2022---protest-against-jordan-peterson-in-berlin--this-is-how-his-supporters-tick May 2026

In September 2022, controversial Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson held a sold-out lecture at the in Berlin, which drew both significant protests and a distinct demographic of supporters .

Reports from the Berlin event highlight that Peterson's audience is not a monolith but shares several core traits: The protest and lecture took place at this

: Many supporters view Peterson as a father figure or mentor who provides clear, actionable advice (e.g., "clean your room") in an increasingly complex or "chaotic" world. such as in Zurich

: Counter-protesters characterized Peterson as a "controversial figure" associated with right-wing ideologies, though the event passed peacefully. In September 2022

The protest and lecture took place at this central Berlin venue: Expand map

: Similar actions occurred during his European tour, such as in Zurich, where activists spray-painted slogans like "No stage for hate" and "Peterson: Fuck Off!" at his performance site. How His Supporters "Tick"