This was recorded in 2015. It's both fascinating and wonderful to see Dr. Peterson before all of the bruhaha that shot him into the spotlight, made him a globally known personality, turned his life upside down, and damned near killed him. Here he is before he had to weigh and consider each and every word that he uttered because the world was watching and too much of that world was out for his blood.
He's clearly reveling in the subject matter, giddy even, and eager to share his understanding of matters that he clearly feels are important not just to him but for all of us. The value of his contribution cannot be overstated but at the same time the price he paid in loss of innocence and the personal toll makes one ask was it worth it. I mean it certainly was from my perspective, but I feel deep regret that he had to pay such a high cost.
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