Reports from the Berlin event highlight that Peterson's audience is not a monolith but shares several core traits:

The phrase "This is how his supporters tick" (German: So ticken seine Anhänger ) refers to a specific analysis by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) , which examined the motivations and characteristics of those attending his event. The Protest

: 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.