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Why isn’t the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW) finding much traction?

Posted on February 1, 2019 by observationblogger — Leave a comment

For information about what and whom consist of the IDW, visit this web site. I was reflecting on Eric Weinstein’s discussion above about the IDW on Rebel Wisdom. His suicide bomber analogy at the ‘diversity’ dinner was a real stand…

Tagged with: Eric Weinstein, Intellectual Dark Web, Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, reddit, sam Harris
Posted in politics

Chomsky on Žižek and Peterson’s ‘Logos’ and ‘I act as if God exists’.

Posted on January 12, 2019 by observationblogger — Leave a comment

You can read the full Reddit response to my post below here. Edited (13/01/2019): Jordan Peterson on his Q&A for January has just stated that he and Žižek have a debate tentatively lined up for April in Toronto and he…

Tagged with: Bristish GQ, Carl Jung, Jordan Peterson, Noam Chomsky, religion, Slavov Zizek, The Logos
Posted in politics, Reflections

Do you believe in Santa Claus?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by observationblogger — Leave a comment

How Jordan Peterson might respond to the question (From Dr Beckerwood on Reddit): I act as if Santa Claus exists. People have often asked me (especially around this time of year) if I believe in Santa Claus… and I don’t…

Tagged with: Jordan Peterson, Santa Claus, XMAS
Posted in Reflections

Ezra Klein, a rational or irrational lefty?

Posted on December 21, 2018 by observationblogger — Leave a comment

I have been repeatedly queried as to why I stated that Ezra Klein would be moderate to far left on the political spectrum. So I have drafted this reply to the countless people on Reddit who asked me to explain.…

What is True? The most provocative yet necessary philosophical debate of our time?

Posted on December 14, 2018 by observationblogger — Leave a comment

Waking Up With Sam Harris #62 – What is True? (with Jordan B. Peterson) (The debate starts at 25.00 in the above link) For me at least, it required multiple listens. More listens than what I might ordinarily feel comfortable.…

Tagged with: Debate, Intellectual, Jordan Peterson, Philosophy, sam Harris, What is True?
Posted in Reflections, Science

Keep On Sleeping With Ham Sarris #1 – Against Empathy (With Plaul Boom)

Posted on April 6, 2017 by observationblogger — Leave a comment

I am a big fan of Ham Sarris’ podcasts and this one in particular really got me thinking: If you are after more insightful podcasts by Ham, tune into the follow up podcast with Peter Jordanson: Related Articles: 1. What…

Tagged with: Ham Sarris, Jordan Peterson, Keep On Sleeping, Paul Bloom, Peter Jordanson, Plaul Boom, podcasts, sam Harris, Waking Up Podcast
Posted in Movies and TV