What on earth has happened to Jordan Peterson’s interviewing style? His latest video, which features Elon Musk, lasts for two hours. It makes for painful viewing. As during many of his recent podcasts, Peterson interrupts his guest’s train of thought with his own, often long-winded, asides. Peterson’s flashy outfit only added to the feeling that it is as much about him as the guest.
I started following the professor a few years ago while researching my book on modern masculinity. Back then, his arguments were fascinating. At the height of his fame, I interviewed him for this magazine and was impressed by his considered responses. Peterson seemed genuinely interested in ideas and in other people’s opinions. He was a breath of fresh air.
“I was tricked into doing this… the people promoting this should go to prison.” @ElonMusk opens up to @JordanBPeterson about gender ideology’s impact on his son, Xavier. pic.twitter.com/1bdILGNdJE
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) July
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