"He has arrived and is here to help."
Jordan Peterson is the positive force of change we've been waiting for.
As I sit in front of my laptop at work and reflect on my life over the past sixty years, a common denominator that keeps rearing its head (other than my inability to generate enough income to support my life they way I’d like to - a clear lack of ambition on my part), is my lack of comprehension and perplexed state of being around the human condition and our seemingly endless struggle to get along with each other and take advantage of all the incredible opportunities this experience we call “life” has to offer.
After recently reading Yuval Noah Harari’s best selling book, Sapiens, I now have a better grasp on the why, how and when of where we are now and where we’ve come from based on the series of historical events (agricultural and industrial revolutions) that have shaped the human race and offered a window to a potential path we may indeed be on. The sign posts are quite clear, but the destination is vague with variables that are truly under our control should we elect to exercise that control. And although Harari offers a very detailed account of our species over millions of years of development which have culminated into the vast and seemingly species ending difficulties we continue to face, it did not necessarily offer a solution to the problems we’ve created for ourselves that continue to keep us from truly enjoying the simplicity of life to its fullest as a collective.
However, there is one person as of late who has risen above the ever increasing noise to give more clarification on our shared human issues coupled with reasonable solutions to what is the state of things and how we can go about making significant changes in how we think and what we do to better address these human issues we all face. The remarkable man I speak of is Canadian born clinical psychologist, public speaker, author and YouTube sensation, Jordan Peterson. What’s incredible to me is the fact that Jordan is right around my age and is just now blowing up all over the world as a voice of reason and the instrument of change we’ve been waiting for. He has truly made a name for himself as he travels the globe spreading his profound words of wisdom, hopefulness and possibility with the caveat of action(s) that are required for change to occur. His opinions and views on gender identity, politics and socioeconomic disfunction have fueled reactions that range from him being accused of being a Nazi to praise by the worlds top intellectuals while inspiring unprecedented crowds of people willing to stand in line for hours on end to hear him speak. Is he the messiah we’ve been waiting for? It appears to be so based on the profound effect he’s having on so many people. You can literally see the conviction in his eyes and know that he speaks the truth.
I’ve been spending a bit of time watching him participating in panel discussion and public forums online as he confidently and matter of factly delivers his razor sharp answers to some of the toughest questions from people of all ages on topics ranging from family values and the differences between men and women to the complexities of political policies and how we manage the human condition. I’ve been so taken by this man and how he so eloquently delivers “the truth”, that I’ve been considering reading The Bible ( The New Testament) based on how he deconstructs the texts and demonstrates how these original writings are the basis for all modern philosophy and literature in general. I’ve always had an aversion to the idea of taking on such a task as I’ve equated anything related to The Bible as false fables being leveraged to control the masses who are willing to be led down a path of righteousness with no solid foundation of truth. Needless to say, it is now on my radar in a totally different light.
And that is precisely what Jordan Peterson is doing. He is effectively shedding light on critical subjects while providing a keen and confident sense of knowledge as a scientist with the proven statistical data to back his findings and recommendations. As his popularity grows exponentially, I see that people are beginning to heed his warnings, contemplate his wisdom and undertake the necessary prescriptions of change he recommends to alleviate some of the unnecessary pain and suffering we bring upon ourselves as a result of our ignorance. He is the necessary education we are all missing in our lives and has selflessly put himself in the light so we may take advantage of what he offers. Make no mistake about it, he is just a human like the rest of us. A man who has been forthright and honest about the challenges he’s faced in his own life. His vulnerability and willingness to really listen to those who challenge his ideas and respond responsibly is what makes him of great value to all of us who are willing to listen. I’m grateful to have Jordan Peterson among us. This is the time for everyone to begin the self examination he offers and take this opportunity to move closer to where we really want to be. Thank you Jordan. We hear you.
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