This episode was recorded on October 26, 2021.As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following:• All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free• Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions)• Presale access to events• Premium, detailed show notes for future episodesSign up here: https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.com/Dr. David Buss and I discuss his groundbreaking work in evolutionary psychology. Our conversation forays into human mating practices & strategies, female preferences, dominance hierarchies, (fe)male aggression, emotional regulation & status, the dark triad (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy), inherent inequality, and much more.Dr. David Buss is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas who has also taught at Harvard and the University of Michigan. He is considered the world’s leading expert on human mating strategies and is one of the founders of the field of evolutionary psychology.His books include The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating, Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind, The Dangerous Passion: Why Jealousy is as Necessary as Love and Sex, The Murderer Next Door: Why the Mind Is Designed to Kill, and Why Women Have Sex.Get Dr. Buss’ latest book, When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault:https://amazon.com/When-Men-Behave-Badly-Harassment/dp/B08ZT82RH6/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1642690863&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Buss&s=books&sr=1-2& previous works: https://amazon.com/Books-David-Buss/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADavid+BussFollow Dr. Buss on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profdavidbuss______________Chapters______________[00:00] Intro[02:09] Career Background[06:50] Human Mating Strategies[09:18] Patriarchy & Mating[10:52] Female Preferences & Resource Acquisition[14:54] Sexual Selection Theory: An Overview[25:23] Patriarchy: Origins[27:36] (Dominance) Hierarchies[40:20] Women & the Dark Triad (Narcissism, Machiavelianism, & Psychopathy)[57:59] Attention & (Fe)male Selection[01:04:24] Violence[01:07:47] Emotional Regulation & Status[01:13:59] Disturbing Ethical Conclusions[01:20:25] (Fe)male Aggression[01:23:29] Monogamy & Violence[01:28:30] Inequality[01:33:40] Why Strategies Differ[01:42:45] Outro#Evolution #Hierarchies #Patriarchy #Violence #Gender #Monogamy

This episode was recorded on 03/09/2022Canadian Bill 67, which purports to be nothing but an "anti-racist" bill, is in fact the most pernicious and dangerous piece of legislation that any Canadian government has attempted to put forward. Dr. Peterson is joined by Barbara Kay, Bruce Pardy and Dr. David M. Haskell. This bill makes C-16 look like child’s play.Barbara Kay is a columnist for the Post Millennial, the Epoch Times, and Western Standard Online.Bruce Pardy is executive director of Rights Probe and professor of law at Queen’s University.Dr. David M. Haskell’s teaching and research focuses on religion in Canada, media in Canada, and religion and media in Canada. He is currently a professor at Wilfrid Laurier.

This episode was recorded on November 02, 2021.Jimmy Carr is an award-winning comedian, author, and TV host. Carr recently came under fire for the career-enders subsection in His Dark Material, a Netflix special that’s deemed “deeply offensive” or “faithful to its title,” depending on who you ask. Carr’s latest book, Before & Laughter, is part memoir, part life advice, and mostly funny. We had a stimulating conversation about human nature, comedy and the physiology of laughter, experiencing jokes, half-filled rooms, truth, growth, self-deprecation, love languages, religion, and the 15’ replica of his head. His Dark Material:https://netflix.com/title/81478151Before & Laughter: The funniest man in the UK’s genuinely useful guide to life:https://amazon.com/gp/product/B09H7MTJJL/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Carr’s Twitter:https://twitter.com/jimmycarr& Instagram:https://instagram.com/jimmycarrTake the Understand Myself personality assessment:https://understandmyself.com________________Chapters________________[00:00] Intro[01:47] Jimmy’s 15’ Head[03:05] Biggest Venues [07:22] Comedy & Collab[13:06] Half-filled Rooms[15:25] Laughter[18:47] Satire & Self-deprecation[23:20] Comedy & Perspective[25:18] Physiological Effects [27:49] Live Shows[32:43] Carr’s ‘Understand Myself’ Assessment[35:04] Contempt & Responsibility [40:37] Backstage Life[44:52] Nature & Nurture[47:54] Flow [55:36] Christianity[01:01:15] The Promise of an Afterlife[01:05:22] Understanding Myself II[01:09:40] Love Languages & Personality[01:11:15] Hard Times[01:13:41] Best Ever Comedians [01:21:20] Live Shows II[01:24:04] Evading Cancellation [01:26:33] Jokes & Truth[01:29:55] Carr’s Appreciation for Jordan[01:32:50] Outro#Comedy #Truth #JimmyCarr #CancelCulture #Flow

As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following:*All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free*Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions)*Presale access to events*Premium, detailed show notes for future episodesSign up here:https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.comIn part 2 of 3 in our Narrative, Story, and Writing compilation released January 21, we explored how stories impact how we see the world. In this second part, we look at what it means to write with purpose and what that ability can add to your life.We also look into how reading and writing connects to personal growth, and how character is built by forcing an articulation of what we think, how we feel, and why.This compilation consists of conversations from season 4 with people like Randall Wallace, Jocko Willink, and Andrew Doyle. There's also a section from Mikhaila Peterson podcast, episode 54 with Jordan and Mark Manson.

This episode was recorded on February 27, 2022.Dr. Frederick W. Kagan is a former professor of history with a Ph.D. in Russian and Soviet military history from Yale. He is also a celebrated author and the director of the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project. In this episode, I discuss the nature of the conflict that has taken the world by storm over the last 5 days—Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine and the ongoing resistance of its citizens. Dr. Kagan is a wealth of information on military history, geopolitics, Putin's relationship with the USSR (which his father helped defend) and Ukrainian sovereignty, and other aspects of what’s most certainly a moment in human history that won’t be forgotten soon.Find more Dr. Frederick Kagan: https://understandingwar.org and https://criticalthreats.orgFor regular updates on the situation in Ukraine: https://understandingwar.org or https://criticalthreats.org/analysis/ukraine-conflict-updatesWays to help: https://linkedin.com/posts/nataliya-bugayova-97469a1a_wwwstopputinnet-activity-6903830899821985793-Z_qbAn excellent discussion of the evolution of Putin’s attitudes toward the West: https://understandingwar.org/report/how-we-got-here-russia-kremlins-worldview__________________________Chapters__________________________[0:00] Intro[2:32] Current Situation[4:55] Motivations for Expansion[6:25] Russia & the West: A Brief History [10:47] Russian Ideology [18:09] The Bolshevik Revolution Today[21:59] History of Putin, Russia, & NATO[31:33] Putin in Power[01:00:25] Why Now? [01:04:30] Putin Subverts Expectations[01:07:30] Biden, Hybrid Warfare, & Propaganda[01:10:17] Putin’s Invasion: a Tactical Perspective[01:15:30] Ukranian Response[01:16:40] International Response & Russian Allies[01:19:00] SWIFT Ban[01:24:30] Protests[01:27:50] A Way Forward?[01:31:00] UnderstandingWar.org[01:31:50] WWIII[01:35:39] Repercussions of a Russian attack on NATO[01:38:58] Defense Budgets[01:39:10] Outro#Ukraine #Russia #Putin #VolodymyrZelenskyy #JordanPeterson

As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following:• All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free• Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions)• Presale access to events• Premium, detailed show notes for future episodesSign up here: https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.com/-This episode was recorded on November 1, 2021.In this episode, Curt and I discuss truth, God, science, and Curt’s documentary ‘Better Left Unsaid’ about the ramifications of left-wing politics going too far.Curt Jaimungal is a Torontonian filmmaker and YouTuber @Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal, where he explores theoretical physics, consciousness, free will, and God—to name a few.Check out Curt’s YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/c/TheoriesofEverythingAnd his documentaryhttp://betterleftunsaidfilm.comAlso, take the Understanding Myself personality questionnaire if so inclinedhttps://understandmyself.com________________Chapters________________[00:00] Intro[01:03] Noam Chomsky [04:46] Central vs. radical left[11:42] The political runaway feedback loop[16:26] Self-deception[22:57] Perception, Power, & Psychopathy[28:26] On Dialogue[31:36] Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, & Lawrence Krauss[34:58] The Imitation Instinct [39:24] Religious Depth[42:36] Atheism, Dogma, & Perception[47:29] Visual Perception [50:17] Persistent Patterns[53:16] South Park [56:11] Sam Harris & Truth[01:01:03] Mysteries of Math & Science[01:05:09] Science in Religion[01:06:10] Computation & Consciousness[01:11:27] Jung I [01:14:20] Ethics & Psychotherapy[01:18:38] 'Better Left Unsaid' [01:20:11] God & Responsibility, Defined[01:25:07] Jung II [01:30:43] Atheistic Scientists [01:34:05] Defining God II [01:39:29] Imitation & Worship[01:40:00] Self-fulfilling Beliefs & Deceit[01:47:33] Not Repeating Oneself[01:48:31] Podcasting 

Greg Ellis, actor and filmmaker, joins Jordan B. Peterson to discuss his recent project 'The Respondent' and critique the US family law and court system. They cover divorce statistics, mending relationships, the impact of the divorce industry on families, the incentives behind it, false allegations in court, the challenges faced by children during divorce proceedings, and the need for reform in the family court system.

As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following:*All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free*Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions)*Presale access to events*Premium, detailed show notes for future episodesSign up here:https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.comOver the course of 30 years, Jordan and Tammy Peterson have built an incredibly strong relationship. Hard work and negotiation have been key in taking their compatible (and not-so-compatible) traits and molding them into a stable marriage, all the while raising two kids.Through expected ups and downs to more challenging circumstances, their commitment to one another has always managed to shine through. We hope you enjoy this brief exploration of their relationship.For more information on how each Jordan and Tammy’s personalities played a role, check out Jordan & Tammy Peterson's Understand Myself Couples Report:https://youtu.be/LQwP5dIBgiM

As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following:*All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free*Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions)*Presale access to events*Premium, detailed show notes for future episodesSign up here:https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.comThis episode was recorded on March 12, 2021.In this episode, Mikhaila, Jordan, and Tammy Peterson cover the Understand Myself Couples Report—a feature in the Understand Myself Personality Report, which you receive after both members of a compete the https://understandmyself.com process. The idea behind it, as the name suggests, is to help you better understand your own and other people's personalities. After going over Jordan and Tammy’s report, we dive into the different personality types, the benefits of the report, negotiating with your partner, disciplining children, and much more.Go to https://understandmyself.com/ to access the Understand Myself assessment.If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe!_______________Chapters (Approximate Timestamps)_______________[00:00] The Understand Myself Couples Report[01:17] Agreeableness[07:54] Motivations in a Relationship[09:56] The Understand Myself Test[11:13] Compassion[12:16] Negotiation[12:18] Conflict Avoidance[15:54] Reluctant Agreement[19:07] Stupidity[20:35] Politeness[23:18] How to Bark[23:38] Extraversion[23:58] Enthusiasm[27:42] Assertiveness[30:54] Conscientiousness[31:50] Industriousness[34:14] Orderliness[36:36] Jordan's Reader's Digest Joke[37:05] Enthusiasm[37:44] From Virtue to Pathology[38:52] Extroverted vs. Introverted Partners[42:20] Neuroticism[45:57] Oxytocin, Vasopressin, & Bonding[50:24] Openness to Experience[51:21] Intellect[53:19] Openness[58:00] Disruption & Meds[01:00:35] Behind the Self Authoring and Personality Tests[01:02:14] Personality Tests for Children[01:04:07] Julian’s Tippy Cup Story[01:12:15] Disciplining Children

As an alternative for those who would rather listen ad-free, sign up for a premium subscription to receive the following:*All JBP Podcast episodes ad-free*Monthly Ask-Me-Anything episodes (and the ability to ask questions)*Presale access to events*Premium, detailed show notes for future episodesSign up here:https://jordanbpeterson.supercast.comThis episode was recorded on Saturday, March 27, 2021.In this exclusive interview, Rav Arora and Dr. Peterson discuss problems with ideology, atheism, the church, systemic racism, victimhood, the death of religion, psychedelics, meaning, religious practice, and personal responsibility.Rav is an independent journalist based in Vancouver. He writes on a wide range of topics including violent crime, MDMA therapy, identity politics, and vaccine mandates.Subscribe to his Substack newsletter:https://ravarora.substack.comFollow Rav on Twitter:https://twitter.com/Ravarora1Rav's essay on his transformative MDMA experience:https://ravarora.substack.com/p/the-power-of-mdma-therapy______________Chapters______________[00:00] Intro[02:00] Rav's Foreword[05:45] Religious vs. Political Ideology[07:42] Crippled Religions[09:40] Political vs. Religious Beliefs[11:10] Ideology & Thinking[11:47] How Ideology Blinds Us[15:38] Externalizing Problems[16:41] Other Faces of Evil[21:44] Perils of Ideology[21:59] Ignorance[22:52] Systemic Racism[25:39] White Supremacy, Symbolism & the Patriarchy[36:37] Microaggressive Hard Work[38:22] Immigration & Culture[40:44] Individual Responsibility[41:21] Our Worst Crimes[41:47] Income Inequality[46:09] Young People & Values[51:58] Meaning Without Religion[56:43] The Immortality Key[58:32] Death of Modern Religion[01:08:05] The Church & Self-discipline[01:08:35] Life Decisions[01:09:52] Religious practice[01:16:16] The Biblical Lectures[01:17:46] Spiritual Structure[01:18:50] Psychedelics & Mindfulness[01:21:11] The Problem with Atheism[01:24:30] Undermining Human Progress[01:25:57] Meditation, Attention, & Thinking[01:28:36] Music[01:30:26] Victimhood[01:37:29] Taking a Joke[01:43:23] Playing Both Sides[01:42:09] Victimhood[01:48:35] Privilege[01:58:58] Gratitude Despite Suffering[02:09:11] Responding to Criticism[02:19:23] Jordan's Influence#Ideology #Meaning #Psychedelics #Victimhood #SystemicRacism