Jordan Peterson is Right: Creative People Are Cursed
It can be tough to survive, never mind thrive
I watched a great video by the Canadian academic, psychologist, and YouTube personality Jordan Peterson where he argues that having a creative mind is actually more of a burden than a benefit.
This runs against the conventional view that creatives have a big advantage over others in modern society. I’ve been involved in creative pursuits and moved in creative circles for over forty years and my experience tells me that Peterson is correct.
A Controversial Figure
Jordan Peterson is a controversial figure, of course. There are many people whose blood boils at the mere mention of his name. He’s perceived by some to be a leader figure for angry, alt-right, incel-types. There’s little doubt that he’s become a lightning rod in the “culture war” and has strongly opinionated fans and detractors.
Although he certainly leans rightwards on many issues and I tend to lean the other way, I don’t see him as a simplistic conservative. Having read and watched Peterson, I see him as a more complex and interesting character than the caricature of him that’s sometimes presented. He’s worthy of being taken seriously, regardless of whether I agree with him on every issue or not.
