The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

341. Jordan Peterson Interviews Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

Mar 20, 2023

In a thought-provoking discussion, Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur and political candidate, delves into the complexities of ESG investing and its implications for corporate America. He critiques the current culture wars and emphasizes the need for a redefined national identity to confront modern challenges. Reflecting on his presidential candidacy, Vivek advocates for a vision of the American dream centered on collective purpose. The conversation also touches on the importance of authenticity in political campaigns, urging candidates to engage genuinely with the public.

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The Psychological Critique of the Climate Religion

01:35

The Messianic Stage of Cognitive Development

02:41

The Emergence of Passive Index Funds and the Shock Wave They Created

01:30

The Importance of an Ideal for Defining Family

02:41

Intro

3min

Redefining National Identity in the Face of Power

3min

The ESG Movement: Power and Progressivism

23min

Navigating Identity in Modern Society

9min

A Vision for the New American Dream Amidst Criticism

2min

Navigating Ideals and Sacrifices in Politics and Family

33min

The Moral Imperative of Recognizing Failure

3min

Authenticity in Political Campaigns

19min

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Vivek Ramaswamy discuss ESG investing, the culture wars, the upcoming US presidential election, and Vivek’s recently announced candidacy.

Vivek is an American business leader and New York Times bestselling author of “Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam,” along with his second book, “Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence.”

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he often recounts the sage advice from his father: “If you’re going to stand out, then you might as well be outstanding.” This set the course for his life: a nationally ranked tennis player, and the valedictorian of his high school, St. Xavier. He went on to graduate summa cum laude in Biology from Harvard and received his J.D. from Yale Law School while working at a hedge fund, then started a biotech company, Roivant Sciences, where he oversaw the development of five drugs that went on to become FDA-approved.

In 2022, he founded Strive, an Ohio-based asset management firm that directly competes with asset managers like BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard, and others, who use the money of everyday citizens to advance environmental and social agendas that many citizens and capital owners disagree with.

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