In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and philosopher Jack Symes discuss the “Evil God Challenge,” the failure of the New Atheism movement, how intellectual juggernauts like Dawkins and Freud didn’t take their ideas (such as the “meme” or “archetype”) far enough, and the war that’s been waged for millennia among religions, separating the wheat from the chaff and aiming for the true unity at the heart of belief.

Jack Symes is a public philosopher and researcher at Durham University. Dr Symes is best known as the producer of The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast, one of the UK’s most popular higher education podcasts. Jack is also the editor of the Talking about Philosophy book series, which features contributions from some of the world’s most influential thinkers. His books include "Philosophers on Consciousness: Talking about the Mind" (2022), "Philosophers on God: Talking about Existence" (2024), "Defeating the Evil-God Challenge: In Defence of God’s Goodness" (2024), and "Philosophers on How to Live: Talking about Morality" (forthcoming).

This episode was recorded on August 4th, 2024


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For Jack Symes:

Website www.jacksymes.co.uk

On X www.x.com/_JackSymes

Hour 1

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Sessions | Jack Symes [DW+ Exclusive]

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with international bestselling author of the “Orphan X” series, Gregg Hurwitz. They discuss the manufactured polarity within the United States, how bad actors and foreign powers are manipulating American thought, the shocking number of data points most people agree on, and Gregg’s newest work, a short film called “Ask An Iranian: The Truth About the Middle East” which showcases true accounts of the terror administered by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Gregg Hurwitz is the New York Times #1 internationally bestselling author of 24 thrillers including the Orphan X series. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have been published in 33 languages. Gregg currently serves as the Co-President of International Thriller Writers (ITW). Additionally, he’s written screenplays and television scripts for many of the major studios and networks, comics for AWA (including the critically acclaimed anthology NewThink), DC, and Marvel, and poetry. Currently, Gregg is actively working against polarization in politics and culture. To that end, he's penned op-eds for The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Bulwark and others, and has produced several hundred commercials and creative content which have gotten several hundred million views on digital TV platforms. He also helped write the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.

This episode was recorded on September 25th, 2024


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For Gregg Hurwitz

“Ask An Iranian” Film https://x.com/us_the_story 

On X https://x.com/GreggHurwitz 

Foreign PSYOPs in the USA | Gregg Hurwitz [Ad Free]

US the Story: Dismantling Partisan Propaganda | Gregg Hurwitz

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Gregg Hurwitz continue their 32 year long conversation on the state of our culture, the bridges between conservatism and liberalism that most people agree on, and the three rules that masters of messaging don’t break. They also discuss the modern rise of antisemitism at the hands of the victim/victimizer narrative, the collusion of corporations and big government, and the true extent of foreign influence on our culture wars.

Gregg Hurwitz is the New York Times #1 internationally bestselling author of 24 thrillers including the Orphan X series. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have been published in 33 languages. Gregg currently serves as the Co-President of International Thriller Writers (ITW). Additionally, he’s written screenplays and television scripts for many of the major studios and networks, comics for AWA (including the critically acclaimed anthology NewThink), DC, and Marvel, and poetry. Currently, Gregg is actively working against polarization in politics and culture. To that end, he's penned op-eds for The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Bulwark and others, and has produced several hundred commercials and creative content which have gotten several hundred million views on digital TV platforms. He also helped write the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.


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For Gregg Hurwitz

“Ask An Iranian” Film https://x.com/us_the_story 

On X https://x.com/GreggHurwitz 

Sessions | Gregg Hurwitz [DW+ Exclusive]

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with the 13th Prime Minister of Israel, Naftali Bennett. They discuss the internal divisions of Israel, how October 7th refocused the nation, the means by which the Islamic Republic of Iran operates its industry of terror, the victim/victimizer narrative, and what victory might actually look like.

Naftali Bennett is an Israeli politician who entered politics in 2006 as the Chief of Staff for Benjamin Netanyahu. From 2018 to 2022 he served as the leader of the New Right party. Then from June 2021 to June 2022, he served as the 13th prime minister of Israel. He retired after one term, becoming the 3rd alternate Prime Minister. He then resigned from this position and re-entered the private sphere as a board member of the Israeli tech company Quantum Source.


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For Naftali Bennett:

On X https://x.com/naftalibennett?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

The Islamic Republic of Terror: Hezbollah & Hamas | Naftali Bennett [Ad Free]

The Islamic Republic of Terror: Hezbollah & Hamas | Naftali Bennett

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Naftali Bennett go deeper into the victim/victimizer narrative and why it leads to increases in antisemitism. They also discuss Naftali’s outreach work with Jewish students abroad, the advent of antisemitism specifically on college campuses, and how Israel managed an economic boom over the past 20 years despite all odds.

Naftali Bennett is an Israeli politician who entered politics in 2006 as the Chief of Staff for Benjamin Netanyahu. From 2018 to 2022 he served as the leader of the New Right party. Then from June 2021 to June 2022, he served as the 13th prime minister of Israel. He retired after one term, becoming the 3rd alternate Prime Minister. He then resigned from this position and re-entered the private sphere as a board member of the Israeli tech company Quantum Source.


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For Naftali Bennett:

On X https://x.com/naftalibennett?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor 

Sessions | Naftali Bennett [DW+ Exclusive]

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with physicist and author, Dr. Brian Greene. They discuss the strange conceptualization of “before” the Big Bang, how time might be a microscopic phenomenon, how order existed at the point of the universe's creation, what would happen if you fell into a black hole, and the process of going from understanding to harnessing new insights.

Dr. Brian Greene is an American physicist known for his research on string theory. He is a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University and the chairman of the World Science Festival, which he co-founded in 2008. Dr. Greene has worked on mirror symmetry, relating two different Calabi–Yau manifolds (concretely relating the conifold to one of its orbifolds). He also described the flop transition, a mild form of topology change, showing that topology in string theory can change at the conifold point.

This episode was recorded on September 9th, 2024


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For Brian Greene:

On X https://x.com/bgreene?lang=en 

Website https://www.briangreene.org/ 

"Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe" (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Until-End-Time-Evolving-Universe/dp/1524731676 

"The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory" (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Universe-Superstrings-Dimensions-Ultimate/dp/039333810X 

The Intersection of Science and Meaning | Dr. Brian Greene [Ad Free]

The Intersection of Science and Meaning | Dr. Brian Greene

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Dr. Brian Greene discuss his journey into mathematics from a young age, the love of classic literature he fostered in college, and how understanding comes by engaging with multiple languages of thought and study.

Dr. Brian Greene is an American physicist known for his research on string theory. He is a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University and the chairman of the World Science Festival, which he co-founded in 2008. Dr. Greene has worked on mirror symmetry, relating two different Calabi–Yau manifolds (concretely relating the conifold to one of its orbifolds). He also described the flop transition, a mild form of topology change, showing that topology in string theory can change at the conifold point.

This episode was recorded on September 9th, 2024


- Links -

For Brian Greene:

On X https://x.com/bgreene?lang=en 

Website https://www.briangreene.org/ 

"Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe" (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Until-End-Time-Evolving-Universe/dp/1524731676 

"The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory" (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Universe-Superstrings-Dimensions-Ultimate/dp/039333810X 

Sessions | Dr. Brian Greene [DW+ Exclusive]

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with author and founder of the Flow Genome Project, Jamie Wheal. They discuss the death of God as it can be understood in the secular world, the new rise of Pharisees across mainstream religions, how to guard the proper aim against human corruption, and the true pathology of the culture wars — and who is leading it downward.

Jamie Wheal is the author of “Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That's Lost Its Mind” and the Pulitzer-nominated “Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley,” “Navy SEALs,” and “Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work.” He is also the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of peak performance.

His work and ideas have been covered in The New York Times, Financial Times, Wired, Entrepreneur, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., and TED. He has spoken at Stanford University, MIT, the Harvard Club, Imperial College, Singularity University, the U.S. Naval War College and Special Operations Command, Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, the Bohemian Club, and the United Nations.

This episode was filmed on September 8th, 2024


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For Jamie Wheal:

“Recapture the Rapture” (Book) https://www.recapturetherapture.com/ 

Flow Genome Project https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/

The Rebirth of God: Pathology and Promise | Jamie Wheal [Ad Free]

The Rebirth of God: Pathology and Promise | Jamie Wheal

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Jamie Wheal discuss the modern rise of the Pharisees across mainstream religions, the revitalization of traditional practices, and the pragmatic meanings of the biblical stories that still guide us in everyday life.

This episode was filmed on September 8th, 2024

Jamie Wheal is the author of “Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That's Lost Its Mind” and the Pulitzer-nominated “Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley,” “Navy SEALs,” and “Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work.” He is also the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of peak performance.
His work and ideas have been covered in The New York Times, Financial Times, Wired, Entrepreneur, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., and TED. He has spoken at Stanford University, MIT, the Harvard Club, Imperial College, Singularity University, the U.S. Naval War College and Special Operations Command, Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, the Bohemian Club, and the United Nations.


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For Jamie Wheal:

“Recapture the Rapture” (Book) https://www.recapturetherapture.com/ 

Flow Genome Project https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/ 



Sessions | Jamie Wheal [DW+ Exclusive]

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discuss the development of Donald Trump’s political team, how the team plans to tackle foreign affairs and the ongoing health crisis, Kamala Harris’ inability to unify the country (let alone police the broader world), and the detrimental metamorphosis of the Democratic Party which has left it scrambling and scheming for a shot at the presidency, despite the clear will of the people.

This episode was filmed on September 18th, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a writer, attorney, activist, and politician who has had a career-spanning focus on clean water, environmental, and public health issues. RFK Jr. is the founder of the WaterKeeper Alliance — the world’s largest clean water advocacy group — and has served as its longtime chairman and attorney. In this role, he spearheaded the New York City Watershed Agreement, which has come to be considered an international model for sustainable development and stakeholder consensus negotiation. RFK Jr. was named Time Magazine’s “Hero for the Planet” for his efforts to restore the Hudson River, which along with other achievements has led to more than 300 WaterKeeper organizations taking root across the globe. As nephew of the United States' beloved 35th president, he has dutifully earned his own acclaim across decades of formative work. 


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For Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

On X: https://x.com/robertkennedyjr 

On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TeamKennedy24 

On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rfkjr/ 

The Great Partisan Shift | Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The Great Partisan Shift | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. [Ad free]

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discuss foreign affairs surrounding the ongoing proxy war with Russia via Ukraine. 

This episode was filmed on September 18th, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a writer, attorney, activist, and politician who has had a career-spanning focus on clean water, environmental, and public health issues. RFK Jr. is the founder of the WaterKeeper Alliance — the world’s largest clean water advocacy group — and has served as its longtime chairman and attorney. In this role, he spearheaded the New York City Watershed Agreement, which has come to be considered an international model for sustainable development and stakeholder consensus negotiation. RFK Jr. was named Time Magazine’s “Hero for the Planet” for his efforts to restore the Hudson River, which along with other achievements has led to more than 300 WaterKeeper organizations taking root across the globe. As nephew of the United States' beloved 35th president, he has dutifully earned his own acclaim across decades of formative work. 


- Links -

For Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

On X: https://x.com/robertkennedyjr 

On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TeamKennedy24 

On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rfkjr/ 

Sessions | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. [DW+ Exclusive]

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Dr. Bret Weinstein and Dr. Heather Heying to discuss the state of our country, the evolution of corruption, and the unified vision of the future we can all rally behind.

Dr. Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist who specializes in adaptive trade-offs. His current focus is on the interaction between genetic and cultural evolution. He has worked for 14 years as a professor at The Evergreen State College, testified to the U.S. Congress, and been a visiting fellow at Princeton University. He hosts the DarkHorse Podcast and is a New York Times best-selling author. Bret has been a frequent guest on today's most notable podcasts, such as the JRE Experience, and has been interviewed by some of the most influential and well-known hosts in the industry.

Dr. Heying is an evolutionary biologist, interested in everything from brains to bugs, culture to consciousness. She has conducted research on the evolution of social systems and sexual selection, from frogs to humans. She received her PhD in Biology from the University of Michigan, where she earned the university’s top honor for her dissertation, and has a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Most recently, she was a Visiting Fellow at Princeton University.

This episode was filmed on September 16th, 2024


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For Brett Weinstein and Heather Heying:

Rescue the Republic jointheresistance.org

DarkHorse podcast www.darkhorsepodcast.org

Bret’s website www.bretweinstein.net

Bret on X https://x.com/BretWeinstein

Heather’s website www.heatherheying.com

Natural Selections Substack naturalselections.substack.com


Woodstock for the Adventurous and Responsible | Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with author and philosopher Jack Symes. They discuss the ability of man to conceptualize God, the arguments for and against both an evil God and a perfect God, the evidence for a transcendent good to exist, and why happiness and suffering are the wrong theological axes.

Jack Symes is a public philosopher and researcher at Durham University. Dr Symes is best known as the producer of The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast, one of the UK’s most popular higher education podcasts. Jack is also the editor of the Talking about Philosophy book series, which features contributions from some of the world’s most influential thinkers. His books include "Philosophers on Consciousness: Talking about the Mind" (2022), "Philosophers on God: Talking about Existence" (2024), "Defeating the Evil-God Challenge: In Defence of God’s Goodness" (2024), and "Philosophers on How to Live: Talking about Morality" (forthcoming).

This episode was recorded on August 4th, 2024


- Links -

For Jack Symes:

Website www.jacksymes.co.uk

On X www.x.com/_JackSymes

Heaven, Hell, & the Human Condition | Jack Symes [Ad free]

Heaven, Hell, & the Human Condition | Jack Symes

Join intellectual phenomenon Dr Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.

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