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I'm somewhat fascinated by Peterson, but also somewhat wary. Many of what he says is well reasoned, often backed by research, and not an affront to common sense
by norswap 9y ago
I'm somewhat fascinated by Peterson, but also somewhat wary. Many of what he says is well reasoned, often backed by research, and not an affront to common sense. This is not what you would expect when you look at the people who sometimes cheer him up online.
At the same time, after watching a few of his videos (mostly excerpts reposted by fans), I think he might be more conservative than I initially realized.
What really bothers me, though, is that he isn't vocal enough in condemning conservative abuses. As a result, his followers sure believes what he says (which is fairly reasonable), but then a good deal besides, which isn't. It's really hard to bite the hand that feeds/supports you.
But social justice debates aside, Peterson has some really interesting ideas on stuff, that are worth listening to if only to hear a well-informed opinion for once, whether you end up agreeing or disagreeing with him.