Q&A: Thomas Sowell Complete

[@jonathangliniak9961]

Thank goodness I'm 19 and discovered him.

[@Bana42many]

if you haven't already, look up Milton Friedman, read Atlas shrugged...just trying to help.

[@WashingtonMonster86]

+Jonathan Gliniak Watch the Free to Choose series by Milton Freidman. That's how I discovered political economic, libertarianism and Thomas Sowell.

[@stevemcgee99]

+Jonathan Gliniak Economics in One Lesson, Henry Hazlitt. The Law, Bastiat.

[@Kennan_Davis]

Thank goodness I'm 23. The earlier the better though. I first discovered him when I was 22. People who don't discover him or Milton Friedman for example until they're 40 aren't as lucky

[@theworldview8149]

Same, I'm actually 18 though.

[@ericnolle5195]

Thomas Sowell is my answer whenever someone asks, "If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be?"

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

You'll have to get in line!

[@scottgebow6539]

Eric Nolle Mine too!

[@mimusic1853]

Eric Nolle Nice!!

[@MrJeffosaurus]

I would agree with you, unless you are aloud to pick someone who has passed away. In that case I would have to pick Milton Friedman!!

[@JpVicvega]

Dang Thomas Sowell calling out fake news back in 2005!

[@alphaman03]

There's a video of him from 1984 calling out the media spin!

[@m.davidmccormick7062]

Sowell will be required reading for my children when they hit 15. One of the most brilliant humans of the 20th/21st century. We're all lucky to have shared our journey through the cosmos with him.

[@thehighcontemplator2200]

That's a great idea. Great way to set them up for a bright future. I commend you.

[@michaelimbrogno9164]

No one will ever replace Thomas Sowell. One of the greatest minds ever...

[@jumbojet8]

Thank God for Thomas Sowell. An American treasure.

[@flufanga]

Unpretentious, direct, straightforward. Towering intellect yet speaks like the guy next door. The real deal.

[@lemaitrethemonk]

I wish I would have found Mr. Sowell and his writings, in my teens. Gladly, I found Mr. Sowell in my thirties and I need to travel from there...

[@dekubaner]

all of us who follow dr sowell should use during this election his memes and phrases against every single liberal out there that troll in the internet. it is war what the following months till november have in store in the political arena. a war never seeen before. united against hillary, obama and elizabeth warren.

[@Atombender]

I literally found him on KZbin some years ago. Bless the internet for preserving everything. Already got 3 books by him and planning to buy more. Highly recommended.

[@somethingsgonearai2574]

If it is any consolation, Dr. Sowell was a Marxist in his youth. Better late than never!

[@hasdrubal121]

I also wish I'd discovered Thomas Sowell and his writings sooner. A fantastic man and a real educator. I'm in my late thirties and have read one of his books, am a second book and have two more on the way. I'll introduce my kids to his writings when they're old enough. He's such an excellent intellectual and makes it easy for us ordinary folks to follow his train of thought.

[@karozans]

Look up Richard Epstein on KZbin. He is just as awesome as Thomas Sowell. He knows economics and Constitutional law like the back of his hand.

[@Kobe29261]

Heavens! What a man?! God help us when he dies; I know I'm taking the day off!

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

I don't even wanna think about it. May he live forever.

[@dekubaner]

all of us who follow dr sowell should use during this election his memes and phrases against every single liberal out there that troll in the internet. it is war what the following months till november have in store in the political arena. a war never seeen before. united against hillary, obama and elizabeth warren.

[@hoanpham2757]

Anogoya Dagaati I don't even want to think about it. May Mr Sowell be blessed with good health

[@ladyluckradio305]

Its my first tie hearing him speak. I'm wondering why he is so revered

[@Justyburger]

Ladyluck, you may be wondering, but you would not wonder if you had read many of his books. Sowell is a legend. I'm waiting for his latest to get delivered. I wish Sowell would live to 200 at least.

[@jlilly1961]

I wish he were on TV more often. I never tire of listening to him.

[@meetthemasters754]

I wish I could donate a few years of my life so that this man can live longer.. What a timeless source of wisdom!

[@TomSwango]

One would be hard pressed to find a better role model than Dr Thomas Sowell. I love listening to him. Thank you Dr Sowell

[@acajudi100]

Negative demons are role models on what not to be.

[@charlespeterson3798]

I randomly listen To Mr. Sowell every couple of weeks, just to remind me what a 1st. rate mind combined with a sense of decency can do in a civil discourse.

[@stfnkblm6738]

This is how you conduct an interview.

[@djvista38]

Dr sowell, where have you been all my life. I stayed up all night binge watching your videos. This guy is a no nonsense kind of guy. Just the facts the jack.

[@djvista38]

+djvista38 I mean "just the facts jack", man I gotta go to bed.

[@teresabalderrama2720]

It is a blessing to find him in my mid 70's. I wish I had know him many years ago. His thinking is so brilliant!!! I love you Dr. Sowell. Thank you from deep of my heart. Thank you, thank you, and thank you. You are light in our humanity! Love you for that!

[@Cardiojunkie1]

i appreciate every word that comes out of this mans mouth..he truly is a brilliant man

[@RamonThomas]

This was a brilliant interview. Thomas Sowell is a hero, an officer and a gentleman. A truly worthy successor to Milton Friedman. And a US Marine! I wonder what Booker T. Washington would have said about him.

[@RunFool]

I love how TS listens to EVERY QUESTION like he is being accused of something and then if it is correct, he is like "Yup!" and then goes on to prove his thought. He changed my life. Gd bless you sir.

[@johnwayne2103]

I never knew Thomas Sowell is a former US Marine.

[@RamonThomas]

That may explain his work ethic. I have new respect for him as US Marine!

[@lukecage9836]

John Wayne Semper Fi!

[@NoahBodze]

He was a photographer.

[@keithwilson6060]

Ben Berzai Still, he went through the same grueling basic training as everyone else.

[@xealit]

yep, but you can find his own comments on this in some interview. He was drafted during the Korean war. (It was probably the last time the draft was used because marines suffered significant causalities.) Neither he nor his officers enjoyed the situation. An involuntary conscript does not make a good soldier. In the interview he brings up one episode that describes the story well. That one of his officers received some note about his misbehavior, after looking through it the officer laughed and threw the paper in the bin, because there was absolutely no point in wasting time on pranks of a conscript. Thomas is not some superhero in disguise who saves the world by writing books. He is just a smart, tough, practical-minded American. On top of that, he is so well educated and expressive in his writing and speaking. All together it makes quite a brilliant combination.

[@pointjabber]

I like the short direct questions from the interviewer too, giving enough time for the interviewee to answer in detail and keep up with their train of thought. Wonderful experience to listen.

[@jackuber7358]

It is truly amazing the timelessness of Dr. Sowell's wisdom.

[@IsaMapc]

17:03 He remembers exactly what he wrote and corrects misquotation immediately. This level of responsibility he feels for his words and references is incredible. There are just so many things we can learn from Thomas Sowell.

[@alexpoobum]

ive only just discovered this guy and im blown away, hes incredible.

[@richarddavis1163]

Lacking such a wonderful thing as a fine mind makes me appreciate those in possession all the more. I admire this man beyond my capacity to properly say.

[@sole__doubt]

Richard Davis I think you did just fine in your efforts to articulate your admiration and appreciatiion. I also highly respect your humility in doing so.

[@sole__doubt]

Nelson Robert Willis I would argue it's his ability to convey a complicated idea to a common man, that makes him so brilliant.

[@richarddavis1163]

R. Brandon Perez Well of course I did just fine, I was not indicating that I am a simpleton by any means. A 165 point I.Q isn't exactly small potatoes.

[@sole__doubt]

Nelson Robert Willis Precisely my point. It appears he isn't as humble as I initially thought, though. I mean who brags about their I.Q.?

[@richarddavis1163]

R. Brandon Perez Well, I didn't brag about my I.Q., I simply said that I was tested at 165. I have said many times that I only completed the sixth grade and that I did not attend high school. A fine mind is more than a high I.Q., the very word implies a sharpening, a finely sharpened knife, for example. Professor Sowell's mind was sharpened at university, mine was not.

[@laro802]

One of the greatest minds in our time. Thank you so much Dr. Sowell.

[@Peter0398]

Dr Sowell exemplifies what I believe is one of his own mantras: think before you speak ("It doesn't matter how smart you are unless you stop and think."). Every sentence is strung together so clearly, every idea expressed so concisely and without flowery language. He emanates humility and raw honesty. What a giant! As a young person, he is the role model I wish all young men could learn about at school or university, if not for his work then at least for his character.

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

He is wonderful. Also check out Milton Friedman's "Free to Choose" series.

[@13c11a]

I love Dr. Sowell. It is so hard to find black scholars who are not in the pocket of the race industry. He expects great things of black people because he judges possibility by his own experience. He has integrity.

[@psychmr2365]

The best Thomas Sowell interview there is.

[@TomBreazeal]

This format was awesome-and he actually answers questions vs. people today skirting around issues.

[@scottgebow6539]

I could listen to Thomas Sowell for hours and not be bored.

[@feroxlara21]

A truly great man only concerned with the truth. A gem in this world that most will never have the luxury of knowing the knowledge and betterment that his words bring.

[@futurehistory2110]

I only discovered Thomas Sowell in the past week or two but I've already purchased Intellectuals and Society. Looking forward to reading it.

[@jeffwillis1479]

Next to me this is the most brilliant man in America!

[@abelgonzales5418]

hello mr. Thomas Sowell my name is Abel Gonzalez and I did not finish High School I don't pretend to be smart or intelligent but one thing I can say I have common sense not much but enough anyway I've enjoyed listening to your programs they are very informative and very educational I have learned more by watching and listening to the way you come to your conclusions or better yet your facts because they cannot be contested ever since I heard of you and Walter Lee Williams Milton Friedman William F Buckley and Adam Smith the one who wrote the book of the law I cannot stop watching and listening and it's helped me to stop and think and way out the facts to whatever topics or statements then I listen to so what I'm really trying to say is you made me realize that we should stop and think and weigh out what we are being told and 2 reason and and way out the facts before we conclude or make a decision on anyting and for that I'm grateful and I wish you well and long life and may God be with you and your family

[@thefollowing8127]

Abel G Great comment!

[@andrewbayram765]

2020. This guy is a phenomenon. Listened to more recent stuff and moving backward. My god so many could learn so much if only they would listen.

[@brianrajala7671]

What a powerful and intelligent individual. He gives us the path to follow and to seek the truth. He has never quit paying attention, learning, and seeing through the quagmire that weigh most people down.

[@boxcarent.3147]

A living legend. Will there be another one like him when he's gone.

[@tonyp1376]

Great interviewer.. and Sowell is eloquent, articulate and insightful as always.

[@lornahawkins.1_and_only]

OMG, SOWELL is so correct. Thumbs up on that one. Second hand dealing of others ideas

[@ShaAllahShabazzMBA]

this is a very brilliant brother. I enjoy listening to him.

[@DanteTaviantzghfgh]

This is the best interview of Thomas Sowell in my opinion. He really opened up in this one & that interviewer asked phenomenal questions to open Thom Sowell up.

[@puppetsock]

Thank you Dr. Sowell.

[@bwayne9265]

2021 and I feel like we are more lost than ever. I will be in tears the day we lose you Mr. Sowell.

[@acajudi100]

I love you Dr. Sowell. Thank you and much respect.

[@davidmorgan4180]

I love Thomas Sowell!

[@thefollowing8127]

One of the most decent,down to earth people I ever heard. Glad he never ran for office. For all Americans .

[@moa3810]

Dr. Sowel brings pure knowledge and wisdom; he doesn't speak from self-interest. I think underneath all his factual knowledge there's certain honor and decency which makes him so unique and desirable to listen to. He definitely is a national treasure.

[@apan77]

What a bright man! Should be Americas president.

[@cperki003]

This video should have millions of views.

[@srinjansaha2480]

I listen to this whenever I need some inspiration.

[@cinhh]

I could listen to this man for hours. In fact, I have! :)

[@tntramzy12]

He's a genius and can never be given enough, for what he has done for humanity

[@FOEHMR0024]

Brilliant American!! Thank God our Father for men like him.....

[@Svencore24]

Great thinker!

[@sallydarley9812]

We love Dr Sowell! :) xxx

[@superkb172]

very good conversation

[@alternative2104]

What a great interview

[@muckey7800]

Thank God Dr Sowell hasn't seemed to slack off as he stated he would try to. On the other hand it's disheartening that a man with so much valuable knowledge isn't more influential in our society.

[@LuckySport44]

Some one in the chat mentioned Larry Elder. I would also recommend Walter E. Williams

[@126.Seconds]

God bless Thomas Sowell. Thank you sir!

[@ericb5328]

wouldn't it be interesting if he tried to speak at Yale in today's climate

[@MrJimc2]

+Eric B Yes...it's hard to imagine. First, he probably wouldn't be invited in the first place; second, if he spoke, he would probably be shouted down; and third, since his astute mind would probably be well aware of # 1 & #2, he probably would politely turn down the invite if it was offered.

[@ericb5328]

+MrJimc2 as we all know, Yale is not an intellectual space. They are trying to build a home there. Millennials need their safe spaces XD

[@crissy2628]

+Eric B the SJW's would be so dismayed XD

[@redryan20000]

+Eric B So true :(

[@scottdaniels8129]

+Chris Fear Ya, they consider anything they disagree with to be hate speech. Which is sad because Sowell is the kind of speaker colleges need to have on campus.

[@alano3834]

What a great man!

[@shailesh417]

he has an amazing talent of stating things as it is without any bullshit

[@pooperscoop54321]

his glasses are awesome

[@charliesims7302]

Why doesn't his interviewer smile. He reminds me of sling blade. Thomas sowell is awesome though. Incredible intellect and impeccable common sense. And he never goes beyond the limits of facts he has. he is a serious academic. Smartest man I've ever heard or read

[@kathrynludrick4821]

Great interview!

[@LHJC10]

So young here!! What only 75 back then

[@m.allenbruce8327]

Genius...

[@nationalallianceforprogres3136]

More power to good intellectuals and freedom 😌

[@Lytton333]

Just getting to know his writings and thought. Very interesting chap, and a refreshing approach to interpreting human behaviour.

[@richsmith72420]

he needs to be prez!

[@eprofessio]

I love this guy.

[@virginiahobby3726]

Thomas Sowell is a National Treasure.

[@joelkelly4154]

"YES!"

[@waynee5603]

Imagine if this had as many views as any modern pop music video....

[@thehighcontemplator2200]

No Democrat would ever be president.

[@robiszabo903]

I bet Tom didn't imagine his viewership would far exceed the largest stadiums in the world. God bless you Tom.

[@rickjames5998]

Dang could you imagine if he got on the Supreme Court?

[@maxmintz511]

Probably the smartest man alive today!

[@JJbubbs23]

I like Thomas Sowell, I think on economics he is brilliant but i disagree with him on US foreign policy and US imperialism.

[@lukecage9836]

JJbubbs23 love him too but, his foreign policy ideas maybe predicated on the fact that he believes the official story of 9-11. Definitely not sympathetic to the Bush era interpretation of conservatism.

[@Jarek_73]

You can fully agree only with the person you can see in a mirror.

[@philandeswilliams1975]

One of the smartest men living on planet earth; Thomas Sowell.

[@noobartist3762]

8:00 Woke celebrities need to listen to this brilliant man.

[@jasonbrooks4371]

You can’t be part of an administration unless you’ve done something you can be blackmailed for.

[@Whiteruud]

What a highly intelligent, wise and learned individual Thomas Sowell is. Business Schools and Universities in the country should teach courses from his superb books instead of indoctrination of progressive liberal ideology that they teach.

[@HB-yq8gy]

BLM need to read his books.

[@thehighcontemplator2200]

Reading isn't their specialty. If Sowell's books described the most effective ways to complain and destroy society, they'd be well versed.

[@shifra6]

Love his sense of humor, shame the interviewer was so solemn.

[@uptwisting]

Nah, it allowed Sowell to be himself and he didn’t show his opinion on the answers. It might be a tad boring but it made sure we heard pure truth.

[@futurehistory2110]

58:49 Lol. I wonder if I call now will they still offer a VHS tape haha.

[@Amarjeet1970]

This is the kind of thinking that is missing in America.

[@ql1couk]

Love his story from @5.30 mins

[@soulbi23]

Damn 75 at the time of the video.

[@siliconterbulance]

A Black Orphan born on 1930s america, Communist in his 20s, grows up to be this guy. If this isnt a testament of what you can acheive if you dont let yourself get corrupted, I dnt know what it. This is so hopeful.

[@iFreeThink]

Maybe because there aren't academic competitions everywhere with different labels/fashion.

[@Levke604]

18:29 “The Jewish vote has gone democratic by an overwhelming majority and it’s hard to see why given the policies and so on”

[@lanceyatooma2331]

I’m still surprised about how many Jewish Americans vote democrat still, many I know have voted republican now for a while. Could you explain the marking at 18:29 please?

[@Levke604]

@@lanceyatooma2331 part of his presentation is about the senselessness of people choices. This is a strong example of the self destruction which essentiality is what a large number of people in the country are practicing. They sell that the challenge to telling a socialist joke is that not everyone gets it. The fact that people are practicing self antihalation isn't something everyone gets.

[@lanceyatooma2331]

Levi Kaplan ah I see, thank you for the clarification. It does make a lot of sense even in today’s society which values voting for something so self destructive for the sake of ‘doing good’ for the collective.

[@tyzxcj34]

43:18 His views and findings on the Jewish people and there struggle.

[@Kabaselefh]

Thomas Sowel is a walking library 📚

[@markdevlin3630]

34:02 - 35:09

[@cat-tzu1234]

Interesting indeed. It makes me wonder, though, since he refers so many times to "having the facts," juts where those facts come from and who is it decides that something is a fact?

[@franzimmerman2174]

I think I would go mad if I was always right proven over and over and nobody seemed to listen.

[@aarona5020]

“He had a bad childhood or he at Twinkies whatever” lmao