Jin Park
1 min readFeb 26, 2024

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While Jordan Peterson makes some valid points about personal responsibility, his views on money oversimplify complex socioeconomic issues.

Attributing poverty solely to a lack of character ignores systemic barriers like discrimination, limited access to opportunities, and structural inequalities that can't be fixed by "tidying your room."

Additionally, equating wealth accumulation with morality disregards the potential for exploitation and unethical practices in the pursuit of profit.

Money is a socially constructed tool, and its perceived power is often tied to unequal distribution and control.

A more nuanced understanding would address the need for systemic change, such as equitable investment in education and resources, and acknowledge the ethical limitations of a capitalist system that can lead to harmful wealth concentration

I have a neutral stance on Jordan Peterson himself, but I'm troubled by the tendency of some of his fans to exhibit pseudo-intellectualism.

They seem to lack the intellectual rigor to analyze his arguments critically, instead using them to confirm their existing biases.

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Jin Park
Jin Park

Written by Jin Park

Top Writer at Hacker Noon | Entrepreneur & Mental Health Advocate | Founder of Seoul:Forge

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