The Meaning and Reality of Individual Sovereignty
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Published 2019-07-28
Why, as well, are ideas of individual sovereignty, which have proved so successful in guaranteeing freedom and prosperity in the West and, increasingly, around the world, under attack, by those on the left and the right who offer collective identity as an alternative?
I'm introduced by Independent President David J. Theroux. My comments are followed by a conversation with Independent Institute Senior Vice President Mary L.G. Theroux and Executive Director Graham Walker.
A public Q and A session was held a little later in the afternoon, and is available here: bit.ly/2HkhuUm
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All Comments (21)
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I went from jobless, drug addicted, fighting with my family, homeless and scrawny to having a beautiful apartment with my pregnant girlfriend while being closer with my family than ever before. I put on 30 pounds of muscle and only smoke a little weed these days. I have a new respect for the gospel, and that’s primarily thanks to the words and works of Jordan Peterson. Thank you for sharing your ideas with me.
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If every school had a Dr. Peterson things would be very different.
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I saved $15,000 in therapy bills by listening to this guy.
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Peterson wrestles with himself when he lectures - he is searching for knowledge. In this sense he is like Socrates and proper truth-seekers. Politicians talk like they already have truth embodied within themselves and their ideologies.
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One of the only people on the planet that I will listen to for 90 minutes without hesitation.
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Hope your wife is doing well , Professor!! God bless you!!🌸🌸🌸
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I feel like Some of this dude's lectures should be mandatory in high school across the country. He really teaches lessons that people need really need to hear but don't get enough of in modern society.
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I am overcoming insane anxiety jumping into becoming a student of economics after 10 years. Every fiber in my body screams flee, but my soul - and your lectures Jordan - tells my body to stay calm and boldly go forward. You're lectures, philosophy and persona has inspired me in ways I always looked in movies and music. But in the end - I only need a father figure to tell me straight that there is no escaping the chaos that is life.
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A wonderful treat on a Sunday afternoon. Thank you.
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he's the intellectual this modern era needs. not that it deserves. it needs. ❤️
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I always learn something new every time I listen to Dr. Peterson. He’ll truly go down as one of the greatest philosophers of all time.
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All the positive energy I can muster goes to you and your wife. I sincerely hope that you are both well and happy.
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Thanks for your excellent work, Dr. Peterson. You are contributing something marvelous to our civilization. I appreciate you.
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Mind blowing to see how many people this man has changed for the better.. 57 years old could go retire happily with his family, put his feet up to relax but he takes on the challenge of helping more and more and more. I hope the best for him, may he live a long fruitful life.
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“What we are as individuals are spirits that confront the potential reality and transform it into the actuality of reality as a consequence of our ethical decisions”. That is it. My life just changed hearing that truth articulated.
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One man changing the world as we know it one person at a time. Thank you Jordan for being you. Forever greatful
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Dr Peterson, I'm praying in the name of Jesus to the God of all comfort for healing, rest and refreshing for you and your wife. I know your lives are anything but easy. Thank you both for what you do.
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Dr. Jordan peterson change my life to better . God bless him and his family ♡
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i just want to thank you sir, you helped me grow as a person, im from Philippines and you made a global impact on people.i am forever grateful to you Sir and your works.
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I went from jobless, drug addicted, fighting with my family, homeless and scrawny.. yet my situation is still like this but i feel this will change in te future, thanks Tom B for your comment on this video about how well of you're of by now. Now i'ts my turn to turn life around.
