Jordan B. Peterson

Born: 1962-06-12

Jordan Bernt Peterson (born 12 June 1962) is a Canadian clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. He began to receive widespread attention in the late 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues. Born and raised in Alberta, Peterson obtained bachelor's degrees in political science and psychology from the University of Alberta and a PhD in clinical psychology from McGill University. After teaching and research at Harvard University, he returned to Canada in 1998 to join the faculty of psychology at the University of Toronto. In 1999, he published his first book, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief, which became the basis for many of his subsequent lectures. The book combined information from psychology, mythology, religion, literature, philosophy, and neuroscience to analyze systems of belief and meaning. In 2016, Peterson released a series of YouTube videos criticising the Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code (Bill C-16), passed by the Parliament of Canada to introduce "gender identity and expression" as a prohibited grounds of discrimination. He argued that the bill would make the use of certain gender pronouns into compelled speech, and related this argument to a general critique of political correctness and identity politics. He subsequently received significant media coverage, attracting both support and criticism. In the wake of the controversy, Peterson's lectures and debates—propagated also through podcasts and YouTube—gradually gathered millions of views. He put his clinical practice and teaching duties on hold by 2018, when he published his second book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. Promoted with a world tour, it became a bestseller in several countries.


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Lady Ballers

as Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Released: 2023-12-01

A once-great basketball coach is on a journey back to victory by reuniting his former high...

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What is a Woman?

as Self
Released: 2022-06-01

Political commentator Matt Walsh explores the changing concepts of sex and gender in the digital...

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No Safe Spaces

as Self
Released: 2019-10-25

Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager examine the reality of life and discourse on college campuses in...

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Zombiemania

as Himself - Psychologist
Released: 2008-01-03

The evolution of the zombie from its roots in Haitian voodoo to its coveted role as the world's...

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Hoaxed

as Himself
Released: 2019-01-24

An insider's look at the fake news phenomenon and the consequences of media misinformation....

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The Rise of Jordan Peterson

as uncredited
Released: 2019-08-19

A rare, intimate glimpse into the life and mind of Jordan Peterson, the academic and...

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Logos & Literacy

as Self
Released: 2023-03-09

Renowned scholar Dr Jordan B Peterson takes us on a captivating journey through the Museum of...

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A Glitch in the Matrix

as Self
Released: 2018-02-17

In 'A Glitch in the Matrix', journalist David Fuller analyzes and assesses Dr. Jordan B...

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The Creepy Line

as Jordan B. Peterson
Released: 2018-10-08

An eye-opening documentary, The Creepy Line reveals the stunning degree to which society is...

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Shut Him Down: The Rise of Jordan Peterson

as Self
Released: 2018-11-02

Lauded as the most influential thinker of the Western world, psychology professor Jordan...

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Jordan Peterson & Slavoj Žižek - Happiness: Capitalism vs. Marxism

as Self
Released: 2019-04-19

A debate between Jordan Peterson & Slavoj Žižek, said to be regarding happiness and whether...

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Reconnect: The Movie

as Himself
Released: 2019-12-06

Back in 2012 I had my very first Ayahuasca ceremony and, needless to say, I was terrified. But...

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Happiness: Capitalism vs. Marxism

as Self
Released: 2019-05-15

On February, April 19, 2019, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson debated Marxist philosopher Dr. Slavoj Zizek.

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The Meaning and Reality of Individual Sovereignty

as Jordan B. Peterson
Released: 2019-07-28

Why has the idea of individual sovereignty been granted such primacy of place in free Western...

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Who Dares Say He Believes in God?

as Jordan B. Peterson
Released: 2019-06-08

Jordan Peterson decides to answer a question.

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Jordan Peterson: Truth in the Time of Chaos

as Himself
Released: 2018-01-04

Psychologist and professor Jordan Peterson has come to fame over the last year. But many of...

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

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First aired: 2018-06-22

Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that...

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Tucker Carlson Today

as Himself
First aired: 2021-03-29

Tucker Carlson conducts interviews and hosts discussions.

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The Russell Howard Hour

as Self
First aired: 2017-09-21

Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through...

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The Jim Jefferies Show

as Self
First aired: 2017-06-06

Each week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe...

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Q&A

as Self - Panellist
First aired: 2008-05-22

Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to...

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Question Time

as Self - Panellist
First aired: 1979-09-25

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least...

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Dragons, Monsters, and Men

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First aired: 2022-06-29

Discover your purpose and slay the dragons that stand in your way. Watch the new 4-part series...

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Beyond Order Tour

as Himself
First aired: 2022-11-04

Join Jordan for his “Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life” 2022-2023 tour.

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Vision & Destiny

as Himself
First aired: 2023-02-17

Peterson draws upon his extensive research and relatable real-life experiences to illustrate how...

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