Relive Office Hours with Professor Chomsky on his birthday, Dec 7!

Chomsky, UA laureate professor in linguistics and Agnese Nelms Haury Chair, is one of the most influential public intellectuals in the world and the founder of modern linguistics. Chomsky is credited with revolutionizing the linguistics field by introducing the Chomsky hierarchy, generative grammar and the concept of a universal grammar, which underlies all human speech and is based in the innate structure of the mind and brain. An ardent free-speech advocate, Chomsky is famous for his political commentary and has published and lectured widely on U.S. foreign policy, Middle Eastern politics, democratic society, war, environmental destruction, and media criticism.
This event is co-organized by ASUA and the UA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Support comes from the Agnese Nelms Haury Program in Environment and Social Justice.

[@davidjmify]

Happy Birthday Noam Chomsky.

[@mandanabank2081]

Happy birthday of noam chomsky to us! We are fortunate that he was born, that he speaks out.

[@mosababutoha6304]

Long live, Noam! What a kind, generous, and down-to-earth you are. Much love from Gaza. :)

[@asad2918]

The fact that we’re alive at the same time as Chomsky is just nuts

[@aiden359]

He is giving a q&a on his 91st. A true man of the people

[@davecarey5163]

Wonder if another such a prophet will grace this earth after he is gone,

[@Dimebag_Darrell]

I will be truly saddened when he passes. Once I thought these timeless people will live forever, but I was sadly mistaken when the late-great Stan Lee passed. Everyone's got to go sometime I guess.

[@maxcecco7910]

The greatest

[@definitiveentertainment1658]

How is that lecture hall not jam packed?! You guys have an international treasure walking the halls don’t take him for granted.

[@imgayasheck595]

@guss whu you have zero idea what you are talking about. Chomsky is not a reactionary like you

[@aintnuthinbutathang1646]

@@imgayasheck595 you shouldn't think that only happens to reactionaries, Bernie Sanders got smeared as a misogynist by Clinton supporters even though he's anything but, and Chomsky in the past wrote an article defending a professor who got fired for questioning the Holocaust, and Chomsky defended his free speech even though he didn't agree with the guy, many college students these days might consider that as Chomsky defending hate speech, though they'd be wrong.

[@Wilson_Mccartney]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the sparse crowd. It’s a damn shame people aren’t more aware of Chomsky and even more willing to participate in a sit down with him to ask questions and pick his brain. He’s a living national treasure.

[@BWreSlippySlope]

I am sure it was not an open forum. No-one challenged him on anything. If opened up there would be a lot of people of all kinds to attend. It was set up by the student association whose mission is to serve, engage and empower the student body through advocacy, and resources, and the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Chomsky never debates anyone, I think he had like two debates, and once or twice went on William F. Buckley Jr show, and once on the Alex Jones show, so his opinions are only challenged by others challenging his ideas. That said he is a very smart man who has done a tremendous amount of research, but Anarchy is what he describes, which is really not Anarchy, but a collective group with has a say in governance.

[@Wilson_Mccartney]

BWreSlippySlope 🤨🤨🤨 this was by far the strangest reply I’ve seen. I know it’s not an open forum. My point is, I’m sure there are a helluva lot more students that could’ve attended that event than what showed up. And why should he or would he waste his time debating people who-if they’re anything like that pompous shitbag Buckley-will be disingenuous and talk over him the whole time?? Chomsky’s time on earth is limited. He should only talk to genuine people who have legitimate questions for him at this point and want to learn. Not debate things he’s already been proven right on.

[@intellectualselfdefense9825]

Time Stamps :) 1:45 What does it mean to think in another language? 8:52 What side of Democratic Party versus Trump? 19:22 Impact of American Culture on poor countries 20:55 What advice for people pursuing academic careers? 22:38 How does Universal Grammar relate to Epistemology 39:00 Does extent of vocabulary increase capacity for understanding world around us? 42:18 Can you update propaganda model to accomodate Fake News? 52:22 What is the fate of a minority language when majority is trying to suppress it? 55:30 Opinion on Global move to the right and nationalism 1:05:26 How would you describe Linguistics Department at U of A? 1:06:40 Innate ability and Language learning for L2 languages past critical period of development 1:12:41 Question about Universal Basic Income 1:15:10 The roots of Anarchist thought

[@globaldigitaldirectsubsidi4493]

Cuddle!

[@cristianerehem13]

Thanks! Gonna use it to split the video and post what I consider the main subjects. I would do it mannualy but you made it easier. Sampa/SP, Brasil - 10/12/2019 - 20:18 [-3 GMT]

[@kirstinstrand6292]

I thought that if you dreamed in another language that you have studied it is indicative that you are now fluent in that language.

[@Louis87777]

Intellectual Self Defense thank you!

[@peaceandlove544]

Thank uuuu

[@cpat6389]

I can’t believe the auditorium is half empty. Such an amazing person. I do t think the students on campus realize the “pearl” in their midst. Happy Birthday Noam.

[@waterkingdavid]

I am not American but I would imagine Arizona is hardly a hub of the kind of radical left thinking that Chomsky espouses. But at least he was there and some heard him. People lets wake up to reality.

[@Johnconno]

@c4p0ne Don't forget about those fucking celebrity chefs. They always pop up when an empires finished.

[@Johnconno]

@@thomasash295 Book? What's a book?

[@Johnconno]

@@waterkingdavid Arizona's great. I buried a lot of people there.

[@elisamaza8909]

I once hosted a couchsurfer who came across Europe to Germany to hear Chomsky speak in my town.

[@user-ow6jc3fk1x]

Watching from Saudi Arabia! Much respect to Dr. Naom !

[@IizUname]

Don't get persecuted lol

[@Johnconno]

I'm sure the feeling isn't mutual...

[@hojackborseman4495]

@@Johnconno what a miserable being

[@Johnconno]

@@hojackborseman4495 Is the truth a little painful?

[@hojackborseman4495]

@@Johnconno what truth are you preaching you plebe

[@Expatsunleashed]

A rare gem for humanity, Happy Birthday Professor!!

[@karengrice2303]

Wow Chomsky looks great with a beard. He would make a great Santa.

[@blackphoenix8932]

Tis the season.

[@nonebusiness4488]

and have you noticed that you never see the two of them together....humm

[@alwynsam5349]

@@nonebusiness4488 Lol

[@seamac206]

Looks like Spielberg lmfao

[@pattyayers]

Karen Grice Socrates

[@niceuru]

I just realized I share a birthday with the greatest intellectual alive

[@zmacdoom]

A prophet for our times. His lucidity and candour are inspiring. Happy birthday, most beloved Professor Chomsky.

[@elysium619]

What remarkable intellectual acuity at 91 years old!! We remain blessed!

[@4everu984]

Happy Birthday to an Icon. 🌺🌴🌺

[@yaserthe1]

Wow, this dude is still going strong at the age of 1 million. Love Chomsky

[@yumeriagirl1231]

First, I always ask myself; W.W.N.C.D. (What Would Noam Chomsky Do), always will. This human is brilliant & my life is better, because of him.

[@garrettflint1348]

I have a t shirt that says this 😅

[@SoundsAgreeable]

love this. will adopt it.

[@yumeriagirl1231]

A Person please do 🥰

[@yumeriagirl1231]

garrett find where do I find one of my own??

[@the1onlynoob]

Is this from Krauss? Hehehehe

[@RussCR5187]

I'm in awe every time I watch or listen to Prof. Chomsky. He somehow has the ability to absorb enormous amounts of information and then recall details years later after having sorted everything into a world view that is exceedingly mature and at the same time understandable by ordinary humans. Simply amazing.

[@campbellbamble5138]

Yep his hard drive has far more capacity then almost all of us + he has a pretty good cpu and lots of ram! I'm a 286 that takes 10 minutes to boot and has constant memory faults, sadly..

[@tojo4]

I'm in awe every time I listen to him patiently deal with an idiotic question

[@Mikathedog100]

22 years I've been following him, and he's taught me more, including where to source information, than anyone else.

[@davidball7712]

Professor Chomsky is a peerless genius.

[@alwynsam5349]

No doubt

[@CarlyonProduction]

David Ball totally agree that he is peerless in the modern age. A wonderfully unique thinker.

[@Johnconno]

@jeff Is that supposed to be funny?

[@Johnconno]

@Jeff. Well he isn't.

[@dhgfffhcdujhv5643]

He is no genious, he is very well educated and is on a higher objective level that the rest around him.

[@adrianariveravalencia1092]

Happy happy belated b-day Dr Chomsky, hugs 🤗 & blessings 🎂👏🥰

[@allusionsxp2606]

I was here! Took a picture with him and everything.

[@hornetobiker]

Were you cleaning the place afterwards?

[@dylansmith8061]

Paul hornet lol you must’ve worked a job you considered beneath you at some point

[@inthevault9603]

Allusionsxp Where the hell were your peers?!

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

Treasure it

[@citizenspolicyfoundation4068]

I took his first evening class three years ago. Great experience 8 weeks

[@williamsegerstrom5920]

It's God Damn shameful and reflects poorly on our country that one of the most prominent thinkers of the modern era is giving free intellectual advice to a major university and the room is half-full at best. Apathy in democracy leads to extinction.

[@inthevault9603]

William Segerstrom We’re definitely working on it with Trump.

[@rcweber1953]

So true. Stick a fork in it, it's done.

[@FighterFlash]

Chomsky would be quite happy to know 75,000 people have watch this is thus far...

[@vladimirpazur1344]

...half room ...that's still ok if there are quality people,which I believe

[@LetThePoorStarve]

other leftists dream of getting this many people to show up

[@chilldude30]

Living legend

[@Historyrhymezz]

Legend.

[@DominieDirtch]

42 minutes in and I am continuously amazed by how Chomsky will seem to wander in response to a question, or just have missed a piece of the (poorly articulated) idea some kid mumbled into the mic, but always somehow manage to circle back around to every aspect of what was asked. What a blessing to still have this monumental person so lucid in his 90’s...

[@totonow6955]

I love you Dr. Chomsky.

[@zacharyburell1747]

91 years!

[@jennifers2623]

I love you, Professor Chomsky!!!!

[@WeltschmerzvonGavagai]

I think youtube finally learned how to recommend me the right vid

[@kristinamelnichenko5775]

Happy Birthday to a man who helps us be better as individuals and a society 🥇💯❣️

[@publicopinion3596]

Love ya Noam Chomsky, happy late birthday

[@apuffin9545]

never die, king

[@fairdose]

I had no idea that Santa was Jewish (I'm joking) God bless Professor Chomsky - hope he can stick around for another decade, he is a gift to humanity.

[@mikerocketmusic]

Of course Santa is Jewish. He works on Christmas.

[@dmtjnani9951]

My hero , mentor, and friend. So nice to see you.

[@meadowshorerecords8138]

Keep this man alive

[@Brett_S_420]

Arizona better had been on spring break or something, that crowd is weak for the mind on stage. As always Noam is a gem to be cherished. Thank you sir.

[@cortez_d3352]

😂😭

[@moeseager653]

This series is sooo necessary! Thanks to one and all.

[@AquilaZero]

Santa: 6 Dec Chomsky: 7 Dec Looks: Similar

[@nonebusiness4488]

have you noticed that you NEVER see he two of them together.

[@Frisbieinstein]

Have you ever seen Santa and Noam IN THE SAME PLACE?!?

[@abdulazizkhalid6562]

I am a huge fan of professor Noam from Saudi Arabia. I have watched so many of his lectures, read a few of his books and articles. it is a dream to me to meet him in person. I was really shocked when I saw the audience, how come the room is not full. But, this is the reality we live in where great people are not appreciated. Wish you a long life Noam👍🏻.

[@markus4698]

I was disappointed that a moderator didn't repeat some of the questions to Mr Chomsky while he struggled to hear what he was being asked. It could've saved time and allowed him to respond to the questions exactly as they were phrased.

[@evaburnz]

I know right, incredibly poor form and also disappointing for the students who were asking the questions.

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

Yes. Perhaps they should write them. If his opinion is sought, accuracy should be the premise.

[@charlesbourgoigne2130]

happy birthday Mr. Chomsky. A dissenting voice that is needed

[@MrWithinsGift]

I wish I could meet him. Wonderful person.

[@fidomusic]

I was a librarian at MIT and I did meet him. I'm pleased to say I have nothing bad to say about him.

[@MrWithinsGift]

@@fidomusic that's really cool. Did you ask him a question when you met him?

[@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge]

when you're having a Chomsky binging day..entering into my 5th hour of his talks this morning at 10:30 am,lol

[@hassanshayegannik155]

Dear Noam, The beard looks very good on you. It was long overdue. Thanks for all enlightening contributions.

[@zainabs.2386]

OMG, I cannot believe that this was the number of students who attended this event. The auditorium should've been packed. I feel privileged to live at the same time that Prof. Chomsky lives. Happy Birthday, Prof. Chomsky.

[@Supernautiloid]

Noam Chomsky = Lefty Yoda

[@bulldogmadhav5762]

Supernautiloid or lefty Santa

[@Citadin]

he's with the dark side, posing as a jedi. Chomsky is a gatekeeper for the oligarchs, will bitch about "capitalism" at length but obfuscate on the central banking system, JFK, 9/11 etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3anl2qFoLd2rs0

[@tinapatton7346]

No surprise in a pro human thinkers' forum. Just a few $ub Human RIGHTurd $TINKER$ like $uper$tinker & Bulldog BULL$HIT!! Bwah! Hahahahahahaahaha. LMFAO.

[@tinapatton7346]

​@@Citadin narrow research. Re-check the WorldWide Web & YT where Prof Chom NAILS 'em all without buying EVERY conspiracy theory.

[@Citadin]

@@tinapatton7346 Chomsky skirts the key issues, like the Fed debt-based usury monetary system, or the nature of the deep state, offering vague analyses that boil down to "capitalism bad". He's the definition of a gatekeeper, packaging 90% truths in order to hide the big 10% lie.

[@flylotusfly520]

Very interesting talk. Thank you for this upload, which will be an invaluable record of the old professor. loving the beard professor!

[@UKimpress]

Such a pleasure to here this Man speak!

[@SoundsAgreeable]

Such a great man. Thank you Dr. Chomsky.

[@Hands2HealNow]

Always valuable to brainstorm to the voice of Noam Chopsky.

[@daimon00000]

He becomes the white wizard

[@viewernum72]

Awesome. Love to see this continue.

[@rositasultana6835]

Just took a snapshot of him...looking great! Happy birthday professor! We’re lucky to see you healthy and hear your wise words.

[@MadaAtoms]

Chomsky is a legend and deserves to be honored revered and respected for his legacy

[@myrealfakename6068]

Brilliant legend. Always loved reading his books but listening to him speak always puts me to sleep. Happy 91st Prof. Chomsky! 🥳

[@ronjuarez331]

Happy birthday Professor Chomsky.

[@zentex8877]

Brilliant man whose thoughts are so comprehensive because of his vast knowledge and experience. Happy birthday to you Sir, and may you have many more (with good health)!

[@ujala5538]

One of the greatest minds of all time. Can't believe that this great man was on President Nixon's 'Enemies List'

[@MetalDetroit]

U S Chomsky is brilliant, he’s made millions writing about the evils of capitalism. LOL

[@picturepirate62]

Happy once more around the sun .Professor Chomsky

[@taghreedalzubaidy8192]

Long live prof. I hope and intend to be honored to meet you one day💙🙏💖✨🍀🕊 and untill that day may God bless you 🙏⭐️🔥🎤🧚🏻‍♀️🕊✨💙💜

[@janhansen5438]

What a capacity Chomsky is. Amazeing intelect and real truth teller

[@sabi8381]

Happy birthday Mr. Chomsky I hope you live forever!

[@bigollameo]

Happy Birthday, Noam!

[@cristianerehem13]

That's the power of democracy: when you open the mic to common people, a variety of themes enriches the discussion and even the guest gets more dynamic and seems happier with the chalenge. Do it more and open the mic for people outside the academics to ask public intelectuals. We need that blending. Sampa/SP, Brasil - 10/12/2019 - 20:27 [-3 GMT]

[@gilerd77]

I loved the office hours, thank you!

[@RustinChole]

So glad to have seen a few interviews with this living legend this week.

[@cocopuff9543]

Happy Birthday Mr. Noam Chomsky!

[@FighterFlash]

I recommend the hosts use speech to text so Chomsky can read the question as a backup. Also a moderator could read the questions to him.

[@torguttormsyvertsen9088]

“There is only one party in the United States, the Property Party … and it has two right wings: Republican and Democrat.” ― Gore Vidal (1926-2012)

[@charlesbourgoigne2130]

@terefe feyssa dems now are the conservatives. Republicans.. well

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

Properly speaking this should change - Republican and Lemocrat - then, literally.

[@RealityIsNot]

Cant get enough of this man. Thank you professor Chomsky.

[@IJ72]

Live long and prosper.

[@majoriteten]

thank you so much for this upload =)

[@kerimaabu1359]

Wow. What a wonderful job he made of that at 90.

[@HAMAD_ALMAZROUEI]

GOD BLESS YOU NOAM CHOMSKY!

[@havefunbesafe]

It's amazing how he still makes himself accessible to anybody and everybody!

[@guillermobernalhernandezgb1612]

It is just sad to see many Amercan intellectuals ingnoring how a throughful intellectual should behave Long live chumsky

[@Debunker246]

thanks for this..

[@coronatempo721]

Very good vídeo; clear and easy to follow this incredible mind. Long life Chomsky 😉👊👍

[@robertpirsig5011]

At 91 he gives such amazing insight and clarity on a range of topics. The man is incredible.

[@dbo514]

To be a student in Arizona, great weather living life and you have Noam Chomsky available? I'd be there everybody

[@siddhantbhardwaj4268]

Happy Birthday Noam Chomsky

[@mikewagenblast8504]

Belated Happy Birthday Mr. Noam Chomsky

[@jazztom]

His memory is incredible,

[@johncorreia2108]

The mind has a simultaneous concept of all time. It travels back present and future simultaneous. PEACE

[@valerieangell7588]

Happy belated Prof Chomsky!

[@chugalongway01]

Not only is he still smart as a whip, but he also can grow an awesome beard.

[@brianjensen7977]

this place should have been packed

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

While I don't disagree, it is not about numbers totally. It's about reach, which was achieved via this recording.

[@panquequescondulcedeleche]

Te amo Chomsky. Saludos de Argentina

[@johnmorrishowelliii5889]

humbled Sir ...

[@staatsfeindlich9939]

I hope this man sticks around for a while. His voice is irreplaceable.

[@Arrbyy]

Noam was an awesome catch for the establishment!

[@not2tees]

If I'm still conscious after dying off, I would be happy to hear a voice just like Noam's explaining things to me then.

[@goldshtrom]

God bless Chomsky. But why can't you use a non-directional mic to capture this gloriously demonstrative guy...?

[@PeterAnger]

It's the mystery that makes life worth living, if we knew everything life would be rather boring. That there are great mysteries - ensures that as long as our species survives it's organic life, life will remain interesting... The great mysteries, perhaps are a form of our organic perceptions that are just learned and observed, and as such tell we are able to function on a higher level of consciousness and awareness of our collective unconsciousness thought, it is highly un likely that we will even begin to understand the great mysteries, because it's based on thought.. Btw certain types of meditation is all about not thinking and moving into oneself with a non mental non thinking clarity. And then there are dreams.... Happy birthday Noam nice office hours talk - very very different from your other talks....

[@PeterAnger]

After thoughts - as we enter the 7th Kingdom of life/biology - or the Techneum as its starting to be called - and we attempt to merge with, and emerge within it, there is some possibility we might survive, but my feeling is that our technology will fail us do to our economics. Regarding the unspoken truths within academia - I leave this multiple platitude : "Only fools go where angles dare to tread - but the fool who persists in his folly becomes wise, - in nature is the way, and in the way one finds oneself a connection to everything , sometimes the simple things are the hardest to understand, as in balance within one self and the external world.... and for what it's worth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV6wkJ6Mj7mZa5I

[@shadowwarrior7218]

Happy Birthday to an idol and the Greatest mind of the 20th Century

[@heythere9371]

Noam Chomsky, go on Chapo

[@hyronomusprice5439]

Happy Birthday.

[@Mintyseden]

Smartest man ever.

[@nattanunsangkasaba8991]

I first heard the name Norm Chomsky from Leonard Berstein's norton lectures. It was a wonderful way to get introdution to linguistic.In orwel 1984, there is "Standard English" as there is truth but new speak would issue new phrases, new words to bent and eliminate what is true from public attention.

[@nash984954]

OH, I love it, it's great, Prof Chomsky with a philosopher's beard, or a scholarly beard. Indeed, Prof C, you are a gentleman in a squalor.