About us
The Phoenix JBP meetup group welcomes everyone with an interest in the thought of Dr. Jordan B. Peterson to meet each other and discuss ideas of importance.
Over the last few years, the Internet has enabled a resurgence of free intellectual exploration (of which Dr. Peterson has been a key part). At the same time, threats to free speech and thinking have intensified in society at large.
We acknowledge the positive role of the Internet in resisting censorship and fostering this intellectual resurgence—particularly through the anonymity, instant communication, and free access to vast amounts of content it enables. However, we recognize these factors can also bring real detriments—by stoking political polarization, eroding mutual trust, and removing real interpersonal connection.
Therefore, our group aims to complement the online discourse with real-world discussions on a wide range of topics centered on (but not limited to) the ideas of Dr. Peterson. We hope to foster genuine dialogue and build up real-world connections among like-minded people in the Phoenix area.
We host a meetup on the first Saturday of every month, based around a topic announced beforehand.
Some resources to learn more about Dr. Peterson and his work:
Website: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com <br>YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos <br>SelfAuthoring Suite: https://www.selfauthoring.com/ <br>Personality Assessment: https://understandmyself.com/ <br>JordanPeterson Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JordanPeterson/ <br>Adam's JBP clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuIj8QSCTWI5ffjQh6kf1_-WsIguKuLop
Dr. Peterson is currently the author of three books:
1) Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief <br>2) 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos <br>3) Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Order-More-Rules-Life/dp/B08P3R4CKJ
Upcoming events
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No Exit from the Digital Circus
245 West Sagebrush Street, Gilbert, AZ, USExistentialism, Simulation, and the Search for Meaning
Join us as we step beneath the bright, manic surface of The Amazing Digital Circus.
What happens when human beings are trapped in a world they did not choose, stripped of their names, assigned new roles, and offered endless entertainment but no way home? Is the circus merely a digital prison, or is it a picture of modern life, where distraction keeps despair at bay and identity dissolves into masks, avatars, and algorithms?We will trace the show’s philosophical DNA through Harlan Ellison’s I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, Sartre’s No Exit, Camus’s confrontation with the absurd, Baudrillard’s world of simulation, and the haunting Twilight Zone episode “Five Characters in Search of an Exit.” The parallels are striking: archetypal characters awaken in an artificial world, uncertain of who they are, unable to trust what appears real, and forced to decide how they will live when escape may be impossible.
But this is more than a hunt for hidden references. We will bring these stories into conversation with Jordan Peterson’s recurring concerns: the meaning of suffering, responsibility amid chaos, the formation of identity, and the danger of surrendering our agency to systems that promise comfort and entertainment.
What keeps a person from psychological collapse in an absurd world? Are we free when every choice occurs inside a system we did not create? Can friendship, sacrifice, responsibility, and truth preserve our humanity when reality itself becomes a spectacle?Come ready to look beyond the cartoon chaos and consider how popular entertainment can help us confront questions usually reserved for philosophy. When there appears to be no exit, perhaps the task is not merely to escape, but to become someone capable of enduring, choosing, and helping others endure.
No prior knowledge of existentialism is required. Bring curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to enter the circus.
Note: Familiarity with The Amazing Digital Circus is encouraged but not required for attendance or participation.GENERAL INFORMATION:
NOTE LOCATION:
245 West Sagebrush Street
Join us at our new meet up location at an organizer's in South Gilbert. At the corner of West Sagebrush and West Lago Blvd in the Lago Estancia neighborhood. Avoid parking on Lago Blvd and notice the fire hydrant at the corner.We have a potluck for everyone to partake of throughout the evening, so bring some food to share if you wish (this could be anything from a bag of chips to a homemade dish).
Our fundamental principle is to encourage the free expression and exploration of ideas. Therefore, we will never silence controversial views that anyone may have about a topic. For the same reason, we do not tolerate direct personal attacks, which only impede genuine dialogue.DISCORD SERVER (updated link!):
The group has a Discord server! This gives us all a space to talk about stuff between meetups. Use the following link to join, if you haven't already:
https://discord.gg/FRab8G8j2V4 attendees
Past events
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