246. The Adventures of Pinnochio and Free Speech Part 1/4
Apr 21, 2022
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Join Bret Weinstein, a controversial professor known for his stance on free speech during the Evergreen State College protests, Dr. Rima Azar, whose blogging sparked a university backlash, and James Orr, an advocate for Cambridge's free speech reforms. They delve into the psychological themes behind Pinocchio's journey of self-discovery while unpacking their personal battles for free speech on campus. Fascinating stories of resistance, cultural pressures, and the intricacies of navigating academic identity highlight the broader implications of speaking one's truth.
Pinocchio represents autonomy and the struggle against negative influences.
Institutional responses to controversial opinions reflect challenges of free speech and identity politics.
Defending free speech is crucial amidst growing censorship challenges in society.
Deep dives
Discussion on Pinocchio's Journey and Individual Motivations for Facism
The podcast delves into the allegorical journey of Pinocchio as a representation of an initiation ritual, exploring themes of autonomy, temptation, and the influence of external forces. It highlights how the character's evolution reflects the exploration of one's identity and the struggle to resist negative influences, offering insights into psychological and moral challenges faced on the path to maturity.
Challenges Faced at Evergreen College
The episode recounts the speaker's experiences at Evergreen College, where tensions arose due to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives leading to accusations of racism. Despite speaking out against perceived threats to the institution, the speaker faced protests, accusations, and ultimately riots on campus, shedding light on the broader societal impact of such issues.
Implications of Speaking Out and Consequences of Blog Writing
The podcast episode discusses the aftermath of the speaker's blog writings, which led to public outcry, student petitions for removal from various positions, and suspension pending investigation. The episode raises concerns about the power of social media backlash and institutional responses to controversial opinions, highlighting the complexities of free speech, identity politics, and the challenges faced by individuals expressing dissenting views.
Importance of Defending Free Speech in Modern Society
The podcast delves into the critical importance of defending free speech in contemporary society. It highlights how the suppression of free speech has intensified over the years, citing examples like Netflix's refusal to distribute certain content despite its popularity. The discussion emphasizes the essential role of platforms like PragerU in promoting free speech amid increasing censorship challenges.
Challenges Faced in Upholding Free Speech in Academic Settings
The episode also explores the challenges encountered in upholding free speech in academic environments. It mentions the reluctance of many individuals to voice concerns publicly, even when they agree with the need for change. Instances like the struggle faced by a research fellow and a university staff member due to differing ideological views shed light on the complexities of navigating free speech issues within academic institutions. The conversation underscores the necessity of defending free speech principles to preserve open discourse and intellectual freedom.
Utilizing Dr. Peterson’s lectures from the 2015 and 2017 Maps of Meaning Lectures as a framework; we have continued the investigation while adding conversations from the Jordan B Peterson Podcast, as well as from conversations where Dr. Peterson was a guest on other podcasts.
We recently decided to move this compilation up in our release queue because of Dr. Peterson’s recent lecture at Caius College at the University of Cambridge, “Why Free Speech is the Antidote to Our Problems”
Like in Dr. Peterson’s recent lecture, we hope this compilation will inspire you to speak the truth and act in the protection of our most fundamental rights, including, maybe most importantly, the Freedom of Speech.
Time Codes:
[00:00] Overview of the psychology behind Pinocchio - 2015 Personality Lecture 06: Depth Psychology: Carl Jung (Part 01)
[03:44] Events at Evergreen - Bret Weinstein Episode 10
[18:18] Teaching at Grace Church - Paul Rossi on JBP Podcast S4 E17
[24:51] What exactly happened to Dr. Rima Azar - Dr. Rima on JBP S4 E28
[39:25] Free Speech and No Safe Spaces documentaries attempt to get distributed - Prager & Carolla on JBP Podcast S4 E44
[50:16] Changes in free speech policy at Cambridge - James Orr & Arif Ahmed on JBP Podcast S4 E75
[01:02:17] - Did Dr. Ponesse ever apologize? - Dr. Julie Ponesse on JBP Podcast
[01:03:16] When Yeon Mi started to speak out - Yeon Mi Park on JBP Podcast S4 E26
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