson, 12 Rules for Life

* Jordan Peterson, We Who Wrestle with God

* Sam Harris + Peterson podcast on what is true

* Jonathan Pageau + Peterson podcast on the perfect mode of being

* Alex O’Conner + Peterson on how Peterson’s beliefs have changed

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