The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 391. A Prison is Being Constructed Inside Your Brain | Glenn Greenwald
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Oct 26, 2023 
Glenn Greenwald, a renowned journalist and author, dives into the war on information and how moral narratives shape a polarized society. He discusses the challenges of defending free speech against rising censorship and emphasizes the need for open dialogue. The conversation also explores the evolution of civil liberties post-9/11, the balance between liberty and fear of censorship, and the interplay of truth and spirituality in modern life. Ultimately, Greenwald argues for personal responsibility amidst the societal battle between good and evil.
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Obama's War on Terror Critique
- Glenn Greenwald became a vocal critic of the Obama administration for continuing and expanding Bush-era War on Terror policies.
- Many on the left switched their views on these policies overnight, but Greenwald's did not.
First Amendment Defense
- Greenwald discussed his early legal career defending First Amendment rights, including representing a neo-Nazi denied bar admission.
- He viewed censorship as a tool of the establishment used to silence marginalized voices.
Free Speech and Monitoring
- Peterson argues that suppressing fringe voices is dangerous because it prevents observation of their activities.
- Open dialogue allows for monitoring and understanding of potentially destabilizing elements.
