#448 – Jordan Peterson: Nietzsche, Hitler, God, Psychopathy, Suffering & Meaning

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<p>Jordan Peterson is a psychologist, author, lecturer, and podcast host.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep448-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep448-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/jordan-peterson-2-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/jordan-peterson-2-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> &#8211; give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> &#8211; submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> &#8211; join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> &#8211; other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Peterson Academy: <a href="https://petersonacademy.com">https://petersonacademy.com</a><br /> Jordan&#8217;s X: <a href="https://x.com/jordanbpeterson">https://x.com/jordanbpeterson</a><br /> Jordan&#8217;s YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson">https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson</a><br /> Jordan&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://jordanbpeterson.com">https://jordanbpeterson.com</a></p> <p>Jordan&#8217;s Books:<br /> We Who Wrestle with God: <a href="https://amzn.to/485Dz4a">https://amzn.to/485Dz4a</a><br /> Beyond Order: <a href="https://amzn.to/3T4LRBw">https://amzn.to/3T4LRBw</a><br /> 12 Rules for Life: <a href="https://amzn.to/3c4sqYF">https://amzn.to/3c4sqYF</a><br /> Maps of Meaning: <a href="https://amzn.to/3A1Ods2">https://amzn.to/3A1Ods2</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors &#38; get discounts:<br /> <b>Eight Sleep:</b> Temp-controlled smart mattress.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/eight_sleep-ep448-sc">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Ground News:</b> Unbiased news source.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/ground_news-ep448-sc">https://groundnews.com/lex</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep448-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep448-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (07:07) &#8211; Nietzsche<br /> (14:48) &#8211; Power and propaganda<br /> (19:54) &#8211; Nazism<br /> (24:54) &#8211; Religion<br /> (41:18) &#8211; Communism<br /> (47:03) &#8211; Hero myth<br /> (49:12) &#8211; Belief in God<br /> (59:24) &#8211; Advice for young people<br /> (1:12:02) &#8211; Sex<br /> (1:32:00) &#8211; Good and evil<br /> (1:44:46) &#8211; Psychopathy<br /> (1:58:15) &#8211; Hardship<br /> (2:10:31) &#8211; Pain and gratitude<br /> (2:21:32) &#8211; Truth</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> &#8211; Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> &#8211; Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> &#8211; Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> &#8211; RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> &#8211; Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> &#8211; Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>