Thomas Sowell on the second edition of Intellectuals and Society

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.

[@adrianyuen6162]

I’m a simple man. I see Thomas Sowell, I click

[@skylanh4319]

What a boss. Wish he was our first black president. Imagine how different the political climate would be.

[@jarroddavid8352]

Most people know who George Floyd is and have no idea who Thomas Sowell is. We're doomed...

[@Reza19691348]

"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!

[@DiscipleOfChristDV]

Thomas Sowell is the type of intellectual we need more.

[@kdub9198]

Disciple of Christ practical intellect. It seems most people as intelligent as Sowell can't apply it to everyday life.

[@48petey]

Not really

[@48petey]

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...

[@RJL612]

@@48petey Disciple of Christ is the name of the user whom started the thread.....not a reference to Sowell. Attention to detail sir.

[@thatlogicalguy]

Thomas Sowell was a major influence on me, he woke me up from my dogmatic liberal slumber.

[@tonyjames1953]

Thomas Sowell should be standard reading every year of school!

[@randellporter8747]

What I understand Dr. Sowell to say is "No one is as smart as what they want others to think they are."

[@serpentines6356]

@ Randall Porter...Another good bumper sticker, and T shirt statement.

[@saav7778]

"The road to hell is paved with Ivy League degrees" - Thomas Sowell 37:21 Love it!

[@turbo181]

Peter Robinson is by far the best interviewer I've ever seen.

[@michaeljdorgan]

2 class acts, Robinson gets the best out of Sowell and his presentation skills and delivery are top class

[@KManwarren]

He was so right. Watching this in quarantine. This rings so true.

[@passion4life986]

This man has too much common sense! 🥰

[@deborahbabcock5309]

Love listening to Thomas Sowell. I could listen to him all day.

[@MrZofer]

"DON'T GO TO A COLLEGE WHERE THE PROFESSORS THINK THAT THE STUDENTS ARE THERE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH AN AUDIENCE FOR INDOCTRINATION"

[@jcdefeats]

This ages like fine wine

[@barbarahoyle8615]

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".

[@bt5270]

8 years later and he is still spot on the the issues still stand unaddressed.

[@binjaman1]

I would like to know the reasons 2000 people disliked this... I can't find even one

[@NKBobcat]

I am a huge fan of Thomas Sowell. I respect him so much.

[@pyroseed13]

"There are no solutions. There are trade-offs." Great line. The economic way of thinking escapes most people, especially politicians.

[@rramsey9154]

Peter robinson is astounding. Under-rated as an interviewer

[@BigReddthehebrew]

Sowell is a quotable machine! I enjoy hearing and reading his thoughts

[@alisteredmond2329]

“Calm would be the end of their job”- brilliant.

[@donaldgrappo4526]

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.

[@smackedinthejaw]

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.

[@jarretgrathwol4790]

The body language and look on Sowell's face during the Obama clips were hilarious and responses too.

[@smithb0134]

"There are no solutions, only trade offs." T. Sowell. Brilliant 😊

[@Texican175]

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.

[@brettbelcher4726]

I'm so glad that 2.7 million people have viewed this interview. Thank you Dr. Sowell and thank you Peter Robinson.

[@hulkangry5546]

The knowledge and foresight of Sowell is astronomical.

[@purehenry]

Wow 12 yers ago! KZbin is full of gems like this. Thomas Sowell is becoming my intellectual anchor in these modern times.

[@wannaberocker331]

Im such a Sowell Fanboy. Hes like a rockstar to me, if he did concerts id go and watch lol.

[@sjames304]

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.

[@rramsey9154]

We will always have his books and interviews

[@kevinbuja4373]

“Vision of the Anointed” I love that.

[@musicmansuperman]

Pride comes before the fall... every time!

[@kittykatja5961]

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.

[@teresaburton4145]

Always the voice of reason and truth....I love you Dr. Sowell!

[@ambulaijohnson9872]

One of American best social theorists.

[@mitkindiamond]

You should have a Thomas Sowell interview every month.

[@DockHollanderee]

Love Sowell... but This interviewer is the best! Best interview of this legendary intellectual I have seen.

[@samanthatheriot8879]

This is one of the most thought provoking discussion on this topic I've heard in a long time, thank you !

[@km5449]

I could listen to Thomas Sowell all day long....he's absolutely refreshing!

[@discodynamitetnt2938]

Live forever Thomas Sowell

[@dcyates]

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.

[@thighdude7]

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.

[@kkwillsaveus]

This guy debating Noam Chomsky would be to die for.

[@FrankFellersFreedom]

One of the greatest living Americans. Great interview.🙌🙌

[@kaugummikauen3607]

This Man is the living embodyment of Charisma

[@margieprovencio9145]

Love that man with such great intellect and common sense!

[@captainnima]

This man is incredible

[@psirenny]

I could listen to Thomas Sowell all day long.

[@deathbycognitivedissonance5036]

37:05 lmfao! These interviews/book reviews are the best. Dr. Sowell is truly a living legend.

[@craigb4913]

Just finished the "Intellectuals & Society" audio book. Talk about uncommon knowledge. More relevant today than when it first came out.

[@mabelheinzle8758]

Thomas Sowell - A Great man

[@davidrobinson7112]

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...

[@cheryllthompson5092]

I love this interview. Thank you.

[@metalmatter1206]

This man should be admired by any man or woman who seeks truth regardless of race color or creed.

[@dustyrhoads1]

A Brilliant man!

[@scotthowerton142]

Mr Sowell, Thank you sir for the. fantastic and enlightening.

[@shanecle]

Great conversation

[@ee.es00]

A real black leader.

[@magos_0083]

This man is amazing

[@pelegst]

I keep myself from saying stupid things by constantly asking myself "How do I know that I know?"

[@hannahw.7369]

Please have Dr. Sowell on again soon!!

[@rochellecaffee1417]

God bless you and your respect for reality!! Thank you.

[@mikeshefton]

thought this subject would be boring ..but in the hands of of Dr. Sowell it is informative and entertaining.

[@drgeorgek]

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.

[@apseducationamericanpopula1575]

Thank you for a great interview!

[@68marcrm]

A truly smart man.

[@THEfamouspolka]

Dr. Sowell is truly a jewel in the crown of our great na/

[@limoncello2214]

I really enjoy his books! Great video!

[@shoerhino]

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!

[@Neo-bf3ro]

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.

[@TheBelegur]

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.

[@Rsambo00]

Dr. Thomas Sowell, one of the men that changed my life!

[@sirTittytwister]

I'm a sowell man....definitely!

[@RebelRadius]

Outstanding. Why is it that such quality discussions as this, are never on the telly. But some screwed up Osbourne family is?

[@zeigbert1743]

Thomas Sowell's opinions are always well informed and interesting, I wish he'd entered politics.

[@geirhost6090]

I must say these interviews with Sowell are quite interesting and laid back.

[@ET_LWO]

Thank you for your work.

[@RickyJr46]

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.

[@ineedmoneysp]

Great man. Everyone should watch his videos and actually listen.

[@johnla3092]

This holds up very well.

[@imbabazane]

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...

[@rockhard2654]

this guys a real hero,i never really bought his stuff but he filped me

[@hankchinaski_]

Like Sowell so much, wish he'd do more interviews....

[@MyAvenueDesign]

8 years later and the high speed trains are still late!

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Found my new passion🙏🏿 Study the life of Thomas Sowell

[@roberttietjen5012]

This man is truthful and brilliant! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!❤

[@gdiaz187]

I still remember watching this a couple years back . I'm kinda surprised that KZbin is actually recommending this to me now .

[@theshootindutchman]

Bravo....simply excellent😄

[@kailuakidd1512]

The man is a national treasure.

[@claudiachurch4285]

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

[@kickpublishing]

Smartest guy I’ve ever heard

[@artnickel1664]

Fact, it’s not the school you attend but the lessons you learn to apply.

[@stevecrescini2081]

“Calm would be the end of his job” - the driving fear behind every Democrat

[@websciencenl7994]

Great interview! Thanks!

[@ReggiD]

TS is a boss. Great interviewing by PR too!

[@stsk7]

Great questions asked, great answers given

[@Reborn5275]

10 years later and I want Sowell as president