Its a well worn cliche. The Western romanticisation of pure 'uncivilised' peoples.
"A noble savage is a literary stock character who embodies the concept of the indigene, outsider, wild human, an "other" who has not been "corrupted" by civilization, and therefore symbolizes humanity's innate goodness."
Steak for breakfast. Steak for lunch. Steak for tea. There's a demented wind blowing.
Ive read more about Peterson that I ever wanted to. And watched far to much of his bullshit. He has nothing insightful to add to any debate. The fact that he is even considered an intellectual points to the paucity of public discourse.
Maybe. Although he doesn't consider himself an intellectual. In fact I am pretty sure he doesn't hold people who regards themselves as such in high regard.
Anyways, be free to ignore him, but this guy is not an alt-right 'enabler'. Quite the contrary; he cracked the code how to get to these basement dwellers before its too late. And what has the current left about this done other than being smart-ass ironic, ostracize or just wait for full automation and UBI to solve everything? He might be wrong on a lot of things, but he hit a nerve that's for sure.
Maybe. Although he doesn't consider himself an intellectual. In fact I am pretty sure he doesn't hold people who regards themselves as such in high regard.
Anyways, be free to ignore him, but this guy is not an alt-right 'enabler'. Quite the contrary; he cracked the code how to get to these basement dwellers before its too late. And what has the current left about this done other than being smart-ass ironic, ostracize or just wait for full automation and UBI to solve everything? He might be wrong on a lot of things, but he hit a nerve that's for sure.
Sure, he cracked the code by telling the alienated that the problem isnt the power structures that have alienated them but the women who wont put out and the narcissistic activists, aliens and others who corrupt society and suppress their speech.
Nothing right wing about that at all.
too late for what?
What power structures have alienated them? He tells them and very effectively it seems to overcome exactly those resentful feelings which some of them obviously, but wrongly of course, have. He also does not disregard larger societal changes for much of the reasons for this, but what to do about it? You can become an activist, of course, but will that really help or just redirect and harden your resentment?
What do you think? What entrenched & dehumanising system of power is prevalent in Western societies?
//Change your feelings, don't change the system. Don't agitate, tidy your room instead.
// Head down, look after yourself first, work hard and your dreams will come true
// Be pious, and obedient, your reward will come in the afterlife.
Same old story.
Canada is hardly a social democracy. The fundamental issue remains the same. The self help prescription is in itself a product of capitalist individualism, which makes sense for Peterson as he rejects the political and social collective.
I don't see a strawman there. Peterson's basic message is the same as every authoritarian power structure in history. Ignore the system, don't try and change what you cant control, the problem is you.
Also, you haven't addressed his obvious right wing tendencies. He's very fond of the term 'cultural marxism' for example, and we know the origins and usage of that term dont we?
Just look at the shit he comes out with here. You would expect more from a 2nd level history student.