I was Jordan Peterson’s strongest supporter. Now I think he’s dangerous

Re:I was Jordan Peterson’s strongest supporter. Now I think ... by gsaga on Sunday May 27, 2018 @10:44PM (#17170336)

He does.

1. He's more of a preacher than a teacher, even in the classroom.

2. He uses the language of fear, a lot.

3. His follower tend to be outright dismissive of opposing views.

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Re:I was Jordan Peterson’s strongest supporter. Now I think ... by tlb on Sunday May 27, 2018 @11:12PM (#17170403)

Having one's followers be dismissive of opposing views is not necessarily bad. Darwin shares that distinction.

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Re:I was Jordan Peterson’s strongest supporter. Now I think ... by jstewartmobile on Sunday May 27, 2018 @11:23PM (#17170433)

You've just described almost every humanities professor I've ever had. I didn't need an article that long to hear a pot call a kettle black.

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Re:I was Jordan Peterson’s strongest supporter. Now I think ... by ardent_uno on Sunday May 27, 2018 @11:12PM (#17170402)

Those points describe a large number of public intellectuals from across the political spectrum, most of whom I would not consider dangerous.

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Re:I was Jordan Peterson’s strongest supporter. Now I think ... by gsaga on Sunday May 27, 2018 @10:47PM (#17170341)

Ps. I'm also a fan. He helped me clean my room.

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