Thanks for your reply. I agree that we should avoid political topics here. That’s why I didn’t discuss any of his political, moral, or religious views. It was all about how we treat expertise, as you mentioned.
The framing of “is Jordan Peterson a guru or villain” is a highly political frame. It’s about his social effect and not about the underlying substance.
Unfortunately, political topics are like radiation, and pollute nearby ground as well. Peterson is radioactive in this regard, and using him as an example means your article is radioactive as well.
Analysis of a less radioactive expert may have been a better idea—perhaps someone like Peter Attia (I think he’s less radioactive?)
Thanks for your reply. I agree that we should avoid political topics here. That’s why I didn’t discuss any of his political, moral, or religious views. It was all about how we treat expertise, as you mentioned.
The framing of “is Jordan Peterson a guru or villain” is a highly political frame. It’s about his social effect and not about the underlying substance.
Unfortunately, political topics are like radiation, and pollute nearby ground as well. Peterson is radioactive in this regard, and using him as an example means your article is radioactive as well.
Analysis of a less radioactive expert may have been a better idea—perhaps someone like Peter Attia (I think he’s less radioactive?)