The transcript involves a controversy at the University of Toronto regarding the use of alternate pronouns. Some students and staff are advocating for the use of alternative pronouns, while others, including Professor Jordan Peterson, resist this change, arguing that it infringes on their freedom of speech. This disagreement has led to a heated debate on campus, with some students and staff supporting Peterson, while others are against him. The conversation also touches on the broader issue of free speech and its implications for society, with differing views on whether it should be regulated or left unrestricted.
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1. The text is discussing a controversial topic on the Toronto University campus.
2. Some students on the campus are advocating for the use of alternate pronouns.
3. The University wants staff to use these alternate pronouns.
4. Jordan Peterson, a psychology professor at the University, is refusing to use these alternate pronouns.
5. The text mentions a protest where the presence of Nazis and white supremacists was reported.
6. Peterson is defending his freedom of speech in a civil society.
7. The text mentions a graphic showing some of the pronouns being used as alternates.
8. Peterson is against the use of legislation to determine what words people are required to use.
9. Peterson believes that using alternate pronouns is an imposition on freedom of speech.
10. The text mentions a situation in New York City where there are now 31 protected gender identities.
11. The text mentions a situation at the University of Michigan where students have been given permission to tell faculty members and others what pronouns they're to be addressed by.
12. The text discusses the ethical implications of the legislation and how it is practically untenable.
13. The text mentions that Peterson is suggesting people learn to program a few pronouns into their phone.
14. The text mentions that Peterson believes the highest possible value is truth and that freedom of speech should be protected to allow people to speak the truths they see fit.
15. The text discusses the importance of pluralism and the need to share power with people who are different.
16. The text mentions that Peterson has received letters of support from trans people.
17. The text mentions that Peterson believes the legislation is extraordinarily dangerous and sets a dangerous precedent.
18. The text mentions that the legislation also requires the university to make its staff use preferred pronouns.
19. The text mentions that the university is essentially telling its staff to use certain words that they don't want to use.
20. The text concludes by stating that the issue is not about freedom of speech, but about legislation being imposed on people who don't want to use certain words.