Noam Chomsky on Life & Love: Still Going at 86, Renowned Dissident is Newly Married

democracynow.org - At the age of 86, Noam Chomsky remains as active as ever in his work as a world-renowned political dissident and pioneering linguist. He has also opened a new chapter in his life, recently celebrating a one-year anniversary with his new wife, Valeria Wasserman Chomsky, his second marriage. Chomsky discusses the joys of newfound love and why it is a "privilege" for him to help people make sense of a very difficult world
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[@blackmichael75]

Chomsky is the only political person I have written to who actually wrote me back.

[@perussaataja]

Same here!

[@kenbobcorn]

Are you serious? Ive always wanted to message him but i figured he would be too busy to reply back.

[@perussaataja]

Jamie Dimon He replied to me in 2006, I was so happy and proud after getting a reply from him! Sadly, I did not check my email that often and yahoo had reset my account, so I lost the reply. I have thought about emailing again, but then I read Mr Chomsky spends many hours in one evening replying to emails, and I am sure he has more important emails to answer. But yes, he does write back :)

[@Sagefrakrobatik]

me as well

[@Sagefrakrobatik]

DAVID Edwards I asked him something about Glenn Beck

[@mrtyles]

chomsky's comment about his email correspondents being "the important people" of the world made nearly made me cry. What a wonderful soul professor Chomsky has.

[@ClarksonFisherIII]

+mrtyles seriously. i scrolled down here cause i was starting to feel something, lol.

[@joshuapray]

Likewise, mrtyles. He's a hero.

[@lynnebarnes5645]

mrtyles, me too.

[@klytouch7515]

This man doesn't want to talk about his life but this man's life talk about him.... hmmm.. How ironic.

[@not2tees]

"Well, I could produce some clichés, which have the merit of being true . . . " that broke me up. It must be the coolest way ever of (indirectly) admitting, "Yeah, I fell in love."

[@mohainimohamad4038]

+not2tees Yep...that's how a big man talks.

[@strategosgaming8230]

It truly warms my heart to see Chomsky smile from such a place of happiness like that

[@nash984954]

This is why I love Noam Chomsky, the man is as selfless as is humanly possible. Downplaying his own life to give time to others.

[@georgebushwack]

What a great man , he deserves to be happy!

[@CarlyonProduction]

The most heartwarming thing I have seen on KZbin. Even more than his 100+ books, thousands of talks and founding of modern linguistics, I think Chomsky's biggest contribution to us is given by his example

[@rodrigo_dmatoss]

I would take a bullet for this guy. Just love him and his commitment to truth, humanity, reason and social responsibility. There aren't many people like that in the world that we know of these days.

[@hamlinhamlinmcgill630]

I think Chomsky is a type of man, that really attracts women. More than any rockstar.

[@simplehealthyliving4681]

Women attracted to Mr. Chomsky are either very principled and are not shallow or are attracted to how widely adored and revered Mr. Chomsky is (which is indicative of a specific type of hypergamy - i.e. not necessarily strong attraction to wealth or looks). Or it's a combination of a little bit of both. So, it's an incredibly deep thing worthy of respect if it's the first scenario and a mixed bag if it's the second or the third scenario. In any case, as long as there's love and intimacy, it's more or less good, regardless of how much of a role unequal hypergamy from women's side plays a role in initially establishing a heterosexual relationship. Women being hypergamous is just a sad consequence of societal programming and the tendency of the human mind to easily give in to shallow materialistic desires.

[@aerialkate]

Jesus, get a grip boys. He's married a woman who happens to be 30 years his junior. He's not Russell Brand.

[@martagilvazartlife]

Certainly a mind to fall in love with

[@SaraCaspian]

I totally agree. I'm 28 and I feel a very strong attraction towards him. If you're a woman and you have a brain, you can't help but fall in love....he's an amazing man!

[@Alexander-gj9ms]

... "the tendency of the FEMALE human mind to easily give in to shallow materialistic desires"... Men also have "shallow materialistic desires" but of a different nature.

[@sbaj24]

Bless you Chomsky.

[@Oo786oO]

His humility is mesmerizing. I pray it continually guides him

[@BigGoobyPls]

Some of my professors barely respond to questions. It’s been a privilege to have him respond to several emails.

[@AudioPervert1]

the most cited living intellectual of our times .. long live chomsky !! love !!

[@missdee4927]

I didn't know he got remarried. Happy for him and I do find it touching to hear him speak about love in the optimistic way he does.

[@hansu7474]

If someone asks me who is the most respectable person, I'd pick Noam Chomsky, hands down. There are many people who did great things and also deserves respect, but I think Chomsky is special.

[@GatelliteSimp]

God bless him and his new found love. I hope they have many happy years together.

[@sarachase1940]

I am so happy for him. He has been my idol for many years now. I have always agreed with his thinking.

[@victoriaallen8271]

I knew he was being well cared for! Congratulations.

[@disct1597]

Integrity, honest, selfless, calm, patience, knowledgeable, super intelligent are some of the words to describe Noam Chomsky….one of the best in history ❤️

[@krammer2000]

All my respect to professor Chomsky. Greetings from Guadalajara.

[@janicepaulden5422]

Our darling angel man Noam Chomsky has married his second love at the age of 86. We wish from our hearts happiness to you both! You are a beautiful couple! Bless your loving hearts together. Always angel wishes from us. xx

[@shahid6348474]

He deserves to be cared and loved. I mean why not, he has done such a wonderful job for whole world. It is his right to be happy. Long live Noam Chomsky.

[@jaguarprophett]

Parabéns Dr. Chomsky, I met you in Boston when Skip Gates and Cornel West were both teaching at Harvard back in the early 90s. I wish you many years of happiness with your Brasilian wife. I, too, am married to a Brasilian woman and have found Brasilians to be wonderful people...tchau.

[@Abdced]

You're the best Noam..

[@gandalfthewhite9864]

I love this man

[@Mahalakshmi-Khan]

I read his books in college but just today realised he is still alive! Wow...

[@TheTRAINOR11]

Happy for him. First got introduced to him (not personally) on the Netflix documentary "Requiem for the American Dream". I was so impressed with his insight, intellect, honesty and authenticity that I went out and am reading two of his books and watching everything on the internet about him. I have the utmost love and respect for this man and hope I can meet him one day. God bless you Noam.

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

This guy is totally amazing. Interesting to hear his comments about the concept of love.

[@ceilingsandfloors]

wait, he got married again? at 85? i had no idea. remarrying as a widower of that age is a rare but delightful thing.

[@Kamadev888]

+david duck Much like your comment.

[@DrCruel]

He's a multimillionaire in love with himself. If Donald Trump likes a little kibble at his age, why not one of his intellectual and ethical equals?

[@DrCruel]

Not necessarily. He might only be an egotistical self-centered prick.

[@DrCruel]

***** My assumption is that this is only the latest indication that he's full of shit. No real surprise for the non-moonbat population, of course.

[@iiwatcher]

+david duck Marriage can also be for companionship, and he's choosing to continue living his life rather than go by idiotic notions such as yours, loser.

[@robertomercado5478]

Amazing noam!!!! Congratulations!!!

[@garyjohnson9037]

Mr. Chompsky is truly a great man, whose views reflect my own more than anyone I have ever listen too, my only regret is that I only recently found him. He deserves all the happiness life has to offer. he is totally correct that a life without love is no life at all. loneliness destroyed us slowly until we long for sweet nothingness. my congratulations on his new found love.

[@pseudonayme7717]

Look at that smile when he talks about his new wife! =) You old dog you. Hey, you deserve the love of a good woman more than most. Congrats sir.

[@stellaercolani3810]

Pseudonayme 77 nice try.lol

[@katsdeelite1200]

What a sweet interview! I'm glad that they have found each other, and are in love! Thank you both, for your years of service!

[@SmoothHourglass]

I am overjoyed that he has remarried. It gives me comfort to know that he is not trapped on some lonely peak with nothing in sight but a deeply troubled world.

[@abside30glu]

I love your face enlighten by the look of love! Professor NOAM CHOMSKY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BELOVED FAMILY! APR 18, 2016

[@salasvalor01]

The one thing that doesn't seem right is Noam has always been such a serious scholar that there wasn't a single individual who could win all his attention. It seems weird that after meeting millions of people for nearly a century that he can consider this one person a shining beacon of hope.

[@paulvandijck6476]

A gentleman!

[@yayo2121]

Congratulations Noam!!!!! My best wishes to both of you!

[@PETERTEACH]

Wonderful news Noam. The very best to both of you :)

[@johnstockwellmajorsmedleyb1214]

Noam You are Loved by Millions. Your tireless effort to respectfully educating those who desire truth and knowledge. You will live on forever!!!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND ALL LIFE, PRICELESS IN EVERY MIRACULOUS WAY!!!!

[@sentenialxmen3227]

I love this man.

[@waindayoungthain2147]

My sacrifice thank goodness for your kindness 🙏🏼☺️.

[@andrewgutierrez4841]

I've seen a fair few interviews & speeches by Noam. I don't think I've ever seen him so happy. He deserves all the love, both public & personal.

[@squiggledash7520]

Glad to see Noam is getting some again.....that lucky dog.... she looks at least 40 years younger than him, good for him.

[@mohainimohamad4038]

+squiggle dash Good deeds has its rewards...you can bet on it.

[@cking509]

Great to see him in this light.

[@infinitysteppingstone331]

He's our gift. She's his gift. All the best Prof Chomsky.

[@grandslam1998]

Good on you Noam.

[@Idalych]

Damn Chomsky be slayin it

[@cindyrolle6476]

I love this honorable man. A wonderful human being.

[@AxmedBahjad]

I am happy for Noam Chomsky and his new wife! The man educate young minds to assume responsibility!

[@JordansAnalysis]

This is just heartwarming....Chomsky has a wonderful mind AND heart

[@raihanzahir234]

You deserve all the love in the world sir!

[@stellaercolani3810]

How wonderful...

[@VinnyDrugs]

Great man, greetings from Brazil !

[@THEHARMONIKZ]

Live. Life.Love. ⏳

Wow. I'm Brazilian, always watching or reading Chomsky and even using him on some writtings and I had no idea he was married to a Brazilian woman.

[@rajuvelu8670]

Wish u all happiness Chomsky

[@fabiengerard8142]

🙏🏼♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏 The point is the old prof has been lovingly taken care of again for at least another decade, hopefully, which will allow him to keep dedicating himself to help us all better understand what’s happening on the Globe through the lense of his exceptional intelligence and most lucid mind.

[@jefb2361]

I checked online, and his wife is 52 years old, 30-odd years his junior. Hugh Heffner`s got nothing on this guy!

[@LiradeTerpsichore]

And the Nobel for Chomsky?

[@robertpirsig5011]

If the Nobel was worth anything, chomsky would certainly win it fir peace.

[@randygeyer7673]

What a brilliant light when things become dark.

[@aspiringscientist6674]

He's my fucking hero.

[@robertkraljii5048]

I emailed him twice and got detailed responses both times.

[@mrtyles]

lucky man! you rock noam

[@MF-bi8ke]

Chomsky great intellectual

[@fabiengerard8142]

A giant, you mean?

[@MF-bi8ke]

@@fabiengerard8142 yes indeed

[@senhara5875]

これはインターネット上の一番重要な動画の一つに違いない

[@richardlongmore9301]

Congratulations Noam :)

[@WaleliMoonrise]

❤ Chomsky.

[@heatherstahlnecker9270]

[@waindayoungthain2147]

Here’s the wonderful my Prf’s. Here’s as the powerful of love 💕 .

[@justgivemethetruth]

Gotta love this guy, even if you disagree with him on certain things.

[@emmamakhno]

does anyone else find it disturbing when the dude is grilling him about his dead wife? WTF how is that relevant to anything.

[@MrDBarch]

ahahaha how cute! Noam actually gets blush faced and shy when she asks him about his personal love life! Adorable isn't it :) ahaha FANtastic! I wonder what would be said if a 45yr old Brazilian guy married an 85yr old jewish white woman sitting on a fortune... It's wonderful nobody does that in Noam's case, fantastic actually!! It's a valid point, none-the-less i think; let's us reflect on where society (in the US, anyway) is at, in terms of equality. Bravo, Prof Chomsky; to you and your lovely wife and new horizons!

[@FishingtonBurpPuzzle]

I know he can spot shit 10 miles away so I think he'll be OK. Kind of touching really that he has met his match.

[@robbiespence6504]

It's good to read the comments below. Says all I wanted to say.

[@erickpadilla4003]

Chomsk you DOOOOOOOG!!!!!! gj sir

[@amirghasemi8133]

Still got it

[@Johnconno]

I've always found him a very attractive man, intelligent too...

[@aninditafarzana2773]

Awwwww

[@monamoore5471]

💜

[@MrGakn]

Chomsky, Glenn Greenwald, Giuseppe Garibaldi...does having a Brazilian partner make you want to challenge the system? :D

[@kristinamelnichenko5775]

❤️❤️❤️

[@AtlantaDunia]

A Saint

[@fabiengerard8142]

I seen him more like the ultimate ‘wise man’, probably smartest and most lucid mind of his times. The modern Socrates. A irreplaceable treasure for humankind.

[@neruds2333]

he king

[@DennisMoore664]

Amy should have included Romantic in her list of Chomsky's credits.

[@babycakes2077]

My experience w CUNY profs was that if of the MOST generous relationship s of my life.

[@webbjr37]

Love Free Speech TV & Amy Goodman, She has the most interesting & Informing program anywhere

[@evanprest6224]

+webbjr37 But her voice is way too annoying.

[@barzinio92]

Can he still get it up??

[@coolcat1684]

Why can’t our leaders have the wisdom we see here.

[@simohayha757]

chomsky the infj

[@Samb1600]

oof that transition to "so remember when your first wife died?"

[@HW-xc8qm]

He is saying you should go and search for the truth,simply not persuading the audience.

[@cdream5414]

Noam is right; he didn't talk about love, though I'm sure love means a great deal to him. but we talk about love too much. we're spoiling it's feeling within us. every person wants to express what he/she thinks about love which are mainly cliche speeches they've heard before. most people don't even know what love is or means. but we often treat love too causally, like the casual ways we would speak about potatoes. How about if we just leave love in the box of mysteries and keep waiting to see what it would do to us spontaneously next? like in the mystery box of magicians, each time something new and exciting comes out of it.

[@markcrombie]

Isn't it amazing that a really intelligent person like Noam Chomsky never has to state how intelligent he is, as opposed to Donald Trump who brags about it every day. Irony.

[@dumisa7]

I hope she turns you on to all that good Brazilian music!

[@justgivemethetruth]

I have to wonder what kind of father Noam Chomsky was. I tend to think he is wrapped up in his work and thinking so much that he doesn't have much time or understanding for his children, wife or even himself. And what would happen if the children are no so civilized and selfless as he thinks they should be? In any case I know Chomsky would be well meaning, but it would certainly be interesting to have a peak at the real man, his real behavior, off-mike for example. I don't think he would be that different from how he is in public, but it would be interesting and significant.

[@markr2788]

justgivemethetruth I read somewhere that his children adore him. They said he always time for them and read them bedtime stories.

[@jltorres6320]

He seems very respectful. He didn't involve his kids and wife in the limelight unless they requested it. He also supported his wife getting an education back in the day.

[@fabiengerard8142]

His very EYES do tell us everything he never speaks about…

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@fabiengerard8142 What does that mean?

[@squatch545]

Cradle robber! :-)

[@lourak613]

Now I know why he married Valeria - she looks very much like Amy Goodman!

[@suckadick7754]

lol

[@GPS509]

The Noam Chomsky looks Justin Timberlake

[@parkplace6677]

Noam doesn't like to talk about personal matters and that's because his own personal life could never stand up to the scrutiny that he levels at others.