• 00:00 🗣️ Jordan Peterson's caution against political correctness

  • Peterson emphasizes the necessity of risking offense for the pursuit of truth.
  • Discusses the discomfort inherent in discussing important issues.
  • Attributes the rise of political correctness to radical leftist policies in universities.

• 02:18 🎓 Universities as incubators of political correctness

  • Attributes the rise of political correctness to university education.
  • Discusses the impact of radical leftist ideologies in humanities and social sciences.
  • Mentions incidents like the protests against microaggressions and controversies surrounding preferred gender pronouns.

• 04:08 💬 Impact and origins of political correctness

  • Traces the roots of political correctness to communist societies.
  • Highlights the dangers of prioritizing sensitivity over truth.
  • Discusses the cultural shift towards political correctness in modern America.

• 06:15 🤔 Consequences of shielding individuals from discomfort

  • Criticizes the trend of protecting individuals from discomfort.
  • Advocates for resilience through exposure to uncomfortable ideas.
  • Discusses the negative impact of overprotectiveness on societal development.

• 07:55 🔒 Upholding free speech even when despising the message

  • Emphasizes the importance of protecting free speech, even when disagreeing with the message.
  • Discusses the cost of obstructing free speech and the flow of ideas.
  • References controversies like the Ronda Jarar incident to illustrate the complexities of free speech.

• 09:05 👪 Parenting and fostering resilience in children

  • Advocates for responsible parenting to prevent entitlement in children.
  • Discusses the importance of teaching children respect and social awareness.
  • Mentions Jordan Peterson's advice on parenting as a long-term solution to societal weaknesses.

• 10:31 🧠 Encouraging intellectual and moral growth through parenting

  • Discusses the role of parenting in shaping a child's character and values.
  • Highlights the significance of socializing children to tolerate dissent and offense.
  • References Jordan Peterson's advice on parenting as a means to address societal weaknesses.

• 11:26 🌟 Jordan Peterson's impact as a public intellectual

  • Recognizes Jordan Peterson's influence in providing guidance and solutions for societal challenges.
  • Discusses Peterson's approach of offering small, achievable steps for personal growth.
  • Credits Peterson's popularity to his ability to provide accessible guidance to millions.

Posted in r/todayilearned by u/redwalrus11 • 33,861 points and 2,406 comments

Good unpacking of recent accusations against Jordan Peterson.

Really good argument that hierarchies are needed for us to aspire and make goals--equality hurts progress because it gives us nothing (less?) to aspire for as individuals. Also, comparing yourself with others is NOT helpful. Compare only with yourself and mark progress (or loss). Focus on Incremental changes, which operate like compound interest and can turn your life around.