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Welcome to the companion article for my latest video, where we dive into a provocative and speculative question: Could Jordan Peterson, the renowned Canadian psychologist and public intellectual, have connections to the CIA’s infamous MKUltra program? For legal reasons, we’re framing this as an exploration of possible ties, but the theories, historical context, and unsettling patterns we uncover are enough to spark serious curiosity. This article summarizes the key points from the video, weaving together Peterson’s background, controversial claims from X threads, and connections to mind control research. Buckle up for a deep dive into a complex and controversial topic, and be sure to check out the full video for all the linked sources.

Jordan Peterson is a household name, known for his work as a clinical psychologist, professor, and author. Born on June 12, 1965, in Newmarket, Ontario, he earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from McGill University under Robert O. Paxton. He taught at McGill for over 20 years, ran a private practice helping patients with issues like depression and addiction, and later joined the University of Toronto in 2016 as the Lauryn O. Williams Maples Professor of Psychiatry. Peterson skyrocketed to fame through his opposition to Canada’s Bill C-16 in 2016, which mandated gender pronouns, arguing it threatened free speech. A viral video of him calmly debating students at the University of Toronto cemented his status as a free speech advocate. His YouTube lectures, starting around 2012, and his bestselling book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos made him a global figure, resonating especially with young men seeking guidance on life’s challenges.

I first discovered Peterson in 2017 on the H3H3 podcast, where his sharp intellect and articulate delivery left a lasting impression. Like many, I was inspired to push my mental limits, and his “father figure” persona has drawn countless followers. But this influence makes the question we’re exploring all the more intriguing: Could Peterson be tied to MKUltra, the CIA’s secret mind control program? The spark for this investigation came from an X thread by @theNDExperience, posted in January 2023, which speculates about Peterson’s connections to MKUltra, particularly through his time at McGill University. Another post by @debooonked includes a graph linking Peterson, McGill, and CIA-funded research, raising the possibility that he might have been exposed to or even subjected to mind control techniques.

For those unfamiliar, MKUltra was a CIA program from 1950 to 1964 aimed at manipulating human behavior through drugs like LSD, hypnosis, sensory deprivation, and electroconvulsive therapy. Its goals included inducing amnesia, creating suggestible states, and enhancing interrogation methods. Conducted across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, it involved figures like Dr. Sidney Gottlieb and was overseen by CIA director Allen Dulles. McGill University was a key site, with researchers like Maurice Dongier conducting experiments, as revealed in an ABC News documentary. The program’s ethical violations, including testing on unwitting subjects, led to its termination in 1964, but its legacy lingers, with some believing its techniques are still in use. Given Peterson’s long tenure at McGill, could he have been inadvertently—or deliberately—involved?

Peterson’s admiration for psychologists Carl Rogers and Carl Jung adds another layer. Rogers, a pioneer of humanistic psychology, developed person-centered therapy, emphasizing empathy and self-actualization. Sources like AllReligionsAreOne.org claim he was linked to the CIA through the Human Ecology front organization. Jung, known for his theories on the collective unconscious and archetypes, reportedly worked with the OSS, the CIA’s predecessor, during World War II. Some even tie Jung to the Bavarian Illuminati, noting his influence on Peterson’s themes of order and chaos, which echo the Freemason mantra “Ordo ab Chao.” If these figures were involved in mind control, Peterson’s reliance on their work raises questions about his own role.

A particularly strange chapter in Peterson’s life is his 2019-2020 absence, attributed to benzodiazepine withdrawal. In an interview with his daughter, Mikhaila Peterson, titled “Return Home,” he describes an 18-month ordeal involving hospital stays, time distortion, and a bizarre memory of being “kidnapped by Florida tree people.” He sought treatment in Serbia and Moscow, where he was heavily guarded and struggled with basic tasks. Some X posts, like one by @theNDExperience, suggest “rehab” for celebrities can be a cover for mind control reprogramming, citing cases like Britney Spears and Kanye West. Peterson’s mention of celebrities like Heath Ledger and Amy Winehouse, who faced similar struggles, fuels speculation. An article on CPHGates.com notes neighbors hearing screams from Winehouse’s home, hinting at possible abuse. Was Peterson’s absence just withdrawal, or something more sinister?

Peterson’s silence on psychiatry’s flaws is also striking. Unlike Thomas Szasz, who called mental illness a myth used for control, Peterson offers little criticism, despite his own pharmaceutical struggles. His promotion of False Memory Syndrome, which suggests trauma memories can be fabricated, has drawn scrutiny. Social worker Diana Napolis, in her court testimony, accuses psychological organizations of using this to dismiss real abuse cases. Is Peterson’s stance a deliberate cover-up? Canada, his home country, has a dark history of abuse, from the Willie Pickton murders to Vancouver’s missing women. Researcher Ellen Lacter’s book Breaking Ritual Silence includes survivor testimonies of Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA) in Canada, suggesting a suppressed “satanic underground.” If Peterson is discrediting such claims, is he part of this denial?

The CIA’s ties to psychiatry deepen the mystery. Dr. Colin Ross links the agency to Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), with some speculating it funds YouTube channels like DissociaDID to normalize it. Experiments on Danish orphans for schizophrenia research further highlight this connection. Peterson’s wife, Tammy, has ties to organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association, which might explain his reticence. His influence on young men, often called a “father figure for a fatherless generation,” makes him a powerful figure. If controlled, he could be an asset for manipulating public opinion. The tragic case of Noah Donohoe, a teenager who took his own life after contacting Peterson, raises concerns about his impact on mental health. Allegations of ties to pedophile rings and comparisons to Marvel’s Red Skull, a Nazi villain, add to the speculation, with some claiming MKUltra’s roots in Nazi experiments (where “MK” may stand for “Mind Kontrol”) mirror Peterson’s public persona.

Today, Peterson hosts a show on Daily Wire, which some X posts call a propaganda arm for Israel. His shift to religious content and projects like Peterson Academy, tied to Noah’s Ark symbolism, suggests a change in direction. A website by AuraQuartz777 claims mind control targets public intellectuals, and Peterson’s interview with Zeena Schreck, daughter of Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey, raises eyebrows. His focus on lobsters and serotonin in 12 Rules for Life, echoed in MKUltra’s drug experiments, adds another layer. Ultimately, this investigation suggests Peterson’s rise and struggles might be part of a broader agenda to degrade society, akin to the “Disney Curse” where celebrities are built up only to be torn down, sowing hopelessness. While we can’t prove these ties, the patterns are unsettling. Watch the video for all the sources, and let me know your thoughts— is Peterson a victim, a pawn, or just a controversial figure caught in a web of speculation?