Lecture Notes: Overview of Peterson Academy

Introduction

• Presenter sharing experiences after one month at Peterson Academy.
• Provides insights into courses, features, and overall experience.

Courses

• Peterson Academy initially launched with 18 courses; now has 19.
• Promises to add three new courses every month.

Courses Taken

• Introduction to Nutrition by Max Lugar
• Intro to Nietzsche by Jordan Peterson
• The Greatest Leaders in History by Lord Andrew Roberts
• Symbolism and Christianity by Jonathan Pageau
• The Boy Crisis by Dr. Warren Farrell
• History of Western Music by Samuel Andreyev

Upcoming Courses

• Plato: The Dawn of Thought by James Orr
• Deconstructing Decolonization by Nigel Bear
• Postmodern Philosophy by Stephen Hicks
• Evolutionary Inference by Dr. Brett Weinstein and Heather Heying
• Intelligence, Rationality, Wisdom, and Spirituality by John Vervaeke
• Art of Storytelling by Gregg Hurwitz
• Introduction to Psychology by Keith Campbell
• Political Ideologies by Eric Kaufmann
• Intro to Neuroscience by Dr. Baland Jalal
• Psychology of Social Status by Dr. Rob Henderson
• Economics of Human Flourishing by Marian L. Tupy and Dr. Gale Pooley
• Intro to Cosmology by Brian Keating

Course Structure

• Courses range between 5 to 10 hours across multiple lectures.
• Each lecture includes a dedicated quiz to test specific knowledge.
• No final exams yet; anticipation for written portions.

Features

• Visually appealing lectures with engaging presentations.
• Quizzes are 10 multiple choice questions, specific to lectures.
• Courses delivered by knowledgeable professors, some are non-traditional academics.
• Social platform for engagement and interaction among students.

Updates and Social Features

• New features to come: mobile app, notifications, DMs, study groups, etc.
• Social platform reflects professionalism, similar to a university community.

Personal Experience

• Learning experience is comparable or superior to previous university education.
• Courses are condensed and highly informative.
• Positive feedback on the quality and delivery of content.

Accreditation

• Discussions about potential accreditation.
• Interest from institutions in accrediting Peterson Academy.
• Future possibility of credit equivalency similar to a bachelor’s degree.

Conclusion

• Overall positive experience with significant learning.
• Academy has potential for accreditation and recognized value.
• Presenter plans to continue taking courses and engaging with the community.

Personal Reflection

• Presenter values learning and sees the academy as a worthwhile investment.
• Emphasizes the transformative impact of courses like "The Boy Crisis."

• For further questions or details about the courses and platform, engagement in the community is encouraged.