Thomas Sowell on Intellectuals and Society
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- The author of more than a dozen books, Dr. Sowell is now a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. In his newest work, Intellectuals and Society, he will discuss why so many disasters of our time have been committed by experts or intellectuals. You may remember FDRs Brain Trust which according to later studies is a prolonged the depression by several years. The wiz kids at the pentagon under McNamara who managed to mess up the Vietnam War, you can run through an impressive list of things, of disasters brought about by people with very high IQs
When I listen to Dr. Sowell, I'm reminded that America's divide is NOT racial, as much as it is cultural.
"It is far easier to concentrate power than it is to concentrate knowledge."
Wow. That's a good quote.
He's an absolute factory of amazing quotes.
There’s nothing older than the idea that “this is new” -Thomas Sowell
Sadly, so many black Americans have no idea who this man is.
"Many of the great disasters of our time have been committed by 'experts'..." - understatement of the fucking century!
Somebody give the guy interviewing Sowell some credit!!!
Dr Sowell inspires me but the fact that he is aging and we can’t keep him with us also saddens me.
He's so wise that he doesn't spend any time trying to convince you, he just lays the facts on the table.
Thomas Sowell is an American treasure.
thomas sowell is honestly one of the best americans of our generation
Dr. Sowell is my hero.
jlilly1961 Mine too!!
jlilly1961 mine too! :)
"Gun control is like OSHA for burglars.." Well said Mr. Sowell!
Can we take a moment to compliment the interviewer? Not only is he well spoken and well read of Sowell's work, but he asks terrific questions with quotations from Sowell's body of work. And he allows Sowell the necessary amount of time to elaborate his answer.
"He is happy with the data that he got, why would he go further?"
That statement sums up so much that is going wrong in this country. Please go further, please seek information from all sides, be a thinker. It's a gift we all innately share but to few choose to utilize. 🇺🇲
"There's nothing older than the idea that this is new." Fantastic quote.
This is an amazing interview. The host never interrupts, belittles, or yells at his guest even when he disagrees indeed it is hard to even tell when he disagrees. What a wonderful way to conduct an interview I wish news media outlets would take note.
"Are we becoming a nation of intellectuals? I hadn't thought of that. It's a chilling thought".
Sowell: Depth of knowledge expressed with minimum words.
Also, expert yet unfailingly polite debater.
Well done Professor .
oops, I mean thank-you Professor.
I just feel like he's the smartest person I've ever listened to.
He's great but don't go too far.
This is an absolute joy to watch in 2020. Oh how the world needs more Thomas Sowells.
"When you spend a decade writing a 900 page book, something is bugging you!"
Absolutely brilliant... as well as very funny, too. :)
This should be in all Primary Schools in the Western World
Thomas Sowell reminds me that I am not an idiot when it comes to my life...the intellectuals outside of their field are.
Sowell is a true scholar, but one who forms opinions on facts, evidence, and in his case a bit of personal experience. This is what I always pictured a college professor to be!
I watch Thomas Sowell Regularly to remind me I'm not in the Invasion of the Body Snatchers
One of the reasons I think Reagan was such a good president was because he knew his limitations. So instead of acting like he knew economic policies, he sat down with 5 economists and wanted them to come up with an economic plan. That shows a great leader, something that is missing with politicians today who think they know best.
Watching this again almost 10 years after it was posted.... and it seems like it could have been posted yesterday. So topical and on point for today's political climate.
The clearest, most pragmatic, and cogent thinker on the issues of race, economics, and politics of the last half-century.
Never underestimate the appeal of feeling superior to someone else. And, never underestimate the hubris this can generate.
Every time I read/listen/watch Dr. Thomas Sowell... I get smarter! And so does he!!!
Sowell is a national treasure. His books should be included in every high school and college curriculums as required reading. Our country would be MUCH better off.
First time hearing Thomas Sowell and it's enlightening.
***** Not just him, but his right-hand man Milton Friedman.
Welcome to one of the most refreshing experiences in politics.
This man's knowledge is positively nutritious.
All Thomas Sowell videos and interviews need to be downloaded and saved in archives.
This is why I like Thomas Sowell. He's real. He takes sometimes difficult topics, and speaks them at a level anyone can understand. Haven't you heard someone who was really smart, but you couldn't understand anything he says? Not Sowell. You can read his stuff, listen to his interview, and grasp everything he has to say. I am going to get this book.
God, please don’t take Mr. Sowell anytime soon, we need him and this idealism more than ever!
Intellect and book smart cannot always be compared to wisdom
jesus..I just discovered this guy. i am in love with him. why is he not a goddamn legend?
It's amazing how this video is 12yrs old and is still relevant!
I love it..."restrictions on guns is like OSHA for burglars"
Sowell is a genius and a national treasure. Most intellectually honest person in the world.
January, 2021. We need more Thomas Sowells.
Putting power in intellectual hands has turned intellectuals into crooks.
Dr. Sowell is an intellectual grounded in reality. He has a Mark Twain and Yogi Berra quality to him that’s not moved by BS.
Uncommon knowledge has become one of my favorite channels
This ought to be mandatory viewing in all high school US history and civics classes!
So much knowledge in such a humble man. He is saying that so called intellectuals are not superior to the rest of us.He is making a very good case for common sense. All that and I watch this and think he is definitely intellectually superior to myself.
Your statement
"I feel he is definately more intellectually superior to myself."
Is not uncommon and is fully morally wrong to compare ones self to another in any way let alone to speak of superiority is not fair to yourself also not fair to Mr. Sowell. I believe thats what he is saying right before 3min. I get it, thats what you believe but We are all intellectually totally different.
No he is not
Eric Garland Thomas Sowell is talking about himself, since he's one of these - so called - "intellectuals"!
Yep, it's a good example of the liar paradox.
Let's all remember this came out ten years ago...and every word is still relevant. Dowell is brilliant and our culture is only going more downhill.
That anecdote about the aircraft landing gear is priceless. One personal mantra throughout my adult life has been, "What do we 'know' that is actually worth knowing?'" For 50yrs of working life I was a cabinetmaker surrounded by dangerous tools and equipment that could remove my hands or kill me in an instant. It took a long time to learn how to behave and succeed in that kind of environment. Point being: production separates wheat from chaff. Sowell is right about ideas.
The fact that Sowell is barely on TV tells you all you need to know about the agenda of tv networks. Muddy the waters.
"There's nothing older than the idea that, 'This is new'." - Thomas Sowell
A clever restatement of "There's nothing new under the sun,"...said in a way that people will see as a new way of looking at things. :)
Mr Sowell is a Phenomenon of Wisdom...
Dr. Sowell is TRUELY an American treasure!
The fact that this man can come up with an illustration and explain something complicated as simple as he does, is incredible. That's not just mastery, that's love: selfless love.
Watching this in 2021.... after being red pilled about a year ago.
I wish I could give this interview with Thomas a hundred thumbs up!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Dr. Sowell an American personality , a treasure for all the Western World.
From Brazil: it's one of the best books that i read in my entire life!! Sowell is perfect in his ideas, because he don't fight against facts. The utopians, and leftists in general, do it.
Now this, this is an actual interview. You can tell that the interviewer loves his work very much.
I just found out about this guy and im bingewatching now 🥳
How I wish I had known of this man much earlier in my life-he is great!
Just So much Common Sense coming from this man. Love him
Looove this black man, he’s a jewel.
Sowell is brilliant. He reminds me of Hayek.
He is the only person alive to be taught by hayek, freidman and stigler .
I would like to note that the host is also very intelligent and keeps a conversation very well.
Great chemistry between these two. Some of the best interviews I have ever heard. Petersen is excellent and Mr. Sowell is a genius. Well done fellas. We appreciate you both!
Huge credit to peter as well for a really provocative and respectful interview of this brilliant and courageous man mr sowell
"there is nothing older than the idea that this is new"
great quote
Thomas speaking generally is just loaded with great quotes.
We do NOT all have the same potential. I would say we all deserve the right to develop the potential we do have. I have studied chess and every Bobby Fischer game. What I really learned is that I don't have the potential to be a chess grand master like Fischer. I understand concepts but can't visualize consequences of moves like him. I can never play basketball like Michael Jordan. I can never sing like Caruso. I can't play jazz like Charlie Parker. I can't understand most of what Einstein talked about. I have attempted all the above. Thankfully I discovered my potential in graphic communication and web programming.
There is a certain joy in listening to two knowledgeable people talk and at least understand a bit as a listener.
As a French I can say he talk like a bourgeois . Not average American doesn't talk like him...beautiful to listen him talking.
I’m always astonished by the ease and speed with which Dr. Sowell responds to complicated questions.
I want Thomas Sowell to live forever, can we please arrange that?
"You can become president of the United States with no contact with economic reality." Truer words have never been spoken.
Too many people just don’t get it. This good Sir gets it! I have the utmost respect for this man
His compassion between the engineer and the intellectual has immense validity.
this guy is one of the best kept secrets around. god bless you thomas sowell!
I would give my left eyebrow just to have dinner with Dr. Sowell.
It would have been so cool to have him as my history teacher
That man Dr.Sowell with those cazal frames 🔥
God Blessed this man. Dr. Sowell, Thank you for everything you have taught me over the many years. I have listened closely. Good health to you Sir.
Wow, Sowell is absolutely brilliant.
If I was living in the US I'd be trying to get into his lecture hall. I wanna hear more. Man's clearly a wealth of knowledge.
What a fantastic interview. I could've listened for hours. Absolutely intriguing!
Sowell is an incredible man! Such great beliefs and a great story.
Who doesn't love Dr. Sowell?
Income is not distributed. BRILLIANT! You have to earn it.
Give power to the "experts". This couldn't be more relevant than during COVID-19.
Love Dr Sowell's laugh,it drives the intellectuals crazy.
This man is brilliant.
Thomas Sowell is beyond amazing.
This man is golden. He is up there with Sir Roger Scruton (RIP). A discussion between them would have been brain-food of the highest order.
Timeless interview, there will never be a day when the words spoken here are not applicable to society.
WOW 16:50 ! Sowell's observation mentioned at that moment lays bare one of the reasons for the confounding behavior of humans as members of a society. This is one reason why people like Sowell are so treasured ane who's works must be read and thought about.
Thank you for this. It is joy to witness the man's good humor and alacrity of mind.
Dr. Thomas Sowell a wealth of Wisdom; and yet that's an understatement.
A W E S O M E.....my idol, Dr. Sowell is a philospher's philsopher!
"There are no solutions, only trade-offs" Thomas Sowell.
This man is amazing! His state of mind is so healthy.. Perfectly explained everything and I agreed with every bit. It's nice to find someone or some people similar to yourself when you're surrounded by people who think nothing like this nowadays.