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Peterson argues workers may break DEI rules if they accept penalties

Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · What The Story Of Jacob And Esau Teaches About Sibling Rivalry · September 6, 2026
Peterson argues workers may break DEI rules if they accept penalties
Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
What The Story Of Jacob And Esau Teaches About Sibling Rivalry
"maybe there's stupid rules at your work, like DEI rules, let's say, and you're afraid to break them and because there'll be a consequence. It's like, well, if you can accept the consequence, then you can break the rule. And you know, if the rule, if breaking the rule guards your soul, which is exactly what happens if you break a stupid rule, then that's a good trade."
Jordan Peterson argues that people who break rules they consider unreasonable should be prepared to accept the consequences. He applies this to workplaces, citing what he calls “DEI rules” and saying breaking them can be justified if the penalty is accepted.
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