How Jordan Peterson Created an Antidote to the WEF | Baroness Philippa Stroud
Oct 27, 2023
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Baroness Philippa Stroud, CEO of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, talks about the upcoming ARC conference inspired by Jordan Peterson, focusing on developing a better narrative for society. The conference covers a range of topics including freedom of speech, academic freedom, family, business, energy, and the environment. They discuss the impact of Jordan Peterson's tour, the importance of storytelling, and the need for bottom-up decision making. They also reflect on recent events, the loss of values in the West, and invite listeners to engage with the podcast.
ARK aims to develop a more hopeful and unifying story for society by bringing together inspiring leaders from various fields to explore better stories for aspects of life like family, business, energy, and the environment.
The ARK conference embraces the importance of challenge and conflict for personal growth, seeking to overcome the fragmented nature of our current stories and draw upon the liberal democratic and Judeo-Christian histories to develop foundational narratives.
Deep dives
The Genesis of ARK and its Purpose
ARK is a movement that aims to challenge declineist and perma crisis narratives and develop a more hopeful and unifying story for society. Jordan Peterson proposed the idea of bringing together inspiring leaders who are often isolated to a conference in London. ARK aims to explore better stories for various aspects of life, such as family, business, energy, and the environment. The conference will include speakers from different fields, including politics, business, and academia, and seeks to develop specific stories that can lead to practical policies.
The Importance of Stories and Overcoming Challenges
ARK recognizes the power of stories in shaping societies and is focused on finding narratives that can unite people moving forward. They aim to draw upon the liberal democratic and Judeo-Christian histories to develop foundational stories. The conference explores themes such as the importance of challenge and conflict for personal growth and the need to overcome the fragmented nature of our current stories. It embraces the idea that challenge enables the human spirit to thrive.
The Format and Impact of the ARK Conference
The ARK conference spans four days and involves leaders, influencers, and business professionals from various parts of the world. Subsidiarity is a guiding principle, emphasizing individual, family, community, and national responsibility in decision-making. The conference intends to provide a platform for discussions on science, technology, media, and other disciplines to explore the better story in those areas. It aims to inspire a movement of like-minded individuals and catalyze change toward a more confident and values-driven West.
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Baroness Philippa Stroud, CEO of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, about the upcoming ARC conference in London; how Jordan Peterson came up with the idea; why it’s so important to develop a better narrative for society, focusing on freedom of speech, academic freedom, and the importance of overcoming challenges; how the conference will cover a range of topics, including family, business, energy, and the environment; the 90 speakers who will be at the event; how better stories can lead to better policies; and much more.