You Must Stand Up Against Woke Ideologies

Standing up against Woke Ideology

In this section, a high school teacher asks for advice on how to stand up against woke ideology without being canceled. Jordan Peterson shares his observations on the emergence of woke ideology in universities and how it has affected faculty members.

Observations on Woke Ideology

• Jordan Peterson observed the emergence of woke ideology over decades in universities.

• He noticed that the University of Toronto was not as high caliber as Harvard, which had more competent faculty members.

• The administration in universities has ballooned out of control over the last 30 years with increasingly intrusive demands.

• There are more students than there were 20 years ago, but no more faculty members. There are way more people on the administrative front.

• Faculty members often comply with administrative demands because they fear not getting what they want from them.

Advice for Standing Up Against Woke Ideology

• Don't let the woke mob form by speaking up when you have something to say instead of avoiding confrontation.

• If you experience an inner disquiet about not saying what you want to say, ask yourself how afraid you are not to say it.

The Consequence of Not Speaking Up

In this section, the speaker discusses the consequences of not speaking up and how it relates to totalitarianism.

Totalitarianism and Lying

• Totalitarian states are characterized by everyone lying about everything all the time.

• In East Germany, one-third of the population were government informers who listened to everything people said and reported anything that was displeasing to the government.

• Every time you lie, you allow yourself to become possessed by the same tyrannical spirit that's at the core of a totalitarian state.

Rewards for Lying

• In Soviet Union, denouncing your neighbor could get them sent off to gulag while rewarding you with a new apartment.

• The speaker is more afraid of becoming possessed by a tyrannical spirit than facing consequences for speaking up.

The Consequences of Being Cancelled

In this section, the speaker discusses the consequences of being cancelled and how it can affect an individual's mental health.

Emotional Consequences of Being Cancelled

• Getting cancelled can have severe emotional consequences on an individual.

• Most people who get cancelled respond to it in a similar way as they would to a near-fatal illness.

• There are exceptions like Douglas Murray, who has the spine for a fight and can handle the mob.

Strategic Planning for Dealing with Cancellation

• If you have been driven by desperation to say what you need to say, but there have been thousands of micro-retreats, then you may face cancellation.

• You need to start thinking strategically about your situation and plan accordingly.

• Start by getting your CV or resume in order and setting up alternatives if you get fired.

Personal Considerations When Facing Cancellation

• If you have a family that depends on you, then saying what needs to be said becomes more complicated.

• You cannot put aside your family's well-being when making decisions about speaking out against cancel culture.

Strategies for Surviving Cancel Culture

In this section, the speaker provides strategies for surviving cancel culture.

Get Your Arms in Order

• You are in a war; therefore, you must prepare yourself strategically.

• Start by getting your CV or resume in order and setting up alternatives if you get fired.

Set Yourself Up for Success

• Set yourself up for success by having multiple jobs or sources of income.

• Having multiple jobs makes it harder to take you out completely.

Personal Experience

• The speaker shares his personal experience with cancel culture and how he set himself up for success.

Dealing with Job Rejection

In this section, Dr. Peterson discusses how to deal with job rejection and provides strategies for preparing oneself for the job market.

Preparing Your Resume

• Take a serious look at your situation and pull back to think about it strategically.

• Bring your resume and take a look at it.

• Polish up your resume by justifying gaps in employment history and making sure it aligns with the judgment of the person making the decision.

Coping with Rejection

• Know that most job postings are fictitious, so getting rejected is normal.

• Prepare yourself for rejection by knowing that you may only get one interview out of 50 job submissions.

• If you can't tolerate sending out 100 resumes, send out five or ten a day instead.

Preparing for Interviews

• Practice interviews to become more confident and compelling when telling your story.

Putting Yourself Together

In this section, Dr. Peterson talks about the importance of putting yourself together and becoming the sort of person who can say no.

The Importance of Saying No

• It's important to be able to say no and have options.

• No means that something you do not like will happen to you with 100% certainty.

• Saying no means that you can take more torture from someone than they are willing to dish out.

Asking Yourself What You Want to Say

• Ask yourself what it is that you want to say in a situation where something has gone wrong.

• This is a form of prayer and requires humility.

• Figure out why you need to say what you want to say and what exactly needs to be said or done.

Fear of Change

• People are often afraid of change, but avoiding it leads to bitterness and resentment.

• Decide whether you're more afraid of changing or not changing.

Solving Problems

• Dr. Peterson dislikes conflict but is more afraid of not solving the problem than he is of the pain necessary for resolution.

The Descent into Hell

In this section, the speaker discusses how people can spiral downhill and take others with them. He emphasizes that it is important to stand up to problems before they get worse.

The Problem of Spiraling Downhill

• The speaker explains that when a problem arises, it can get worse over time.

• He warns that spiraling downhill is an intractable reality and that people should be more afraid of this than saying what they have to say.

• The speaker gives examples of catastrophes in history such as Nazi Germany, Stalinist Soviet Union, and Maoist China. He explains that these situations arise because people spiral downhill and take everyone with them.

Standing Up to Problems

• The speaker advises against spiraling downhill and taking others with you. He emphasizes the importance of standing up to problems before they get worse.

• He encourages individuals to speak their minds and not be afraid of the consequences.

• The speaker suggests taking responsibility for one's life and making small changes every day to improve oneself.

Conclusion

• In conclusion, the speaker stresses the importance of standing up to problems before they escalate. He encourages individuals to take responsibility for their lives and make positive changes every day.