On the occasion of the publication of a new edition of his book Intellectuals and Society, Thomas Sowell returns to Uncommon Knowledge for a wide-ranging interview.
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@randellporter87476 років тому
What I understand Dr. Sowell to say is "No one is as smart as what they want others to think they are."
@serpentines63565 років тому
@ Randall Porter...Another good bumper sticker, and T shirt statement.
@Reza196913483 роки тому
"Intellectuals have no interest in what creates wealth , they are very concern about distribution of it. they act as if wealth just exists somehow" so true!
@bt52703 роки тому
8 years later and he is still spot on the the issues still stand unaddressed.
@KManwarren4 роки тому
He was so right. Watching this in quarantine. This rings so true.
@barbarahoyle86153 роки тому
Thomas Sowell was raised in Harlem in the 1930's. He was transformed from his adopted Marxist beliefs AFTER he worked in Government in DC. Thomas never bought a book as a kid as he lived near a library. He has written over 25 books and in this interview conducted in 2012 his brilliant remarks about political intellectuals reveals why we need people with EXPERIENCE in business to hold government positions. A few quotes from Sowell: "The road to hell is paved with Ivy League degrees" - Thomas Sowell "The people in the labor department saw my interest in testing theories as a threat. Don't look to government to serve the interest of people. Other people's well being will never be the priority of politics." Thomas Sowell and... "President Obama has an absolute talent for saying things that make no sense but not only sound plausible, but inspiring".
@DiscipleOfChristDV7 років тому
Thomas Sowell is the type of intellectual we need more.
@kdub91987 років тому
Disciple of Christ practical intellect. It seems most people as intelligent as Sowell can't apply it to everyday life.
@48petey6 років тому
Not really
@48petey6 років тому
You say he's a disciple of Christ? Not hardly. He loves to pick and choose he doesn't think all people are equal in the eyes of GOD their is no Jew or Catholic black or white just people God says...
@RJL6125 років тому
@@48petey Disciple of Christ is the name of the user whom started the thread.....not a reference to Sowell. Attention to detail sir.
@skylanh43194 роки тому
What a boss. Wish he was our first black president. Imagine how different the political climate would be.
@adrianyuen61623 роки тому
I’m a simple man. I see Thomas Sowell, I click
@tonyjames19534 роки тому
Thomas Sowell should be standard reading every year of school!
@pyroseed1312 років тому
"There are no solutions. There are trade-offs." Great line. The economic way of thinking escapes most people, especially politicians.
@donaldgrappo45263 роки тому
Some of Thomas Sowell writings should be part of American public education curriculum. He is giant in intelectual circles. He is a legend in his own time IMO.
@thatlogicalguy11 років тому
Thomas Sowell was a major influence on me, he woke me up from my dogmatic liberal slumber.
@NKBobcat3 роки тому
I am a huge fan of Thomas Sowell. I respect him so much.
@turbo1816 років тому
Peter Robinson is by far the best interviewer I've ever seen.
@michaeljdorgan5 років тому
2 class acts, Robinson gets the best out of Sowell and his presentation skills and delivery are top class
@jarroddavid83523 роки тому
Most people know who George Floyd is and have no idea who Thomas Sowell is. We're doomed...
@smackedinthejaw3 роки тому
It's good to see interviews and discussions on this level of intellect and knowledge. Just two educated men sitting down and digging deep, no moronic laughing audience or "interviewer" constantly trying to hog the attention and crack jokes.
@passion4life9863 роки тому
This man has too much common sense! 🥰
@deborahbabcock5309Рік тому
Love listening to Thomas Sowell. I could listen to him all day.
@BigReddthehebrew3 роки тому
Sowell is a quotable machine! I enjoy hearing and reading his thoughts
@sjames3043 роки тому
How can someone listen to Thomas Sowell and not love him? He's so right on. I'm going to hate when he leaves us.
@rramsey91549 місяців тому
We will always have his books and interviews
@MrZofer3 роки тому
"DON'T GO TO A COLLEGE WHERE THE PROFESSORS THINK THAT THE STUDENTS ARE THERE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH AN AUDIENCE FOR INDOCTRINATION"
@thighdude712 років тому
Once again, Thomas Sowell hits the nail on the head. There is nothing like hearing a truth teller tell the truth in spite of what is popular or popularly believed to be the truth.
@Texican1756 років тому
How awesome it must be to have this man as your grandpa. Assuming he has grandkids I genuinely hope they know just how blessed they are.
@alisteredmond23293 роки тому
“Calm would be the end of their job”- brilliant.
@brettbelcher47263 роки тому
I'm so glad that 2.7 million people have viewed this interview. Thank you Dr. Sowell and thank you Peter Robinson.
@wannaberocker33112 років тому
Im such a Sowell Fanboy. Hes like a rockstar to me, if he did concerts id go and watch lol.
@kkwillsaveus11 років тому
This guy debating Noam Chomsky would be to die for.
@jcdefeatsРік тому
This ages like fine wine
@ambulaijohnson98726 років тому
One of American best social theorists.
@jarretgrathwol47904 роки тому
The body language and look on Sowell's face during the Obama clips were hilarious and responses too.
@purehenry3 роки тому
Wow 12 yers ago! UKposts is full of gems like this. Thomas Sowell is becoming my intellectual anchor in these modern times.
@saav77785 років тому
"The road to hell is paved with Ivy League degrees" - Thomas Sowell 37:21 Love it!
@smithb01347 місяців тому
"There are no solutions, only trade offs." T. Sowell. Brilliant 😊
@pelegst4 роки тому
I keep myself from saying stupid things by constantly asking myself "How do I know that I know?"
@dcyates12 років тому
The opening segment reminded me of one of my favourite Reagan quotes. Reagan had been a 'C' student at Eureka College, regarded by the elite as a 3rd-rate school & if memory serves, it was well into his 2nd term when he was giving the commencement address at his old alma mater, and with reference to how the cognoscenti derided him for his comparative lack of education, he quipped, "To this day I wonder what I might have achieved had I sought further education." I laughed so hard I nearly cried.
@samanthatheriot88793 роки тому
This is one of the most thought provoking discussion on this topic I've heard in a long time, thank you !
@DockHollanderee5 років тому
Love Sowell... but This interviewer is the best! Best interview of this legendary intellectual I have seen.
@teresaburton41453 роки тому
Always the voice of reason and truth....I love you Dr. Sowell!
@binjaman13 роки тому
I would like to know the reasons 2000 people disliked this... I can't find even one
@kittykatja5961Рік тому
I love Peter as interviewer, he's a so laid back, ask the relevant questions and let's the guest answer fully, with appropriate interruptions were needed.
@mikeshefton6 років тому
thought this subject would be boring ..but in the hands of of Dr. Sowell it is informative and entertaining.
@discodynamitetnt29386 років тому
Live forever Thomas Sowell
@margieprovencio91454 роки тому
Love that man with such great intellect and common sense!
@km54493 роки тому
I could listen to Thomas Sowell all day long....he's absolutely refreshing!
@mitkindiamond12 років тому
You should have a Thomas Sowell interview every month.
@hulkangry5546Рік тому
The knowledge and foresight of Sowell is astronomical.
@kaugummikauen36073 роки тому
This Man is the living embodyment of Charisma
@TheBelegur10 років тому
I find Thomas Sowell enlightening in many of the ideas he puts forth, and thank you for posting these. It's amazing when he discusses that intellectuals ideas are NOT tested, and accepted or rejected on the basis of if they pass the reality test. They are accepted and never tested because they are put forth by intellectuals. Therefore in any particular discipline if you want to be taken seriously you must believe these ideas regardless of there true merit or be ostracized as unintellectual.
@musicmansuperman3 роки тому
Pride comes before the fall... every time!
@metalmatter12063 роки тому
This man should be admired by any man or woman who seeks truth regardless of race color or creed.
@Rsambo0012 років тому
Dr. Thomas Sowell, one of the men that changed my life!
@rramsey91549 місяців тому
Peter robinson is astounding. Under-rated as an interviewer
@Neo-bf3ro4 роки тому
Wow, what a wonderful interview, with a brilliant mind, it really expanded on a lot of my thoughts on certain topics and helped me fill in the blanks. Thomas Sowell takes apart Obama, nicely done.
@deathbycognitivedissonance50366 років тому
37:05 lmfao! These interviews/book reviews are the best. Dr. Sowell is truly a living legend.
@kevinbuja43733 роки тому
“Vision of the Anointed” I love that.
@castlewindsor55923 роки тому
"They don't want to know the answer" - brilliant! Self aggrandizement of intellectuals.
@shoerhino3 роки тому
I am the only one who wants Thomas Sowell to adopt me so I can come over and have chats. He just seems so kind and sincere. An interesting person, for sure!
@stevecrescini20813 роки тому
“Calm would be the end of his job” - the driving fear behind every Democrat
@rockhard265410 років тому
this guys a real hero,i never really bought his stuff but he filped me
@imbabazane11 років тому
I am reading form a PhD in Textile Science.....but everytime I listen to Professor Sowell.....I want to drop everything and go study Economics...
@davidrobinson71123 роки тому
EXCELLENT interview.. I watch any and listen to every commentary this man makes. A truly great man and thinker for our country. GOD BLESS THOMAS SOWELL...
@MyAvenueDesign4 роки тому
8 years later and the high speed trains are still late!
@zeigbert17435 років тому
Thomas Sowell's opinions are always well informed and interesting, I wish he'd entered politics.
@drgeorgek4 роки тому
His expression at 46:06 on the inset picture is gold - as is his comment at 46:18 Ï may take a sleeping pill to forget it" Ha ha ha. What an absolute legend and quick wit.
@RickyJr463 роки тому
Elsewhere, Dr. Sowell slyly remarked that one benefit of a Harvard education is not having to be impressed by anyone with a Harvard education. This great interview gives more insight into that.
@scotthowerton1423 роки тому
Mr Sowell, Thank you sir for the. fantastic and enlightening.
@craigb4913Рік тому
Just finished the "Intellectuals & Society" audio book. Talk about uncommon knowledge. More relevant today than when it first came out.
@dustyrhoads112 років тому
A Brilliant man!
@68marcrm4 роки тому
A truly smart man.
@limoncello22146 років тому
I really enjoy his books! Great video!
@shanecle4 роки тому
Great conversation
@captainnima10 місяців тому
This man is incredible
@FrankFellersFreedom5 місяців тому
One of the greatest living Americans. Great interview.🙌🙌
@gdiaz1873 роки тому
I still remember watching this a couple years back . I'm kinda surprised that UKposts is actually recommending this to me now .
@johnla30923 роки тому
This holds up very well.
@psirenny3 роки тому
I could listen to Thomas Sowell all day long.
@mushroomlw17174 роки тому
There is one thing I wish conservatives would understand when it comes to the tax code. It has absolutely nothing to do with funding government. It has everything to do with controlling economic behavior. Obama said it best when he said, you can open a coal plant, you will just be taxed and regulated into bankruptcy. And if we really pay attention to how the elected propose any tax or tax credit/exemption (loophole). The levied tax is meant to cause reduced economic activity or for the individual products/industries. The tax credit/exemption is meant to try and offset the negative economic effect of the tax. And the tax credit/exemption is applied to the political opposite economic activity. Tax carbon energy, tax credit/exemption for green energy. Tax bad behavior and tax credit/exemption for good behaviour. Chutes and ladders with our economy. And if we really pay attention, elected from both parties from ALL levels of government will allow tax credit/exemption or even government subsidies to bribe businesses/ industries or sports teams to move to their city or State. The question and answer as to why only give a tax credit/exemption individually instead of reducing the tax rate for all businesses/ industries? Cause the elected would like to control who can succeed and how they succeed. Again Obama said, we do not begrudge success, so long as your income has been earned FAIRLY. Who defines what is FAIRLY earned income?
@geirhost60905 років тому
I must say these interviews with Sowell are quite interesting and laid back.
@rochellecaffee14179 місяців тому
God bless you and your respect for reality!! Thank you.
@RebelRadius12 років тому
Outstanding. Why is it that such quality discussions as this, are never on the telly. But some screwed up Osbourne family is?
@PoliticalJuice5 років тому
“If you believe in social justice and saving the environment, you are really something!” Hahah love Tom.
@sirTittytwisterРік тому
I'm a sowell man....definitely!
@cheryllthompson50923 роки тому
I love this interview. Thank you.
@mabelheinzle87583 роки тому
Thomas Sowell - A Great man
@magos_0083Рік тому
This man is amazing
@artnickel16643 роки тому
Fact, it’s not the school you attend but the lessons you learn to apply.
@roberttietjen50123 роки тому
This man is truthful and brilliant! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!❤
@hannahw.73695 років тому
Please have Dr. Sowell on again soon!!
@kickpublishing4 роки тому
Smartest guy I’ve ever heard
@SonOfAbba10 років тому
It's called Pride..... all PhDs have it, and they can't get rid of it, because their knowledge is based on their pride.
@karlthemarxist680610 років тому
I suppose it depends on many factors, such as what field, who supervised, and perhaps it's a "closed shop".
@JRRodriguez-nu7po4 роки тому
Hearing this in 2019, I am glad I was as wrong about Trump as Sowell. He has turned out to be a far better president than I dared hope. Yes I did vote for him, but as lesser of 2 evils. My wife was always extremely enthusiastic about him. I think she somehow read his intentions whereas I was hung up on his inarticulate words.
@THEfamouspolka3 роки тому
Dr. Sowell is truly a jewel in the crown of our great na/
@BIgBass2554 роки тому
Why can't we get someone like Mr. Sowell in the Oval office?. He seems to me as a person who could talk some sense into Americans. I like him....
@claudiachurch42853 роки тому
What a brilliant honest man, with no agenda except the truth , what a joy to listen to a man of his intellectual and moral stature , and Peter Robinson is a terric interviewer
@malcolmgilliam32433 роки тому
Found my new passion🙏🏿 Study the life of Thomas Sowell
@mickcraven9807 років тому
Sowell's reaction to Obama 37:42 is classic! Someone should make a GIF from that! On the other hand, making him watch Obama clips is like watching him get tortured. :-)
@ineedmoneysp3 роки тому
Great man. Everyone should watch his videos and actually listen.
@haroldsnipes29233 роки тому
Thank you you two are the most intelligent men of our time!! Not because of the degrees and trappings after your names but the common sense you are blest with ! I have enjoyed you talks any time I can find them on tube.
@kailuakidd15123 роки тому
The man is a national treasure.
@jakejakey53286 років тому
thomas sowell is pretty much everything this country is meant to be. he is the actual intellectual that matters haha