WTW146: Jordan Peterson Has One (1) Study Proving Activists Are Psychopaths

Jordan Peterson wrote a very long article for The Telegraph about climate change. He has a study. Well, sort of. He has a reference to a study that he didn't bother to link, that doesn't say what he claims it says, and whose own authors explicitly warned against the exact conclusions he's drawing. Thomas and Lydia dig into the actual paper so you don't have to, and the gap between what Peterson claims and what the research found is, let's say, notable. Sources: Jordan Peterson, "Net Zero Alarmism Is a Mental Illness" (The Telegraph, 2025) Jordan Peterson, climate article referenced in episode (The Telegraph) "Understanding Left-Wing Authoritarianism: Relations to the Dark Personality Traits, Altruism and Social Justice Commitment" (Crispins & Bertrams, Current Psychology, 2023) "Higher Narcissism Is Associated with Greater Involvement in Feminist Activism" (Crispins & Bertrams) Will Self response piece debunking Peterson's climate article NASA: Global Surface Temperature Record If you enjoy our work, please consider leaving a 5-star review! You can always email questions, comments, and leads to [email protected]. Please pretty please consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/wherethereswoke!