What do medieval alchemists, your recurring bad memories, and the reason you can't feel joy have in common? In this lecture, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson traces a single thread from Carl Jung's strangest work to a revolutionary discovery that emerged in four different scientific fields at once, one that changes how you understand every movie you've watched and every choice you've made. Along the way he reveals the writing exercise he built with colleagues from Harvard and McGill that can measurably lower your stress, the 90 minutes a week that determine whether a marriage survives, and the question our culture never asks anyone even once in their life. The night closes with a live Q&A where Dr. Peterson does not hold back on the state of Canada, and a story about a suit that changed more than he expected.

Lectured filmed in Abbotsford, Canada on April 1, 2025

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Jung, Alchemy, and the Birthplace of Ideas

05:56 Why Science Only Emerged in the West

10:11 The Ethics Hidden Inside Science

14:53 Powerful Tools Demand Better People

18:22 You See the World Through a Story

21:58 Where Positive Emotion Comes From

24:02 Fiction Is Hyper Real

29:06 Deep Communication or a Failing Marriage

32:02 Raising Kids on the Edge

36:52 The 90 Minute Marriage Rule

39:53 The Self-Authoring Suite

43:54 Why Old Memories Won't Let You Go

48:03 Future Authoring: Who Could You Be in 5 Years?

58:51 The 7 Domains of a Meaningful Life

1:09:57 Up or Down: The Decision We Are All Making

1:15:53 Q&A: The State of Canada

1:24:12 Q&A: Drug Decriminalization

1:30:06 Q&A: The Kermit Suit Story

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This is the second lecture from the We Who Wrestle With God tour.What does it mean that your God is whatever you put first? Why are the stories that grip you not false but hyper-real? Why is work identical to sacrifice, and what does that reveal about the nature of the covenantal relationship between humanity and the spirit of being? What happened when Cain offered his second rate effort and why is that same temptation available to every one of us in every decision we make? What is the story of Job really about? And what is the one promise that runs through the entire biblical corpus for those who are willing to offer their best?These are not abstract questions. They are the questions that determine the structure of your life whether you answer them consciously or not.

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What does a 75-year-old man leaving his father's house for the first time have to do with the darkest question a human being can ask about themselves? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson traces a single obsession — how ordinary people commit extraordinary evil — from a teenage encounter with books about Nazi Germany and the Soviet gulag, through unsettling visits to a maximum security prison, to a startling personal reckoning with his own capacity for darkness. What he found waiting at the bottom of that question wasn't despair, but something far more unexpected: an ancient story about calling, sacrifice, and the kind of adventure that makes the weight of being alive feel worth carrying. The story of Abraham turns out to be less about faith in the conventional sense and far more about a question you already know the answer to — whether you're listening.

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Dr. Peterson discusses education challenges, praising homeschooling over the flawed K-12 system, exploring new learning models, and stressing critical thinking in a world dominated by low-attention span media environments. He also highlights the importance of teacher passion, character development, and guiding young adults toward responsibility and purpose.

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Dr. Peterson answers caller questions on marriage and family, offering practical advice on how to support your spouse, navigate parenting challenges, overcome the impact of past relationships, and balance multicultural influences. His guidance helps build strong, lasting marriages grounded in patience and understanding.

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Callers share tragedies: cancer, addiction, loss, and more. Dr. Peterson offers profound advice on navigating suffering with faith, family support, and practical strategies for overcoming the darkest moments life throws at us. He emphasizes finding strength and gratitude even in the darkest times.

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is joined by his daughter Mikhaila Fuller as they address listener questions on having children, understanding women, how to help your wife through motherhood, navigating and avoiding resentment, dealing with family conflict and more. We hope you enjoy it.

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The views expressed on "Answer The Call" are presented for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes, and are not intended as medical, nutritional, or psychological advice. Viewers are strongly encouraged to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions based on the content presented.

How do you raise strong kids in a distracted, digital world full of bullying? Dr. Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila take calls on bullying, social media, dating apps, and how parents can help kids resist the algorithm, build real resilience, and face modern challenges with confidence and clarity. Have a question you’d like to ask?

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Join Dr. Peterson for five standout moments from behind the DW+ paywall: Megyn Kelly reflects on motherhood, IVF, and the need for cultural matchmaking beyond Tinder; Michael Saylor makes the case for Bitcoin as decentralized economic sovereignty and outlines its political rise; Dr. Gary Nolan discusses extraterrestrial life, unprocessed UAP data, and what orbs might reveal; Douglas Murray joins Jordan to explore the theological foundations of Western civilization, Islam’s internal crisis, and the meaning of voluntary sacrifice; and Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen breaks down the complex genetic and social factors behind autism’s rising diagnoses and unique cognitive strengths. Subscribe to DailyWire+ so you don’t miss a single interview! http://dwpluspeterson.com/yt

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