Jordan Peterson Gave a Dire Warning About Andrew Tate That Men Should Pay Attention To.
A little bit of attractive criminality is compelling to demoralised young men.
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The cardinal rule of dating as a male is to avoid mentioning Andrew Tate before the dinner arrives.
And for good reason.
If you ever encounter the inevitable question, “What are your thoughts on Andrew Tate,” you should probably lie if you’re a fan because it’s beyond me how any woman walking the earth would feel safe around him. And, in turn, feel comfortable sitting opposite a Tate worshipper.
He fits the profile of a predator.
We’re talking about a man banned from social media for suggesting women should take responsibility for being raped. The most concerning of his views is his preference for younger women, particularly 19-year-olds, claiming he can leave a lasting impact on them.
I’ve previously written articles about Tate and extensively watched online videos featuring him as part of my research.
You only need to watch a handful before the Instagram algorithm sucks you into hypnosis.
Andrew Tate’s storytelling ability is on a level I have never seen. It’s captivating. He rouses you like you’re about to go to war and take on life’s challenges, and I can see why you would find him inspiring if you’re a young male searching for meaning in life.
The most revealing indicator of a person’s character is not what they say but what they do. Tate is a glorified and highly educated pimp whose just been charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women sexually.
As we’ve seen, men worldwide feel more disempowered daily by the destruction of traditional and masculine values. So they turn to these social justice warriors as a source of inspiration, and it’s easy to see why when the hottest topic of debate is “What is a woman?”.
Jordan Peterson recently gave a dire warning about Tate that most men, including myself, should have listened to.
Peterson is a clinical psychologist turned culture warrior and a renowned intellectual.
His message can also be considered divisive, just without the misogyny. He’s made statements denying the existence of concepts such as “white privilege” and expressing scepticism towards scientists allegedly manipulating data to exaggerate climate change.
Before Elon Musk’s involvement, Peterson was suspended from Twitter for making controversial remarks about actor Elliot Page, suggesting that Page had undergone breast removal surgery performed by a “Criminal Physician”.
Similarly to Tate, Peterson has a large online following of devoted fans, primarily men, worshipping his straightforward advice. But before you paint him with the same brush, he has some scathing criticisms of Tate.
It’s why I like Peterson.
He gives his opinion, but none is politically motivated, and he has no qualms about upsetting people on the left or the right.
According to Peterson, when young men feel down and discouraged, they might be attracted to charismatic people who go against society’s rules and prioritise their interests without considering morality.
Peterson believes that if the other option is feeling sad and hopeless, looking to a leader like Tate, who engages in appealing but ambiguous or even criminal activities, becomes tempting.
Jordan Peterson — Source
“The rising allure of figures like Andrew Tate highlights the peril of demoralising young men. Charismatic but morally ambiguous individuals become more appealing when young men are demoralised.
These individuals reject societal constraints and embrace a narcissistic path of self-empowerment, which can be alluring compared to a life of depression and apocalyptic anxieties. This attractiveness of criminality can easily manifest itself in the political arena.
If a generation of demoralised men is presented with a leader who promotes self-aggrandisement and semi-criminal behaviour as beneficial, the likelihood of such allure leading to a form of fascist populism is remarkably high.”
Not Everyone Has a Negative View of Tate.
According to research data from Savanta, taking a cross-section of 1200 participants between 16 and 25, one in three young males say Tate is a positive influence.
Although most young men see Tate’s most controversial viewpoints as problematic, there is still a significant minority that does not.
20% — Both males and females had a favourable view of Tate
10% — Had a very positive view
61% — had a negative view of Tate, with the majority (51%) having a very negative picture of him.
When you look at the findings based on demographic, it is no surprise that variations emerge.
32% — Of young men say they have a favourable view of Tate
9% — Of young women say they have a favourable view of Tate
74% — Of young women say they have a negative view of Tate.
Delving deeper, you see Tate’s appeal among a younger male audience.
Seven in ten (69%) young men would describe him as successful, while 45% would describe him as honest and intellectual. A further 31% see him as a role model.
Comparatively, the vast majority of young women would describe him as sexist (83%), while three-quarters say he is a misogynist (75%) and disturbed (75%).
So young impressionable men turn to his message and see him as a success symbol, while the entire male category thinks his philosophy is detrimental.
The majority of women think he’s sexist and disturbed.
Demoralised Young Men Have a Strong Allure to Charismatic Bad Men.
Jordan Peterson talks about the dangers of demoralising young men and how it can make specific figures more attractive.
Peterson believes that when young men feel demoralised, the allure of these charismatic “bad” men becomes stronger. You can see the impacts of this demoralisation in schools, where boys struggle academically and face challenges in their transition into adulthood.
The demoralisation not only affects boys and men but also has implications for women who may struggle to find suitable partners in a society where men are demoralised.
Jordan Peterson —Source
“I believe one of the reasons Trump was appealing, and I’m not going to overly criticise him because he’s a complex figure, is because he had that defiant attitude, that ‘up yours’ mentality towards the woke movement.
It was far more attractive than the half-hearted, cowardly bending over backwards typical conservatives tend to do in the face of woke attacks.
Trump dared to stand up to people and tell them to go to hell when necessary.
Maybe he did it more often than he should have; I mean, he’s definitely a bull in a china shop. But perhaps it’s better to have a bloody bull in the china shop than a castrated gelding.”
When Searching for a Hero, Evil Men Are a More Favourable Option than Feeling Depressed.
If the alternative to feeling depressed and hopeless is following charismatic evil men, young males will see that as a more favourable option.
Peterson says young men are attracted to figures like Andrew Tate, who reject societal constraints and embrace a morally ambiguous path when they feel demoralised.
Jordan Peterson — Source
“I had a friend who eventually committed suicide, an early victim of this thinking. He took his own life about 15 years ago after living a miserable existence, tormented by his sense of guilt due to being labelled as intolerably masculine.
That life plan didn’t work out well for him.
Here’s what I observe happening in schools, particularly with young men. Boys are struggling academically, teenage boys are having a tough time in junior high, and men are not pursuing higher education, and if they do, many still need to graduate.
Many men are not finding meaningful employment or transitioning into adulthood; some opt out of society altogether.
There’s a lurking danger.
The rising attractiveness of figures like Andrew Tate speaks to the danger of demoralising young men.
If you demoralise young men, charismatic bad men become much more attractive because they’re the ones who say, ‘To hell with all of this idiot constraint and pathetic morality. I’m just going to do whatever the hell I want,” and that’s dangerous.
Final Thoughts.
Peterson is right when he suggests that society breaks down and demoralises young men, subsequently giving rise to controversial characters like Andrew Tate.
Because what’s the alternative?
While I am a huge fan of Jordan Peterson, I am not of Andrew Tate. I wouldn’t say I like how he earns his money, and I don’t particularly appreciate how he sees women as his property.
He’s a powerful storyteller and communicator, so I see why young men gravitate towards his message. It’s empowering.
With blame and shade pointed at males in society, it’s easy to see why these young kids are looking for heroes wherever you can find them.
But admiring men like Tate creates a world unsafe for women because these young men invariably act like him.
It’s perpetuating a culture that disregards female safety.
I think it’s a message men should pay attention to.