Best Tinkered Thinking Podcasts (2024)

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442. BILL C-63 - Everything You Need to Know | Bruce Pardy & Konstantin Kisin 1:46:13

2h ago1:46:13

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with Canadian lawyer Bruce Pardy and podcaster Konstantin Kisin. They discuss Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Bill C63 (aka The Online Harms Act), what powers it gives to the government, what rights it strips from citizens, and why even Americans should be concerned. Bruce Pardy is executive direc…

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441. Dreams, Stories, Psychedelics & Consciousness | Tor Nørretranders 1:37:33

4d ago1:37:33

1:37:33

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with author and speaker Tor Nørretranders. They discuss the entropy of emotion, the nature of pointlessness, the over-civilization of societal structures, how relationships shape perception, and why play might be the antithesis to tyranny. Tor Nørretranders is an independent author, thinker and speaker based in Denm…

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440. Looking Back on the Campaign, and Forward for the Country | Vivek Ramaswamy 1:33:00

3d ago1:33:00

1:33:00

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to discuss the recent suspension of his campaign, how he fought the traditional media’s best advances against him, who he is endorsing now, and the American values he seeks to defend going forward. Vivek Ramaswamy is an entrepreneur, author, and political activist. Vi…

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439. Microplastics, Global Greening, & the Dangers of Radical Alarmism | Dr. Patrick Moore 1:43:25

7d ago1:43:25

1:43:25

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with industry consultant, science activist, and past president of Greenpeace Canada (1971 to 1986), Dr. Patrick Moore. They discuss his time in Greenpeace, the historic timeline of global ice ages and climate change, the clear lies being peddled to promote alarmism, and how the woke left manipulates science (and sci…

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438. Aboutness, Secular vs. Religious Ethics, & Plato’s Aviary | Dr. Daniel Dennett 1:34:54

10d ago1:34:54

1:34:54

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with writer, philosopher, and cognitive scientist Dr. Daniel Dennett. They discuss the concepts of aboutness, intention, and the highest good as they relate to the religious and secular worlds, the establishment of trust and ethics outside of transcendent presupposition, and the loss of academic freedom at the misap…

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437. The 2024 Presidency, Joe Biden’s Age, Gigantism, & Facing Reality | Dean Phillips 1:40:40

14d ago1:40:40

1:40:40

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with entrepreneur, U.S. representative, and 2024 presidential candidate Dean Phillips. They discuss his now-suspended presidential campaign, the monolithic opposition he faced getting platformed, the reality of President Joe Biden’s age, the core issues facing America right now, and the comparative pathologies of Re…

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436. What Your Left Brain Won’t Tell Your Right Brain | Dr. Iain McGilchrist 1:45:24

17d ago1:45:24

1:45:24

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with psychiatrist, researcher, and philosopher Dr. Iain McGilchrist. They discuss right brain/left brain hemispheric specialization, the basis of delusion, “unknowing” as a necessary step toward wisdom, consciousness and the divine ground of being, and the imposition of mediocrity in the modern West. Dr. I…

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435. This Is One of the Biggest Medical Malpractice Scandals in History | Michael Shellenberger 1:47:18

21d ago1:47:18

1:47:18

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with bestselling author and journalist Michael Shellenberger to discuss the shocking revelations now being published in the WPATH Files. Michael Shellenberger is a climate activist, journalist, and bestselling author. He has covered climate for over 30 years, as well as AI, emergent technologies, the Twitter Files, …

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434. The Darien Gap & Postmodernism | Bret Weinstein 1:37:14

24d ago1:37:14

1:37:14

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with evolutionary biologist, author, and podcaster Dr. Bret Weinstein. They discuss the migration crisis, what values make up the “American Identity,” the potential for defining the transcendent, the origins of mutual reciprocity, and how the founding fathers codified these ideas into guidelines for the most functio…

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433. Streaming, Politics, & Philosophy | Destiny (Steven Bonnell II) 1:59:49

28d ago1:59:49

1:59:49

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with Steven Bonnell II, also known as Destiny. They discuss the differences between the left and the right, force versus invitation, the feasibility and pitfalls of command economies, the dangers of ideology, and government response to worldwide crises. Destiny, also known as Steven Bonnell II, is a promin…

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432. The End of the Tent Cities | Minister Jason Nixon 1:37:06

1M ago1:37:06

1:37:06

Jordan Peterson sits down with Alberta’s Minister of Seniors, Community, and Social Services, Jason Nixon. They discuss the dire problems created by unregulated homeless encampments, the onset of both indigenous and foreign gangs and cartels, and the two schools of thought on how to approach drug abuse—one that enables “safe” usage, where the other…

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431. The True Stories That Drive Spiritual Growth | Bishop Barron 1:37:10

1M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, speaker, and Bishop of the Dioceses of Winona-Rochester, Robert Barron. They discuss the use of new technologies to interpret and explore religion, the fallacy of self-deification, the spiritual blocks to the flow of grace, and how to stop servicing power and become an orchestrator of peace and love. Bishop Ba…

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430. The Attack on Faith, Family, & Science | Dr. Phil 1:49:56

1M ago1:49:56

1:49:56

Jordan Peterson sits down with clinical psychologist, author, and media mogul Dr. Phil McGraw. They discuss his new book, “We’ve Got Issues,” and from this delve into the three pillars of western society that are now under assault, as well as the 10 working principles he prescribes to defend them. They also discuss how to live with intention, the i…

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429. The Psychology of Social Status and Class | Rob Henderson 1:42:16

1M ago1:42:16

1:42:16

Dr. Jordan Peterson speaks with best-selling author, Air Force veteran, and psychologist Rob Henderson. They discuss his recent memoir “Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family and Social Class” and go through Rob’s tumultuous upbringing within the California foster care system, the lived and observed transformations of social status and class as …

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428. They Took Our Daughter | Todd & Krista Kolstad 1:37:05

2M ago1:37:05

1:37:05

Dr. Jordan Peterson speaks in-person with Todd and Krista Kolstad. They discuss their ongoing court battle with the state of Montana surrounding the removal of their daughter from their home, and then to Canada, for lack of gender affirmation. Krista Cummins-Kolstad was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. After mortuary school, she moved to Flathead Co…

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427. Bad Therapy, Weak Parenting, Broken Children | Abigail Shrier 1:37:49

2M ago1:37:49

1:37:49

Dr. Jordan Peterson speaks with best-selling author Abigail Shrier. They discuss her landmark first book, “Irreversible Damage,” as well as her latest publication, available now: “Bad Therapy: Why The Kids Aren’t Growing Up". From this, they break down the state of the therapeutic industry, the overgrown tendency of professionals to “treat the well…

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426. Sex, Death, & Storytelling | Andrew Klavan 1:37:36

2M ago1:37:36

1:37:36

Dr. Jordan Peterson speaks with author and podcaster Andrew Klavan. They discuss the beauty in the “tough guy with a purpose” archetype that inspired Klavan to write, the loss of idealism in main characters, the eye-rolling anti-realism in media portrayals of young women, and how superhero films have ushered in an era of storytelling devoid of huma…

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425. Negotiating a Raise — and a Better Life | Chris Voss 1:32:18

2M ago1:32:18

1:32:18

Dr. Jordan Peterson speaks with author, teacher, and prior hostage negotiator Chris Voss. They discuss the necessity of prioritizing needs and wants, how to navigate the job market to fit your best potential, how and why to go after a raise, the primacy of invitational collaboration over compelled, and how Voss succeeded in many real-world hostage …

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424. Common Ground on Climate and Nuclear Energy | Dr. Dennis Whyte 1:37:04

2M ago1:37:04

1:37:04

Dr. Jordan Peterson speaks with nuclear fusion expert Dr. Dennis Whyte. They walk through how fusion differs from fission, the harnessable energy found at the center of the sun, how to recreate it on earth, the fourth state of matter known as plasma, and facing the consequences of technology while acknowledging that we must push forward. Dennis Why…

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423. Greatness, Marriage, Parenthood, & Climbing New Mountains | Chris Bumstead 1:43:59

2M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with five-time consecutive Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion, businessman, and public speaker, Chris Bumstead. They discuss how Chris was introduced to bodybuilding, how he combatted anxiety and a speech impediment in his upbringing and early career, where he’s at now following a five-year win streak, and how he ba…

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422. Beyond the Anecdote: Keto and Carnivore Saves | Dr. Chris Palmer 1:38:09

2M ago1:38:09

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with author, researcher, and psychiatrist Chris Palmer. They discuss how metabolic and mental disorders might be linked, depression's purpose as a biological corrective measure, how metabolism might directly tie to mental disorders, the use of fasting for medical and spiritual breakthroughs, and the research showing we…

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421. Fitness, Motivation, Mentorship, and Life's Calling | Derek (More Plates More Dates) 1:42:38

2M ago1:42:38

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with Derek from the “More Plates More Dates Podcast.” They discuss Derek's journey into the fitness industry, how he became a main player in the “manosphere,” developing self motivation, effective ways to find a mentor, and how to recognize when the adventure of your life is calling. Derek is the founder o…

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420. What Moves You Will Move the World | Jocko Willink 1:53:08

2M ago1:53:08

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with retired Navy SEAL, author, speaker, and podcaster, Jocko Willink. They discuss Jocko’s new speaking tour, the catharsis and upward momentum gained from genuine connection, the morality of a soldier, what a real leader is, and how to become one yourself. Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL office…

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419. A Realistic Conversation About Energy and the Planet | Scott Tinker 1:38:09

3M ago1:38:09

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with geologist, educator, energy expert, and documentary filmmaker Scott Tinker. They discuss the ARC conference, the glacial periods throughout Earth's geological history, where we are now in the cycle, the gross fallacy of the Net Zero movement, the harsh realities of energy in the developing world, and the necessary…

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418. Hedonism, Taboos, Society, and Deprivation | Ben Shapiro 1:45:10

3M ago1:45:10

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with best-selling author, commentator, rapper, and co-founder of The Daily Wire, Ben Shapiro. They discuss the postmodern twisting of religious conceptions, the proclivity for hedonism to propagate at the edges of shared ideals, the danger of a society which has no shared ideals, the necessity of deprivation, and the c…

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Sicario by Denis Villeneuve: Going Deep with Ed William and Dylan O'Sullivan 🎥 🎬 🎞️ 🍿 53:39

3M ago53:39

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Here’s something a little different. A fun — but dark! — one. I’m a big fan of Denis Villeneuve, and I was due for a re-watch of ‘Sicario’ (2015, written by Taylor Sheridan). It was the perfect opportunity to nerd out about the film, so I recruited my OSV colleagues Ed William (🇬🇧) and Dylan O’Sullivan (🇮🇪) for that task. (You should follow them on…

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417. How to Manage Your Job, Your Company, Your Life | Derick Cooper 1:56:03

3M ago1:56:03

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with the CEO of QOL Medical, Derick Cooper. They discuss how immunological systems confront pathogens and store information, the trait most associated with entrepreneurial success, the complicated patterns of behavior that scale from cellular interaction to metaphysics, and how a spirit of reciprocity can be utilized t…

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My Clinical License Is as Good as Gone 45:20

3M ago45:20

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College of Psychologists of Ontario: https://cpo.on.ca/contact-us/ Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila explain the current situation with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.By DailyWire+

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416. The Revolution of German Farmers | Eva Vlaardingerbroek & Anthony Lee 1:40:20

3M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with German farmer Anthony Lee and journalist Eva Vlaardingerbroek. They discuss the ongoing farmers' protest, the war on efficient agriculture, what is now being panned as the failed German state, the ludicrous net-zero goals creating excess electric vehicles while cutting off the generation of power, and how a grassr…

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415. 80% of Homes are Fostering Chronic Illness | Dr. Scott McMahon & Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker 1:53:10

3M ago1:53:10

1:53:10

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with Dr. Scott McMahon and Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. They discuss their potentially groundbreaking research into CIRS, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Backed by research, these two doctors believe that many other illnesses and syndromes such as fibromyalgia, obesity, and even depression might actually be caused…

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414. The Rebirth of the Sacred with John Vervaeke 1:39:39

3M ago1:39:39

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in person with Dr. John Vervaeke. They discuss the relationship between your calling and your conscience, the three dimensions of the sacred, how Descartes famous “I think therefore I am” conclusion might be restructured in modern day, what exactly Socrates’s Daemon was, and the bridging of morality and meaning. Joh…

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413. Raised by Thetans in a Galactic Gulag | Aaron Smith-Levin 1:22:59

3M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with former-Scientologist and podcaster Aaron Smith-Levin. They explore his upbringing within the “church,” how Scientology entices new members, the basis for Dianetics in Freudian psychology, the religiously inspired twist only found behind multiple paywalls, the higher being known as Xenu, what broke Aaron’s belief, …

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412. True Stories From a Soviet Spy | Jack Barsky 1:38:43

3M ago1:38:43

1:38:43

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with ex-KGB spy, author, and podcaster, Jack Barsky. They discuss Jack’s upbringing under the communist utopian dream, following the motivating sentiment of “freedom for the oppressed,” how he embedded himself in American society, what brought him into contact with the FBI, and how he was able to walk away. Jack Barsky…

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411. You Are Already Living in 1984 | Laurence Fox 1:35:27

4M ago1:35:27

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with English actor, musician, broadcaster, and party leader Laurence Fox. They discuss his current canceling, arrest, and litigation, the globalist scheming of London's current mayor, Sadiq Khan, the ironic expansion of surveillance cameras across England, and the state of Western Democracy when removed from humor, art…

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410. Discussing Impact Investment and ESG's with a BlackRock Executive | Terrence Keeley 1:39:12

4M ago1:39:12

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with investment expert and author Terrence Keeley. They discuss the recent success of the ARC conference, the reality of climate narratives and the ESG mafia, the cost effective solutions to some of our most pressing problems, and the positive side of societal betterment via impact investing. Terrence Keeley is an A…

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409. Keeping Death at Bay | Dr. Adeel Khan 1:34:16

4M ago1:34:16

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with longevity and chronic pain expert, Dr. Adeel Khan. They discuss how Adeel helped treat Dr. Peterson and his wife Tammy for chronic pain, how gene-editing via stem cells will be the inevitable future of medicine, the doomed nature of restriction-based dieting, the physiological basis behind depression,…

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408. Jordan Peterson & Sam Harris Try to Find Something They Agree On 2:04:56

4M ago2:04:56

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with author, philosopher, and app developer Sam Harris. They discuss the benefits of routine meditation, deleting X (twitter), the issue of defining a Higher Good, the reality of evil, and the difficulty in establishing a shared morality. Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times best sellers. His books includ…

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407. Discussing Communism in All its Glory | Michael Malice 2:04:03

4M ago2:04:03

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with author and podcaster, Michael Malice. They discuss his latest book, “The White Pill.” From this they explore the philosophy of Ayn Rand, anarchism, the history and rebranded atrocities of Czarist Russia, and why utopian visions cyclically entice generations of people, despite leaving each one devastat…

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406. The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson 2:08:54

4M ago2:08:54

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with Brett Johnson, formerly the United States’ most wanted cyber criminal, now a public speaker and expert on cyber security. They discuss the nurturing of a child into a criminal, the compartmentalization of guilt, the psychology of exploitation, the creation of the precursor to the dark web, and what ca…

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405. Anatomy of an (almost) School Shooter | Aaron Stark 1:38:05

4M ago1:38:05

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with public speaker and mental health advocate Aaron Stark. You might recognize Aaron’s name from his deeply impactful TED Talk, “I was almost a school shooter.” They walk through his life story and discuss the all-too-real result of deep parental trauma, the psychology of abuse that shapes self loathing and self ha…

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404. A Podcast About the End of the World | Dr. Niall Ferguson 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with historian and author Niall Ferguson. They discuss the historical and deeply mythological precedent of world-ending narratives, how the global doomsday ethos abdicates local responsibility while empowering the elite class, the out-of-control gigantism plaguing our administrative states today, and how we might st…

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403. Attraction, Beauty, Growth, and Sex | Dr. Sarah Hill 1:58:57

4M ago1:58:57

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with researcher, professor, and author, Dr. Sarah Hill. They break down sex-based differences in regret, competition, and academia; the balance between life exposure and safeguarding when raising a child; the practice of “mate-choice copying” among women; and why our hormones are a foundational part not ju…

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402. Who Is Ron DeSantis? 58:29

5M ago58:29

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with the 46th governor of Florida and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. They discuss his working-class upbringing, the fundamentals of team building, the drastic need for government reduction, and how Florida might work as a national blueprint post 2024. Ron DeSantis is an American politician in the Republica…

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401. Rife For Cancellation | Matt Rife 1:11:10

5M ago1:11:10

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down in-person with recently “canceled” comedian Matt Rife. They discuss the incident in question, his viral response, the prominence of crowd work in his act, his early career start at the age of 15, the innovative use of social media to build his name, and the real reason he remains unapologetic for having a sense of hu…

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400. Message from the United Arab Emirates | His Excellency Saeed Al Nazari 1:37:17

5M ago1:37:17

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with the Secretary General of Great Arab Minds, His Excellency Saeed Al Nazari. They discuss the origins of the United Arab Emirates, how the Abraham Accords and a Tri-Faith system have taken effect and opened dialogue, the projects spearheaded by Saeed for the education, entrepreneurialism and empowerment of young E…

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399. The Future of Canada | Josh & Nick Alexander 1:45:13

5M ago1:45:13

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with Save Canada organizers Josh and Nick Alexander. They discuss the resurgence of activism for christian ideals and family values, the abhorrent response from administrative bodies, mainstream media, and law enforcement, the threats and physical violence levied against their family and organization, and what their …

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398. Dr. Jordan Peterson Speaks to a U.S. Hostage Negotiator | Ambassador Robert O'Brien 1:44:23

5M ago1:44:23

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with attorney, ambassador, and 27th U.S. Security Advisor, Robert O’Brien. They discuss the inner workings of international hostage negotiations, the ongoing success and legacy of the Abraham Accords, the Russia/Ukraine war, and the current perception of American strength, leaving much room for improvement. Robert O’…

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397. The Heritage Foundation: Responsibility and Meaning | Dr. Kevin Roberts 1:37:26

5M ago1:37:26

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with the current president of the Heritage Foundation, Dr. Kevin Roberts. They discuss the operations and practical utility of think tanks, the state of progressivism across academia, how multiple generations of students are now incapable of facing adversity, while claiming to fight it, and why intellectual combat is…

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396. Magna CEO on Turning Five Thousand Dollars Into One Billion | Frank Stronach 1:28:30

5M ago1:28:30

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with founder and CEO of Magna International, Frank Stronach. They discuss the keys to starting and maintaining a successful business, and the ideas contained within the Economic Charter Rights, which advocates for the input and autonomy of all workers and profit sharing to be exercised company wide. Frank Stronach is…

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395. Difficult Conversation as the Precondition to Progress | Adam Smith 1:52:34

5M ago1:52:34

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Dr. Jordan B Peterson sits down with lawyer, state representative, and author Adam Smith. They discuss his new book “Lost and Broken: My Journey Back from Chronic Pain and Crippling Anxiety.” From this they explore the differences between cognitive and behavioral therapy, the dogmatization of nuance, the rise of “harm reduction” in the current era …

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