Musk has no 'honour' for endorsing Trump | Stephen Fry
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- “If Musk had been doing this in favour of Kamala Harris I would be just as worried.”
Elon Musk’s endorsement of Trump highlights his lack of “honour” says Stephen Fry.
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Brilliant man. Unfortunately the people who need to hear this are too deep in their fantasies to listen.
Fry also endorces fantasies. The Evolution theory is also a fantasy, and not a very good one as it is ironically as racist and illogical as Trump is. We need a more sophisticated solution. For if the only options we have are men like Trump, Musk and Fry, we are in BIG trouble.
Maybe you can translate and pass his message on. I’ll keep trying, it’s a long hard battle, but at least I spend our time trying. What else is there ?
This man so humble and so full of knowledge and gentle, an example in my book of life ❤
I love him so much!
Well they don't care because they expect us to pay the price for their fantasies.
It is always a great pleasure to listen to Stephen Fry and those 39 minutes were wonderful. He has even given me an new found urge to explore Greek mythology. I love his warm enthusiasm about a subject when he speaks.
A fantastic interview, thank you.
Cheers from Australia. What a wonderful human and one of the worlds loveliest gentleman- Stephen Fry.
Very much. 🤗🥰👍❤🔥💯
Aussies are some of the smartest balanced people on the planet. I have dingo blood so a tad biased, but if you want a no bs pub tested opinion then sniff out an Austr-alien
Stephen also hosts Jeopardy Australia now.
I conquer
@@Tomdogful concur*
Such fun to listen to this conversation! Stephen Fry is a great favorite of mine, and these two guys together are a treat.
"Maximise happiness" perfect description of listening to Stephen Fry. What a wonderfully well read and entertaining speaker. Intelligent and considered in a time where thoughtful discourse is seldom found, Mr Fry is a joy.
In this all too repetitive, cliche festered world, there are few people I never tire of listening to. A true original, brilliant, engaging. Thank you for posting this interview.
LOL
I knew Stephen Fry was a charming intellect, but I am also very pleased by the interviewer. What a wonderful conversation to eavesdrop on and save. Thank you.
Yes 👍 Thought same..
I wish there were more Stephen Fry's in this world!
he is an arrogant pompus privileged queen. life would be incredibly annoying if there were many of him
@@kenfryer2090 What did he say that you disagree with?
@@kenfryer2090 You just proved his point regarding social media though.
@@kenfryer2090 Still, you're watching him ;)
@kenfryer2090 tou talking about Trump and Musk?
It is always such a pleasure to hear Stephen Fry speak. Such an intelligent and humble man. Have a few of his books too that are unfortunately still waiting to be read.
If I could spend an hour in conversation with anyone on the planet, Stephen Fry would be my wish. His tremendous intellect and gentle persona are just wondrous.
He's always been in my top 5 fantasy dinner guests.
I'd love that as well but I'd be struck dumb by his presence!
@@WooHooCrossStitch dumb? ironic..
raise the bar higher then.
Converse with A.I; Chatgpt for example. My first experience asking questions to and through A.I software, was illuminating, fascinating and rewarding. It was like talking to an articulate, intelligent, 'all knowing being'. The back and forth I had with the A.I, was, well it's worth recommending. Y'all may also be surprised, to speak specifically to your reference it's akin to conversing with Stephen Fry.
I could watch Mr. Fry all day and every day, he is such a joy,. But I suppose I should put my attention to my own life and periodically enjoy his.
❤
I wish he could tell me a bedtime story before sleeping every night.
Whenever Stephen Fry opens his mouth, I learn something. He has an incredible intellect, but also a great gift for communication without seeming pompous.
He's a talented actor. The word in greek for actor is hypokrites (hypocrite).
Stephen Fry is against the freedom of speech though. That's not intelligent
@@ragnarsvedje9620 Very clever but in this day and age of google translate etc the interpretation is not quite as black and white as you make it out to be! So all actors including your favourite are hypocrites?
@@realcapitalist1462 In ancient (koiné) Greek hypokritēs simply means pretending to be something you're not and it was the word for the profession called actor in modern day english. The hypokritēs performed in the Greek theatres.
@@ragnarsvedje9620 Yes, I got that from Dr Google also. But either way you look at your implications, Stephen Fry is not a hypocrite and certainly does not pretend to be something he is not. A polymath, somebody whose talent is way up in the stratosphere!
Stephan Fry needs to be listened to. He is so intelligent, and expressive. Just love him!
He just repeats a book he has read , that is not intelligence it’s just repeating Greek mythology, which we could all do , just has a good understanding and memory 👍
How can you defend Fry? He is attacking Musk, a person that has done more for defending free speech than any other person for decades.
@@green9543you have just said nothing
Understanding and memory are in fact aspects of intelligence. We could not all do as such.@@green9543
@@green9543 The idea we could all repeat Greek mythology is hilarious. Stephen has written books about Greek mythology. When you learn to read and stand upright you'll find out what a book is. And be able to read what I've posted.
Mr. Fry, a genuine gem of a man. I want to be like him when I grow up, I say as a 52 years old.
Give a raise to the guy who writes the titles. Came for the clickbait, stayed for the mythology. You have maximized my engagement.
What a joy to hear the two of you discuss matters at a level that's not simply aimed at getting a few 5-second soundbites to retweet into the world. Maximize happiness .... what a wonderfully elegant thought. Unfortunately I'm afraid greed is getting the better of us collectively.....
I want to thank Stephen Fry for writing these, they're wonderful books.
write him a fancy letter! Really 🤣
Great interview! Thank you for introducing me to Stephen Fry. What a remarkable man. I will listen often as he brings civility back to my word. I am a young 89 and had lost hope for the golden days - cays when the music was hummable and the values were visible. I will not miss this Muskian world. I miss humility and the capacity to listen to the other and to care about the other. Narcissus was not mentioned enough by Mr. Fry - in my mind Narcissus took over big time.
YES INDDEED! As a Canadian who watched Stephen debate with Jordan Peterson at the Munk Debates in Toronto against a black Presidential candidate wannabe and Michelle Goldberg, it was clear that STEPHEN FRY singlehandedly raised the REACH!, the PITH and SUBSTANCE!, of the debate, to a higher plane!
I'm amazed that you managed to navigate this planet for 89 years without becoming familiar with Stephen Fry. He's an amazing intellect on the level with Dawkins, Hitchens, and Harris. It's great that you've discovered him now. I will say, I'm almost jealous that you're 27 years older than me. This is the time in America when it's good to be old. :(
Remarkable? In what way? He's a pompous, limp wristed idiot.
I bought my first PC in 2011, when I stopped using the tv set, and I was stunned by the richness of information and culture in the English speaking world. Until then, it was some period drama as The Palissers, the 70s Jane Eyre or the Thames Theatre’s Shakespeare’s plays. Maybe some 5 minutes segments of the BBC’s documentaries (probably stolen) on a 30 minutes programme called Teleencyclopaidia.
After getting interested in the American politics in 2016, I couldn’t understand how ordinary people like me would elect someone like trump and the white Christian nationalists. The walk to progress seems to stumble sometimes 😅
Fry is the narcissist, and should stay away from politics. Just like de Niro
Fry’s Mythos inspired my daughter to do Classical Civilisations at A level. It was a delight to have her guide me around the Acropolis museum in Athens with such passion and knowledge.
It's always a pleasure to listen to Mr Fry.....an amazing mind. ❤
Mr. Fry is brilliant in many ways. Thanks for having him on.
Yeah in many ways. I agree with him about Trump, Musk and even religion. But he is wrong about God.
He's worthy of being worshipped. I worship him. Join me!
Stephen Fry is an absolute pleasure to listen to… he is mesmerizing.
as a loon
@ Maybe a little too highbrow for some?
0:21 Ancient Greek Stuff
19:11 Modern cultural topics
You dropped this, King 👑
I wasn't gonna watch this until you mentioned ancient greek stuff. I love ancient Greek and Roman history.
Is there anything in this interview about Elon Musk.
@@donaldtrunt2030 Yes.
Thank you, time saver guy
Fascinating conversation, Thanks!
As a Greek speaking English Cypriot, I find that Stephen's take on our ancient heritage is wonderfully accurate and refreshingly apt to today's world. Stephen is also a personal hero of mine and I'd like to send him my sincerest congratulations on becoming a Sir.
I don’t think a knighthood has been more overdue for anyone. Utterly brilliant individual. Absolute idol of mine when i was a little boy and he presented QI. I still want his knowledge
Mr Fry is a treasure.
Well he is bought!
Stephen Fry is a voice if rationality and sanity. It lowers my overall stress levels knowing there are people like him.
I agree 100%
You get that sense from his books as well.😊
Ah…..the multi millionaire luvvie
YES- absolutely.
It raises mine
I'm sure you like the midwit Sam/Kamala crew as well.
I adore this man. My real name is 'Psyche' from Greek Mythology - my father loved Greek Mythology too, hence my name and I studied it at School. Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, the list is endless. Thank you Radio Times for actually interviewing someone 'worthy', intelligent and gifted. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹
Good to see Stephen Fry again! Having not seen him on screen since I left the UK over 20 years ago. The art of Storytelling still lives on! I must seek out more of his works online!
Love to listen to this wonderfully knowledgeable Stephen Fry. We are blessed with so much of your wisdom & wit ❤
What an asset you are to the human species, Stephen. Consider yourself well-appreciated, sir.
Serf
The enthusiasm of a great teacher ❤
One of the all time best interviews on Times Radio!
I'd rate it the worst.
@@ragnarsvedje9620actors should not have a say in politics
@@squirrel6777 Unfortunately actors and all sorts of famous people are our modern day idols and as such they have enormous political power. Luckily only a few have yet understood that fact. But I fear it will change, to the detriment of all.
Just looking at this comment section the adoration of certain individuals in the entertinment sector is much like idolatry in ancient times of the gods of the pantheon, those looking like men perceived as above. Those gods of old are gone but yet replaced in our time. That said we have (still) freedom of speech, meaning we as individuals have to combat and unveil these destructive forces and lies in society.
@@squirrel6777 they shouldn’t agreed. But if any do we want this one. Proper chap with a proper education. Thinks far far more clearly and intelligently than the average man as is manifest most times he opens his mouth
Hallelujah, Stephen Fry, thank you for your commons sense.
So right, what a relief to hear human voice. But I am not surprised, bc I know how intelligent Stephen Fry is.👏🏼❤️🌹
We need a 24/7 streaming channel with everything Stephen Fry ever said in a loop! 😊
I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. What a brilliant, well read and articulate man. Thank you.
He is just an actor
@@squirrel6777 that as well!
He doesn't get it or has bad inventions. He is a left winger. Anyone who doesn't value freedom and human rights is reprehensible.
@@squirrel6777No he's a writer, and person who encourages people to live and think outside the box, he's the canary in the coal mine.
@@lesleygraham5927 if he wasn’t just focused on the arts where is his endeavour advancing man kind? not just reminiscing on history and poking criticism at people. He is just an actor paid to act.
Thank you, Stephen Fry! 💙💙💙💙
I’ve listened to quite a few interviews from Stephen Fry and I always come away with a new found respect for him.
I am very happy that Steven is an Austrian - wir bräuchten mehr Leute wie ihn 😊
Extraordinary, the erudition of both gentlemen. So uplifting in these terrible days. Bravo,, Times Radio: Over the top again.
No one has remarked on the fact that the interviewer doesn't introduce himself. Alexi who. Did I get the first name right? Do you know who the interviewer is?
“Doh” that was the other homer….brilliant
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I'm glad I scrolled before I copied you
This only works because English likes to snip the ends of the classics' name like Americans snip their Johnsons. The actual name is Homeros. Likewise, "Aristotle" is Aristoteles.
That's the comment I was looking for 🤣 was about to make it myself
Can't possibly express how much I love Stephen Fry. He has brought more to my life than I could possibly tell you.
In his honour, pass it on 👍🏻
Like what?
@@TheMonkeydood A degree of erudition and a different way of approaching adversity and conflict.
Thank you old friend. Lovely of you to engage the public’s minds😊😊
Stephen Fry, thank you so much! I love listening to your Weissheit. What a joy. I wish this was a regular program one could tune into and hear you every week. Blessings for continuing Good Health, Writing, and Talking.
Loved this chat. Protect Stephen Fry at all costs 🙏
😂
I'd rather media protect my time from Fry.
I think you grow up when you realize Achilles was a cautionary tale and not something to aspire to. Stephen Fry is a national treasure
As long as he sticks to philosophy. He is clueless when it comes to politics.
@@jonschlottig9584 to be fair, nearly everyone is. Like most marriages, it tends to require a bit of a blind spot. Love comes in handy there. In politics, it often comes in the form of overestimating oneself and blaming the others. It's why we generally don't like politicians and why most will use a lot of words to say nothing.
philosophers generally don't overestimate themselves, but they underestimate human ego and the lengths it will go through...
@corbeau
So what do we do, just accept it?
Look at the way things have changed since Trump has entered the stage. I see and hear it in Australia. Any politician , especially male, who displays kindness or empathy is virtually torn to shreds on social media.
It's so utterly dispiriting.
I fear, if it continues we will end up with only psychopaths in politics , because its just become a bloodsport.
Yep, too many so called men and their bravado interpret many things incorrectly.
Billionaires have a completely different moral compass to normal people, that's why they're billionaires 🤷♂
Honour and shame matter not to sociopaths and narcissists ❌
Drivel. Utter drivel.
@@Chris-xv2gm Proven facts!
@@Chris-xv2gmWhatever you say, First-name Bunchanumbers
Stephen fry is a privately educated multi millionaire which is a very rare class, applying the same logic, does Stephen fry therefore have a different moral compass? Please answer this question.
@@CB-dl1vg B.
it is such a pleasure to hear him talk, thank you for sharing
Intellect, truthfulness, logic, wisdom and decency.....Beauty though is in the eye of the beholder! Thank you Steven Fry for all you've done, I salute you.
Stephan Fry gives me hope for humankind. What a Mensch.
You saying that gives me hope for humankind. Fun how that works.
Stephen Fry speaks well. 👍
Such a wonderful interview ... such pleasure being had in graceful ideas and exchanges!
Stephan Fry needs to be listened to more often and more frequently. Thank you Sir Fry for your countribution to the wisdom of humanity. This master is a international traisure 🌈🎩💰
What a joy, let alone a lesson, listening to Stephen!
Always love hearing from Stephen Fry.
Steven Fry is a gift to society. Such a gem of a decent human being.
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@@Mike-e7z Maybe not your society. Not suprising if it's where I think.
Looking at the condition of the UK, invasion and poverty, not a gift at all.
What society and how so?
@@churblefurbles do you know what gift means
Excellent interview. I could have listened for hours more.
Brilliant & insightful discussion
Wonderful discussion and terrific interview!
Good thing I stayed late in bed this Sunday morning, how else would have come across this podcast with such a pleasant guest and incredible storyteller , speaker and intellectual. They took 🎉me back to childhood days when my past-time was burrying my head in books of Greek mythology. Mr Fry made me see how much more depth there is to Greek mythology.
Stephen Fry is a national treasure, wonderful
I love Stephen Fry! I really enjoyed the interview!
Wow. Intelligent life. Always admired Stephen Fry and learnt so much more about him (and other things!) from this. Thank you.
Great to listen to sensible and well educated people on YT. Thanks for uploading this and making it available for people on the continent. Greetings from northern Germany.
I Love Stephen Fry, much respect for this man.
I'd sooner listen to a homeless man on the road, because he knows what is really going on.
Champagne socialist hypocrite.
@@AA4PJMThen: Why aren't you?
Mr Fry looks very well and in good health. It’s great to see. What a fantastic interview.
Stephen Fry is a wonderful guy and totally correct about Musk
what a wonderful interview. ... THANK YOU ...
What a fabulous interview!
I studied Greek Mythology at High School, although I have to say that by the time I reached the Iliad I was becoming somewhat bored by it all. Forwards almost six decades and watching /listening to Mr. Fry and his comparisons to the 21st Century and the likes of social ? media and the explosion of hateful rhetoric and angry comments I agree. Pandora's Box (bottle) has been opened, the lid has been thrown away and the "monster/s" are amongst us. What a truly sad state of affairs we have created for our World.
Well said !
War is far far worse than social media comments and both Trump and Musk are advocates of peace through strength something both the Greeks and Romans never learned.
It's the useful idiots who can't even see the irony in their own hate comments that are the problem.
He should be quoting Marx though, that would be more honest
Remember that the last little creature released from Pandora’s box was Hope. :)
Stephen Fry is true gentleman!
I adore Stephen Fry. I could watch or listen for hours and I look forward to his book.
The title to this TH-cam video is very misleading but I’m glad that Musk and Trump took up only a few sentances of this 40 minute interview. I almost didn’t watch but now I’m glad I did. So much more to hear from Fry than what a couple of insane Americans are up to. Neither have a bit of philotimo!
Stephen Fry always hits the mark no matter what subject. 👍❤️😎
Stephen Fry has always been a great favorite of mine. I love listening to him.
This was an enjoyable conversation. Thank you!
Stephen is absolutely right. He is an international treasure. We should feel so lucky to have experienced him during our lifetimes
Steven Fry is my spirit animal
What a joy to listen to this marvellous man. I love Mr. Fry dearly.
Stephen Fry is such a wonderful intelligent and warm storyteller ❤.
I love Stephen Fry.
He’s spoken for sweetie
👏👏👏 perfectly said
Fry is a good man and is smart and classy
Suddenly, he doesn't believe in free speech anymore?
I love listening to Steven Fry - such a wonderful mind.
I live quite close to Stephen, and I feel my existence is richer for it. Such a beautiful man.
Ok.
Lovely part of the world is Fakenham. All of North and central Norfolk really. And I note Fry (what a glorious ancient and venerable Norwich merchant family too!) chose a fairly ordinary part of the county too
Bravo, Stephen! Bravo...
Y'know when they ask who you'd have dinner with if you could? I would pick Stephen Fry, but I would only say "just tell me about any and/or everything that you fancy", and then sit there listening.
“Come and give me a private lecture and I will feed you” basically
Excellent talk, thanks for telling the truth.
Thank you Stephen, your voice, your truth, your passion are all so important to the world and how it is seen.
Clickbait title. They barely mention Musk in passing. This said it's always a pleasure to hear Stephen Fry.
Musk is definitely on the plot, and there's no honor in buying votes for his grift the way he's doing it in PA
Anti-Trump videos are generally bait but anti-harris videos haven't been 😂. Initially, I registered to vote for 1st time to vote Harris/Walz but her opportunity economic policy is less than a concept, and as war brews Democrats have been the worst military leaders in American history, don't believe me Lyndon B. Johnson should be considered the worst American in modern times with them faking the Gulf of Tonka to invade Veitnam to sale Russia an oil pipeline, which the sale of the oild Line happened during Obama
More Stephen Fry please.
He is a national treasure.
Absolutly spot on and fascinating interview.
Stephen Fry is an international treasure.
I could listen to Stephen discuss anything, anything at all. He is my patron saint of learning.
Stephen Fry is a genius without doubt. Some commentators here may live to regret their own opinions of him. Others will never grow enough.
I think regret is a strong word for one’s opinion being right or wrong on Fry lol
I wonder in a few days if you’ll regret the melodramatic comment or like most of us completely forget opinions made in comment sections on TH-cam lol
@@tonymadden9021 I thought exactly the same when I watched Jeeves and Wooster
@@mrw2941 yes, but even better in Blackadder goes forth. Absolutely brilliant!
He’s also written some amazing books…..check them out
@@huna1950 I have followed his career since the ‘80s.
Written some amazing books and performed some hilarious comedy…….check it out so you can get a sense of his immense knowledge
If this master of language and knowledge can confuse the river Styx for the river Lethe in the Achilles story in the beginning of this interview, then there's hope for us mortals too. How magnetic and enjoyable the first three books of the series have been! I've just ordered "Odyssey" and can't wait. Stephen Fry is a treasure and an inspiration. High marks for the interviewer too!
I´m German and I lived and worked in the UK at the time of the referendum. For me it was such a huge shock, I belived this could never happen. To me it always felt like we are a big Europian family (of course sometimes you don´t get along with your family or have disagreement but family is still family) and now my favourite cousin didn´t want to be part of our family anymore, that really upset me. I moved back to Germany in 2019 and Brexit was one big reason for that. I didn´t feel as welcome anymore. It felt somethink like my favourite cousin who I got along so well since childhood kicked me out of his house. I love the UK, it´s landscape, it´s culture and it´s people and I hope that they get back to their senses and I would love to move back.
I like your attitude of one big family. It never occurred to me to see Europe that way. Its a beautiful way to see things. Thank you for your comment. BTW I hope you wont mind me correcting 2 spellings. Its just to help your already excellent English. Something not somethink and European not Europian. ❤
@@Cmkrs34 Thank you! Also I have dislexia I usually check my spelling a few times but these two slipped me by but I don´t mind you correcting me. ☺
i think you should consider it a great big family, but with an uncle who tells us all what to do or he throws a tantrum. What you saw was the British saying whoa, hes not the boss of me. we dont accept his authority over us. We have not fallen out with our European neighbours, but we dont want to be told what to do by the EEC. Two different things.
@@Cmkrs34 It's; won't; It's. 😉
Thank you for this beautiful sentiment. I think the majority of people from my country of birth do realise what a foolish and self-immolating thing they did; however, there is too much trauma to reopen the conversation in any meaningful way. Give it five years and who knows. Vielen Dank für Ihre Großzügigkeit und Freundlichkeit (Entschuldigung für die schlechte Übersetzung)
I remember my 14 years old son crying in front of the TV when Achilleus died, though the movie wasn‘t very good. I think I will want these books for Christmas.
Great guest!