The Current Crisis of Masculinity 

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Watching him like this, healthy, fulfilled and back from a dark place makes my heart soooo happy...

I still remember Cathy Newman asking "Does it bother you that your audience is predominantly male?" as if that were some sort of indictment.

Jesus, that spoke to me. Looking forward to seeing you in Dublin in September. I am a single mum of a teenage boy. I’m single because his Dad was violent and abusive in every way possible. I try so hard to direct my son towards strong, inspirational male figures. He’s involved in martial arts, sport... I teach him about the importance of his strength and how beautiful that can be. I want him to embrace his masculinity and be PROUD of it. Not to be ashamed because the left have said toxic masculinity is a curse.

I've raised and am still raising four sons (ages 29, 18, 15, and 8). My husband is a combat veteran, and we've been together over 19 years. We're raising traditionally masculine, chivalrous, and strong men (or we're trying)! Society is making it harder for our boys to learn how to BE MEN. Everything masculine is labelled "toxic" and I hate that. I married a protector, a provider, a man who puts us above all else. And I've supported him through the Army, with love and fidelity. I hope what our sons see in their own home will be stronger than the BS and lies they see in the world.

Dr. Peterson, I know that a lot of your following is male, but I'd like to share my testimony as a woman in my early 20s. You have done so much to help me align with my potential, both personally and also in my wider culture. I found your content when I was in a very dark place, and you helped me heal by helping me learn to take responsibility for my life, and you encouraged me to become as educated as I am intelligent. I am thriving in my life and you played a large role in that success for me. I appreciate you so much and everything you do for us young people, men and women. You teach us how to speak up for what we believe in, even inside a world that is constantly making that a more difficult endeavor. So Thank you!! Keep it up!

Glad to see this man looking so healthy compared to this time last year.

Jordan speaks to my soul. He is so uplifting by way of logic.

Its cool to see someone Like Ben who normally has a lot to say, just sit back and listen.

The level of precision and clarity of this man's words is insane ... there is gold in literally every sentence.

Some of us from all over the world, sometimes reunite around this bonefire to listen to soul-nurchering speeches from a great man, in hope that such a great mind could uplift our lives with simple and mere words. And some of us listen so attentively that will propagate his words in the deepest sense. Thank you Mr. Peterson

I've never heard it put together so eloquently, but Dr. Peterson's point on the father's purpose being the construction of theoretical walls so children can play without fear of the outside world really resonates with me. My children are grown now, but my highest priority was always keeping any external problems or stresses out of their existence. Frankly, I fought with my wife about this a lot over the years, but ultimately I was successful. Many serious issues that would have caused them anxiety were shielded from their awareness. If you can provide that to your kids.... A safe, stable, and loving environment........ You've succeeded as a parent. If you need to be a better person to do it, then be better. If you need to work harder to ensure it, then work harder. You'll never do anything more important and I think we're losing the drive to do it.

It's a shame that the idea of toxic masculinity almost instantly morphed into the idea that all masculinity is toxic. It's obvious that masculinity, as well as femininity for that matter, can become toxic. But masculinity in and of itself ought to be fostered nurtured to bring those traits out in our young men so that they can be the most competent, capable, and necessary individuals as possible. We are going to continue to need people who can get things done and solve problems, respond to emergencies, fight for those who can't fight for themselves, and lead.

Formidable. Peterson hasn’t just overcome his setbacks. He is BACK 🔥

“The spirit of voluntary play” was incredibly illuminating applied to my life and family. I love the concept Jordan presented as a good purpose for the masculine spirit: to provide the secure paradise in which free play can exist. What a hopeful, meaningful purpose.

I really love that Ben allows him to go off on various tangents surrounding the question he asked without interrupting him. He knows the value of Jordan’s knowledge and is respectful and wise enough to engage with him as a listener rather than participating just to hear his own voice. Impressed by both of these men!

"We’re the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War’s a spiritual war… our Great Depression is our lives." Tyler Durden

I love the phrase "competent generosity". Just lovely.

The amount of content JP is putting out now is amazing!

"Mimicked competence" = the dark triad. Terrific explanation. Thank you Dr. Peterson!

Thank you Daily Wire, for bringing Jordan on board to your platform! Replay his work liberally in as many platforms as possible, we rely on it for our future.

Its am amazing how Peterson can riff on for several minutes at a time, in response to a question, without losing his train of thought on the topic.

Greatly appreciate when Jordan Peterson politely cuts the audience’s laughter short. He’s a master of delivering clear, concise, and palatable messages. Partly because he’s humble enough to cut the audience’s laughter and applause short to ensure they/we understand he’s making a serious point. He’s had a couple of “gotcha” moments, but that’s not why I’m interested in what JP has to say. He’s at his best when he’s calm and NOT “dunking” on his detractors. Glad to see that he’s not just another DW pundit that exclusively “dunks on libs.” IMHO that sort of content can be entertaining, but simultaneously unproductive depending on the audience/consumer. At the end of the day I get that DW is a business and that “gotcha” moments are sexy, but I believed there’s already too much of that on the internet 😅.

I love listening to this man. He’s a breath of fresh, clean air in this world polluted by unhealthy perversions and dangerous ideologies. I’m conscious of his place in the Universe as a beacon of light for all, whose eyes are open, to see. I’m grateful to Source that He created Dr. Peterson. I love his Spirit.⭐️

Listening to Jordan speak must be amazing for someones vocabulary. He is so methodical in his choice of words it comes of as art to me personally. I’m constantly looking up new words from his talks as if I were learning a new musical chord.

i'm a 23 year old male and I just don't feel like a man. I feel insufficient, lost, and aimless. I am working towards my batchelor's in computer science and that is going okay so far I suppose. Anyway, JP you have helped me so much. I just hope one day I can watch you and feel fulfilled/ satisfied with myself. whatever that means!

I love hearing his thoughts on men and women. I think it's so good to hear conservatives identify and offer solutions to the obvious and genuine problems people are having.

You can see that Ben, who himself I consider very intelligent, listens carefully to Jordan‘s words.

My spirit bears witness each time I hear you speak. You are able to articulate the most complex questions but more importantly articulate the solutions. Voluntary Play, I remember that Thank you sir for your willingness

Dr. Peterson has become a very welcome source for providing the needed wisdom to the masses !

It's not just okay that you were born a male, the world(whatever it may be) needs you to be good real men.

Everytime I hear Jordan Peterson I think ... That was the simplest way of explaining something I didn't even realize needed explaining.

JP is the best (in the sense of being a good person) I have ever seen.

Voluntary play. What an amazing statement. As someone who leads a team in a retail setting, what Jordan P said about this applies to so many levels of human nature. The most productive days we have with sales are when the team is joking around and having fun….”play”

Oh man, you were in the ZONE on this one. Beautiful expression of a nearly clairvoyant insight into the truth of the matter. A++

the crossover which we didn't ask but needed. As usual, amazing articulation.

Jordan's willingness to speak is by far the greatest bit of education I have ever been given. Thankful beyond imagination.

I have 2 Autistic teen sons; this is a vital topic. After reading "The Demise Of Guys" by Philip Zimbardo I am more aware of the issue. Boys are no longer encouraged to embrace their nature, but are made to feel inadequate. I am glad as an Autistic mother to enable them to accept themselves while tailoring natural traits to be conducive to an overall authenticity of a true self. 👏👏👏

It was so needed a come back to proper masculine traits, and educating men and boys about it. 💪❤

Loved the concise, precise discussion of why the masculine spirit is needful and helpful in the modern age.

Peterson is on top of his game. I love this man. A real hero makes you want to be a hero.

You’re not going to find many whom are as articulate as Peterson. Beautifully well spoken. What a guy

God, just the level of speech in this conversation is of another dimension. Im not a native english speaker and I absolutely love the intelligence of this level of english, its very rich, and true. Thank you

Thanks to Ben for always letting Jordan speak.

This man is truly a GIFT. He is needed in this time of great division for anyone who has the need for common sense. His ability to articulate and story tell his message is a God given strength. This is not a political one sided Man, and if that is your conclusion it's apparent that you simply arr not listening. I pray this man stays healthy because unfair as it is to him he has much more teaching to do.... Thank you Dr. PETERSON!!!

I always liked hearing Jordan talk about many of things. Mainly because it makes me think about myself as someone who is always just going with the motion and never thinking beyond. To sound morbid I feel like I'm just waiting to die and I'm only 30 lol. So its good for me listening to his talks

Dr. JP has taught me to become a better version of myself every day

Every time I listen to Jordan. I have to stop and go over what he said about 3 or 4 times, Just to understand the powerful thoughts. I'm excited to see Jordan so fired up about this Twitter thing too. "Up yours woke moralists" Dr. Jordan Peterson

One of the most profound 13 minutes of video I've seen in a long time - and I've watched a lot of Dr JP. So many "Ohhh... I got it" moments in that video in relation to understanding the lunacy of the left, how they view power, the importance of "play"... so much "gold" being unearthed in such a brief window of time. I continue to note how audiences are so quietly respectful, drinking in truth, revelation, knowledge, encouragement, and all the other things a good "father" would bring to his "kids". I'm so grateful the Lord has seen fit to place JP with us in these last days of our planet, during the Age of Deceit. I don't know what the world would be like without his confident, no-BS, humble, truthful voice cutting through all the woke, post-modern, leftist crap, but it wouldn't be good. Thanks Dr JP for schooling us in the forthright, compassionate, truthful, loving manner we all wish we'd had as children... 🙏💪👍

Well, I believe that the ability to make peace and have reciprocal interactions in relationships is a paramount skill in determining the success and longevity of a relationship. Very well said.

Peterson's insight into why young men are responding to ideologies by destroying themselves, or why young girls may seek out the psudo-confidence of narcissists is as intriguing as it is complex. He's speaking past reductionism in so many ways.

I have nothing but respect for this man! I'm almost 40 now and I've always lived my life in accordance to the advice and lessons he gives and for me it's always worked out great. Ever since I was a teen-ager.

" That is not a sociological observation. That is a confession on your part". Loved it.

Sir, hearing the wise voices of men like you has encouraged me to change myself for the better. I am no longer an addict to pornography; in fact I can't remember the specific day since I stopped. All I know is that it was a long time ago. Right now I am struggling with shedding off my inclination to video games. I am 15, and happier with my life. I owe my place today to people like you.

This man has changed me for the better.. nice hearing such good information

The fastest way to change this world is by changing ourselves first. Live how you wish others to live. Become a symbol of change for your community ✨️

Man, such amazing words. He explained it quite well. Great job, Jordan!

I'm in my 30s and to this day I can still remember some of the highlights of my childhood which involved playing one game or another with a group of friends or with my mom or dad where there was real harmony between everyone involved. Those times are woefully difficult to replicate in my adult life, but all the work and saving and repairing and buttressing and maintaining relationships and getting out of my comfort zone to build new relationships and swallowing my pride to save old relationships... it's worth it just to have the opportunity for fun times like that again once in a while.

Everything he says in this clip (especially the second part!) is just fascinating. I'm more into physics and philosophy, but, man, he makes me want to study psychology; it's too bad for me that he doesn't teach anymore at UofT.

You always make me think and find so much logic in your train of thought. It makes so much sense! Thank you, Dr. Peterson!

Thank you for exposing these philosophical / ideological insanities 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

“A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control.” -Jordan Peterson

Dr Peterson, as someone who comes from a different culture, English only crossed my path at age 7, I work in 2 worlds, what I have witnessed, mainly over the last 20 years, although as I've come to discover this has been happening since the 70's, modern feminism has been transformed into an increasingly virulent anti male or male hatred ideology, hell bent on destroying masculinity in the West. This phenomenon has been more insidious in the Nordic countries and slowly making its way south in Europe, is endemic in the Anglosphere. Here in Australia, I can safely say, there is not ONE official course, university or private education, law, policing, that treats men as victims of DV. That madness is spearheading the left's move to destroying the nuclear family and destroy our nations from within. I believe that many of the people running this ideology are, among other things, malignant narcissists. That's why they are also after brainwashing children from kindergarten, the fathers are no longer there to protect their kids, the left wing fanatics are having a field day...

Jordan Peterson is one of my favorite people on this planet. I have never even met him in real life. I really wish I could have a conversation with him in person.

I love to see how much Ben respects Jordan

the spirit of voluntary play; I need to remember that phrase. beautifully said.

We all need men like Jordan Peterson

Mr. Peterson is one of the most brilliant and thoughtful men of our day. Shapiro also has a quick and logical mind. I admire both.

"The spirit and power of free and voluntary play." Wonderful stuff. Great inventions were created by teams of people with this spirit.

2 of the best speakers in the world rn, its legendary!

I always learn something from DJBP. As a father of two, the idea of me and the walls allowing free unharmful play of children was moving. Hearing someone attribute value to me and my role, also, moved me. Thank you Dr.

Holy shit, that has been one of the more lucid speeches I've heard in a good while. It felt like pieces of a puzzle connecting throughout the whole video.

What an amazing clip. Thankful for you Dr. Peterson

Wow what a treat to have these 2 Men in the same room, sharing their intellect .

It's a relief just realizing this crisis today. For years i thought why am i feeling attacked spiritually and mentally and it is becoming clear to most of the degree the reason why.

And when the world needed him most... He returned!

I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I clicked on this video. If someone could translate Jordan into Laymans terms, this could easily be the most important video of our generation. Pure gold, he kilt from start to finish

This was something I picked up on a few years ago and Jordan's articulated what I couldn't put into words (in regards to men castrating themselves after having their fundamental identity characterized as inherently evil). The criticisms towards masculinity will only negatively affect the men that are sensitive to them, which means they hit the exact opposite of the group the critics are attempting to target. Same is true for the rules and supposed interventions (like those mandatory seminars colleges have where they tell their incoming male students that rape is wrong and that being a rapist is wrong... ridiculous). The criminals and dark triad types will continue to do what they've always done, meanwhile these things have demoralized and suppressed the men that would otherwise be a pleasure to see succeed and to interact with. It's not only bad for the men, but it's a real tragedy for women... unintended consequences are a MF.

watching Peterson's hands makes everything easier to process. A truly brilliant mind.

Thank you, Dr. Peterson. Peterson is saving the world.

Kids born after 2020 are going to be really interesting to see as adults. This thing called life is wild to watch.

Great to see this unpacking of such an important topic! I NEED that DW+ subscription!

Wow! Everything Jordan Peterson said is absolutely brilliant. Every sentence gives so much food for thought! If our interactions are based on power, we can not have a dialogue, because there is no Logos but power. We can not engage in creative playful interaction if we are not safe inside a walled garden. Thank you and God bless you Jordan Peterson.

All JP's content is a blessing

THE WORLD NEEDS THIS MAN

Many people here saying jordan isnt masculine enough to talk about this issue... but to me he is the person who introduced me to that fatherly mascluine encouragement... masculinity isnt just physical, the way he analyses stuff, the way he has dedicated his life towards what he studies, the way he tries to lead his tribe towards a better version of themselves is the most I can expect out of a masculine figure in my life. People like hassan abi sitting back with biseps but no brain and bitching about other's content isnt masculine at all.

Jordan cares on a deep level, cant take that away or belittle it, it's there, 3D coming at you

As a clinician in the field or psychology who has studied human behavior for well over a decade and through two graduate programs I actually performed some unpublished research on this very issue with some of my therapy clients and it turned out to be a heck of intervention that helped them with their perceptions of masculinity . I gave a small sample (ten people) of both sexes and various political backgrounds a list of positive and negative behavioral traits and asked them to identify the ones they associated more with femininity or masculinity and their attitudes demonstrated that “toxic femininity” followed more of a borderline pathology while “toxic masculinity” was more aligned with narcissistic traits. A minimum of six of the ten viewed the following to be toxically feminine: Turning people against each other, turning on a person because they made a request of you, silent treatment, sexual denial, seeking defensive responses, sabotage of reputation of others, sacrificing personal identity for security, relational aggression, ostracism, nosiness, being indirect, being indecisive, illogical behavior, hysterical behavior, gossip, forced choice (you are either my persecutor or rescuer), exclusion, backhanded complimenting and emotional impulsive aggression, using jealousy of the partner, weaponizing victimhood, withholding A minimum of six of the ten viewed the following as traits of toxic masculinity: aspirations of dominance over other people in their lives, avoidance, denying emotions/importance of emotions, emphasis on power, harassing behaviors, hazing, justifying infidelity, menacing, might makes right philosophy, my way or the highway philosophy, objectification, overly rational, physically aggressive, punishing others though you demand more than you do, threatening violence/abandonment, tyrannical behavior The following behaviors were even at five votes: Anxious attachment, blame/blaming others for own issues of insecurity and feelings of inferiority, deliberate confrontation, development of self-serving narrative, dismissing, domestic violence, emphasis on image over substance, FOG (fear,obligation, guilt), forced isolation of partner, harsh judgment/criticism, insincerity, use of instrumental or manipulative language, interrupting/not listening, invalidating, jealousy, judgment-inferring requests, keeping score/tabs, lack of personal accountability, negative contrasting, neglecting needs of the partner, resenting request of others, obsessive behaviors, seeking to control via eggshell-walking, shouting down the beliefs and opinions of others, stalking, being unapologetic, being unreasonable and being verbally aggressive. When it came to positive feminine/masculine traits, the vast majority of categories were 6/4 with only a couple of 5/5s. The traits people saw as barely more aligned with femininity were: able to discuss feelings, able to better articulate thoughts, attentiveness, boundary setting/respecting, being communicative, compassionate, resolving conflict, consent-seeking, constructive, creative, devoted, easy going, emotionally available, empathetic, empowering, encouraging, expressive, friendly, gentle, graceful, helpful, in touch emotionally, individuated, intuitive, kind, knows how to ask for help, prefers mutual decency/ respect, nurturing, patient, receptive, supportive, sweet, tender, thoughtful, understanding, positively vulnerable, sensitive and warm. The traits that were barely seen as more aligned with masculinity were: accountable, action-oriented, ambitious, assertive, aware of consequences, certain, conscientious, courageous, decisive, disciplined, distress tolerant, emotionally regulative, focused, goal oriented, independent, industrious, instrumental/mechanical, protective when necessary, reasonable, resilient, responsible, strategically affirmative, tactful. The traits that were split five votes apiece were: capable, humble, lives to learn, stable, uniting. All ten people said a statement afterward that was something along the lines of “both men and women should try to be all of these traits.”

My dad has never encouraged me. We live in the same house and yet i can't remember the last time we had an actual conversation. He is a provider but the only thing we talk about is when he has to pay my college fee or something. It is so sad to not have a male role model growing up. It results in low self esteem and low confidence if you don't have someone who protects you emotionally. It hurts me so much to think about this.

It's always a pleasure to listen to Jordan speeching

Great to see Jordan Peterson has returned to supreme intellectual prowess. On fire here.

I think Wim Hof is a great role model for men right now. I think one of the main problems for men (and women too) is the lack of any idea of what to do with our sexual energy beyond coitus. When we realize that this energy can be used to raise our consciousness through breathing exercises and physical postures, it changes everything. It's unfair to blame young people for their failures to do more with their energy when this ancient knowledge of how to manage and channel it is hidden from them. This, with a connection to nature helps us realize we are all one; and when that level of realization is reached it changes our inner drives. It all starts with connecting to the one thing we all have, and that's our breath. Wim Hof is a great example of someone full of voluntary play, it's basically his complete way of being! Look up his instructions for breathing, it's completely free and easy to do.

Coming strong with facts and slapping everyone in the face so they wake up to the world very good message

This is awesome. So happy for this partnership.

The world needed this collaboration 🙏

I'd recommend everyone read and re-read and study Kipling's If. As a relatively short poem, its a better outline of masculinity and human excellence more broadly than anything I've come across.

This is what young men need 😎💪

I so love your perspective on this deep issue! Thank you sir.

That's a great point about the importance of play in a balanced social setting and its relationship with power. The people I have worked with over the years who were the most difficult to get along with all shared the trait of being humorless and most of them had this enormous chip on their shoulder, a you can't treat me like that sort of attitude. And they also shared another trait, they were all terrible leaders. I have found that most people who try to dominate are compensating for a time, be it past or present, where they were dominated. They were never taught how to lead so they mimic the style that was used with them. Power for power's sake never ends well.

What you describe Dr Peterson, of somebody opposing male traits even in their own son, is exactly what happened to me. It is taking a lifetime to overcome what this did to me, and how it shaped me away from access to my own will and ambition. It is truly diabolical and has created deep and enduring sickness. I don’t always agree with you, but I’ve been coming back to you over the years because you see this, and very few others do. Good father figures are hard to come by, and I’m so glad you’ve put yourself out there in this way, because I have needed to hear another man say that he has sees what has been done. It’s a very lonely struggle, and very hard to be open about because frankly, it’s embarrassing to have castrated oneself (albeit not literally). I hope I will continue to strive toward regrowing the connection to my masculine energy, because I need it to feel whole, and I can see the world around me needs it too.