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Jordan Peterson claims pornography drove the internet’s development and still accounts for “30%” of traffic

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 15, 2026 · Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · What Moses Reveals About Your Life
Jordan Peterson claims pornography drove the internet’s development and still accounts for “30%” of traffic
Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
What Moses Reveals About Your Life

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"You know, pornography drove the development of the net and 30% of the traffic is still pornographic."

Jordan Peterson asserts that “pornography drove the development of the net” and claims “30% of the traffic is still pornographic”. He uses the point to argue that sexual desire can strongly shape technology and its societal effects.

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Jordan Peterson · host
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Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
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What Moses Reveals About Your Life
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