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Originally Posted by Igottago
I think part of the reason Peterson is popular is simply that he speaks like an intelligent adult, which is pretty rare to see these days. A lot of people are tired of shallow hashtag social justice outrage but also of obvious con men like Trump. Most adults (especially politicians) we see still try to fit in on one side or the other instead of cutting through all the BS. We are pretty rarely presented with a respectable adult who actually has some knowledge on what he speaks about, gives things careful consideration, and can communicate truthfully about what he thinks. He speaks like he's a strong parent -- he doesn't fall over himself to gain his kids approval and also wants to see them develop their own potential. It just looks like leadership to me, the same way you would respect a strong coach in a sport.
That's not to say people should deify the man. But he has a perspective that obviously comes from life experience and deep intellectual study -- so it carries weight. I think people are actually starved for wisdom of that sort.
I've watched a lot of his lectures online, he seems like an outstanding professor. I think any student that took his classes has probably come out better for it.
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This is a good point. He speaks with nuance, which feels like a lost art in modern parlance.