562. What Do We Actually Know About Autism? | Sir Simon Baron-Cohen

562. What Do We Actually Know About Autism? | Sir Simon Baron-Cohen

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with psychologist and autism researcher Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen about the nature of empathy, systemizing, and the neurological basis of autism. This needed conversation explores how humans develop theory of mind, the differences between cognitive and affective empathy, and why some individuals gravitate toward systems over social interaction. They discuss the evolutionary roots of invention, gender differences in cognition, and how autistic traits relate to creativity and pattern recognition. Unflinchingly, they also discuss the darker side of empathy deficits—including psychopathy and cruelty—raising urgent questions about compassion, human development, and our capacity for evil. Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, Simon Baron-Cohen is Director of the Autism Research Centre and a global leader in autism research. He pioneered the 'mindblindness' and 'empathizing-systemizing' theories, has authored over 770 scientific papers, and was knighted in 2021 for his contributions to autism understanding. His work spans clinical practice, public education, and cutting-edge research on cognitive sex differences, empathy, and neurodiversity. This episode was filmed on July 5th, 2025 | Links | For Simon Baron-Cohen: On X https://x.com/sbaroncohen?lang=en Read Dr. Baron-Cohen’s most recent book, as discussed in the show, “The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention” https://a.co/d/9hsG5MR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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527. Gay Marriage, Surrogacy, Divorce & Hookup Culture | Katy Faust

527. Gay Marriage, Surrogacy, Divorce & Hookup Culture | Katy Faust

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, speaker, and founder and president of the children’s rights organization Them Before Us, Katy Faust. They discuss the ethics of surrogate pregnancies, the import...

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526. Trump, Musk, Kennedy: the Dawn of Transparency | Michael Shellenberger

526. Trump, Musk, Kennedy: the Dawn of Transparency | Michael Shellenberger

Jordan Peterson sits down with journalist, bestselling author, and founder of Public.News, Michael Shellenberger. They discuss the key moments that ushered in rapid transparency for the U.S., from the...

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525. The War on Speech—and Those Who Dare to Fight It | Ezra Levant

525. The War on Speech—and Those Who Dare to Fight It | Ezra Levant

Support Tommy Robinson’s Give Send Go: https://www.givesendgo.com/Tommy-Robinsons-children   Jordan Peterson sits down with human rights activist, political writer, and founder of Rebel News, Ezra Lev...

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524. Why Russell Brand Abandoned Hedonism

524. Why Russell Brand Abandoned Hedonism

Jordan Peterson sits down with actor, podcaster, and commentator Russell Brand. They discuss turning to Christ, the benefits of orienting yourself toward a proper center (rather than centering yoursel...

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523. Why We Dream, Learn, and Adapt Faster Than Any Other Species | Dr. David Eagleman

523. Why We Dream, Learn, and Adapt Faster Than Any Other Species | Dr. David Eagleman

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with neuroscientist, bestselling author, and PBS presenter Dr. David Eagleman. They discuss brain plasticity, how perception works, whether free will exists (and if it...

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522. The New Conservative Party | Kemi Badenoch

522. The New Conservative Party | Kemi Badenoch

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch. They discuss her multinational upbringing, how that informed her on the fallacies of multiculturalism,...

17 Feb 20251h 38min

521. Reform, R*pe Gangs and the Rot of the UK | Matthew Goodwin

521. Reform, R*pe Gangs and the Rot of the UK | Matthew Goodwin

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with author, ex-professor, and public advocate, Matthew Goodwin. They discuss the systemic rot of the academic institutions, how the West has been subjugated by long-t...

13 Feb 20251h 33min

520. Is Your Diet Killing You? | Dr. Benjamin Bikman

520. Is Your Diet Killing You? | Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Jordan Peterson sits down with bestselling author and bioenergetics Ph.D., Dr. Benjamin Bikman. They discuss the epidemic of insulin resistance in America and its profound effects on health, the sugar...

10 Feb 20251h 22min

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