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I don't understand the hate for Jordan Peterson

I kind of wrote this spur of the moment so its not as eloquent or informative as I'd like it to be.

I've been listening to his podcasts a lot lately. I suspect all of the hate and bitterness towards him is due atleast in part rumor and gossip. Because if you actually took the time to listen to even one lecture, you would see he's quite intelligent, sympathetic, educated, logical, and informative. Especially towards those of whom struggle to cope with life and its many catastrophes. He is surely not a fascist or marxist like many claim. I gather many suspect that he is because he sometimes utilizes stories and quotes from well know fascist or marxist propaganda. You don't have to like him or even agree but I must infer anyone that demonizes him is incredibly naive and brainwashed by left wing ideology and is essentially an enemy to morality, common sense, and good will.

After listening to him for hours I have come to the conclusion that he is a man of reason. He believes in deriving knowledge and wisdom from every avenue possible. He believes that everything is a potential tool for us to improve upon ourselves and our society. Maybe not necessarily deriving wisdom from said sources but using them as a resource nonetheless to get a better perspective on the human psyche. He has even mentioned many times that is not only wise but healthy to derive information from people you probably wouldn't otherwise get along with. If you continue to converse only with people who share the same agenda as you, the same thoughts and opinions, then you will never learn anything of value. He teaches people to broaden their horizons and broaden their minds, encompass everything in their path as a means of attaining wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.

Jordan is not a christian but he's also not not a christian if that makes sense. His system of thinking about such things as the afterlife, God, Jesus, etc go much much further. In my opinion, as far as I can tell, he takes an agnostic approach. I try not to infer too much about the nature of his character or what he believes in. I would hate to label him as something he is not. Regardless of his stance on the belief in God, he often quotes stories from the Bible especially from Genesis and Exodus. He believes it is an invaluable tool at the very least in teaching and instilling morality and wisdom.

I have been listening to him for about a week now and he has inspired me to look at my life and life in general from a new perspective and really figure out what it is I'm doing with my life and what I want out of it. He has given me many guidelines for discovering my purpose in life and finding meaning in it. So say what you will about him, this is the kick in the pants I needed. I have been searching for years upon years looking for answers to my questions and he is the closest to answering all of them. I understand that many of questions probably cannot be answered but at the very least he has given me hints in which I should direct my attention towards.
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
Why is he hated?

I had not heard of him, read the ensuing thread here, did a little research to learn he is a clinical psychologist and author...

So why is he "hated"?

Perhaps because he is one of those many people slammed for having the courage to express his opinions on difficult matters others want controlled or silenced?

Opinions his detractors do not want to hear or read, let alone want anyone else to think or discuss? Are these detractors willing or able to learn what people really say or write for themselves, think about it, then decide their own views constructively and without mere abuse or inventing spurious "Left/Right" political propaganda from them?



I respect JestAJester's own reaction to Dr. Peterson's views because he (JAJ) has clearly described his reaction having constructively listened to the lectures. He also has the honesty to admit his own misunderstandings or doubts, such being unclear of the doctor's religious belief. (Using Bible stories to illustrate points about humanity does not itself state belief in God, but may imply it.)

I have not heard Dr. Peterson's lectures nor read his books, so I do not know if would agree or disagree with his ideas.

Nor would I decide by what others want me to think he believes.

So perhaos it needs those who "hate" Dr Peterson to state, clearly, honestly, constructively and politely; firstly if they "hate" him or simply disagree with his ideas, and if so, why.
JestAJester · 31-35, M
@ArishMell Yah I've read the comments on here and I've read past posts about him and its always the same thing. Hes a misogynist, sexist, fascist, Marxist, crybaby etc. They always result in name calling but never any constructive criticism or even any rational explanation of why they think that is the case. I've been listening to him for awhile now and the only faults I've come to conclude is that he perhaps a bit narcisstic and has a tendency to dance around hard questions or simply not be clear and concise. Perhaps that is due to my own lack of understanding and education. Who knows?
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@JestAJester You do not lack understanding and education.Your answer there shows that.

What counts is understanding a point of view before agreeing or disagreeing with it.

Sadly "social[?]-media" seems just so full of people who disagree with things but are too lazy to think about it, so they just sink into abuse instead of constructive criticism.
JestAJester · 31-35, M
@ArishMell i believe that in order to learn you must accept to some degree you don't know as much as you think you do and you're able to accept being wrong, possibly even embarassed by it. I do appreciate that
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@JestAJester Thankyou - yes, I agree entirely.