Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore • Do we need God to make sense of life?

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This is how conversations should look and sound. Two informed and honest people opposing each other on fundamental concepts with respect and patience. This should be shown in schools.

I watched 10 minutes and quickly realised the meme they're talking about has nothing to do with funny pictures spread on the Internet. Maybe I'm out of my depth.

I've just come across this, but wow this might be Jordan's best dismantling of atheism I have ever seen. He clearly has thought through this far, far deeper than Susan has.

How wonderful and amazing witnessing an intellectual and civilized conversation like this. If only people could be like this... This world could have been in a better state.

Thank you for showing 2 people can disagree at the extreme, yet still converse with each other and walk away showing a mutual respect.

I love when Peterson is talking to people who aren’t out to get him... the convos get very productive.

Jordan is brilliant as always! Makes me more a believer of God JESUS. More power!!

This is a great discussion. Both have a high level of responsibility for putting their thoughts without destroying each other.

bro. i was an atheist thirty minutes ago and now i'm clueless.

This discussion was great. It would have been better if it was about 10 hours longer.

Susan is on a happiness quest. Peterson is on a truth quest.

It looked like Susan was in a therapy session under Jordan. To have a professor for young minds, telling them nothing matters, that everything is meaningless... I think it all boils down to defense mechanism, believing everything is meaningless shields you from pain, disappointment, despair. Like they are coping with something wrong in their life. To young minds, I hope you bravely face the world, accept the struggle and be strong in the most difficult times. And through those sacrifices, I pray happiness comes your way rewarded from a life of meaning and responsibility.

Jordan Petersons marriage, 30 years ago “Jordan Peterson, do you want to marry this woman?“ - Well, depends on what you mean by 'marry'

I noticed they are both doing something that shows they are very skilled communicators. They both often verbally acknowledge each others points and let the other know when they agree with something the other said. I cannot tell you how important and powerful this skill is when you are debating someone. It keeps the other person from going on the defense and they will be much more receptive

I loved this. Intelligent interaction with gentle debate, that doesn't degrade into hatred and yelling. This is growth and understanding. Both sides learn, and are able to make adjustments to one's hehaviour with others.

Beautiful answer by JP on that last question. It hit me to my core.

“If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself.” ― Augustine

I wish more atheists were like her and I wish more believers were like him.

This is how “debates” should be. More of a discussion. A discussion between two people who genuinely want to know the truth.