Jordan Bernt Peterson is a Canadian-American clinical psychologist, author, and public intellectual. Born on June 12, 1962, in Edmonton, Alberta, he earned a double B.A. from the University of Alberta and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University in 1991. After post-doctoral work at McGill, he taught at Harvard University as an assistant and associate professor, researching aggression, alcoholism, and antisocial behavior. In 1998, he joined the University of Toronto as a professor, later becoming Professor Emeritus. His scholarly works include 'Maps of Meaning' (1999) and the bestselling '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' (2018). Peterson gained widespread attention in the late 2010s through YouTube lectures and opposition to Canada's Bill C-16, amassing a massive online following. He produces content on philosophy, psychology, and politics through platforms like his 'The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast' and documentaries such as 'The Rise of Jordan Peterson' (2019). A polarizing figure, he self-identifies as a classical liberal and traditionalist, renowned for his critiques of political correctness, identity politics, and cultural issues, as well as for his advocacy of free speech, individual responsibility, Judeo-Christian values, and his promotion of self-help books. He is a close intellectual associate of some figures, having toured extensively together and co-founded Locals.com. His influence spans psychology, politics, and society through critiques of moral relativism, collectivism, and intolerance.