In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen confront the striking 800% increase in autism across recent decades. Is autism a singular disorder, or a complex interplay of disabilities and strengths? Baron-Cohen unpacks the multifaceted reasons behind this surge, parsing out whether it’s an epidemic or a change in diagnosis. The implications stretch across society, education, and how we grasp individual identity. With deep ties to human invention, perception, and empathy—this is a much needed confrontation.

Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, Simon Baron-Cohen is Director of the Autism Research Centre and a global leader in autism research. He pioneered the 'mindblindness' and 'empathizing-systemizing' theories, has authored over 770 scientific papers, and was knighted in 2021 for his contributions to autism understanding. His work spans clinical practice, public education, and cutting-edge research on cognitive sex differences, empathy, and neurodiversity.

This episode was filmed on July 5th, 2025



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Read Dr. Baron-Cohen’s most recent book, as discussed in the show, “The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention” https://a.co/d/9hsG5MR 


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In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Scott Adams discuss the reality of evil on the levels of symbolism, theology, and human malice.  

This episode was filmed on July 7th, 2025


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