561. Scott Adams and Jordan Peterson

In this deeply personal interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Scott Adams, cartoonist and creator of Dilbert, to explore the unlikely paths that shape a life—from illustrating a nationally syndicated hit comic to fatal illness and facing the metaphysical. Adams shares stories of coincidence and perseverance, including how affirmations, setbacks, and sheer optimism propelled him from obscurity to national fame. The conversation dives into themes of malicious envy, systems versus goals, American culture, simulation theory, and the power of narrative perception. Both reflect on trauma, purpose, and survival—making this episode a profound meditation on how we author meaning in a truly absurd world. This episode was filmed on July 7th, 2025 | Links | For Scott Adams: On X On Youtube, watch or listen to the “Real Coffee With Scott Adams” podcast Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode is 84:21 long.

This episode was published on Jul 10, 2025.

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