"Pick up an oar and row!"

Exploring the timeless wisdom of biblical stories, Jordan Peterson closed ARC 2025 with this rousing speech–challenging us to face our fears, shoulder responsibility, and lead with courage to build strong, resilient societies.
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Reserve your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Best of Our Inheritance.
Pre-Order open until March 14, 2025: https://www.arcforum.com/store/p/the-best-of-our-inheritance-arc-research

With the return of the ARC Conference this February, we are launching our first book — a work that encapsulates the values and ideas that shape ARC’s mission. The Best of Our Inheritance brings together fifteen of the sharpest minds of our time to make a bold case for remembering the values of our civilisation. From Barry Straussʼ account of the Classical Tradition, Ayaan Hirsi Aliʼs personal reflections on the values of the West and its Christian roots to Nigel Biggarʼs chapter on human dignity and Joseph Laconte’s call to the artists, reading this book will give you a tangible vision for civilisational renewal.

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Dr Jordan B. Peterson is a clinical psychologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. He authored the global bestsellers Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life and 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. His new book, We Who Wrestle With God, was published late last year.

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00:00 - The Ark: Building for the Storm
00:11 - The Wisdom of Noah and His Revelation
00:49 - The Legacy of Cain: Resentment and Violence
02:20 - Noah’s Journey: Building the Ark of Psyche and State
03:36 - Moses and the Challenge of Leading the Lost Israelites
04:51 - Jethro’s Warning: Avoiding the Temptation of Power
08:37 - Abraham’s Call to Adventure and Divine Covenant
15:00 - How to Build Your Ark: Trusting Yourself and Embracing Responsibility

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