Discrimination and Disparities | Thomas Sowell | POLITICS | Rubin Report

[@nicolasjuandecardenas7921]

This man is the one that opened my eyes. If it wasn't for Mr. Sowell I would still be thinking as a victim.

[@rjg9007]

nic cardenas, same here!

[@TylerKline69]

That's awesome!

[@lesliepage3886]

Amazing!!! Pay it forward.

[@AskAW]

Prove it.

goes for a lot of us hermana, whatever our gender our race

[@happinessisafulltank]

I would love to see a 3 hour discussion between Jordan Peterson and Tom Sowell.

[@MasayaShida]

Yeah I think Dr. Peterson can ask very interesting questions with regards to economics from Sowell as Peterson is not an economist. I heard him mentioned Sowell in Joe Rogan podcast before so I think Jordan admires Thomas Sowell.

[@isorokudono]

Jordan is a marxist JUNKIE. Kudos.

[@liwimby]

@@MasayaShida And vice versa, oooh it would be so good

[@brentgibbons7877]

Yes have three way Dr Peterson Dr Gaad and Thomas Sowell. To top it off ask former PM of Canada Stephen Harper (economics) to sit in. That would be very interesting dialogue.

[@classicmikegaming3855]

@@isorokudono and how do you draw that conclusion? Thomas sowell himself is loosely Marxist. Remember Marxist doesn’t mean communist. And sure Peterson had an addiction but he defeated it. Doesn’t invalidate his words. Hell MLK watched a woman get raped and laughed about it. As confirmed by the FBI, but we still appreciate the words of MLK

[@cheeesonator]

This dude is almost 90 YEARS OLD, and still sharp as a tack.

[@scottdaniels8129]

Even at his current age I'd vote for him in a heartbeat He's a brilliant economist with a ton of common-sense.

[@jd8122]

Sowell is a fuckin legend. Look up his old shit taking on feminists in the 80's & Get some popcorn. lol

[@ptolemy3444]

He's okay, but he's from a prior time, which is no longer relevant. He's still talking about fighting the last war "bla bla government." Well the government created corporations, and now the corporations run America with government held captive. But to the pro-corporatist conservatives, corporations are "just capitalism" and "we need less government in order to expand corporate fascism!" Nonsensicality.

[@deepstate3358]

Ptolemy 3 Thomas sowell assertions are all relevant today!!!!

[@ptolemy3444]

Again, if you aren't addressing today's #1 economic problem (corporatism), you just aren't that relevant.

[@waschell1]

"People can't be knowledgeable about everything but they can be knowledgeable about the state of their ignorance." I love this man.

[@michawill6599]

Even if they have PhDs, he continued

[@StephenPaulTroup]

46:05 Great thought!

[@jjbama8201]

I wrote that one down! No truer words have ever been spoken.

[@anominousanonymous9344]

Reminds me of the Socrates' quote, "true wisdom is knowing that you know nothing."

[@waschell1]

@@anominousanonymous9344 I live my life by that...A wise man/woman knows he is ignorant.

[@JoshuaJDarcy]

I'm 43 yrs old and just discovered Mr. Sowell barely 10 days ago. This man should be in our history books for our children to learn from.

[@leonevelake]

Some of his books should be our history books.

[@mrs.schmenkman]

Lol.. try being 60!

[@JoshuaJDarcy]

@@mrs.schmenkmanyou're a good sport and you made me feel better to know that I'm not alone lol

[@rougebaba3887]

I echo (somewhat) Mrs. Schmenkman.. Try being in your late 50's, aware for decades that there was this scholar named Thomas Sowell... and suddenly realizing you have ignored him for far too long. I have been binge watching and reading him for about a year now. I have lost track of the number of "Aha Moments".

[@daviru02]

I wanna know the reason for the 436 thumbs down. Seriously?

[@jamesmerone]

Damn. He should've been the first Black president.

[@jordanneedscoffee]

Unfortunately, during his hay day a little known man named Ronald Raegan became President, and then a Democrat for 8 years after that. Besides, Sowell didn't wanna be President. Politics is ugly.

[@nobilesnovushomo58]

Al-sharpton and former civil rights lawyers like Obama that have connections that are connected only win the Demonrat party. And Most of the time the more rational blacks want to steer far clear of D.C. It's like a no win situation. Thomas Sowell, and Clarence Thomas don't like running as representatives of any party, and if they tried with the republican party they still wouldn't be liked, because they'd be "uncle toms" and not Democrats because their very foundational principles conflict with the Democrat platform

[@mcurcio8315]

TRUEST WORDS EVER SPOKEN

[@ORagnar]

@@jordanneedscoffee "Unfortunately, during his hay day a little known man named Ronald Raegan became President, and then a Democrat for 8 years after that. Besides, Sowell didn't wanna be President. Politics is ugly." That's true. He wanted nothing to do with politics, which is understandable.

[@ozymandias5257]

Yes, I get it. Sowell would have been an unlikely candidate to win & he wouldn't want any part of it. Even so, how glorious it might have been, how inspiring to all (except committed marxists & racists).

[@davidlacoste]

"Larry Elder beat me senseless with facts and i had to go back and reassess...." How many people, and notably how many journalist are able of saying this kind of things. This is intellectual honesty 101.

[@treeamigo8447]

A Larry Elder speech was my red pill. I've always been libertarian but seemed to side with the left more often than the right until Larry Elder presented facts that couldnt be argued.

[@treeamigo8447]

@Eugene Boucher Unfortunately you're becoming the minority because most of the left will stay on the left regardless of all the facts that prove their positions to be out of touch with reality. As for me, I'm still libertarian but find it harder and harder to agree with anything coming from the left. The right is "more right" than the left but they aren't without their own problems. Namely, lack of separation between church and state and the so called war on drugs which is nothing more than a war on people's personal decisions.

[@juanitadudley4788]

That was CLASSIC! Rubin didn't know what hit him.

[@JoBlakeLisbon]

Yeah, fair play to Rubin.

[@JoBlakeLisbon]

​@@treeamigo8447 It's not just about the consumer with the drugs war. For every line of coke you do, entire third world nations in South America have bled.

[@fandude7]

Sowell once sent me an autographed book and just for pointing out a typo on his website. Love him. Have several of his books.

[@sawderf741]

Several? He couldn't have made that many typos.

[@gowthamk5806]

@@sawderf741 you read his sentence wrong

[@justiceforsadalfred527]

@@gowthamk5806 it's a joke

[@yodaheabebe3756]

Wow.

[@AJ........]

He's such a genuine person. I get very good vibes from him like he's truly a decent and good person in real life..he's a treasure for sure

[@cowlico]

Thomas Sowell is awesome, and to me a true inspiration! More of us black men like him have been actually speaking up, the rest of us need to follow suit. Meaning we need this kind of ideology to get the wheels and cogs greased to help a community grew.

[@lesliepage3886]

All young people need great role models.

[@gratitude859]

Yes sir, I agree. I like to think of him as my intellectual grandfather :)

[@lesliepage3886]

@abcd3625 seems like you can’t handle facts. You realize that blacks were performing better in all black colleges during Jim Crow than their white peers. What changed? Oh yeah, the welfare state. He’s a highly educated economist who thoroughly researches all of his material. Plus he was born during segregation. Life experience and education for the win.

[@WhiteCavendish]

Dr. Sowell is an inspiration to anyone who values intelligence and logic. I'm shocked and dismayed that today is the first time I heard of him.

[@lesliepage3886]

@@WhiteCavendish don’t worry about that, just watch his stuff. I only found him when Covid hit.

[@itwasaladream]

My dad would listen to his audio tapes while bringing me to school, I used to get so bored as a kid but still listened and retained a bunch of it. I have to say his lessons helped me through my 20s with personal responsibilities. This man is a living Legend.

[@MC-em1xn]

Your father was 👍👍👍.

[@leithsapitan1428]

Your father sounds like a brilliant man. You are blessed!

[@a.g.1893]

Your father is a great man, kudos to him and greetings from Chile.

[@WTFisgoingon8]

That's so awesome your Dad introduced you to him

[@augustsbautra]

Listening to Sowell on TAPES, that's based.

[@vryc]

"I just hope I haven't misled you." The sly humorous self-deprecation lumped in with the obvious humility of this statement makes me love this man even more.

[@MrThankman360]

vryc Yea, Sowell has a very interesting type of dry humor. I love it.

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

vryc ugh

[@parraphrase]

That statement struck me as well and increased my regard for him.

[@nnknkable]

Reminds me of Leonard Cohen.

[@enggopah]

It's the right attitude.

[@ishans4230]

8:21 So what was your wake up to the line of thinking that Marxism was wrong ? Sowell: Facts. Epic.

[@kylemohs8728]

If only more people were willing to embrace facts.

[@imabigscrewball]

Kyle Mohs facts get in the way. Feelings matter more Yes, that was a joke

[@suleskos.2743]

Hence why the left will never acknowledge facts, too much undeniable truth involved.

[@danabuttone]

I loved that too!

[@guidoanchovy2002]

The best

[@TaraNikita]

"I will settle for any kind of thinking. It's so rare these days."

[@pjcampbell4143]

It's NOT just the "THINKING". It's thinking that they know EVERYTHING, about ALL SUBJECTS! UNFORTUNATELY, THEY'RE WRONG!

[@breautyandgoodness4118]

And that's just one of many reasons I love Dr. Sowell.

[@brettteeter3461]

BAM!

[@garrimic3]

Truth and honesty thinking about the things around is the only thinking you should go with. Not just any kind of thinking, because you could be seriously taken down a horrible road with the wrong thinking.

[@abegiants]

Be careful what you ask for. The woke ppl do so much thinking that they cant even accept reality.

[@manny75586]

Haha "what made you realize Marxism is wrong?" "Facts" Dr Sowell with the line of the century.

[@alanaadams7440]

Boom there it is!

[@quinton01]

Exactly! What else can be said?

[@steelwarrior105]

Absolute baller

[@kingfish5885]

Enough said! Interview over. NEXT!!!

[@tomlindsay7861]

seriously good

[@wacokid30]

What’s insane is how Mr. Sowell has been saying this for over 40 years. Watching videos of him in the 70’s and 80’s warning us of what would happen is spine chilling. I never knew how long this bias has been seeded in our culture and it’s hard to blame him for being so pessimistic.

[@leithsapitan1428]

But he may seem pessimistic, but he's passionate in his work. Helping people to become free from their victimhood is very hard work, especially when our politicians are trying the opposite, every minute, to keep certain sects of society voting democrat.

[@aster0ydcity]

Do you know the titles of any of those videos? I'd be interested in watching them as someone starting to feel how he does lol

[@tomconnolly7997]

​@@aster0ydcityjust put his name in the you tube search bar; tons of stuff will. Come up. Many are straight interviews like this. These are really informative. Others are "reaction videos" where someone who haa never seen him watching and reacting to a message they have never heard before. I find these reactions very encouraging. Try searching Thomas Sowell and slavery. It's a real eye-opener! Dr. Sowell is a national treasure in my opinion.

[@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069]

​@@aster0ydcity look up Thomas Sowell "The Ethnic Flaw"

[@andyausman2139]

Is it pessimistic or realism? Please answer. Thank you.

[@numismaticokie9243]

How the HECK did you get Sowell?!?!?!?! That's just incredible! Last I heard he was retired, and not doing interviews anymore... just incredible. Awesome interview, great job Dave!

[@JackoJ15]

Rubin and Crowder have both had him on their shows recently. Maybe he's making a bit of a comeback. He has a new book out so probably doing a bit of publicity for it too.

[@rwleif]

He's retired as a syndicated columnists, I think he still works for the Hoover Institute. He's probably more selective about interviews.

[@munch15a]

it took dave like 2 years of work

[@deejnutz2068]

It's interesting that Crowder of all shows got him first... Probably just because he got him over the phone rather than an in person interview.

[@yulyulk4858]

Don’t know about Crowder , but Larry Elder knows Thomas Sowell , and considering the fact that Larry Elder has been a guest in the show for two times he probably put in a good word for Dave.

[@sinistril]

Thomas Sowell is the reason I did an economics degree. :)

[@Chindro2828]

@Straight White Male ....or to be a master economic manipulator

[@lucabrazi3067]

Jesse lucky you. And lucky us

[@kregan7001]

@Straight White Male I read the comment thread you had. Excellent and true. Take care and be easy.

[@huhwah5387]

That's what made me go to economics, but eventually changed it to accounting. Get more jobs with it.

[@caitlynryder8639]

same! loving it

[@jordanthomas3346]

Raised in Harlem. Brilliant mind. Makes no excuses. T Sowell is a true OG.

[@ericjang1412]

That last comment from Sowell: People can't be knowledgeable about everything, but they can be knowledgeable about the extent of their own ignorance. Words we need more of today

[@lisadixon6617]

So true. I hope I do a good job living that principle 🙏

[@Uriel-Septim.]

One would have to be humble then, pride will be most peoples downfall. "True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing" --Socrates. “Admitting that you do not know something is the first step to learning.” -- Terry Goodkind. “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.” - Confucius. “know yourself and you will win all battles” - Sun Tzu. "Sometimes people don’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want their illusions destroyed." -- Friedrich Nietzsche.

[@eamonhannon1103]

Print that on a tee shirt and send it to AOC and ask her to try to understand what it means

[@MrJoel8959]

1st time I “discovered” Thomas Sowell I was baffled at how nobody talks about him. Never on a guest panel on news programs. Never hear him quoted. Sad.

[@MsChitterchat]

MrJoel8959 Yeah I only know of him because of my Dad.

[@JoeMac1983]

It's because people don't want to hear common sense and truth.

[@razbodian555]

Agreed . I've possessed the same thought.

[@taligordin-kaviani1569]

My father was a fellow economist, so he knew and greatly admired Thomas Sowell. That's how I know of him.

[@273VIPER]

Cause he speaks facts that are not controlled

[@StephenCaudillPhoto]

"I will settle for any kind of thinking. It's so rare these days." AMERICAN TREASURE THIS GUY

[@AvenEngineer]

I never met either of my Grandfathers. I've adopted Dr. Sowell (without his knowledge) as my Grandpapi. His voice and the words he uses are like sitting by a warm fireplace.

[@MaggieMolly]

I love Dr Sowell. He reminds me of my grandad- very knowledgeable and insightful. We need to listen to his message(s). He knows what he is talking about.

[@user-pc8ee8sx7v]

When he talks I hear echoes of my own grandfather. He was a white Democrat. How times have changed.

[@hellokitty8552]

I’m not black but can I get adopted too?

[@rebeccahill7197]

DouceGoTechLX yes!

[@MrThinkEncourager]

@@hellokitty8552 lol. I've not too long ago learned the Greek word for melanin. Once you look that up, you'll see that you're included as well, lol.

[@timwh7467]

"I'm a pessimist but I hope the optimists are right"

[@johnhuddleston8647]

That is perspicacity with a twist!!!

[@wakawaka1976]

Tim W H ditto

[@abrahamcardenas13]

I'm 25 years old I would gladly give Sowell some of my years of life just to keep him with us longer.

[@MC-em1xn]

Yes, I hope he live to 200. He is a treasure.

[@thegeneralist7527]

You can do that. Just live as he would live and promote his ideals. If his views have utility they will live on.

[@jcrispy178]

I discovered Thomas Sowell after all the riots in the country, and my friend saying how America oppresses people and how racist we are, and found Thomas Sowell while researching, best thing I did. He puts things profoundly, simply, and complex.

[@leithsapitan1428]

Did you let your victim friend know? Wake your friend. It might help him.

[@tommymartin5522]

Yes you are absolutely right!!! This man is a national treasure !

[@sucaadshardi9650]

@@leithsapitan1428 you still carrying around this "victim" word. Drop it

[@leithsapitan1428]

@@sucaadshardi9650 does it hurt? Victim? Dropping what i want when I want. Wanna play?

[@tag-youre-it]

@@sucaadshardi9650 Why should a perfectly good describer like the word "victim" or "taking a victim stance" be dropped? Not that anyone can and will stop me from using what words I choose, I can tell ya I got far more merciless words to describe a soft weakling malignant that's addicted to being a victim.

[@kwad8]

Wow this says a lot about Rubin. Ben Shapiro did about a 5 min phone interview. Steven Crowder maybe 20 minute phone interview and Dave did 45 minute face to face interview. Well done sir

[@admashburn2543]

kwad8, I think that’s more of a function of Dr. Sowell’s age and the fact that he is generally retired. Dr. Sowell hasn’t done many interviews of the past few years. I’m amazed that Rubin was able to get him on the show. Of course, Rubin went to Stanford to meet with Dr. Sowell. I doubt he travels much.

[@arglebargle17]

This. This interview, to my mind, tells me only things I already knew about Sowell. I'm a big fan. But Rubin went the extra mile. This interview put him on my radar.

[@billlewis2692]

Dave got a promo thru Larry Elder.

[@aaronaxel4760]

@CJ Boyle you must be an antisemite. I have as much proof of that as you have of Ben being a Zionist. Sooooo...

[@itmademesignup9508]

@@admashburn2543 Yes, Dr. Sowell was always sort of a recluse, now with his retirement, he definitely keeps to himself and shuns the spotlight.

[@rickjack78]

Sowell is one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. I pray that he keeps writing and doing interviews for years to come so we have a huge record of his thought for future generations.

[@ChaosLierLen]

I am convinced that if the entire black community gave this man's work an honest chance it could save America and the world.

[@jeremylaporte4817]

ChaosLierLen I understand what you are saying, but I think leftist voters in general need to listen. There are a lot of well meaning people of all colors that just need to open their eyes to truth.

[@RepublicTeaRoom]

ChaosLierLen AMEN!!! Changed my life!

[@lukecage9836]

ChaosLierLen I agree. Sincerely, Black Guy

[@lukecage9836]

Texas RN hallelujah!

[@kassokilleri2ff]

I agree. Black folks in my opinion, based on my own experience, are more flexible and willing to listen that your typical leftist SJW. Black folks have a lot of conservative values in general. They just never hear about them because of all the leftist propaganda. I used to be one too. I'm not black though, well...sorta. I'm dominican lol. Anyways, yea! Also, look at the comments here. I don't even see any leftists trying to argue. They must have nothing.

[@FireinTheBowl]

President Trump should award him the Medal of freedom

[@Rumbleghost]

I prefer Sowell without the taint of Trump.

[@gaple1995]

Gissur Helguson lmao right. Who cares who confers it, it’s a well deserved honor

[@colin1818]

@@Rumbleghost - Eh, people like you don't help anything with your hatred.

[@jaed2630]

@@colin1818 well sowell said that he wanted trump in office over clinton because he would easier to be impeached.

[@colin1818]

@@jaed2630 - Yes, he said this before the election. He wasn't a fan of either. So what's your point?

[@BruthaVIII]

I'll never forget Dave's "awakening" from Larry Elder. I vividly remember seeing the wheels in Dave's head turning as Larry -- through the Socratic method -- challenged Dave's assertions. It was fantastic. I don't agree with Dave on everything, but he's a wonderful interviewer; very intelligent & articulate; and a very kind and respectful man. Glad he's now on the side of logic and critical thinking.

[@leithsapitan1428]

Dave Rubin is a man who once he was challenged on long held beliefs, got a glimpse of truth. He then did a complete 180 and changed those beliefs. It takes more courage, especially in these times, to listen and then change. But Dave changed! To me that makes Dave a better man than me. I am a woman, but I hope that makes sense. Dr. Sowell and Dave Rubin, two good men doing great things!

[@bartolomeestebanmurillo4459]

The great Thomas Sowell, a modern day philosopher and of course Renaissance Man.

[@thunderouswanderer7753]

Mike Doe well, historically philosophy and math are joined at the hip, so its not so uncommon.

[@nathanrobbin6341]

Viataf Ramen I disagree. Early philosophy was more often than not ignorant of most facts. However, I'm no expert on the subject and might also be interpreting your comment incorrectly.

[@thunderouswanderer7753]

Nathan Robbin I simply meant that it isnt historically uncommon for those who make philosophical or logical strides to be mathmeticians in some regard.

[@thunderouswanderer7753]

Mike Doe Yeah, so at its roots creating logical arguments is largely a mathematically correlated exercise. On a very basic level, if it works in an equation (supporting points equal a premises) then it tends to be logically sound. But this doesnt work with everything philisophical because metaphysics and matters of ethics are more amorphous in nature.

[@nathanrobbin6341]

Mike Doe Yes that's exactly who I mean. I thought he of all people really supported my position. Not gonna waste my time now listing some of the great early philosophers who had nothing to do with mathematics.

[@KC-xp8dg]

"I will settle for almost any kind of thinking; it's so rare these days." Sowell is a treasure.

[@Cmoth040]

As far as Mr. Rubin's "gushing" at the beginning of the interview, I feel the same way. Dr. Sowell is one of the most underappreciated intellectuals and economists of our time. It's an absolute crime that he isn't receiving more mass media attention. It proves the media and bulk of the population are comfortable in their dissidence and don't actually want to know.

[@challopea]

When Dr Sowell gave a talk in the 80s, a young man was very excited to meet him and asked him to sign his copy of one of his books. The young man was Clarence Thomas, the Clarence Thomas of US Supreme Court.

[@nostalgiacorner1999]

@@challopea Wow

[@taligordin-kaviani1569]

The media (except for FoxNews) don't want his facts to ruin their narrative. As for most people, they are afraid of facts because they'll have to take personal responsibility for their actions and choices.

[@laniejuanitawhitehurst1624]

The whole nation is paying an unsustainable price for not heeding his warnings years ago because lobbyist owned politicians refused his recommendations

[@leithsapitan1428]

You are so right. I can't stop celebrating Dr. Sowell! He's incredibly inspiring, intelligent and above all else, he's correct. God bless Dr. Thomas Sowell!

[@kingfish5885]

OMG! This man will peel the onion right in front of you and there’s never an, “I gotcha” moment. I am embarrassed that I have lived for 62 years and only now have I heard his prophetic words. His insight into society is unparalleled. His knowledge is in his life experiences. Thank you Rubin Report for sharing this with America. I will be purchasing his books and share this great man with my children and grandchildren. We ALL can be better as a culture from his powerful insight. God Bless you Mr. Thomas Sowell.

[@leithsapitan1428]

Dr. Thomas Sowell. He earned his title, way more than dr. Jill potato. Js.

[@crystalparker2542]

It is amazing how many dont even know about Dr. Thomas Sowell. I myself only found him a few yrs ago while literally searching for some common sense when it seemed there was none. Truly there is little, but you will get that with Sowell. Hes an exception amongst intellectuals. He does not deny facts and reality like many and hes not self serving.

[@Hipshair]

As a teacher, i cried when he said "don't get into public school because the odds are so stacked against you." Truth. Ouch.

[@eyesrgrey1873]

I am a libertarian with conservative leaning and a Christian, I enjoyed this so much. Thank you Dave for doing this. Thomas sowell is a national treasure. Keep up the good work Dave.

[@xtusvincit5230]

Who is better known, Tom Sowell or Al Sharpton? Thanks, Dave, for sharing this national treasure with a new audience!

[@rebelwithacause5217]

Unfortunately, the loud-mouthed racist is very well known because the left-wing media has promoted him while the humble Dr. Sowell is less well known by the typical under-educated blacks in the inner cities. It is a darn shame that black pastors did not promote him to their congregations, along with Walter Williams, Dr. Ben Carson and Larry Elder, as people they could look up to and aspire to be like them. I sure wish they would start to do it in earnest NOW!

[@mmmmmark9751]

When Mr Sowell's time is at hand he will know that his life and body of work is good and well done...he will be content that he has done right by the world. When Mr Sharpton's time is at hand he will be angry and raging at the injustice of it all....resentful still, because that is the central fact of his poor, empty, hate-filled life.

[@richardpeychers4076]

@Blake839 Sharpton who bored everyone to death at the Royal wedding, that had to be a warning to Harry

[@politicallycorrectredskin796]

@@@rebelwithacause5217 It's coming. Fascism has been dead for decades. But we're presently, at long last, witnessing the death agony of the left as well. That's why they're lashing out with everything they can think of. On the other side of the bedlam is tradition, common sense and decency. That is actually what Trump announced at Mt Rushmore the other day, so at least someone on his staff is aware of it. Look at what is going on in Russia and Eastern Europe right now. They're ahead of the west in all of this, specifically because they have already been through the crucible of the totalitarianism the left is presently trying to set up in the west. They look at us and they see their childhood. They know where it leads, and so do a lot of Western and Central Europeans, the Germans most of all. They don't need to go through it again, and won't unless coerced by the USA and its fading globalist bureaucracies or by the Chinese. The relevant question is how the USA and China will deal with it. The USA is basically the only place on the planet that has not yet been through the wringer, so to speak. That worries me, because bad ideas can easily sound like good ones to people who don't know better. Meanwhile the Chinese are at the absolute cultural nadir of totalitarianism right now. That can't last, and the same thing will eventually happen there: a return to traditional Chinese values and traditions and a rejection of totalitarianism. It's just a matter of time, and a question of how many people need to die first. It is inevitable. We are living in a postmodern world since the start of WWI. yet all of our institutions have stubbornly wanted to cling to outdated modernist ideologies that have no place in current-day society. Not only Marxism, but Fascism, capitalism and environmentalism too. All these ideologies prescribe a single system for everyone, which is what has caused all our problems for the last century. Because it doesn't work. The fact that it doesn't work then causes bitter conflict between the various dysfunctional ideologies. Hopefully this is the last one before the whole menagerie of bad ideas go down the drain where they belong.

[@carlahubbard7251]

@Blake839 I think that is called notorious

[@TimeGallon]

At 87 years old, Thomas Sowell has a better hairline than me.

[@davidlacoste]

At 50 yo, T. Sowell looked 35 and was more handsome than i will ever be.

[@esayascohn7019]

And a better lifeline haha

[@lancejames7072]

Seriously man!! I’m 29 & gettng on that rogaine & propecia. What the fuck is up with that?? Science needs to abandon global warming & hop on a solution to this nonsense

[@Mylife3655]

@@lancejames7072 they say raw shit for thirty days grows the follicles in ur hair🤔

[@hillehai]

@@Mylife3655 Raw shit? Like poop?

[@JamboRiffs]

I am amazed this guy is nearly 90yrs in this interview and he's still engaging, fast thinking, lucid and still writing and selling books. What a legend.

[@fighting5706]

"I just hope I haven't mislead you" -Thomas Sowell Just out of words for this man.

[@paulbrendan8034]

I love Thomas sowell all the way from Ireland. He is everything, every man should dream to be.

[@Gretchaninov]

I used to hate politics, all the stupidity and utter lack of logic. But Sowell (and Friedman) changed all that for me. Now economics and politics make so much more sense. He's the clearest voice on the subject I know of. And his books are insanely brilliant.

[@matthewcastaneda8895]

Same here, Sowell and Friedman are my two favorite economists. They help me become a conservative libertarian today.

[@TeaParty1776]

Go one logical step further: Atlas Shrugged.

[@bingosantamonica]

Nice! I´m about to buy my first Sowell book

[@calicraig8369]

Dr. Thomas Sowell is proof that the lifetime pursuit of knowledge is the Fountain of Youth!

[@frankpizarro6285]

Dr. Thomas Sowell is an absolutely amazing American. We need you now more than ever sir.

[@tuftone]

Dr. Thomas Sowell is becoming one of my favorite thinkers I've ever had the pleasure of reading, listening to, learning from, and pondering. All humans, black, white, brown should do themselves a favor and check out his work. He will help you put a lot of the things that are happening in the world into perspective.

[@rosalienuxe7026]

Sowell is such a perfectly spoken individual. He's concise and confident without total arrogance. No ahhs and umms. He's a role model for millennials 👌🏻 Super job Dave on a great interview!

[@maryanna71701]

I simply love to hear this man speak. How many people has he “mentored” through his books and videos? We are blessed to have him as a National Treasure.

[@leithsapitan1428]

National treasure. So true. Now he's an international treasure!

[@jacquil6718]

Thomas Sowell.....there is no substitute!

[@ZZ-yw5sh]

This guy has more clarity at almost 90 than Biden who’s running for President has at almost 80! Let’s replace Biden with Sowell!!

[@areyouben_inaz]

Hes to smart to be a Dem.

[@waylonmercy8125]

Diet is the key

[@michaeldeans329]

Too late. He walked away years ago, decades even

[@quinton01]

He's not a fan of liberalism. Moreover, he can tell you why likely better than any person living.

[@hitchslap1805]

😂😂 “Hes“to” smart to be a Dem.” Delicious irony. Try “too” the next time you use this sentence, Trumpbot. 😂😂

[@shelleyscloud3651]

“I just hope I haven’t mislead you” ...and with that, I fell in love.

[@comic-concon5602]

I would love to see Sowell on Rogans podcast he would reach an even wider audience

[@38Achilles]

Sowell doesn't need Rogan, he has already established himself.

[@alnosaints]

Rogan is an idiot

[@frankcastleisdead7473]

comic-con con, I don’t think Thomas Sowell could handle a two or three hour long Interview, Thomas is 87 years old.

[@bumpinugly4985]

comic-con con Sowell may not want to fly to California.

[@wpc1013]

Sowell was on Shapiro's show.

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

Mr. Sowell is a living legend and an American treasure.

[@JetNmyFuture]

"I will settle for almost any kind of thinking....it's so rare these days" - priceless gem from this interview.

[@xjnavx]

Every American should listen to Thomas Sowell! The man is a genius!

[@alicemccain585]

Your Show with Thomas Sowell was THE GREATEST i HAVE SEEN! Your questions were SO ON POINT! I am Black, Female and Black! Most of all a Republican.

[@mattp1914]

So sad this living legend isn't more well known. Great guest, Dave! Keep it up!

[@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE]

Matt P He's an American TREASURE - All of us who truly understand politics know this. I wish more human beings around the world could understand - that this man is on par with all the great ones of yesteryear. You're right, why isn't he known today? 😊

[@MitchLyskKane]

I’ve fact-checked Sowell’s writings and found that he lies A LOT. When he writes with the intent to make some person or group look bad, he makes up things to help his case. For example, his book “The Vision of the Annointed” lies about The Club of Rome think tank, attributing an absurd false prediction to them. It says that their book The Limits to Growth predicted that the global economy would slow to a halt (due to depletion of resources) “sometime near the end of the 20th century”. The actual prediction in the their book was “If trends continue” resource-depletion will stall the global economy “sometime during the next 100 years”. The book was published in 1973, so the “trial period” for the prediction won’t end until 2073. Sowell described this prediction as “perhaps the most famous false prediction of modern times”. But no one can know if it will come true or not until 2073. In the same book he attributes these two quotes to the famous American activist Ralph Nader: “the issues are black and white”, and “no honest person can disagree”. In the book’s references Sowell gives as the source of these two quotes a 6 volume set of books about the history of abortion-related court rulings in the United States titled “Planned Parenthood vs. Casey”. Ralph Nader isn’t quoted or even mentioned anywhere in the set of books. When John Kerry was running for US President in 2004 against G. W. Bush Sowell published an editorial portraying Kerry as hypocritical. The editorial said that Kerry told a group of US autoworkers that he was “a proud owner of an SUV”, but later when speaking to a group of environmentalists said “his family owned the SUV, not him”. I found what Kerry actually said to the autoworkers with a Lexis-nexis search (Lexis can be accessed from the library of the university where I live, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA). Kerry’s actual words were, “I’m a proud owner of a Chrysler minivan”. About six weeks after the Sept. 11 2001 terrorist attack against the World Trade Center Sowell published an editorial about a speech given at Georgetown University by former US President Bill Clinton. Sowell wrote that Clinton said “we are still paying the price” for an act of terrorism. The editorial clearly implies that Clinton was referring to the recent WTC attack, and implies that resentment about the warring of Crusaders in the middle easy long ago motivated the attack. When one examines the actual text of Clinton’s speech one sees that Clinton indeed was referring to terror done by American military forces…Sherman’s March during the US Civil War. US General Sherman had his men burn down the houses of tens of thousands of US citizens in the US state of Georgia. This indeed was terror…the intentional targeting of civilians. But anyone who reads the speech can see that Clinton wasn’t making any kind of reference to the WTC attack. I could go on and on. I could give a dozen more examples of such lies by Sowell. They are easy to find: when Sowell writes with the intent of making some person or group look bad, he LIES.

[@jordanneedscoffee]

Jesus, dude, you're literally arguing time frames and Symantecs. That's on the level of being a grammar nazi. He's the greatest conservative philosopher of the past century. It's gonna take a lot more than "he called a minivan an SUV which is wrong" to take him down. How about arguing against some ideas? Rather than these ridiculous technicalities.

[@amlet.1]

@@jordanneedscoffee i couldn't say it any better. Thank you so much for this response.

[@mrglibb]

"I will settle for almost any kind of thinking" love this man.

[@maarkaus48]

"people can't be knowledgeable about everything but they can be knowledgeable of their own ignorance..."

[@michaelgiordano5857]

Maarkaus J ass

[@maarkaus48]

I am quoting Thomas Sowell, so why are you calling him an ass?

[@regularguy9275]

Maarkaus J because that's rich coming from thomas sowell

[@regularguy9275]

mvunit3 sowell fails as an intellectual because he cannot grasp complexity when it is needed on an issue and ignores the obvious because he is a partisan hack. Plus he accuses his opponent of obfuscation, distraction, and non sequiturs. Yet these are the tools he employs

[@mvunit3]

MG is a Troll, but o H. - (if I understand your reply) that is really STRANGE coming from a person that follows Crowder, Paul Thomas Watson and Rebel Media (???), are you SURE you know who Thomas Sowell is?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmnRn2CpgbSoa7s

[@misswinnie4.8]

Happy 90th Birthday Dr. Sowell

[@billleach3396]

This is one of those interviews that I watch again and again. Dr. Sowell is one of the top thinkers of my lifetime. Larry Elder rocked Dave Rubin's world and fortunately Dave pursued the subject and found Thomas Sowell. I don't necessarily agree with Dave in all of his positions but I have no doubt that I could call him a friend and would greatly enjoy discussing issues with him. Of course Dave has also encountered Candice Owens and Jordan Peterson... what a fortunate guy.

[@leithsapitan1428]

Dave is very lucky, but he's also very smart. He's taken advantage of some very nice experiences that have opened his mind. Not many people truly change how they think! I love and admire Dave, and of course Dr. Sowell!

[@LeftThumbBreak]

"People can't be knowledgeable about everything but they can be knowledgeable about the extent of their own ignorance" -articulating that which so many of us feel.

[@brianbedsole9591]

Dave: The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Dr. Sowell: Its a super highway.

[@TeaParty1776]

Its Amtrak.

[@slappy8941]

Yeah butb the Left doesn't have good intentions, and never did.

[@ptolemy3444]

Sowell and Dave are paving that super highway.

[@bodbn]

Obama is the conductor

[@trebmaster]

That's a clear nod to AC/DC

[@BuceGar]

"Free markets only operate within a framework of laws." -Thomas Sowell 2018

[@jaffawaffa22]

- Hayek, a while ago

[@O0kalā]

Kinda like knowing the rules of the box before you start thinking outside of it.

[@SoyBooru]

Milton Friedman spoke about this in his book too. All very intelligent individuals.

[@ironjamesflint]

Straight White Male Those markets are illegal. Sex slaves wouldn't agree they operate in a free market

[@AminCad]

Straight White Male Those are not 'free markets'. A free market is one that's defined by all parties being secure in their person and property, and all interactions being mutually voluntary. The presence of reciprocal exchange in an institution doesn't make it a free market based one.

[@jeffyboyreloaded]

I've spent so many dollars on Sowell's books and let me tell you it was absolutely money well spent

[@jane6732]

Kudos to Dave for listening and not interrupting. Thomas Sowell will be quoted for decades. I have been collecting his books to leave to my grandchildren in the hope they will develop wisdom and a desire for truth.

[@TengrisWill]

Sowell is a living legend and one of the greatest minds of the last century

[@lifeisneverthesame910]

but the Libtards will never recognize him.

[@caezarjfrancis]

Can’t get enough of Tom. His explanations and insight through the lens of Economics is uncanny.

[@steviebob4]

Thomas Sowell is such a legend. What an excellent get.

[@trebmaster]

That might be one of the best interviews I've ever heard. Long live Sowell!

[@stephenvierling2287]

I finished reading Discrimination and Disparities just a short time ago and it is a must read.

[@ZeroKool30]

Thomas Sowell is privileged. Brilliant Mind privilege

[@jamesdodge7941]

I can't tell whether your jesting or are woke. That says something about wokery.

[@Tonyrg1988]

its not privilege when you worked for every ounce of it

[@jamesdodge7941]

@@Tonyrg1988 zero cool must be being ironic here

[@wbrennan2253]

We are privileged to have this man teaching us.

[@ianyimiah]

You are privileged. KZbin privilege.

[@larkwyll7351]

Dave man, it's fun watching you navigate through the same paths I think many of us who are intellectually curious have ventured. Thomas Sowell is a terrific human being and you hosted a good interview with him. One of your biggest personal qualities in your show is your open mind towards differing view points and showing viewers that is not only okay, but a strong personal characteristic, to listen more, ask questions to clarify what basis your guests have for their positions, and not thrust an ill-conceived opinion forward as fact blindly and stubbornly while ignoring real world truths that they understand and that you may not. You've done very well in allowing yourself to take in information and make adjustments to your belief system which is easier said than done. We would be in a much better position as a country if more people would take after you in that. Too many of us are closed off from learning from others that we may differ from in views, specifically when we don't have all of the facts nor have much, if any foundation for basing our opinions. Your first Larry Elder interview wasn't your worst moment or show, it was proven to be one of your best because you didn't shut down his voice, his truth-telling, and you allowed him to make his attempt to shine a light on a topic you didn't have a strong foundation in. It proved to be one of your largest triumphs that you absorbed some of his reasoning into your own thinking on the subject and allowed it to form your opinion going forward once you verified some of the truth's he mentioned regarding race hustling, baiting, crime statistics, etc. I wish this interview had been longer w/Sowell, but you did well in the time you had. It's always a positive to expose T. Sowell to a wider audience. Thanks again for the work you're doing Rubin. ~A fan

[@ThePollux23]

And yet critics still regard Dave as a Dumb sell out,he may not be as smart as Peterson,Shapiro et al,he does his part in the skills and resources he has😀

[@silvervalleya-frame7829]

I loved Rubin even when he was a liberal just because of how open he was to new ideas and having conversations...he never turned nasty or raised his voice...and sure enough, that open mindedness led him to embracing some of those new ideas. Just a class act and a truly gift to discourse.

[@ucukaoma4551]

As first generation immigrant from Nigeria, I believe Dr. Thomas Sowell's assertions. Anyone would be well-served by listening to Dr. Sowell. "You shall know the truth...and the truth will set you free"!

[@willharriman1881]

A much better source of information on race injustices would be the following law texts: (1) "The Law of Employment Discrimination - Cases and Materials" by Joel Wm. Friedman and George M. Strickler, Jr. (2) "Cases and Materials on Employment Discrimination and Employment Law"by Samuel Estreicher and Michael C. Harper

[@Capt_shred]

“People can’t be knowledgeable about everything, but they can be knowledgeable about the extent of their own ignorance” - TS Perfect statement!

[@gsg9ff]

"People cannot be knowledgeable about everything but they can be knowledgeable about the extent of their ignorance" well said sir

[@Alan-in-Bama]

I discovered the wisdom of Thomas Sowell about 12+ years ago, while watching a late 70's/early 80's debate... hosted by Milton Friedman. He's a national treasure ! And after you've listened to everything Dr. Sowell, you should definitely check out Milton Friedman !

[@MC-em1xn]

I just stumbled upon him recently. I just love this guy. He is brilliant.

[@davidgardner4779]

What an epic example of what it means to be an intellectual, a man, a PhD and a human! Thank you Doctor. Thanks to you too Dave! 🙏🏻

[@cynthiaadkins-zj9ut]

Thomas Sowell is a national treasure. Thank you for having him on your program. Hope everyone shares this interview.

[@billyfinn7823]

Thomas Sowell is one of the most incredible minds this country has ever produced. I wish he were President.

[@thekkidd3d]

Thank you very much for getting Mr Sowell on the program! I don't think I would have ever been exposed to him elsewhere. He is someone that everyone should listen to regardless of their beliefs. Epiphanic experience.

[@petermathieson5692]

I hear the voice of Thomas Sowell, I listen to his story, and I get chills. He is the living embodiment of potential realized (and the role of serendipitous chance in the form of the role Eddie played in his life). Oh how I admire Thomas Sowell, and have done for decades.

[@bobby_D]

Dr. Thomas Sowelll, what a freaking legend! And Dave, you are awesome!! Great conversation.

[@boomerlogic4861]

Hope Thomas Sowell lives forever

[@ChillyJack]

I just ordered the book yesterday and read the first 10 pages online, and man I cannot wait to read the rest. Already feel like I'm going to have to clear space on the bookshelf for the rest of his books.

[@pinalpatel8156]

I discovered Dr. Sowell just recently during COVID! Love him to bits.

[@Spoolsy]

I'm surprised that he isn't Trumps advisor. The policies that this man would help implememt would make the the US economy skyrocket!

[@chrisgrove6439]

90 years old is alittle late to start a career in politics unfortunately. Trump has another brillant man in his cabinet to advise him. Ben Carson. These men should be the role models for black youth, not Snoop Dog.

[@laniejuanitawhitehurst1624]

Trump is gone now, but had a prolific propensity to select people who were part of the bureaucratic swamp that he campaigned to drain.

[@dennisbrown4216]

Even if Trump got back in. I don't know if Trump would listen to him and Sowell won't stick around to give ignored advice. If he does get back in I hope he Burns 10 Trillion of the debt instantly by just tearing down the bloated government as it accomplished just as much if not more so 20 years ago at literally 400 percent more funding. It is going to make a lot of institutions suffer but that suffering is not from Trump. It's thinking that they had trillions of printed bonds that only represent a number not value. Anyone that thinks their company went from 50 million to 5 Billion by just existing as they were should fall just as fast as they rose if not farther.

[@dennisbrown4216]

PS. Tesla does not generate most of its revenue from cars. It's sells carbon tax write offs to carbon producing corporations. That is pure corporation welfare.

[@budskyjak3263]

National treasure indeed. I started with his Basic Economics and just finished Discrimination and Disparities. His books should be prerequisites to holding public office.

[@gerrilanter1965]

Thomas Sowell is timeless.❤ His wisdom will be long valued, and hopefully his sensible facts & conclusions will inspire enough people to save this country. Bring back critical thinking❗️

[@willharriman1881]

Since Thomas Sowell leaves out the fact of actual LEGITIMATE race grievances, his points are hopelessly unbalanced!

[@dreamer541]

@@willharriman1881Dr.Thomas Sowell will say where are your facts, evidence

[@willharriman1881]

@@dreamer541 Can't you read? Vast documentation has been written on cases of LEGITIMATE race grievances! (1) American slavery is historic fact! (2) Jim Crow segregation is historic fact! (3) Current race abuses are continuing fact! LEARN TO READ AND STUDY CASES!

[@willharriman1881]

@@dreamer541 STOP RUNNNG AWAY FROM DOCUMENTED HISTORY!

[@willharriman1881]

@@dreamer541 I suggest you learn to read!

[@jakejakejakejakejakejake]

I could have listened all day. It's not often you have someone of an age who has such a wealth of experience. Please get him on again ❤❤❤ X

[@hoanpham2757]

Jake Stollery Agree

[@yvonnesung5275]

Jake Stollery lo

[@Rluq]

Thomas Sowell is so knowledgeable and witty. A great man and a legend.

[@korys7446]

Dr. Thomas Sowell immediately caught my attention when reading an article in a newspaper while on a business trip in Florida. I was totally drawn to his writings and quickly became a true admirer of his works, knowledge and background. He would have been a great President.

[@divergentsenior]

Third time watching. Listen to him foras long as we have him. Our country is the better for Sowell, Williams, Steele, Elder and others who are so sAge. I am70 yr old white female. Have and re-read all their books. Live long and prosper sir.

[@paultobin863]

Thomas Sowell is a much needed beacon of truth and information in today's society. His publications should be required reading/curriculum beginning no later than middle school. Additionally, Dave Rubin is an incredible interviewer. I'm always so impressed by his perceived, earnest curiosity to learn from the person he's interviewing. Seems like SUCH a different contrast from so many others conducting one on one interviews today. Thank you Mr. Rubin!

[@barelymanilow7079]

Thomas Sowell is a great man. Probably my favorite living economist.

[@chi8514]

WHY IS THIS NOT ON TRENDING WHICH ONE OF YOU ARENT LIKING AND COMMENTING

[@danjbundrick]

chi - Trending? What do you think this is? The Young Turks? You appear to be accusing the KZbin "algorithm" of not doing his job.

[@johnpatmos1722]

@12:40 Q: "What do you think the flaw in the thinking is?" A: "I think it's the idea that you don't have to check a good sounding idea against what actually happens."

[@metgirl5429]

Watching 5 years down the track Amazing 🕊🙏🏻🕊

[@rickcardenas9564]

I loved all of the parts mentioned by everyone already. But I work at a high school here in CA, in Silicon Valley, and what he said about schools disciplining children (or not in reality) based on their ethnicity or race stuck out the most to me. I have spoken out against these practices for years onto deaf ears. May God impart just a fraction of the humility, common sense, decency, caring, and bravery of thinking and expression that Thomas Sowell has into our society now, please, In Jesus' name, Amen. we need it so badly because we are on that highway he spoke of that's paved with good intentions. that and the best being the enemy of the good, was brilliant and makes so much sense. Bless you Mr. Sowell.

[@dennisbrown4216]

The more ignorance they cultivate you keep them in ignorance and inequality. If you actually got an education you could ask some dangerous questions.

[@fantasick8880]

Even with the genuine respect and admiration Dave has for this man, an SJW would still find a way to call him a racist. That word truly has no meaning anymore.