Jordan Peterson

Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist, author, and media commentator, was born in Edmonton, Alberta. He gained widespread attention in the late 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues.

In 1979, Jordan Peterson graduated from Fairview High School before pursuing higher education in political science and psychology.

In his teenage years, Jordan Peterson abandoned his belief in God and became a member of a 'mildly socialist' political party, where he was exposed to different ideologies.

In 1982, Jordan Peterson completed his Bachelor of Arts in political science at the University of Alberta.

In 1989, Jordan Peterson married Tammy Roberts, with whom he has two children: Mikhaila and Julian.

In 1991, Jordan Peterson earned his PhD in clinical psychology from McGill University under the supervision of Robert O. Pihl.

From July 1993 to June 1998, Peterson lived in Arlington, Massachusetts, while teaching and conducting research at Harvard University.

In 1998, Peterson returned to Canada to become a full professor at the University of Toronto.

In 1999, Jordan Peterson published his first book, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief, which integrated psychology, mythology, religion, literature, philosophy, and neuroscience to explore systems of belief and meaning.

Starting around 2000, Jordan Peterson began collecting Soviet-era paintings to explore the relationship between totalitarian propaganda and art.

Beginning in 2003, Jordan Peterson made television appearances discussing psychological subjects. He appeared on various shows, including TVOntario's Big Ideas and a BBC Horizon documentary commenting on the connection between Tourette syndrome and musical talent.

In 2004, Jordan Peterson's classroom lectures on psychology and mythology based on his book 'Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief' were made into a 13-part TV series aired on TVOntario.

In 2005, Jordan Peterson, along with colleagues, established The Self-Authoring Suite, a writing therapy system consisting of online programs for autobiography, personality analysis, and future planning.

In 2011, Jordan Peterson appeared as an essayist and panelist on TVOntario's The Agenda, discussing psychologically relevant cultural issues.

On March 29, 2013, Jordan Peterson created his YouTube channel 'JordanPetersonVideos' featuring his university and public lectures, interviews, and more.

In 2014, he joined Vox as a senior correspondent, focusing on ideology and challenges to democracy both domestically and internationally.

A 2015 study showed a significant reduction in ethnic and gender-group differences in performance using the Future Authoring program of The Self-Authoring Suite.

On 27 September 2016, Jordan Peterson released the first part of a lecture series titled 'Professor against political correctness', where he expressed his refusal to use preferred gender pronouns and objected to Bill C-16 in Canada.

By May 6, 2017, a crowdfunding campaign by Rebel News raised C$195,000 for Peterson, equivalent to over two years of research funding, in response to the denial of his grant.

Jordan Peterson accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of following a 'murderous equity doctrine' after Trudeau praised feminist activists in a tweet. This led to a public confrontation between the two figures.

On January 23, 2018, Jordan Peterson's book '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' was published by Random House Canada. The book quickly became a best-seller internationally and catapulted Peterson to fame beyond being just an internet celebrity.

On January 25, 2018, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson published his book '12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos', which gained significant popularity and acclaim.

Jordan Peterson expresses concern for the plight of young men in the West, attributing it to the focus on sexism. He criticizes the labeling of young men as patriarchal oppressors and participants in rape culture, deeming it destructive and unnecessary.

Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist, gained popularity and became a prominent figure in right-wing circles. He is known for his insights into the current political landscape.

Jordan Peterson discussed the concept of individual sovereignty during an evening event.

Peterson's third book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, was released on 2 March 2021.

In November 2022, Jordan Peterson released a series of lectures on the Book of Exodus on DailyWire+.

Jordan Peterson wrote the foreword for the 50th anniversary edition of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's renowned book, The Gulag Archipelago.

Dr. Jordan Peterson, along with his daughter Mikhaila Fuller, launched Peterson Academy in early 2024. The online university offers high quality video courses and a social media platform, aiming to make education affordable and accessible to everyone.