What It Is Like To Debate Jordan Peterson｜A Conversation with Nihal Arthanayake
In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nihal Arthanayake for a compelling conversation in London, England
This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour.
Nihal Arthanayake is an acclaimed multi-award winning broadcaster, journalist, podcaster and author. He currently presents the Headliners Podcast on the BBC in the UK.
Jordan Peterson is an odd duck. He's a Christian (or at least, says he is - and that's the only requirement to be one) but seems to me (I don't follow him closely) to acknowledge that a whole lot of the Christian faith is myth. He doesn't seem to be a fundamentalist to me.
Dawkins' point is, of course, well taken. Part of Peterson's career is based on his expertise on myth and I can agree that he probably places too much emphasis on it.
I second the recommendation by Prof. Dawkins of the recent, fascinating Catherine Nixey book. It appears the title changes names crossing the Atlantic. In the U.S. the title is "Heretic" with the subtitle "Jesus Christ and the other Sons of God."