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Mar 2025
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532. A Dialogue So Dangerous, It Just Mi...

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall. They discuss the vertical dimension, proper orientation within the hierarchy of values, the normative versus the ethical, and what makes something more “real” in a pragmatic and philosophical sense.   John Vervaeke is an associate professor of psychology & cognitive science at the Universit ... Show More
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