Something else that concerns me: he is completely and utterly insular.

I've had conversations over the years with "famous" people in the academic world. One of the good things about academia is how accessible they are. I credit Dr. Warren Farrell with giving me the last kick I needed to get out of my shitty grad program a decade ago. I sent him an essay and he responded within a few hours.

Peterson? His website and email both basically tell you to get fucked. Too many emails, too many voices, no chance to respond to anything. I tested this (with a very well thought out question from a serious point of inquiry, something that shouldn't get ignored) and got ignored.

So you may be on to something here.

ETA: For a while now, I've kind of given up hope in JP. Every once in a while he comes out and says something smart, but it feels so much more... accidental these days.

Something else that concerns me: he is completely and utterly insular.

I've had conversations over the years with "famous" people in the academic world. One of the good things about academia is how accessible they are. I credit Dr. Warren Farrell with giving me the last kick I needed to get out of my shitty grad program a decade ago. I sent him an essay and he responded within a few hours.

Peterson? His website and email both basically tell you to get fucked. Too many emails, too many voices, no chance to respond to anything. I tested this (with a very well thought out question from a serious point of inquiry, something that shouldn't get ignored) and got ignored.

So you may be on to something here.