Clinical psychologist who has gained fame for his expertise in the psychology of religious and ideological belief while a professor at the University of Toronto. His second book 12 Rules for Life was published in January 2018 and topped the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal's non-fiction best-seller lists. He has gained over 3.7 million followers on his Instagram page for his psychological advice. 

Before Fame

He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Alberta in 1982. He subsequently traveled Europe for a year, where he garnered interest in political psychology, and gained his master's in psychology in 1984. 

Trivia

He began recording his lectures and publishing them to his self-titled YouTube channel in 2013, and has since gained more than 4.9 million subscribers. His first book Maps of Meaning's audiobook debuted on The New York Times audio non-fiction best-seller list in July 2018. 

Family Life

He and his wife Tammy share two children. 

Associated With

He appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast in 2018 to discuss his views on psychology and political correctness. 

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