Jeffrey Sachs | Full Q&A | Oxford Union

[@hanialawady1292]

Jeffery sacks is a real patriot. Thank you for telling the truth. I salute you sir.

[@Whitesilver1970]

Love this guy. He is one of my living heroes, a national treasure. It’s sad that no western governments listen to him and follow his advise.

[@xena6894]

They used to listen to him. Until he contradicted them on their Russia-Ukraine war.

[@BKLau70]

His attitude and values aren't very western. Seems more Asian ... Like Chinese culture ...

[@mikeboate208]

@@BKLau70 more human like !

[@vishantiyoga]

How can you love somebody who works for the agenda 2030 ge$noci$dal project?

[@adnausi]

@@BKLau70as if these values are exclusive to China... most in the global south would agree with Professor Sachs

[@desert.mantis]

Excellent conversation with one of the US' brightest and honorable economists.

[@aboufofana5214]

Such an amazing truthful gentleman, first time to see an honest white man

[@worldpeacepatriot9448]

This most enlightened and compassionate man has shown us the obscenities of our profoundly imbalanced and injust economic system ! The question is ; what are we going to do about it ??

[@MegaPapa8888]

An economist with a gentle heart and sound mind.

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

You must be joking. He ruined Russia in early 1990, but he has no shame.

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

He ruined Russia in early 1990, but he has no shame.

[@MsHumble4]

Hollow.

[@laluna5548]

What???

[@stchew49]

For 30+ years, I've enjoyed Jeffrey Sachs' articles in newspapers and magazines, and now talks on KZbin. Thank you Sachs and KZbin!

[@alibacchus607]

Great speech as usual. I can listen for hours. I lived in NEW YORK just after 9/11.lived th ere for 2 years and moved back to Canada and decided never to return to the US. I am now in Philippines during covid19 lockdown with no regrets.

[@michstockholm1164]

Well, those lockdowns were not that brilliant, were they. 😊

[@xavierdeligne3697]

THANK YOU JEFFREY......ITS SO REFRESHING TO HERE THE TRUTH COME OUT OF SOMEONES MOUTH

[@worldpeacepatriot9448]

A most illuminating conversation from a most enlightened economist !

[@kooisengchng5283]

America should have wise man like him

[@firstal3799]

He is American

[@huseyinbolukbasi7582]

I'am very sure US has. But I do not trust the American voter. They just do not realize they are not electing free candidates but persons who are purchasing the office they are elected for.

[@subwaymirdif]

Dr. Jefferey Sachs represents the hope and light that may guide US society to a morally correct path.

[@johnm7267]

I doubt that very much in America. When voices like his start to make a difference he will be sidelined or worse. To appeal to these plutocrats better nature is useless as they don’t have one

[@xena6894]

Even more relevant now. In view of what's going on in the world: China US tensions, US-Russia proxy war in Ukraine, energy crisis, etc

[@zhangruyi3153]

Unfortunately Prof Sachs' voice is not heard and the neo con dominates US politics.

[@sparXKuijper]

Even the brightest flashlight is useless if you never look where the light shines . 😥

[@daning9764]

An American that I respect

[@keffinsg]

Too few of them around.

[@daning9764]

@@keffinsg You are right about that

[@StephanBaish]

If only we could have discussions/lectures like this on mainstream american television!

[@danielscheinhaus5210]

Discussions/lectures cannot be on mainstream (corporate) american tv because the corporate owners keep a tight grip on what is said there. The same goes for news dissemination. The NY Times saying "all the news that's fit to print" is carried out in spades on corporate tv. Only news acceptable to the corporate leaders or news presented in a way acceptable to those leaders is shown. Only here can we see and hear such discussions.

[@clearheaded5696]

Not possible, because Politician will be busy working for the people instead of busy making money to fatten their bank account.

[@dorothyknable9825]

People WORK on these needs, together. YES, the networks promised to be of educational value. The FCC exists for that reason, but, with Big-Money behind both parties, it has become mostly a mouthpiece for "The Industry." Like most "regulatory bodies (which are necessary) our politics have wrecked their purpose. Look what happened to E Warren's Consumer Protection Bureau - trump is cynically destroying it with HIS PEOPLE. Not to brag, but I share many such groups, if you're interested, on Twitter. I love for young people to learn and those who've been brainwashed by Fox! It's my thing. I volunteer for Bernie in Our Revolution National. @dorothyknable

[@yarkmates3409]

I came here after watching the jimmy door show at least you’re alternate media covers this

[@badimpulses17]

Live police chases are more important for society.

[@joshuaeko]

Awesome discussion Prof Sachs 👏👏

[@garyren5138]

American like Prof. Sachs really win the heart of world.

[@DipakBose-bq1vv]

He ruined Russia in early 1990, but he has no shame.

[@akramburney869]

Hilarous remaks by Dr Jeffrey Sachs.. brilliant insights! He sheds excellent light on recent international history.

[@tinatang1]

An exceptionally virtuous and honourable man and philosopher whose wisdom is invaluable. Please listen very carefully to his words. Worth listening to again and again. He is the ideal man to head the UN sustainable development goals program.

[@jimkidimbu4037]

Men like him if he deserves the praises and suggestion, would not be allowed even near those evil rooms, for they wish to eternally keep people poor and needy and because those people are not troubled places to hand aids but ensure kaos and instability to pillage that nation and those people

[@RF-xp6xe]

One of the best talks I've listened to in a long time

[@douglaslund7188]

What Dr Sachs describes is the reason I chose to leave America after 21yrs in 2003. I Developed Real Estate In almost every State in USA, I saw the dreadful state of its Poor of all Colours. I never wish to return, to a Country which Inflicts so much Death across our World. I wish USA had more people of the same Ilk as Jeffrey Sachs

[@TimBeitz-vp2fw]

You left the US stay gone

[@bkeen7013]

Bullshit! A person doesn't leave a country for "a reason"; especially if you're a successful real estate developer in almost every state. Fuck off with your nonsensical story.

[@RMT192]

@@bkeen7013 A person doesn't leave a country for a reason - well that makes no sense. And esp. if you're making money - Lol. Only Americans worship money to the point where it "trumps" all morality.

[@clement3718]

Thank you Douglas for speaking up the truth....yes, most Americans had been subject to too much harmful propaganda from the plutocratic government covering up all their bad policies against the poor and the non-Whites, war mongering foreign policies, etc...

[@jparsit]

Whatever the reasons you aparted from the US it does not matter. Your happiness that count. I left after decades just want to see the real people and culture. Best.

[@joylove8693]

I am here for Professor Jeffrey Sachs

[@safanamakhdoomable]

See how one can be brilliant, accomplished and not a total asshole? See how one can be influential and still kind, moral, thoughtful? Sigh, I love this writer!

[@RichInk]

If I could "like" this a million times, I would.

[@jordankahele14]

Like I’ve should have stayed up for this monologue but lucky for me there is a next time.

[@drewj7626]

This guy is so wise unfortunately a person like this will never lead the country thanks to democracy.

[@allstarmark12345]

* “democracy”

[@hungkieu666]

John.F Kenedy was the last wise US president, he was killed becuz he wanted to stop US involvement in Vietnam war and take away printing money power from the FED. As a vietnamese, it sadden me that the death of such kind-hearted leader put millions of my country man into death and suffering.

[@eddieklyechew3801]

The most sensible and honest man to advise on the right system for Governments

[@hoffmancapote]

It is nice to hear someone talk of kindness and fair play. A kindness not directed just to a national good but to a global good. Should this talk influence just one person with political influence it is a success

[@horaciomoronta1165]

For many years now, I have admired Mr. Sachs for his intellect and good human, social core. This interview underlines my sentiments. In the USA we needs many more Mr. Sachs and we will then be a better nation.

[@xarifab]

This guy is an absolute Rockstar! He should be at the head of the UN. His ideas and ethos should be put into practice for world peace, human dignity and human positive development. I believe he is a true living hero. Unfortunately, the evil greed of a few always cancels the bright stars of this world such as him, Nikola Tesla, Patrice Lumumba and others. I wish to live in a world where the true leaders are in charge. The ones who possess integrity, compassion, with the absolute absence of greed, racism, colonialism and power drunkenness.

[@peterbotev8296]

Yes, leadership from position of moral authority, not brutal power.

[@jjstewart2120]

How America and the world as a hole would be a fair and good place with Mr sachs.in charge of the administration

[@Iguazu65]

Profound and hugely insightful scholar. He and other American thinkers need massive levels of broadcasting coverage in the US. The rest of us can learn a lot from his analysis.

[@tinatang1]

Unfortunately most Americans in the political Think Tanks are the direct opposite of Prof Jeffrey Sachs. That's why the USA is in a huge mess today. They go around the world implementing their mafia boss policies to effect regime change to preserve American hegemony instead of focusing on how to fix all the social problems bugging their nation!

[@guharup]

rare genuine person, therefore respectable

[@catchan2760]

An honest speech and thanks 🙏

[@jechua3637]

Great scholar for the world. We should all try to disseminate his ideas around the world.

[@Martcapt]

I am mystified as this man is not a household name across the world. This should have really gone viral, for several reasons, including viral ones.

[@garymckeon5410]

he is not a household name because of his message . too many people would agree with him

[@peterbotev8296]

The online algorithm prioritizes shallow sensationalism, not profound intellect. All online platforms are in the end profit driven. They are practically a giant marketing tool for narcissistic consumers. Just look at the ridiculous commercials interruptions while this man is espousing his views. Really crass and revolting. But that’s Capitalism for you - everything is commodified.

[@douglaslund7188]

I didn’t think that anyone in America would think and believe the same belief’s that I learned from living 21 yrs in USA. This speech was incredibly encouraging for me, I feel better having listened to him.

[@vedasiva8125]

The stuff about Paulson and Goldman Sachs was eye-opening. USA needs major reforms

[@stephenlock7236]

The US actually need regime change. A revolution actually.

[@stndsure7275]

'Shred of decency' - what a wonderful phrase...

[@RichInk]

Thank you, Jeffrey. Your timeline is spot on. "Clear, shared goals" long overdue.

[@badimpulses17]

We need more smart human being like Dr. Sach.

[@n.r.2258]

What a remarkable interview and what a remarkable Economist. Unfortunately it needs another folks. This Interview is several years old …. but nothing has been changed.

[@seanmong9524]

Intellectual honesty isn’t cynicism. Sachs represents part of the American conscience that will hopefully reshape public discourse towards a more benign outlook from within the American polity.

[@fj418]

Sachs is the living embodiment of human enlightenment

[@BKLau70]

Jeffrey is definitely accurate. Facts over feelings ...

[@perovskaya]

Bravo Jeffrey-Aristotle wold be proud of you--yassoo

[@tasneemali4970]

Yes, Great gentleman. One of my favourite role models and heroes. He is indeed a living treasure and a brave man who dares to speak the truth in the face of America's brutishness and criminal actis all over the world !

[@shahjhanhaider26]

It's an honor to be in Oxford explaining about sustainable development,politics, American mistakes ,that's made us to know what had been monstrosity,yes that was a spooky era.Is it that many countries of world in Asia or Europe there is no politics,there is lack of sustainable development,and what is future of Europe and Russia and china,how the UK will take up recent stance over Europe ,would the south Asian countries suffer like Pakistan . Yet are we to see more?

[@williambarela2791]

38:02 to 38:31: the purpose of politics, we all should know this truth before ever having the right to cast a vote. All politicians should face treason if they do not uphold that duty.

[@laluna5548]

What a legend! First interview of his that I ever listened to. Will definitely add his books to my reading list.

[@jjstewart2120]

A good rashinal American with empathy, compassion. ..good vertues. .

[@BernieHolland-w4l]

Yor spelin is abominiball

[@ihs51]

Not for those who love WARS and LOOTING OF OTHER RESOURCES

[@claudermiller]

It's such a damn shame we don't have more people like him making the critical decisions we face. When I think of that clown, slathered up in bronzer, sitting on the toilet tweeting out foreign policy I want to give up.

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

Ironically, Trump was at least non globalist and non war. Shame he was wrapped up in that gross package

[@meeyeeyu7706]

In praise gratitude and compassion

[@Amidat]

Wise man... Sadly someone like him could never be president... He reminds me of a more stoic version of Ron Paul.

[@orangemoonglows2692]

you're insane. he's nothing like ron paul, the daddy of rand. what an insult to jeffrey sachs.

[@peterbotev8296]

Yeah, your comparison is sacrilegious. Prof. Sachs is the antidote to libertarian capitalism.

[@錢多多-l3k]

I wish we have wise people like this in China. So we can have a good look at ourself

[@MrLee4747]

China has hundreds of scholars as good as Dr Sachs. Cause China is too big u can't see or able to hear them speak. That is why China emphasize on No full open democracy, It's very Chinese, unique for China.v

[@wk9378]

Most of US's foreign aid does not go to poor countries but mainly to Israel.

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

And Colombia, Egypt etc

[@jimmykho8197]

Jeffrey Sachs is very intelligent and has a good heart. ❤

[@walterchin8832]

Jeffrey Sachs should be US Secretary of State.

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

Non in the current states version. He would never get there

[@hoekoktong9099]

On hindsight world be peaceful harmony, unlike two stage actor comedian becomes president brought discord and harm to world order

[@markarmage3776]

One of the most important Oxford Union ever. And it's relatively low viewcount is the problem with current society. People are not interested in matured and sensible behaviors.

[@SuiChoy]

fantastic talk

[@nobywils]

Great talk! Inspiring...

[@kathri1006]

'Let things be monitored democratically but not run democratically' how true.

[@krcalder]

US aid comes in the forms of loans, and Michael Hudson found they make a profit from it.

[@smashu2]

At 10:40 he say Saddam Hussein but he meant Bashar Al assad ...

[@richiesd1]

smashu2, he misspoke, but he knows the policies very well. He's mentioned Syria before.

[@r.m.8690]

he did.

[@cheeho9698]

Some one with the brains and guts to tell the truth

[@noreenhappel8741]

Nice man!!! Maybe there is hope for humanity. Why has this happened to the world?? Reganomics, Thatcherism????

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

Humans have not changed, things have just sped up

[@peterbotev8296]

Unfettered capitalism

[@bradwilliams4921]

All of the following topics are just my opinion. Aid is the responsibility of people, not the government. I don’t consider the United States rich considering we have almost $30 trillion in debt. As long as we are quoting President Kennedy he also said, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.” In my mind this places responsibility on the shoulders of individuals and removes it from the government. Greed is fueled by the media and Hollywood.

[@jean-pierredevent970]

Each time the name Oxford university falls, I find something good. It's like really able to keep very high standards in many ways.

[@wei-cheelee2355]

Mr Jeffrey Sachs is a very brave man who dares to challenge the bias views of the western media . I see a ray of hope for humanities because he is a fair and just voice among the many who chose to remain silence.

[@hydeedesign6873]

He should b the leader of the WORLD

[@azza010100]

作為一位巨觀經濟學家，最重要的貢獻就是為社會反省mind-set 經不經得起變遷的考驗。更好往那里發展。 哥倫比亞大學的Jeffrey Sachs教授就是這樣一位大師。 很糟糕的是為什麽這樣一位智者却沒有被全球影響力最大，而且自認當仁不讓領導世界的美國政府納入核心智囊團中，聽取真知卓見，納入政策核心，這原是美國最大軟實力之一：一群最傑出人才組成的一流大學陣容。 最近五十年美國政策愈來愈讓人陌生，一直到川普拜登到了頂峯。知識，公平看不見而利益interest是不必臉紅的mindset. Trump 是一個不要臉不在意世界不負責的政客。Biden 則是抛下過去一生的認知倒向美國利益的政客，對美國社會大分裂無動於衷，對美國己喪失領導信任無警覺。Sachs教授的心平氣和能不能救你掛心的美國？台灣有沒有這樣的空間讓老百姓，尤其是年輕人聽到智者的聲音呢？

[@786humaira1]

We are subjected to greed , but it can be resisted and eliminated by practise

[@stephencyang6628]

Harmony in our society is not valued by the rich and powerful in the US. That is sad.

[@jqn8361]

“He is known as one of the world's leading experts on economic development and the fight against povert.” What about sustainable development?

[@ricisebastiano]

As a special adviser to the UN general secretary, he basically helped design the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

[@jb174]

What a decent human being, God Bless You Sir!

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

I wonder how Jeffrey feels these days, about his earlier shock-therapy work in South America and Eastern Europe.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Back in the late 80s-early 90s Jeff was all about shock therapy, Washington consensus, and market fundamentalism. He was a paid mouth for deregulation and privatisation unleashed upon developing and transition economies around the world. I think he regrets this (although he never apologised as having erred) and tried to distance himself with such works and thinking (see for example his more recent debate with Neil Ferguson).

[@jorgegomez524]

Putin has an eternal debt to this man. thats for sure.

[@dickhamilton3517]

Sachs did have a hand in crippling Russia, for sure, but there were many other contributors, including many Russians.

[@stephenlock7236]

Guess he realise that mistake. The good thing is that he is willing to change direction when he discovered it didn't work.

[@jehjeh37111]

While I dont agree completely with Sachs I would lo e to see an exchange of ideas between him and someone who has the Friedman view.

[@willibaldkothgassner4383]

One of the best!

[@VinceNoun]

Great talk!

[@alexsimpson79]

Should have point on British empire influence on American dumbbell politics!

[@sandall7398]

With the state the United Kingdom as in at the moment, please come and be an advisor to our government. Please Runner government. We don't have a single politician that is anywhere near your standard.

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

You think Boris would alow such a man in the UK?

[@hongfeizhao5709]

Nothing WRONG for populism. It means the man can Work for their people.

[@peterbotev8296]

As long as it is proletarian populism rooted in ethical principles of compassion and humanism.

[@keithwischer525]

Jeffery Sachs He gets it right but fools do not.

[@Doomngloom-yu6wc]

Aussies love this man

[@MeColinYouWho]

I think we need a website listing people of the world that we should shun because of their behavior towards the welfare and safety of the worlds people.

[@kittykatzcenteno7160]

THANK YOU ! I RECOMEND YOUR TALKS ABOUT THE UKRANIAN BLACKMAIL AND WAR .

[@norbertperka9231]

I would mention one country which even if is dictatorship, is rich, good education and exceptional live quality and USA is not bombarding them in the name of democracy or national security, it is Singapore. So it is possible independently of the system, just need a few decent people

[@ganboonmeng5370]

The world best democracy..offers a choice between a narcissist and a senile old man ! Democracy...does it guarantee freedom...ask the journalists who do not tread the lines...ask snowen !

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

I really recommend John Mearsheimer’s talk on “the great delusion”

[@seforarametse-od9mx]

We need some advise from professor Jeffrey Sachs. How is it possible to engage with him directly?

[@lanija19]

Prof. Sachs ❤

[@zalishaabdool7030]

STOP ALL ALL AMERICAN AGRESSION!! 《■CAN'T SAY WE DIDN'T KNOW?■》

[@emmafuentesbaltazar8801]

Love you too all People Amen godbless Jesus Christ Amen

[@mangokane11]

10:20 to 10:50 I believe he misspoke when he said " Sadam Hussain " I'm sure he meant to say Bashir Assad.

[@xena6894]

Noticed that as well

[@casiandsouza7031]

Greed seems to be culturally linked to deceipt and flaunting fashion. It seems to lack emotional depth. Virtue has to be mentally embraced and the antions will fall into place.

[@peterbotev8296]

We don’t need empty slogans like MAGA. We need people like Professor Sachs at the helm for the benefit of ALL humanity.

[@charles120-n2n]

i dont know much about this man, neither do i understand issues he told, just feel that he is really in pain.

[@stevewapner9061]

Honestly I think it’s folly for European nations to be subsidizing the population boom in the third world with foreign aid and medical and health programs. The healthcare systems in Africa are all Western NGOs. Every single western aid project should be required to have birth control and population reduction components. Africa kicked European colonists out, yet they expect to still benefit from Western aid. Europeans have to start being more self-interested about this because the current paradigm has the West encouraging an African population boom which is overflowing into Europe and America. It’s the engine of the great replacement.

[@grantwoolliams71]

you mean to say that Africa is colonizing Europe and to a lesser deal America maybe..... and yes they are....

[@richardkooloos6192]

The best intervention to reduce population growth is education, that is proven by data. For education to happen, safety and health are prerequisites. Please read the work of Hans Rosling: factfulness.

[@bevanabrey7865]

The Prof is reasonable, rational and sensible as always. It's hard to disagree with him on anything. Unlike the, mostly, myopic fools who run the world's countries.

[@sunshinesunshine4563]

Dr Jeffery Sachs, he should be the world leader, he is one of the most intelligent, honest with ethic and moral the world need more of him and more of Max Blumenthal, Aaron Mate, Chris Hedges, George Galloway, John Pilger, Medea Benjaman, Norman Finkelstein, Dahlia Wasfi and Dr B Aljaferi,/بشار الجعفري the syrian spoke man in three languages Arabic, English and French and more of these great truth teller and peace maker.

[@MrOliverwoods]

this seems like an apology for his previous banking views

[@onglizzy8868]

America is one of the richest countries - What did I just hear ? 31 Trilliom Dollars in Debt and some financial wizzard just called a 31 trillion dollar in debt nation The Richest Country - wow what has happened to Our World

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

What they mean is purchasing power in the world

[@androidbey]

Make Multinational companies pay there fare share Taxes in Developing Countries

[@khadijaabdalla1011]

Beautiful minds of the likes of sach are not always happens to be the presidents until that happens the world will be the right place for everyone

[@dorothyknable9825]

Jeff D Sachs chose to advise and work with the BernieSanders campaign because they believe in the same philosophy.