Episode

Jordan Peterson Part 2: The Moscow Diaries
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54:51
Published: Tue Mar 15 2022
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In 2019, Jordan Peterson disappeared from public life. One year later, he re-emerged with a diagnosis, a story and no self-reflection whatsoever.Thanks to Katelyn Burns and Talia Lavin for help fact-checking this episode and Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks!Joe Rogan Experience #1070 - Jordan PetersonWhy the Left Is So Afraid of Jordan PetersonWhen Your Psychologist Goes Viral: How Jordan Peterson’s Fame Affected His Private PracticeJordan Peterson’s Gospel of MasculinityThe Intellectual We DeserveAuditing Radicalization Pathways on YouTubeThe Left’s Contempt for Jordan Peterson Is Perfectly RationalI was Jordan Peterson’s strongest supporter. Now I think he’s dangerous.Jordan Peterson: Why I am no longer a tenured professor at the University of TorontoJordan Peterson & Fascist MysticismSunday Times: Unedited Interview TranscriptAlgorithmic extremism: Examining YouTube's rabbit hole of radicalizationWhat is the “lite” in “alt-lite?” The discourse of white vulnerability and dominance among YouTube’s reactionariesExposing Jordan Peterson’s Barrage of Revisionist Falsehoods About Hitler, the Holocaust and NazismSupport the show

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In this podcast, the host talks about his experience in trying out an all meat diet, which was inspired by his daughter who has rheumatoid arthritis.
00:00 - 02:11 (02:11)
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Diet
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In this podcast, the host talks about his experience in trying out an all meat diet, which was inspired by his daughter who has rheumatoid arthritis. He shares his insights on the diet and how it affected his physical and mental health.

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Jordan Peterson Part 2: The Moscow Diaries
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Michael Pollan shares his personal experiment of eating a diet that includes only salt, sugar, and corn in different combinations, and how it affected his sleep and overall health.
02:11 - 05:16 (03:05)
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Health
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Michael Pollan shares his personal experiment of eating a diet that includes only salt, sugar, and corn in different combinations, and how it affected his sleep and overall health.

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The world record for staying awake is 11 days, but it's no longer recommended for anyone to attempt.
05:16 - 07:24 (02:07)
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Sleep deprivation
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The world record for staying awake is 11 days, but it's no longer recommended for anyone to attempt. The extreme sleep deprivation can be addictive, and it's not clear whether the record holder's restricted diet played a role in his ability to stay awake.

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A listener expresses their disappointment with a story that was supposed to be touching but came across as insincere when describing a lost friend, and offers an anecdote about their own struggle with panic attacks.
07:24 - 10:56 (03:32)
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Friendship
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A listener expresses their disappointment with a story that was supposed to be touching but came across as insincere when describing a lost friend, and offers an anecdote about their own struggle with panic attacks.

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The speaker shares their thoughts on a famous individual who is gaining popularity, but they don't find him particularly unique or talented.
10:56 - 15:00 (04:04)
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Controversy
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The speaker shares their thoughts on a famous individual who is gaining popularity, but they don't find him particularly unique or talented. As more information comes out, it becomes clear that he holds some far-right opinions and has plagiarized offensive content from others.

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The rise of the "Intellectual Dark Web", personified by Jordan Peterson, has contributed to the increase of far-right radicalization through a perceived sense of victimization and promotion of hard truths.
15:00 - 22:29 (07:29)
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Intellectual Dark Web
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The rise of the "Intellectual Dark Web", personified by Jordan Peterson, has contributed to the increase of far-right radicalization through a perceived sense of victimization and promotion of hard truths.

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Jordan Peterson goes through a long and difficult process of getting off benzodiazepines, which is a strictly controlled and monitored process by a doctor.
22:29 - 27:19 (04:49)
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Jordan Peterson
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Jordan Peterson goes through a long and difficult process of getting off benzodiazepines, which is a strictly controlled and monitored process by a doctor. He also shares his experience of the risks of going cold turkey and not being fully informed about it.

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Jordan Peterson struggled with benzodiazepine addiction, which resulted in severe withdrawal symptoms despite continuing to take the drug.
27:19 - 33:40 (06:21)
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Jordan Peterson
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Jordan Peterson struggled with benzodiazepine addiction, which resulted in severe withdrawal symptoms despite continuing to take the drug. He was under medical supervision, but it's unclear what that supervision involved.

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In the podcast episode, the speakers discuss the dangers of seeking questionable medical treatments, such as undergoing a rapid detox or using untested medications, out of desperation during times of illness.
33:40 - 41:44 (08:03)
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Medical treatments
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In the podcast episode, the speakers discuss the dangers of seeking questionable medical treatments, such as undergoing a rapid detox or using untested medications, out of desperation during times of illness. These treatments can be ineffective and even dangerous, leading to serious health complications and risks.

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A discussion on defending students and how cancel culture can affect one's career.
41:44 - 46:23 (04:38)
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Cancel culture
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A discussion on defending students and how cancel culture can affect one's career. The speaker also mentions their experience with cancelled projects/jobs.

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This podcast episode discusses the lack of empathy towards health figures such as Jordan Peterson in the biohacking community despite the potentially life-changing medical issues they face.
46:23 - 52:27 (06:03)
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Health
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This podcast episode discusses the lack of empathy towards health figures such as Jordan Peterson in the biohacking community despite the potentially life-changing medical issues they face. It highlights the prevalence of the keto carnivore diet and the negative impact this lack of empathy has on those with benzo addiction.

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The "lion diet", which is a stricter version of the carnivore diet, is gaining popularity among some people who claim it leads to weight loss and improved health, but it has been criticized by nutrition experts as being nutritionally inadequate and unsustainable.
52:27 - 54:40 (02:13)
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Lion Diet
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The "lion diet", which is a stricter version of the carnivore diet, is gaining popularity among some people who claim it leads to weight loss and improved health, but it has been criticized by nutrition experts as being nutritionally inadequate and unsustainable.

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Jordan Peterson Part 2: The Moscow Diaries
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