Jordan Peterson
Interviewee, psychologist, lecturer, and author discussed throughout, including his views on beauty, divinity, and ethics.
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Videos Mentioning Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson: Life, Death, Power, Fame, and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #313
Lex Fridman
Interviewee, psychologist, lecturer, and author discussed throughout, including his views on beauty, divinity, and ethics.
John Vervaeke — How to Build a Life of Wisdom, Flow, and Contemplation | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A psychologist and former colleague of John Vervaeke, with whom Vervaeke shares significant agreements on 'relevance realization' and the importance of religio, but also disagreements on the metaphysical necessity of narrative and post-modernism.
Ryan Hoover on Product Hunt's Acquisition and Lessons Learned About Launches with Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
Author whose first rule in his book about standing up straight with shoulders back was mentioned as advice for confidence.
A Postmortem on My Response to Covid (Episode #335)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of someone whose discourse (about Muslims and luggage screening) could contribute to the breakdown of trust in institutions, making normal life impossible.
E142: "Rich Men North of Richmond" hits #1, upward mobility, real estate capital crunch, Trump RICO
All-In Podcast
Canadian psychologist and author, referenced in the song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' lyrics regarding the suicide rate among young men and their hopelessness.
James Smith: How To Create The Life You’ve Always Wanted | E120
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as someone who reaffirmed James Smith's philosophy against cancel culture by being authentic and not trying to be morally perfect.
Jordan Peterson: How To Become The Person You’ve Always Wanted To Be | E113
The Diary Of A CEO
Canadian psychologist, author, and public intellectual, known for his views on personality, meaning, and societal issues.
Jimmy Carr: The Easiest Way To Live A Happier Life | E106
The Diary Of A CEO
Canadian psychologist and author, whose 100-question personality test is mentioned as a useful tool for self-understanding and identifying one's 'edge' or natural abilities.
David Wolpe: Judaism | Lex Fridman Podcast #270
Lex Fridman
An individual mentioned as having a similar inclination to live a religious life as if God exists, even if not fully believing.
Saagar Enjeti: Politics, History, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #167
Lex Fridman
Canadian psychologist and author, mentioned as one of the most famous people in America, despite less traditional media presence.
Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A public figure and former academic, discussed in the context of the 'crazy professor phenomenon,' noting that he was already iconoclastic and eccentric in academia.
Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #169
Lex Fridman
A psychologist and author, whose criticism of identity politics is referenced in the context of power dynamics and human history.
Carl Hart: Heroin, Cocaine, MDMA, Alcohol & the Role of Drugs in Society | Lex Fridman Podcast #233
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a public figure who has spoken about his struggle with benzodiazepine withdrawal.
Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology | Lex Fridman Podcast #268
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as someone who argues that science is not being leveraged in parts of the university due to ideology.
Richard Wrangham: Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution | Lex Fridman Podcast #229
Lex Fridman
A psychologist mentioned for his view that contemporary society is not patriarchal, a claim which Richard Wrangham disputes by pointing to deeper evolutionary and informal societal biases.
Michael Malice: New Year's Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #253
Lex Fridman
Psychologist and author, whose question about the revolving door between government agencies and pharmaceutical companies was used as a springboard for Lex's interview with the Pfizer CEO.
Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO | Lex Fridman Podcast #249
Lex Fridman
Psychologist and author who suggested a question to Lex Fridman about the close relationship between Pfizer, FDA, and CDC.
Suicidal Drug Addict To Elite Military Commando with Ben Williams | E68
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned by the host in the context of a 'purposelessness epidemic' sweeping the world, causing declining life expectancy and increased opioid addiction.
E137: Inflation cools, market rips, Ripple/MSFT beat regulators, NATO summit, cocktails of youth
All-In Podcast
Interviewed RFK Jr. in a video that was banned by YouTube.
The Secret To Loving Your Work with Bruce Daisley | E66
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as someone who discusses the importance of having unattainable goals and striving to fill a void.
A Few Thoughts About RFK Jr. (Episode #325)
Sam Harris
Podcast host who interviewed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., providing a platform for his claims. The speaker uses an anecdote from this interview to illustrate RFK Jr.'s misrepresentations.
Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts | Lex Fridman #165
Lex Fridman
Referenced generally for his concept that any one of us could have been figures like Hitler, emphasizing personal responsibility and potential for evil.
E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more
All-In Podcast
A public intellectual and podcaster, whose platform has hosted RFK Jr., contributing to widespread discussion of his ideas.
Eric Weinstein: Difficult Conversations, Freedom of Speech, and Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #163
Lex Fridman
Clinical psychologist and author, mentioned as a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast.