Class 14: “The Future of Inequality (& You?)” by UC Berkeley Professor Reich

[@theignorantsavants]

Thank you for making this series public and available to everyone. As a psychology student, I have found that social movements for racism, for authoritarianism, and for fascism manipulate the same cognitive dissonance functions. They mobilize around unjust ideals and values. Awareness is supplanted by manipulated perception. And the sense of efficacy is provided by a sense of authoritarianism. We must be aware that the power of those leaders who try to fill the gap with their own self-interest. Part of getting positive change is how it is framed psychologically.

[@RicksPhatPharm-vw2lb]

The leaders the female vote produced? Change must come as men are long past gone with modern women! Utter disgrace and failure

[@okigi-wo5zm]

Too many youth have entitlement issues.

[@michaelcottrell5979]

To me, Professor Reich summarizes the dreams and goals of the civil rights generation, trying to make the world a better place.

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Takeing from one person and giving it to another is theft that's what Reich advocates

[@ellencooney5563]

Generations

[@brendanjobe6895]

Yes, but he needs to come up with a way to achieve his goals without dipping into other people's pockets. He also has a way of skirting around the truth: there is a reason or reasons that those of Far Eastern descent (Korean, Chinese, Japanese, etc) score near the top on every academic metric: they try harder, they study more, they for the most part avoid drugs. The tests certainly aren't skewed in their favor.

[@michaelcottrell5979]

@@brendanjobe6895 Japan has about the most homogenous population in the world. The other countries you mentioned are similar. In the US, structural racism has eroded some people's constitutional rights. If racism wasn't a thing, why are Republicans so opposed to teaching critical race theory in American schools? The party that freed the slaves has now engineered ways to disenfranchise them, including prison. The Republican Party has turned into a cult.

[@LarsvanZon]

@@brendanjobe6895 You are absolutely right. We need to skip income base taxes altogether. If you add a lot of value, you get a lot. How do we pay that? Like a business: Money is an abstraction of the available resources, so we just require, very business-like, a minimum efficiency of the custodians of these resources. In a business it is usual to require a capital efficiency of at least 10%. So people with a lot of resources should deliver a likewise efficiency. You are not able to provide that efficiency? No problem, we shift the resources to someone who can. Proceedings go to the state, to deliver a safe and optimized environment for the people. And as all people have the same minimum rights on the resources, everyone, rich and poor, have a right on a minimum base income. That can easily be paid as we combine the strength of the capitalist system (efficiency based) with a human perspective. In short, if you deliver a lot, you get a lot, if you don't, we find someone who can. But even if you are not the best custodian of the resources, you will still get your share as human being.

[@patsyshafchuk5368]

I truly needed to hear this. I have been growing more cynical by the day. Especially about justice and about media. Thank you so very much for offering this invitation. I hope that since you will not be able to sit still during retirement, you will write more. I haven't wanted to save capitalism, especially lately, but now I will go buy your book. I truly hope that you can go fishing, or at least watch the sunrise or sunset from a pier. I hope you can take a nice nap every day in a comfortable recliner. And I hope you can be always accompanied by those you love. May God continue to bless you and keep you all the days of your life and beyond. ❤

[@MrMarinus18]

I think the most important thing to keep in mind is to not seek revenge but try to improve your condition. Many on the right have worked hard to convince people that voting left, joining unions and engaging in civil disobedience doesn't count as working to improve your conditions but it does.

[@edwardb7811]

Professor Reich is a brilliant lecturer. He speaks very clearly. He inspires action. I feel blessed that many of his lectures are available on KZbin.

[@copiumkiller]

Judging from these lectures, he engages audience, making it a 2 way street (like a game), not just 1 way. Be it putting into a different mindset to see from a difderent perspective (like that roleplay with ACME). Also shows many UNDERLYING causes, not just "above water" consequences (like why moved to shareholder oriented companies).

[@edwardb7811]

@@copiumkiller Good points. He engaged a large audience. He developed much rapport with the students. These things are hard to do with a large audience.

[@copiumkiller]

@@edwardb7811I know, as someone, who tries to make engaging educational content, be it YT or video games or face-to-face. Due to alternatives and overall increased heightened reality, it gets more difficult. One of my favorite YT history channels is "Oversimplified" (like about Napoleon), who sets a golden standard how educational videos should look like - information only about the most important, while also being super funny and on point analogies. The best educational content is the one you do not even notice, but it has taught you something valuable.

[@copiumkiller]

@@Lords-ok3do Depends on religion. Some religions promote human sacrifice. Others rigid social structures. Some religions are more like guidelines, than hard rules.

[@doobaa]

Thank you! The world need many more generous people like YOU. I wish all the best with your retirement time. I am sure you will continue sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@pwarren180]

“There is no end to that fight…” My eyes have been newly opened…again. I’m old. It’s not over. The family motto makes sense in this too: “Keep going.” Thanks for helping with direction and hope.

[@Construimus_Batuimus]

Billy Joel was born just 27 months before I was during the administration of the same president, Harry S. Truman. It has been one hell of a ride, hasn't it? ♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫ We didn't start the fire It was always burning, since the world's been turning We didn't start the fire *BUT WHEN WE ARE GONE* *IT WILL **_STILL_** BURN ON,* and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on.

[@pwarren180]

@@Construimus_Batuimus I can hear it from here. Turn it up, please!

[@mgener1]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have grown cynical in my advocacy work and your words inspire me to overcome that cynicism and keep fighting for social justice.

[@beateminkovski1300]

You are one of my favorite people. Thank You Robert Reich.

[@kiwifreund]

Thank you for all of your classes being made public, and for all of your wisdom.

[@sallyskinner4476]

Congratulations Professor Reich! Happy Retirement! Hoping you continue to keep us informed with your comon sense and fair approach advise and encouragement! Thank you! 💕

[@DrGlennChiarello]

I have enjoyed these 14 classes immensely, so much so that I want to watch it again in it's entirety. Thank you Prof. Reich for making a difference in our world at a time when we as a collective people need your knowledge the most. It saddens me that as a college student in the 70's you, or a person like you was not presenting this information so that the trajectory of our civilization may have been altered sooner. It's not too late. Thank You.

[@catherineeldred8489]

Thank you, Professor Reich. You have definitely made the world a better place. Thank you.

[@iputthemeinmediocre]

I've never cried during one of your classes but this one really got me.

[@dianebeaulaurier2044]

Yes me too.

[@shaunhall960]

His part about leadership hit me hard.

[@DestinBeachImages]

Thank you! This has been a real eye opener. I knew something was a miss. As a micro mini business owner it's been really tough. I hope everyone on here will spend a little extra on us. We work twice as hard. I support the community and my employees the best I can possibly do. However, I can see how big corporations keep "rolling up services" from small businesses like me. I support health care for all, public education because it is good for small business. Thank you thank you!

[@FlyingDwarfman]

You're so right about how healthcare and education costs are good for small business (I'll go further and say "absolutely necessary for them to compete with big business"). Economy of scale means that Mega Corp. can absolutely offer its' 30 million employees more 'benefits' (health insurance; tuition assistance; paid parental leave) than Doe Family, LLC. can to its' 3 employees. The latter has no chance unless someone even bigger than Mega Corp. (ie: the federal government on behalf of all 300 million Americans) steps up and includes the Doe Family with their peers.

[@DestinBeachImages]

The micro mini business people need our own unions lol ! We don't have the economy of scale. And, they cruise through my business and then copy it. It's easier to copy me (and others) than to do it on their own. I appreciate your reply.@@FlyingDwarfman

[@rachelclayton1623]

Thank you so much for making these classes available! Before watching these videos, I was just a cynical young woman in NY. Someone on disability due to chronic illness who didn't think she could help anyone with very much at all. This year I started volunteering when I'm able, and that is partially because of you! Your classes were so engaging, I feel like you are my professor even though we haven't met! I'm still working on the cynicism, but you taught me that anyone and everyone can fight for change! Seriously, thank you for everything you do!!

[@gjr2980]

Thank you, Professor Reich, I just wish that I had a professor like you while I was in college. This last class was fantastic, and I could only imagine what the full semester was like. I have followed you on KZbin and always found you to be factual and presented your information in an educational way. Your students have been blessed to have you and I hope they are able to put into practice what you have taught.

[@lynelerockwell1095]

So glad I found you. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge, experience and optimism.

[@alwayslearning8365]

Robert often states that he is short but when I look upon him and the work he has done I see a giant of man. God bless you Robert.

[@annychang5683]

Thank you Prof. Reich. Your teachings and podcast are such an inspiration--believe it or not, Class 14 is helping me navigate some tough time at work at the moment. Thanks again.

[@laurens7145]

When you told the class you believed in them I teared up, mostly because of how genuine it seemed and how likely it is that so many of them struggle with believing in themselves. Thank you so much for sharing this series with the world.

[@TubeNutriDoc]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎁😎 thank you 🙉Professor Robert for helping me see the world in a different way, rather than giving up on my hopes and dreams I’ve seen change happen, and and plan to co-create even more to be shared hopefully as a legacy, to be cherished by my children and grandchildren and their generations to come as the world gets better and better. Thank you to all your staff assistance. Everyone that worked so hard and diligently with you.🎉❤🇺🇸😎🏡🫖☕️ may you and yours… Be in good health

[@anacolh7710]

Thank you so much Profesor Reich, the world is a better place already thanks to people like you👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@boombot934]

Thank you❤🌹🙏, dear professor Robert Reich! Please continue to contribute to the intellectual prosperity of working people! 😊😢😊

[@nimbusspacewagon]

He is so riveting and considered - I love Robert Reich - Such a positive voice.

[@LarryAlexander]

I am eternally grateful for both this course and all of your efforts to disseminate the truth about economics in this country! You are what a true patriot really means. Bravo!

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

He lies to you by withholding information

[@suzanneemerson9787]

@@fritzforsthoefel8031 Elaborate, please.

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

He never tells you that the top five percent pay over half the federal taxes or that the top ten pay over seventy percent he never tells you that if you draw out 1500 a month in ss that's over 200000 more than you paid in ss taxes leaving someone else to pay the difference he never tells you that the average person draws out three dollars for every dollar paid in medicare taxes he never tells you that the poor get subsidized housing food assistance cash assistance and free healthcare he never tells you that the rich pay almost all the federal taxes and get next to nothing in return he never tells you that our debt is bigger than our entire economy and is unsustainable leaving our children a bankrupt shell of a nation vote out handout democrats before it's to late our childrens future depend on it

[@judyreed2443]

It breaks my heart to hear Robert Reich is doing anything for the last time.

[@Inthe757]

Thank you Prof. Reich for offering this class to the public. Your life of public service has not gone unnoticed as your legacy continues to shine, even in your retirement, to inform all who seek the truth. Godspeed to you and yours sir.

[@bobainsworth5057]

With your definition of a leader paints your portrait. Thank you.

[@richardlynch1094]

Congrats professor. You made an old Berkeley radical cry. If we could all just leave the place a little better than we found it, whst a world it would be. What a world. Thank you.

[@itsjodoe]

Thank you, Professor. Thank you for making this lecture series public so that people like me could watch and learn from your expertise; it has truly been a pleasure and an honour. May your retirement also be (as) long and joyous (as your influence will be). ♥️ All the best.

[@francotalpina1014]

Excellent course! I enjoyed viewing all 14 classes. Well presented with irrefutable data. Thank you very much Professor Reich!

[@brianschalme1457]

Thank you Professor Reich. You have inspired me. You have inspired all of us.

[@firebosspb7225]

Thank you Dr. Reich! Happy to support your teaching through Inequality Media and Civic Action. Thank you for teaching this class.

[@beeamendola]

Students for life is a very REAL thing! Thank you Prof. for all you have done! I pray those seeds you planted will grow strong and overcome the ugly of this world! Wish we had more Prof. like you here and around the world. Not all Prof. are created equal! Blessings in your retirement!

[@reydeno3]

Thank you so much for puting this onto KZbin. I've come up with much of these things on my own but I am 55 years old (20 years getting trained to be a slave-35 trying to un-learn the first 20). I wish I would have seen or been challenged to watch and question something this important back then. I got there but have questioned myself along the way because I'm surrounded by people that haven't figured it out yet. What I could have done to help the last 35 years instead of getting sucked down the drain by the system. I'm afraid my likeability and finances make my words and thoughts less credible to others-I've been cautious of speaking out for fear I may harm the cause. My words appear to come out as radical and not really taken as seriously. "you're so smart-how come you haven't done anything for 55 years?". This course has given me new vigor and a verification that, although I learned it alone, I am correct-or at least my conclusions are shared by a respected and honest person as yourself. Thank You!

[@Add50326]

I loved this class and I am really glad I had the opportunity to view it. I big shoutout to my wife that helped me get my current job that gives me the opportunity to learn more everyday.

[@WendyKoljord]

It has been a privilege to be a part of this excellent class, thank you so much for sharing it online. Professor Reich, you are a wonderfully skilled teacher … and you shine as a human being. Best wishes as you move forward!

[@Adeoriade]

Undoubtedly the richest lecture series I've ever heard! Thank you for making this public. It has enriched my life and I will definitely watch everything again. So much empirical knowledge unpacked in a most enchanting manner that keeps you glued to the screen. I wish Professor Reich all the best in his next endeavors.

[@mzeminsk]

Nothing better than a real prof on last lecture in poli sci. Sociology. Whatever. I stand up and salute this Sir. We teachers really do want the BEST for you. We change people. Strengthen. Change family histories. Amen to this Prof.

[@franciscomunoz2222]

Thank you Professor Reich!! Keep speaking up and instructing us outside the classroom 👍

[@edilee5909]

This course was the most comprehensive look at the most important social issue facing us today. As a young person filled with despair, I definitely gained a better perspective on the issues and potential solutions. Thank you Professor Reich for all you have done for us!

[@jennyw.3239]

Congratulations! and thank you for all the years of sharing your knowledge and insights with your students and your larger community. I know you'll continue in your work to make this country and the world a better place; keep it up!

[@5150cappie]

One of my favorite fellow citizens and a stellar inspirational person. Gratitude, Sir. History is recording all of this in real time for future generations. Vocally calling out trump filth matters.

[@JodyKreckel]

Thank you for allowing the public to take your class. I have ENJOYED IT IMMENSLEY. Your love of humanity shines through each chapter and I value what I learned from you.

[@steveshaw628]

What a powerful finale! Thanks for making this series available to all…

[@MrTomherzog]

We love you, professor Reich! For championing the common man against the greedy and the cynical who want "all for themselves, and nothing for anyone else" (Noam Chomsky).

[@suzyq1934]

Professor Reich, congratulations on a life well lived & "coming of age" 😘. You've left a hell of a legacy, world wide, sir, and I thank you! Hands down, you absolutely ROCK! Much love & respect from Oz 🇦🇺💞

[@ebuehler1050]

Thank you Professor Reich for this class. I have learned and gained new perspectives on a multitude of topics. I appreciate you!

[@nova_wu]

Thank you professor Reich for these enlightening classes.

[@PatriciaWagner-r9p]

You are one of my favorite people. Thank You Robert Reich.. This series is one of the few things I enjoy about youtube..

[@thiagomassa9807]

Wish every human could see this lecture. We'd be with a bunch of new leaders and changing the world (for the better) in no time.

[@moisescampos1613]

Thank you Professor Reich, you've helped me reevaluate the cynicism and the avoidance mechanisms in me. You're an inspiration and a gift to this world!

[@kazitaufiqiqbal1194]

Just binge watched listened to all the lectures of this class at 2x speed, thanks Professor Reich!

[@michellecd4722]

Tears of joy

[@denzelmassaley6163]

Thank you for giving those of us online the chance to engage with your lectures

[@JimmerJamesKM]

Thank You Sir SO SO MUCH! I attended every Class!!! I didn't see it coming, then I got sucked in by the gravity of the event horizon of said black hole! Having been spit out the other end of the wormhole, I am not the same person... But I like who I've become! Thank you for this immediate journey!!! Big Love!

[@FredKlingbeil]

Hi Colleagues. I have been listening to Professor Robert Reich’s podcasts and ideas … ((who was the Secretary of Labor years ago; and who was originally recommended to me by a former fellow of mine, (who grew up quite differently than I grew up), who is a single child, who grew up in rural Hawaii, who put herself through Smith College, spent some time living in her car during medical school and did her residency at Mayo Clinic; who use to challenge, and push and push and push me to expand “my ‘real understanding’ of the world”)) … for more than a year. While I use to spend way too much time defending my (social/political) points-of-view … I am grateful, (I think 🤠) for having been push by my former fellow. Without explaining (or defending) my reasoning … I have decided to pass along Professor Reich’s last lecture, (of his career), that he recently delivered to his students at Berkeley. Whether you agree with all, some or none of the (political) ideas Professor Reich expressed and policies he promoted during his career, and more recently in his podcasts (that can be referenced on-line) … I think you, like me, will admire how he seems to really care about teaching and the wellbeing of his students. We, (you and I) are now, all connected, because of the really thoughtful and caring teachers, we experienced together (during our early careers). Fred

[@susanwkidder]

This has been a great series of classes, and this last one ... well, you hit it out of the park. Thank you Robert Reich.

[@markgamble7699]

Thank you Robert for sending these courses to my email… i found it very interesting and now to watch the top down… As a person with two disabilities i am satisfied that i did help make changes in our state for the sick and or disabled… 24 year quest and finally i am still wanting to help make the world a better place… Again, thank you…

[@mikethompson5771]

What a great teacher. You will be missed in the world of education.

[@hassanshayegannik155]

This lecture is a scientific presentation of socioeconomic analysis of the political system. An objective anatomy of our class system. Bravo! Thanks!

[@kathrynjacobi7303]

Bravo, what a wonderful finale!

[@irthlingz]

A friend of mine said, "Cynicism is the intellectual side of despair" - that really stuck with me.

[@Morningdovecamp]

Thank you Secretary Reich. I only discovered you in last year or so but I have learned a lot from you. I am glad I watched/listened to your last lecture. Very inspiring. All the best with the next chapter of your life.

[@ralph04ification]

Being a working class person and doing what I can to be a reasonable human of our planet,I wish you all the best in the future. The world needs more Dr Reich's....thankyou for your guidance to our future. 🇦🇺

[@SandeepKulshrestha]

No one could have defined Leadership as Professor Reich does. Especially from 19 minutes onward. I guess people who are commenting here missed his points. Kudos for such a fascinating piece of work!

[@banufields9924]

I learned so much from this course Professor Reich ..thank you for making it available for us..as a new citizen it made me see the system we are living in much clearer

[@yolk5829]

Thank you so much for making this course publicly available for free, Mr. Reich! You are a Light in the Dark and a very special kind of person, one with big heart and dedication to service! I don't mean this as sarcasm, quite the opposite, with utmost respect - you are a Giant, Sir. Thank you!

[@jimlemons9231]

Your knowledge and wisdom will be missed and I and we, are most grateful for your sharing and teaching as long as you have. May you enjoy some peace and do some fun things and know you are revered as far as american intelligence is concerned.

[@arizonagourds1]

Thank you Prof. Reich from one of your contemporaries in age. How I wish all teachers were as passionate and entertaining. Your students will be the ones to carry on your torch. You may be short in stature but you stand tall in all of their eyes and hearts. Congratulations on your well earned retirement from teaching.

[@williammansker1556]

I listened to your last class and enjoyed watching you pass the torch to the students of your last formal class. I started to learn from you in 1970 (Caste and Gauntlet - Sir Hector) and am still learning from you. Thank you for "living "your last lecture throughout your bountiful life.

[@dougblanding8791]

thank you Robert. You inspire me!

[@AHeienMusic]

Thank you Mr. Reich.

[@michaelcoulter8477]

An inspiring lecture. Thank you for making the world a better place. Godspeed.

[@chrisgreenecomedy]

With profound gratitude, I thank you for sharing these lectures online. I learned of you through a Reddit post on best classes to take at Cal Berkeley. I’m not a Berkeley student so to be able to watch the lectures of the entire course is an absolute privilege and I am thankful for your knowledge, wisdom, and genuine care for humanity. Learning from the last video, this was your last course teaching. I wish you the best and hope you continue to teach through seminars, conventions, or speaking engagements.

[@lloydkumley1811]

Thanks for making these presentation available to me. You are a wonderful teacher and person. I feel behind in the classes, but will review and learn more. Thanks again.

[@stevenkleiman9422]

Professor Reich, I have thoroughly enjoyed your lectures, and at time’s respectfully differ in some points, and this is part and parcel of your way to help us develop our sense of personal growth and conviction , backed up of course with evidence based research. You have inspired me, broadened my scope of thinking and asking the Hard Questions. You made a difference, Oh, I’ve already started to re listen to class #14! 🙏

[@Tenelia]

This entire series has been a joy and such a breath of power.

[@lorirodgers9474]

Thank you thank you thank you! I will listen and share this over and over until it becomes part of my soul!

[@jrwheeland]

Thank you, Robert! An excellent class and an encouraging note to end on.

[@SAMangoda]

Thank you for the best presentations, Professor. I am listening till the end. From Indonesia. 🇮🇩 This is happening in Indonesia. Very nice explanation...! ❤❤❤

[@janeewins9227]

Thank you. Your parting words of advice and encouragement are fabulous and I hope are broadly shared to many others. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening, learning and being inspired.

[@GermanAntonioPoleo]

Gracias Dr. Reich, I really enjoy it

[@baphnie]

This series is one of the few things I enjoy about youtube.

[@donttrudd2310]

I hope that students of all ages pass on their knowledge to others. In my various jobs, I was so thankful to those patient teachers. Often, they were not the official trainers. They were fellow workers who shared their experience. To follow the rules (health and safety); but also, the little this-is-faster/easier advise and attitude. By attitude, I mean surviving bosses and customers impatience, put-downs, traps, snears, and outright bullying. AND, go to the NEXT customer with courtesy and a smile, your fellow employees with a helping hand, sympathetic patience, and advice.

[@bymmijprime281]

Thank you for publish this as free to view. It has been an interesting listen.

[@int_pro]

Thank you for everything you do!!! 💜 ❤️ 💜 ❤️

[@kimberlymichael8992]

Wow. Thank you Professor Reich, you are a treasure. Thanks to Cal, for making this available to the rest of us.

[@chattykathie5527]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us. I am your age and will NEVER stop learning. Wishing you well in your retirement. Lunch anytime, I’m buying…

[@jeffislearning]

a gentleman and a scholar, thank you

[@marycopping9811]

it is so beneficial to share this wisdom, knowledge and inspiration way beyond the boundaries of your institution. hug gratitude for this

[@realdeal139]

Professor Reich is the best!!

[@staninjapan07]

In every video and book I have laid my hands on, he makes so much sense.

[@karenquinn3937]

I have so enjoyed your series of lectures, learning so much. I have expanded my world view and am more optimistic about the world around me. Thank you!

[@dawnhottinger4258]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insight with us!!

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

He lies to you by withholding information

[@endarior]

Big thanks from outside the USA, I'd never get a chance to see this high quality education if you didn't put it out there for free for everyone

[@megmori7340]

Thank you Prof Reich. Synchronistically, Prof Arthur Brooks spoke about Thomas Cole's The Voyage of Life painting in his "Managing Happiness" course on HarvardX. And I saw his lecture yesterday (summer school 2023), so this art piece is still very relevant. Much gratitude for your work.

[@tiptonbrett]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed the class and it was extremely thought provoking. Through the power of video, your teaching career is far from over.

[@gosikh]

Thank you for sharing this lecture with us, non-ucb students.

[@paulaschales3920]

You are a gift, Robert Reich! Thank you for sharing yourself with the world!!! ❤