The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

333. Konstantin Kisin and the Counter-Woke Revolution

Feb 20, 2023

Konstantin Kisin, a Russian-British satirist and co-host of TRIGGERnometry, shares his insights on the complexities of woke culture and its implications for society. He discusses the necessity of religion for morality and the challenges of navigating adult responsibilities amidst high expectations. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal relationships in finding meaning and the dangers posed by nihilism. Kisin argues for a constructive vision to combat ideological extremism and stresses the importance of individual intuition in understanding morality.

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You Can Not Stay Awake if You Build Anything

01:27

Saying No to a Rigid Ideology

00:48

The Importance of Planning for the Future

01:20

The Animating Spirit: A New Perspective on God

01:23

Intro

3min

Navigating Adult Responsibilities and Economic Realities

5min

Navigating Climate Narratives and Personal Responsibility

23min

Finding Meaning Through Relationships and Action

4min

A Conservative Path to Meaning

19min

Exploring Intuition and the Nature of Logos

5min

Reflections of Identity and Interconnectedness

8min

Morality, Religion, and Authority

14min

Navigating Tradition and Intuition in Religion

3min

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Navigating Morality and Ideology

19min

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The Flaws of Systemic Thinking in Human Behavior

3min

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The Need for a Unifying Positive Vision

2min

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The Call for Constructive Solutions in a Destructive World

3min

Dr Jordan B Peterson and Konstantin Kisin discuss western privilege, the self, the nature of God and religion, the necessity of religion for morality, and how we must combat the death of truth with cohesive principles.

Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British satirist, social commentator and co-host of the TRIGGERnometry Youtube show. He is also the author of “An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West,” a Sunday Times Bestseller. He has written for a number of publications including Quillette, The Spectator, The Daily Telegraph and Standpoint on issues relating to tech censorship, woke culture, comedy and other topics, but currently publishes articles on his popular Substack. Kisin made headlines in 2018 when he refused to sign a "safe space contract" to perform comedy at a British college and again in 2023 when he participated in an Oxford Union debate on the motion of "This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far". His speech at the debate received viral attention and has been seen by over 100 million people around the world.

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