WINNING: Shapiro educates smug egotistical SJW on basic logic skills

[@theHeartlessNooB]

Poor guy, he trained his whole life for this moment.

[@bradpitt9395]

bro imagine being this guy preparing all the paperwork thinking every single day for the past few weeks that this is your moments and then Ben interrupts you after 3 words :D

[@pwd1134]

Something, something... 8 mile rap lol

[@ZainAli-vt7pp]

lmao

[@kimjong699]

00:29 his face says it all lmao

[@nemoanon5615]

Smoked!

[@Handsomeanthony68]

“I don’t need a 7 year degree to know bullshit when I hear it” Nailed it.

[@amazingbait26]

Ehhhh... Kinda misses the point though. There's a difference between "he must be right because he has a degree" and "how much can you actually know if you haven't formally studied it." Shapiro is great at rattling off fallacies and snappy comebacks but truthfully, beyond a few claps from the audience, that statement itself is bullshit. EDIT: Notice the guy below me talks "people who’ve taught themselves computer programming and languages without any formal study." Shapiro didn't say he taught himself, which could be valid, he said it's a "BS field." The guy below me made a better point than Shapiro did. Because Shapiro is a moron that appeals to even dumber morons.

[@Handsomeanthony68]

Bub Dub you can not formally study and still know a shit ton. I personally know people who’ve taught themselves computer programming and languages without any formal study. That aside, Shapiro got his law degree from Harvard. I think he’d be capable of critically reading a soft science study. They’re not particularly difficult (I say that as a “hard science” major)

[@Handsomeanthony68]

Bub Dub additionally, you may have missed the point he made, which was “don’t use the argument from authority”. Attack his positions based on facts, not on his lack of a BS degree. If he doesn’t know anything, he’ll be torn to shreds easily.

[@amazingbait26]

@@Handsomeanthony68 But he misused "appeal to authority." There's a difference between "this guy is correct because he has a PhD" and "on what basis are you making your statements?" Since no context is given in this video, I don't know what Ben was talking about. However, the ability to select and interpret a study does not make one an expert in that field. Asking what authority Ben has doesn't constitute an argument itself, but it's a good question to ask if you want to know how much the person actually knows about the topic. Especially when it comes to a soft science which may be more subjective in its findings and up for debate.

[@Handsomeanthony68]

Bub Dub I see what you’re saying. But in society, a degree does confer a level of authority. You can’t practice medicine without a PhD, you can’t practice law without a JD, and so on. Context is missing from this clip, but I’d be willing to bet that Ben did cite the sources he used (as he does in pretty much every speech I’ve ever seen him do) and the kid is simply saying “you don’t have a PhD so you’re not qualified to have an opinion”.

[@IMInnocent07]

That poor kid is the embodiment of Mark Twain's quote: "Better to remain silent and appear a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

[@rowanaforrest9792]

One of my favorite quotes ever!

[@ademas2211]

That is also a biblical proverb.

[@Nontacticalboy]

Also my fav quote ever!

[@lizs7657]

Good one

[@KdogPrime]

@@ademas2211 It was a biblical proverb before Twain said it, and that really annoys me whenever people attribute it to him, because there is no evidence he ever said it.

[@zachf748]

*Ben* : 1+1=2 *Moron* : You don’t have a degree in math… You’re wrong.

[@amazingbait26]

Nah, because that would actually be "appeal to authority". It would be a better analogy if Ben said "1+1=2 is wrong" and the student asked if he had a math degree. If yes, an interesting discussion might take place which would call into question an accepted "fact". If not, he's just another random asshole with an opinion. Guess which one Ben is?

[@Betrayerslayer]

@@amazingbait26 I give up? An ex Franklin scandal rent boy? Tell me..

[@ralfsdiezins1161]

Thats the simplest way to say it, perfect.

[@ricklazio7923]

"i don't consider sociology to be a particularly expert field..." now that was a really really good answer.

[@Zenith_Of_Chaos]

Yes this is the condensed explanation of the logical fallacy Ben alluded to. Exactly.

[@texashoosier7318]

I am not a meteorologist, but I know when it is raining.

[@Daniela-pr7rz]

I am no left or right, but I know when left if being insane.

[@surfstarcc1]

This is an underrated comment!!! 👍😂😂😂

[@tomcronininc]

Lmao!

[@animemron]

@Simon Frampton Hear that? That's a joke that went right over your head XD

[@mbogucki1]

But do you understand why it rains?

[@mariusvanniekerk7707]

That kid must have won a lot of arguments with his fellow students. Now he saw what real intelligence looks like.

[@alanparrish7767]

Sheep are easy to flock

[@RealIllumin]

@@alanparrish7767 And fleece.

[@josephdockemeyer4807]

@@alanparrish7767 Ha ha, Alan. At first, I read your comment as "sheep are easy to f*ck"... lol Meaning, this liberal and his "friends"...

[@haha-kk8mo]

Love this comment

[@stratewitemael771]

Ben Shapiro has been winning arguments with college students because he’s use to arguing about low hanging fruit. Now he is seeing what True Conservatism is like and it isn’t Kosher.

[@randysimmons9838]

Another kid who wasted his parents money on a b.s degree...

[@mrm2542]

BS stands for two things these days 😂

[@pratyush_t]

@@mrm2542 lmao! 😂

[@jimshoe6699]

It's a fact that some degrees are valued more than others...Off the top of my head....in no particular order.. would be...Medicine, Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting...you get the picture?...The least valuable...and not to offend anyone...in no particular order...Sociology...Feminine Studies, Art, Physical Education, Black History....and others...

[@jean-marccloutier4309]

@@jimshoe6699 Physical Education, has value. healthy body healthy Mind

[@jean-marccloutier4309]

Another kid who wasted his parents money on a b.s degree...or jobless with a student loan @@mrm2542

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

Another Mark Twain quote: “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”

[@micmild7475]

My favorite is this one „Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience“

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

@@kimmathis1945 There are many things about "woke" culture to piss me off, but at the top is probably a binary Either/Or view of life with no capacity for the complex or nuance, or just historical perspective. For example, one my my favorite poets, Rudyard Kipling, wrote one of my favorite poems, "If" (Read it). On the other hand, he also wrote "White Man's Burden." I'm not sure if he was being ironic (poking fun or playing around with the political reality of the day), or dead serious, in which case he as about as racist as you get. I take a Bruce Lee attitude toward these things, "Take what is useful and disregard the rest."

[@micmild7475]

@@kimmathis1945 I think that shouldn’t be a problem for the enlightened mind to distinguish. As much as it is not a problem for the same enlightened mind to acknowledge that structural racism, patriarchy and capitalism as well as rising levels of inequality in this country (and globally) are contemporary problems we need to take care of. And my guess is: if we eventually eliminate all these imbalances or at least reduce them considerably, nobody will complain if MT used the N-word. But that’s still a very long way to go.

[@marinazagrai1623]

Jonathan...well, a college education is so intricate not only to add loads of money to the college, but to teach future adults things they don't learn at home - assuming, of course, the parents don't know **** (fill in whichever word you choose!) and can't teach kids anything (true some don't know anything and rely on the higher education to teach their kids what they don't know). This (colleges/universities) scheme for indoctrinating future adults is perfect! They are usually forced to take classes completely irrelevant to their career!

[@puncherdavis9727]

@@kimmathis1945 I find that funny because all the black rappers and singers and talk show host and everything else they use the n-word with each other all the time. It is amazing at the level of hypocrisy that sits there

[@jeffgagnon4557]

The kid is a Perfect example of daddy paying for an education.

[@Michael-nd7gh]

Daddy? You mean the federal government via my tax dollars? Right. That's what I thought you meant :)

[@joys8634]

@@Michael-nd7gh bro they give kids mostly loans. Your money isnt being used for anything useful other than lining government officials pockets

[@Michael-nd7gh]

@@joys8634 ok pal, you keep thinking that! Maybe one day you'll grow up and learn how the world really works. Good luck!

[@julianken2008]

He probably been vaccinated and sterilised already anyway so who gives a fuck. Probably didn't question the scientific authority or the pharmaceutical brands that they idol worship

[@graveraider1029]

And the parents get mad "why is my child a liptard?" Didn't think that one out did ya Buddy.

[@JGDD7190]

I do not have a degree in herbology but I can tell you that grass is green and I have grown my own garden successfully.

[@Andrew-yy6zo]

I got balls so that makes me a man

[@andytran3841]

it's called botany you idiot LOL.

[@andytran3841]

btw, take a basic biology class for yourself please, before you pipe up to me next time.@Liberty AboveAllElse

[@abdullah6903]

@@andytran3841 misses the point because he is looking if she is right in her words. Not her arguement. Congratulations you know what herbology and botany means. Wow such a bright mind.

[@IconicAlkaline]

@@andytran3841 You mean, "You must of been dropped". Before you insult someone, make sure that you properly construct a sentence :).

[@prodrivebrasil]

Shapiro is an incredible fast thinker! I am always amazed on how objective, clear and smart he is with words.

[@sielsounds]

junior I was thinking the same thing

[@shawnhill9369]

while I am not disagreeing with you, I think a major part of it isn't always fast thinking, but being asked the same questions all the time. If you go to as many universities as he does and open yourself up to Q&A the questions will quite often become the same.

[@johneldridge8678]

@@shawnhill9369 Oh, bad mistake to downgrade Shapiro's ability to think and react on his feet, super fast. You must not watch a lot of his videos about a VARIETY of subjects.

[@shawnhill9369]

@@johneldridge8678 actually I do and a lot of people say and ask the same questions about the same things. You get asked the same 1000 questions you learn how to answer quickly.

[@stratewitemael771]

Ben Shapiro is a Kosher wolf in conservative clothing.

[@nicoleschaefer1151]

He actually believes a Phd in gender studies has any value, hilarious.

[@mbukukanyau]

This is the first real lesson he ever got since getting to college

[@tyroneloki5131]

it has....to leftists, and leftists are running the country ATM so, it is very valuable for now

[@vinnievictorino4705]

@@tyroneloki5131 and even then it isnt

[@paulcolburn3855]

Well that is what the PhD in gender studies told him to think.

[@macklong8763]

We have people with PhD's that want to debate that there are more than 2 sexes. So I really don't know if more PhD's really mean anything at this point.

[@jamesbrooks1367]

According this guys own argument he would not know shit because he is just a college student.

[@werewally3156]

James Brooks Precisely.

[@RJ1999x]

James Brooks and he's right

[@stevea5985]

He should be concerned about is career after college

[@moosevision8113]

SJW_logic.exe is not responding

[@TheChurchHistoryChannel]

No. He's wondering why he should listen to Shapiro over someone who has a doctorate in the subject. Should you ask a check-out girl, who's a high school drop out which medication you need when you're sick? She _might_ know, but you'd be far better off getting the opinion of someone who has spent 10 years studying medicine.

[@alouiciousdeverdander9152]

How do you get a sociology graduate off your front porch? Pay for the pizza

[@dianesmith8685]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@basilbcf]

Consider this stolen :^)

[@tonyc.5344]

Hilarious

[@b0ld651]

@Lunacy 1993 Ome outlier(you) being successful doesn't mean it is a useful field. Vast majority dont amount to much.

[@b0ld651]

@Lunacy 1993 I didn't say it was a useless field, I said you being successful doesn't default it to a useful career. Id have to research more to see if it is a useful career but my point was you being successful doesn't make it a good field.

[@enira]

7 years for a PhD in sociology: at least 100k, getting schooled by common sense: priceless, for all else there's mastercard.

[@lloydstevens2148]

Sociology is the antithesis of common sense. Sociologists even teach that there is no such thing as common sense. Then they get busy proving it.

[@I9s7lam5is-S3tu1pid]

He’s probably still in debt for overuse of his parent’s MasterCard.

[@juliedavis9659]

Hahaha

[@mbogucki1]

Argument from incredulity.

[@lindabowers2616]

…but don’t get a MasterCard, because you’ll only be pulling down about 40k (if you’re lucky) with that PhD in Sociology. Before taxes.

[@aarond.8586]

That is the young mindset... “In order to know anything, you need to have a degree.” Life experience is a much better teacher than anything you can learn in a classroom.

[@crusher1980]

Sadly there is also alot of propaganda out there. He probably would also believed the authority of the DDR.

[@mrfester42]

That may well be true but it has absolutely nothing to do with what Shapiro was saying here in this video and he was NOT putting down classroom learning at all..

[@gurufitness1984]

Not necessarily but it certainly helps.

[@chilesuicmez]

ive been around long enough, that just a falacy or authority as shapiro said, Old Heads also used it back in the days, either you want the public to listen from the speaker that they dont have a degree in the field they are talking, or just pushing heads as a dumb ritual of asserting dominance.

[@mrfester42]

@@chilesuicmez What??? I don't know how long you've been around but it sure hasn't been long enough to learn how to write a coherent sentence in English! I don't have a clue what you're trying to say here!

[@jigsaw9749]

That guy probably had parents who told him that he is special, that he better and smarter than everyone else. Welcome to the real world kid

[@MaXaNoMaLoUs]

Parents that also probobly told him you need a college degree or you’re nothing.

[@ArceusX300]

Don't make me get Frank Castle on you.

[@OldGriz708]

I'm sure he has a shelf full of participation trophies 🙄

[@russkate88]

@@OldGriz708 lol

[@forgivemenot1]

Well he does come off as a little 'special' so I guess his parent's would have been correct in that assessment!

[@nooyawker377]

"I don’t need a seven year degree in sociology to know bullshit when I hear it." Greatest smack down ever. I bet his great granpappy felt that.

[@dennis9351]

😂😂😂

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

His great, great, great grand peppy would have felt it 🤣

[@francesgrigsby7400]

So will his great grandchildren!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Darkseany]

Nevermind grandfathers.. Pretty sure my balls felt that. Guess I should get busy.

[@cabbyhubby]

" There's a lot of educated fools in this world"

[@amateresu6708]

u mean in America... Shit like this does not happen or barely happens here in Europe, if it does happen its just instantly dismissed as being fucking stupid. even most of the leftists here have no clue whats going on across the ocean like ive talked with numerous people and alot of leftists about this and they think im joking and trolling XD These type of conversations do not happen because rationality and logic is more prevalent here in Europe because of the superior education system.

[@hnccox]

The problem in Europe even is that the left woke look at America as an example to follow.

[@dirtrider5332]

Im an educated fool with money on my mind

[@Kelvinkid100]

I was told that my Grandfather used say that "Too much education smothers common sense" and coming from a WWI veteran Scottish farmer it's hilarious.🤣

[@Kelvinkid100]

@John Rock unfortunately

[@Str4t0sPh3rE]

Guy: This food tastes horrible. Chef: Did you graduate from culinary school? Guy: No. Chef: Then your taste buds have no credentials to it and have to say, you are wrong.

[@avmo_sb]

Guy: but my grandfather drove a tractor on a farm Chef: ok so you must be right

[@LouiseMidgley]

Love this anology..

[@bern6543]

'' I'm not a vet but i know what a dog is''

[@harleyhendrix8467]

I see a hater right there.....Ludacris

[@micheal4406]

Lol

[@jeunonn]

“Granted that’s your opinion.” “Right.. because I’m here, giving it.” LMAOOO

[@toothpick9389]

😂😂😂😂 spat my water reading this

[@NotSoRev]

1) I may have spat water out myself. 2) I say “that’s your opinion” sometimes when I don’t want to upset someone but can seem to bite my tongue completely. 3) However, I’m easily provoked to usually regurgitating my opinion. Not as eloquently as Mr. Shapiro though.

[@NotSoRev]

Just explaining it since you said you didn’t understand. I completely understand you too. The dumber the comment, the harder it is for me to hold my tongue.

[@jeunonn]

Ian Michaelson You sounds really dumb, that’s all I gotta say

[@prestonmarks9452]

@@NotSoRev How was his comment dumb?

[@btillie8282]

“I don’t consider sociology a particularly expert field.” LMAO

[@raydarable]

Why did he say this?

[@thomasbh5223]

@@raydarable with degrees like sociology, yes you learn and gain an understanding about sociology, psychology, and history, but the main skill you will take away from that will be how to research and analyse, and present your findings. to be a sociologist is to simply be a researcher that focuses on sociology. think about when he mentioned welding. what do you think of when someone says "expert welder"? probably someone who knows how to weld very well. think about who an "expert sociologist" would be. to me, an expert sociologist would be someone who who has studied a lot of sociology, what does that mean? they have read a lot of books and understand facts. another thing i would assume about an "expert sociologist" is that they are very good at research, analyzing, and reporting their findings. i would find those research and publishing skills to be the most standout part of an "expert sociologist". an expert sociologist would merely be an expert researcher. since with those skills, they could study fields other than sociology and their work would be just as high quality. degrees like sociology, psychology, and political science dont really give you the skills to be a psychologist or sociologist (you need to get a masters or doctorate), they give you the skills you needed to learn to earn that degree, and an understanding of that field of study (studying, paper/report writing, critical thinking). these skills can be used for many jobs, but the knowledge not as much. this is why psych/sociology degrees are sometimes made fun of, most graduates of this degree end up in various office jobs that have nothing to do with psych, but a lot with the skills they learned in order to earn that degree. contrast this with a welding technology degree, the skills they learn are reading blueprints, some math and science, and above all, welding. a much more specialized field with less transferable skills. so bascially, he doesnt consider sociology an expert field because some researcher that specializes in studying anything could also study sociology and offer comparable work to a sociologist, since they would know how to use the scientific method to research and report their research (sociology and psychology are soft sciences since they cant be 100% objective e.g comparing mineral contents vs the contents of what someone is thinking, one is testable, one isnt)

[@raydarable]

@@thomasbh5223 Ok, but being an expert in sociology isn't easy.

[@thomasbh5223]

@@raydarable agreed

[@mehikaner9554]

sociology is just one of the easiest fields to study. for example: for your thesis, you only needa lot of ideas, you compare them and come to an conclusion; thats it. Im doing it myslf. its a joke compared to fact-based studies.

[@QuantumParticle]

"Lesbian Dance Theory" Please tell me that's not real

[@autumxxleaves4186]

Quantum it is unfortunately

[@asparrow9876]

Oh it is........

[@IhatenaldsMcDo]

I've done no research on the topic but I feel like the entire course would be practicing choreography from footloose.

[@DawgBreff]

Only in the fantasistical minds of idiots.

[@vegarosa69]

I don't think it's a real thing. It was a joke Shapiro made in one of his lectures some years ago.

[@robertfitzgerald5371]

100% correct. Years ago I got my degree in hvac. I got my first real job in that field soon after and instantly found out I hardly knew anything. Just cuz I have a piece of paper that shows I have an education does not mean I’m fully educated

[@safirah.maghfiro1008]

Truee... That's why we also need to go outside in real practical job to execute our knowledge and evaluate it with hands-on experiences

[@deiluxx]

True and I'm the opposite, I started working in hvac in the field with no degree and now I can say I know a thing or two cause I've done a thing or two

[@josepha.4072]

I always appreciate the "I don't consider sociology a particularly expert field but go on"-😆

[@EastCoastGal66]

That was great! Ben is a genius!

[@laurastreufert8400]

I LOVE THE WAY BEN SPEAKS FACTS! He makes my day!! 👏🏻❤️👏🏻

[@chastaine813]

that guy can't produce a facial expression that isn't absolutely smug

[@marshallpaintingservices5335]

He has a degree in that.

[@arentol99]

Resting smug face.

[@jamiejay7633]

Needs a slap

[@lamontcranston8181]

I love how Ben sees through their bullshit. And calls it out so quickly.

[@XquizitMonk]

Lamont Cranston the sun is shining...

[@lamontcranston8181]

Scazza ....but the ice is slippery.

[@ACE_Lessons]

Get straight to the point. Makes it interesting

[@senickarock1809]

He fucling executes people man, if

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

" I was educated once...it took me years to get over it" . Best Mark Twain quote ever!

[@hmm7808]

Honestly, who just clicked the video cuz Ben Shapiro is in it.

[@ahmedjagirdar2773]

I did 😂

[@jerseynurse6878]

Daniel Keene - he doesn’t know.

[@standupp7147]

I was an auto mechanic for over 20 years. I knew plenty of men who had credentials who could barely change a spark plug, let alone diagnose a real issue.

[@marinazagrai1623]

Stan...my husband has an uncle who was a vet and many men in his family liked anything mechanical (grease monkey or whatever you guys call it); his son didn't inherit his genes but went mechanics! My dad doesn't know how to change anything on his car -my husband was at the naval academy and loves doing all the work he can on our cars.

[@standupp7147]

@toe the line I have had an ASE Master technician certification for over 20 years 👍

[@yeet-dg7cg]

@toe the line i make 1k tax free money a week and i could make more if i wanted to. Noone needs a degree nowadays.

[@yeet-dg7cg]

@toe the line i sell drugs my friend

[@yeet-dg7cg]

@toe the line keep being jelly. I was sittin on 2 hunnid k at 17

[@louispower7822]

Ben is so correct. PhD or any certificate means zero, until you prove it.

[@louispower7822]

​@angeloeastblanco Wow, so many English mistakes I think we are not dealing with an educated person. What illogical 'tosh' are you talking about? You clearly need some cognitive therapy.

[@mikegreensoft]

@angeloeastblanco There are PhD's in many pther fields other than a Doctor of Medicine.

[@genxray951]

@@mikegreensoft most of the time PhD just means arrogant over indoctrinated a55.

[@mohammadrahman1722]

Not necessarily. For a subject like sociology, a layman's opinion still has some weight. But if i'm asking a phd holder in theoretical physics vs a layman about theoretical physics, sorry, that phd does hold weight.

[@louispower7822]

@@mohammadrahman1722 Not really, you are assuming the person who has the certificate has fully done the course by themselves. A certificate for ANYTHING only gets you through the door. Then you need to do the work & prove yourself. Many certificates awarded in third-world countries are awarded on MONEY paid not ability. The rich just give a packet of money to the teacher or lecturer. These days it is more subtle. I have seen people who have "a Degree is physics" but can be pulled apart in two seconds of conversation. Only way to trust a certificate, check its number & validity & then check the person. In the UK, the IELTS awards English language certificates. I've heard of people arrested for issuing IELTS through a fake candidate. The Chinese girl just turned up in the place of another girl. She even went to the extent to have a fake merged picture passport. She was arrested but MANY get through this way. Some student rely on essay banks, pay people money to pass them. Others rely on favour, just a person or group they know to help fake for them. So, don't be so naive to trust a certificate UNLESS it is proven. Also, it is an Ad hominem argument. CERTIFICATES mean NOTHING. I have had that same foolish person with a so called degree in physics (not checked) state punctuation in language is useless & not needed. How DUMB can you get? Also, slow thinking & has 0 responsibility. DOING & PROVING , mean everything. In a system with so many pieces of corruption, it's near impossible to trust anything said unless it is backed with OBSERVABLE EVIDENCE. So, no, until the clear skill is observed, a certificate means, 0.

[@dermotosullivan3065]

And that folks is the reason why the left are trying their utmost to ban him from college campuses; he is simply the best debater around today.

[@Thepianobird]

This poor human being has no humility, or else he would be humiliated.

[@johnbooth1583]

It's so much worse than that.He has no shame,ever ,and believes he is inarguably correct on all subjects.Think where that leads .But wait there's more....

[@evelbill1439]

If by poor you mean he’s massively in debt w/o a salable degree to work his way out, then yes. If you mean that we should pity him, then absolutely not! He is worthy of as much abuse as can be hoisted upon him by an army of Ben Shapiros until he loses his snide attitude. If that happens I might.... Might, change my mind. I’m not holding my breath.

[@carolwilliams2433]

Parents must be so proud of his 7 year degree only to hear him open his ignorant mouth. Good luck getting a J-O-B. I guess it’s back to mommy’s basement he goes! 🙃

[@COMPL3XGAM3R]

@@carolwilliams2433 Hey, I liked your comment but I’m 20 about to move into my house’s finished basement apartment until I have a house/apartment lined up with a job for payments, and I’m a full on hardcore right wing GOD BLESS THE USA AMERICAN Plz don’t lump me or us in with these crazy lefties LMAOOO🥱

[@BroBill-y9r]

@@COMPL3XGAM3R you're absolved.😁🤣👍

[@rushintl1]

I always love it when kids, being funded by their parents or getting suckered into a $150K student loan, who have yet to accomplish anything try to educate a guy like Shapiro, Its the mental butter knife in an intellectual gun fight.

[@MikeDrew312]

🧈

[@ComeAlongKay]

It’s professors that pump their head full of nonsense who unlike the young person had an entire lifetime to learn how to not be an idiot and failed and yet have somehow gained high ranking positions in universities and elsewhere.

[@MikeDrew312]

@@ComeAlongKay Burn of the years 🥇

[@eastonlucas4123]

I'm sorry but how did no one laugh when he said "lesbian dance theory"

[@danielbrisk2884]

I did. But maybe everyone else already accepted it as farce?

[@horseman4now]

Because half of them are enrolled in it.

[@aljones390]

The college kid is an idiot, that's why it wasn't funny.

[@kaspafischer]

I mean "lesbian dance theory..." what the fuck is that? is that a thing on the curriculum now? oh God

[@larahomes3277]

@IAMTOPWRENCH1 Lmao

[@rfortunati5906]

It is so refreshing that people like Shapiro still exist. It makes me more optimistic about the world.

[@zacharymanson6347]

It does.

[@jasontaylor7419]

The fact that someone has developed a “gender studies “ course is particularly amusing.

[@vegarosa69]

The fact that people are actually enrolling in those studies is a tragedy.

[@magnus08f250]

Jason Taylor the soviets created it along with ethnic studies. It’s just Marxism

[@francesgrigsby7400]

I'd say aLArmInG!!!! 😨😨😨

[@dbjkatz]

@@magnus08f250 Even the Soviets made better use of their time. Gender studies 1) Women are victims; men are evil oppressors. 2) It's not funny!!!

[@Dragoneer]

What can you even do with a gender studies degree? That is a real question that I’d _love_ to find the answer to...

[@chuckfreeman4849]

The kids continual smug smile shows he’s not even smart enough to realize he’s being embarrassed. I loved the point Shapiro made about not needing a 7 years degree to see bullshit. Ben Shapiro is a national treasure.

[@a320nick]

He certainly is.

[@thewiseowl8804]

No...he was definitely embarrassed. He was just hiding it with a smile.

[@kyeboahboafo9723]

@@thewiseowl8804 No , he'd practiced in front of the mirror too long for it to click that it wasn't working. It hit him a bit later...but I doubt he'll use that facial expression again when he watches this and sees how impossibly comical he looks

[@GrungeNY]

He's a national embarrassment..

[@euphoricatheist6694]

00:20 "I don't consider sociology a particularly 'expert' field, but go ahead..." Thug Life.

[@rebhianis5841]

Hey man , please can you tell me how are you seeing sociology ! Why did Shapiro spoke about sociology like its BS?

[@alexmashkin863]

rebhi anis Because it is. You can really just invent any conclusion you want, then design questions, ask random people those questions until you get the statistics that backs your starting conclusion :-)

[@rebhianis5841]

@@alexmashkin863 so how would you study society ?

[@alexmashkin863]

rebhi anis I don’t know :-) And those sociologists don’t either :-)

[@rebhianis5841]

@@alexmashkin863 so are you saying that Durkheim , conte, Marx , and many others were just foolish people ? And they didnt know what were they talking about ?

[@segalliongaming8925]

After being called out on his logical fallacy, the kid kept going because he didn’t want to believe that he was wrong. He’s the perfect example of a spoiled brat who was never told “no” or “you’re wrong and here’s why.”

[@gither23]

That moment when you realize that you racked up big debt learning a useless world view.

[@darkoz1692]

Common sense is one thing that can't be taught in Universities

[@patrickhenry948]

.......Professors cannot teach what they themselves don't possess. Universities don't teach how to think, only what to think ........which is much, much easier.

[@paulgonzales3116]

Because there's no common sense there.

[@bobbyrayvictory6905]

It could. If University's are what they are supposed to be. A college is where you go to learn a field of study. A university is where you go to debate thise study's. People who go to university to learn a field are retarded. University's that teach fields of study instead if debate of said study's are also retarded and are just overpriced colleges. Debate leads to common sense because common sense is the ability to see logic and debate helps build those logic "muscles"

[@shovelguggelheim8454]

The one big problem with Universities is that the people that are doing the teaching have rarely spent a single day in the real world. All their teaching is from books rather than from experience. It should be illegal for anyone to teach in higher education that has not excelled in that field. We need more people in the twilights of their careers giving back by teaching.

[@mbogucki1]

Argument from incredulity.

[@dbjkatz]

407 Sociology majors need a safe space and a blanket after hearing Ben Shapiro tell it like it is.

[@badhombre4942]

When you suddenly realize that your entire education has been a waste.

[@hooterville1863]

Every actually educated person on the planet laughed out loud when the word 'sociology' entered the conversation.

[@Rockhound6165]

To quote the great Andrew Wilkow, "Your academic pedigree does not outweigh the strength of my argument."

[@josephlandis1728]

When people say, “the fact is...” you can bet that what comes next is an opinion.

[@johnmullens2857]

the fact is, you might be right lol

[@themanwithnoname3145]

@@johnmullens2857 thats your opinion

[@johnmullens2857]

@@themanwithnoname3145 yes, and its my fact🤣

[@amachighlander8920]

@@johnmullens2857 Facts are not the sole possession of one person. So, you are wrong. Lol

[@johnmullens2857]

@@amachighlander8920 MY facts are! REEEEEEEE!!!

[@kevinouellette1893]

I freaking Love when he uses common sense to allow people to make themselves looks stupid !! Love it

[@Arthur-Silva]

Ok kid, just put the mic down and walk away.

[@ikaikamaleko8370]

lol

[@dexterxjh5150]

If he walks away, then he might miss out from learning something. 1st Amendment works both ways.

[@henrycastillo779]

Dexter Xjh I’m preeetttty sure he said walk away so the kid won’t look any dumber. He’s not trying to learn anything just reading off and ignoring Shapiro

[@mcahill135]

Dude! Take the shovel out of your hands!

[@andyvaldez212]

hhahahahahah rofl. . I needed to laugh today, thx

[@buttonman6262]

He was so smug until he realised sociology wasn’t an expert field!

[@grancito2]

@Rick O'Shay No, you just need to be worse than the criminals.

[@darrylgibson3575]

He didn't realize it, he just learned it... lol For Free 🤣😂

[@HZ-qj3yc]

Conservatives dont like sociology because it almost always put their views on the wrong side of history.

[@grancito2]

@@HZ-qj3yc No, because libtards use it to tell lies and indoctrinate the young, and the idiots. Get a brain, then an education.

[@FLIPPER1439]

@@HZ-qj3yc you are most definitely wrong..but you have the right to your opinion..just like 🇺🇸WE THE PEOPLE who will defend the 📜CONSTITUTION OF AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@VikingKitsune]

..That guy behind him clapping like a seal.... XD

[@aalvarez2914]

VikingKitsune I appreciated that guy clapping. He was having fun, enjoying that smug guy’s “argument” getting shredded.

[@Primus-ue4th]

I’d love to here his question.

[@martinigasolini4062]

😂😂😂

[@ExploreSteve]

hahaha

[@gIdz95]

VikingKitsune smh I was scrolling, looking for this comment 😂😂☠️☠️

[@ronnyrono782]

Doesn't seem like a bad kid he's just full of himself. A common problem of college children.

[@ch-17vevo55]

That dude was cringy, he had no way of holding himself together or following up

[@sabus1265]

Yeah but you would never put yourself on stage like that

[@cameronmoran618]

@@sabus1265 how do you know he hasn't already?

[@lilirodriguez8851]

CH-17 VEVO He was calm, and stated his views without being angry or defensive. You say that cause you envy him because you could never do that

[@lilirodriguez8851]

Ben

[@XxCORERUPTORxX]

He had a notebook to make sure he could say whatever he wanted to say perfectly. Unfortunately he perfectly set up his own demise

[@alexcusma4908]

I love when he torches ppl with his words. Absolutely brilliant.

[@jcmat9917]

Without even breaking a drop of sweat!!

[@PaulLMason]

So nice to hear young idiots speak.

[@benangell1403]

He is one of the most articulate individuals I have ever seen. Kudos sir.

[@melodienaber3238]

Ben, you are amazing. Thank you for your service to our country and for telling the truth about our country 🙏 ❤

[@heru-deshet359]

Jerk keeps smiling even though he's being owned by the second, lol.

[@heru-deshet359]

@@Miketheratguy Ben is intelligent, period.

[@angelahagerman5693]

He went to school to learn how to smile in the face of Ben

[@rightuppercut1426]

Smile of embarrassment

[@heru-deshet359]

@@rightuppercut1426 Like Kamala Harris' loser smirk.

[@ninjadragonblade]

makes ya just wanna punch him in the face doesnt it :|

[@sevens8954]

I believe I just witnessed Ben Shapiro kill a man.

[@rkosingh4514]

Nah wasn't a man. Just a soyboy

[@vegarosa69]

@@rkosingh4514 Lol, so right you are.

[@francesgrigsby7400]

Agreed.

[@albertofernandez6891]

😆 😂 🤣

[@richardlloyd2589]

Nah, the guy hung himself, Ben just kept feeding out the rope.

[@victorgibson4932]

No pauses or hesitation. Ben is a machine. You'll not win an argument with someone that quick with facts!

[@leonb.709]

Ben was spot-on when he said "“I don’t need a 7 year degree to know bullshit when I hear it." Critical thinking, being... the ability to dissect and reason for or against a particular point of view or to challenge the acceptance or an understanding of it, is the essence of individual thought and debate. Academia is an indoctrination institution of talking-points, group think and a herd mentality. You are taught to be offended by anyone who dare questions the prophets of academia.... the oracles who profess the gospel of social justice; the supreme arbiters of truth, knowledge and enlightenment. Indeed, these brainwashed products of academia are void of wisdom, experience and adulthood. They were taught NOT to think or be critical.... just to listen, believe and know only what they are lectured/told. Academia constructs a false-reality into the minds of our children that does not reflect the real world. Academia is supposed to prepare students to become self-aware, critical thinking individuals and free-will decision makers... NOT programmed talking-points zombies(useful idiots) to be exploited and used for the political ambitions/expediency of others. aka: sheep.

[@libertyforall5764]

👍 Reminds me of the song, Zombified song by Falling In Reverse.

[@MrSuperbombastik]

You'll need to define "enumerated" for the young lad with the mic because he's from a university that teaches lesbian dance.

[@thatgeminiankid]

Lols

[@lokeymexican]

It's actually Lesbian Dance Theory 201

[@ronaldmcfondled9604]

@@lokeymexican I....I..thought that was a joke. Please be a joke, don't tell me this is a real class someone pays for🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️️️️️️️️️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@lokeymexican]

Not only do they pay for it but they can also get credits towards graduation.

[@wifebeater69]

Funny thing is "enumerated" isn't exactly the right word to use here, but he got his point across.

[@NoEgg4u]

Ben did skillfully slap down the questioner. I would have liked to have heard Ben point out that, if you are going to accept statements only from those that have a degree in a particular field, then why is it that those that have the same degrees argue the merits of each other's statements. In other words, two people, with the same degree, who disagree with each other. It happens all the time. Why ever consider getting a second opinion from a doctor? The doctor has a degree, so he/she must be correct, and all other doctors with the same degree, by extension, must all agree with each other. So although a degree is well and good, it is not the end all say all.

[@screamtoasigh9984]

Perhaps **Be all and end all** ( www.thefreedictionary.com/be+all+and+end+all ). Also, degrees matter less even for doctors if you see how they're now accepting applicants: nypost.com/2015/04/12/mindy-kalings-brother-explains-why-he-pretended-to-be-black/ Unless it's Ben Shapiro's wife... Because I heard she might be a doctor. 😄

[@morninglattes]

Perhaps excellent point

[@euphoricatheist6694]

"So although a degree is well and good, it is not the end all say all" And a degree in sociology is nothing at all.

[@euphoricatheist6694]

Don't forget 'Queer Studies'

[@m1ndtr1p]

Euphoric Atheist Or underwater basket weaving... Actually no, scratch that, you'd actually learn a somewhat valuable skill, as opposed to gender studies, queer studies, sociology, feminist dance theory etc...

[@BitsofRealPanther]

I'm not a stand-up comedian, but I know when I'm laughing.

[@alainmiclette7634]

another burger flipper with a degree, no wonder america is chubby...lol

[@roywilliams8236]

O great one!!!!!

[@colinpatterson728]

Fab

[@jonpark6650]

That's a BINGO

[@zacharymanson6347]

That is... mmm, solid bro.

[@michaelivesinallus]

Ben is killing it. He just makes so much sense I love his way of speaking and comparing. Go Ben your awesome.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

And that my friends is how you "verbally" Hulk Hogan body slam someone.

[@davidtaylor8002]

No, it was more like a Undertaker "Tombstone".

[@gabbyhayes1568]

@@davidtaylor8002 lol

[@briandunlap3243]

Except for this part: it's a real hit!

[@johnmullens2857]

@@davidtaylor8002 no, an Orndorff Piledriver.

[@tonyjoeroach399]

Stone Cold Stunner!

[@justtam321]

"I don't need a 7 year degree in sociology to know bullshit when I hear it." I love that.

[@ndjr]

My favorite saying from my Dad, "The school of experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high."

[@kevinp2722]

Smart man

[@F_Gen_Z]

We must keep Ben Shapiro safe at all costs😂

[@midnightrider7648]

Note to self: Don't start an argument with ben shapiro.

[@dragonfly1868]

Its actually the opposite . .Start an argument based on facts , scince and logic not emotions or preconceived opinions

[@midnightrider7648]

@@dragonfly1868: "scince"? Learn how to spell if you want your point to have a minutia of credibility.

[@dragonfly1868]

@@midnightrider7648 That a keyboard typo. . . Einstein 😏😏

[@midnightrider7648]

@@dragonfly1868: Typical liberal dumbass. Blame it on somebody or systemic racism. Pathetic.

[@matthewcooper4248]

Edit: Don't start a DUMB argument against Ben Shapiro.

[@johnnylawson69]

The more I see from this guy, the more I respect his intellect.

[@Bergerac82]

I believe Ben is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. The Ashkenazi are noted for generally high intelligence, and particularly extremely strong linguistic ability. He irritates the shit out of me on occasion, but you're a complete fool to try and question his arguments with so obvious a logical fallacy.

[@ALANMARTIN2000]

He thought he had a “got ya” moment... Nope!

[@lorraine5741]

This is exactly why I love listening to Mr. Shapiro. Make his points over and over again! He always makes an argument or discussion make sense.

[@cyflym11]

He kept trying to ask his question even when his every utterance was shot down in flames. He was persistent, I'll give him that.

[@anthonymares5079]

Yeah persistently stupid.

[@PottedJam]

Fuk that beta student!!

[@bagramdave883]

It was incredulous! After his premise was broken, he couldn’t recover. He kept reading the rest of his “question “ as if his first gotcha actually worked. He didn’t even stop digging when he broke his shovel.

[@smedleyfarnsworth263]

@@bagramdave883 What a great way to put it.

[@simplywonderful449]

An angry wasp is persistent as well, but he's still going to get swatted.

[@freddybeer]

Kid - 'What qualifies you to talk about these things?' Ben - 'Make a point or counter one of my arguments and we'll go from there.'

[@tinamaldonado4112]

I’ll say it again and again and again, Ben, you’re the greatest!

[@marciaadamson7032]

Oh Ben you are the best at showing these punks and know it all’s the facts of logic !! Thank you, And God Bless you and your family!!

[@EscapereaIity]

You can see the pain in his eyes😂 wishing he never asked the question

[@jaytroxel3495]

I wish my brain computed on the same frequency, at the same level as B. Shapiro. His ability to separate fluff from the topic at hand and cut right to the meat of the argument is such a testament to critical thinking. I love watching Ben's videos

[@Maghanashi]

The dude's smug looks when he's asking his questions... Come on.

[@vegarosa69]

Because he thought he was about to wreck Shapiro. He got wrecked instead. Hopefully he learned his lesson. Odds are this aspiring SJW just went full woke because someone dared disagreeing with him.

[@LeVraiMec1st]

He had one of those I’ve never been punched in the face face... I found it fascinating

[@joemcbee]

Once these lil buttercups finish college and get real jobs a lot of them will become conservative by seeing how life really works.

[@marshallpaintingservices5335]

That’s smugness is the look of fear, embarrassment and implosion.

[@craig5477]

I love logic. A reasonable explanation that takes you by your hand connecting all the dots & opening the door to new insights is one of life’s greatest joys. Placing that experience next to an argument based on how someone feels about something just makes me feel embarrassed for that person…. They can’t even see reality for the emotion

[@denniscassley2569]

This kid could play the pompous student in the bar in "Good Will Hunting 2"

[@BitsofRealPanther]

Next you're gonna be reciting Gordon Wood.

[@little1942]

We have a saying in my house: “Some people are so well “educated”, they’re stupid.” Or The man with a theory has nothing on a man with experience.

[@DaveTAM]

I never attended a University, but I have lectured at a few.

[@karenedwards6713]

I live in a college town and I see a lot of money WASTED. We call it educated beyond their means. I watched numerous college kids walk past 5 sidewalk closed signs (5) and fall into a large hole, or my absolute favorite they are so stupid they just can't figure out how to go around. When my Aunt was the UGA president's personal secutary she had to send messages to the students not to open their doors naked. They are so stupid that when they got raped by STRANGERS they opened the door naked by they couldnt understand why. Nobody should be raped but some people ask for it I think. Lots of my family work and make GOOD money without a college degree. Hell my own Dad's a millinair selling beer in a college town.

[@karenedwards6713]

this computer messed up my spelling. I know exactly how to spell MILLIONHEIR. Beer and liquor is a great family bussiness. my keyboard messes up on utube...I think they dont like anti liberals.

[@little1942]

Cool Breeze You seem to have a lot of disrespect for anyone who DOESN’T have a college education, thus proving my point. Since you MISSED my point, I’ll “splain” it to you. Plenty of people are smart without a college education and have the ability to do things a college ”smarty pants” never learned. They have life experience and practicality. Depending on the area, most of college is “theory”. Learning theory is good and has its place. It makes you think; it takes you outside of your little box and expands your worldview. That’s always a good thing. What college theory does not do is teach wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to apply ANY obtained knowledge to life in a practical and meaningful way. I know plenty of people without that coveted degree, that have more wisdom than many (if not most) college professors. My grandfather grew up on a farm in Minnesota. He and my grandmother crossed the US many times, building water towers. He was a foreman. But the man could do ANYTHING and everything! When my g-ma had surgery, the doctor told him she shouldn’t go up stairs. Their travel trailer had four stairs. He decided that would be too hard on her. He spent the next four days turning their garage into a house, complete with plumbing, electricity and a wood stove for heat. I can’t tell you everything that man accomplished in his life. The man turned his bicycle into a motorized vehicle (commonly called a moped)! When the home computer was just starting to gain traction, he bought one, learned to use it and taught my g-ma! She only had a third grade education, but what she knew, she could apply it! She not only learned the computer, but kept up with their stock portfolios! She didn’t have a degree, but she was loaded wisdom! They both were. More importantly, neither of them ever stopped learning. Mr cool Breeze, you would do well to get you some wisdom and learn to see beyond what’s right in front of you. (Loosing that thin skin would be a good place to start). By the way, I have three college diplomas in two different areas. Had it not been for an unfortunate illness that has left me completely disabled, I would have had two more within an 18 month period. I put myself through college (twice!) while trying to raise three kids and had a disabled husband. Learn to respect people who are different than you; people who think and live differently. You might learn something useful. All my best to you. Have a good day. Edited: as a side note. I learned those two quotes in college.

[@little1942]

Karen Edwards Autocorrect gets a lot of us! Check out damn you autocorrect!) On a more serious note. I agree, no one asksto get raped, but you sure should do everything you can to protect yourself. Opening the door naked (and it being common knowledge), would certainly cause the creeps to take advantage. That’s how most rapes (and other crimes) happen- opportunity. Our public schools have so dumbed down the curriculum, a lot of kids are functionally illiterate. Unfortunately, it’s been going on for decades, but the last 10-20 years have been the worst. I have several friends that are teachers. They were mad about “no child left behind”, but horrified at common core! What your seeing in college these days is not only a result of that, but of kids who have been coddled and spoiled beyond reason. Colleges used to have standards, but since the government takeover of student loans (the ACA), all the colleges see is dollar signs! They don’t care if a person can’t pay it back, or that they’re not getting a useful education. It’s about the free flow money. People aught to start suing the colleges for misrepresenting their product! Many kids are taking remedial classes on top of their field of study. Such as the “Studies” curriculums, such as “women’s studies”, “lesbian studies” or some other crap like that. Stuff that has no practical applications at all. My brother in law is an electrical engineer. He was training a new graduate (who did have a degree in electrical engineering) and he had a good laugh when she said, “Wow, the world is nothing like college taught us!” Lol. At least she’s learning. Sounds like you have a quite the family! Although, selling beer to college kids is a little too easy! Lol. (Please don’t take offense!). That is called supply/demand economics and it always works! Lol. Take care Karen.

[@yt650]

Busted his ass. All I can say. Sweet.

[@markreyes1973]

That is so true never Argue from authority wow thanks for making it plain and simple that was awesome.

[@mrrocknroll5284]

We need more people like Ben in this world

[@christophermarcek9910]

This guy is getting embarrassed even before he can even ask question.

[@stevenjohnson1878]

This dialogue perfectly illustrates the difference between education and accreditation, and how they are far too often conflated.

[@CRD-hi6vk]

I’m so thankful for Shapiro and him sharing good common sense and wisdom. It’s a breath of fresh air to hear truth and logic on television.

[@kennethdodd5924]

You can see the misguided little nerd, feeling more and more uncomfortable by the second. Love it.

[@AlexReynard]

For some reason, the way that guy behind him claps makes me laugh my ass off.

[@errlb.dunkin2450]

AlexReynard your comment made me watch the video a second time, and I have to say I laughed hard enough to loose my breath. He claps like that after every one of Shapiro's responses. OMG it's funny. Someone needs to make a meme out if it!

[@Dieterbe]

Lol yes

[@liamroyce5958]

He claps like the mum from big momma's house

[@jayray7230]

whats wrong with that? i clap like that and so does my wifes boyfriend

[@AlexReynard]

That took me a second.

[@mduroix177]

we latinos say “TOMA!” That’s the equivalent of “drop mic!” Love Shapiro!!!

[@j.dviant]

I prefer "TOOMAALA!"😄

[@xxElebexx]

zasca or "en tu puta cara" we say in spain

[@R-BURQUENO]

TOMA!!! CHALE CON EL PINCHE BIDEN!!!!

[@gzgz2311]

I love this guy. Everytime I hear this guy, I start smiling. This guy has a quality that today is few and far between. I would be extremely weary of anyone who dislikes Shapiro. To me, it would be a definitive red flag.

[@markstanbery]

Watched this 3 time now and it never gets old!

[@zabu7912]

I'm Irish and Ben could argue I'm Japanese and he'd win. Don't debate with him. Period.

[@weerskrood]

KT True dat! 😄

[@jillhughes5212]

Haha love that

[@BarbMomof3]

Thank you Ben for being brilliant and willing to do what we all wish we could do too! Your response was spot on! I also don’t need a degree to know Bs when I hear it!

[@hellobye5531]

1:22 That guy clapping in the background is ME.

[@szqsk8]

So how did this exchange between Shapiro and snowflake end? I wish this clip had been longer.

[@khideramira2062]

genuine clapping dude if that makes sense lol

[@LaudauteDominum-er2mr]

Lol

[@saintandrews83]

u get a degree in clapping lol

[@The_Dutch_Jaguar]

You need to lose the flowery hat and take a shower, my guy. Be a man, not a boy.

[@TheSgtTurkey]

Um, HE WENT TO HARVARD LAW! Is this kid seriously trying to compare his BS degree from a no name school to Bens education??

[@channell11]

He's trying to make a point that since Ben doesn't have a sociology degree that his opinion doesn't have credibility. That's the trap of thinking that credentials=intelligence.

[@namelessminionveinreaver3763]

Ben's entire point here is that his Harvard law degree is irrelevant as well. All a formal education proves is that you have money (or debt) and were able to retain information long enough to feed it back to them. A good argument stands on its own. If it needs a title to back it up, it's a bad argument.

[@slimmdogg420]

@Paulonbass75 He didn't volunteer his credentials until he was asked to do so. So what point are you (poorly) trying to make?

[@slimmdogg420]

@Paulonbass75 So no point at all....

[@ShyBoy6ty9]

@@slimmdogg420 He was making the same point that Ben was.

[@lynxmoonwell5576]

"I don't need a seven year degree in sociology to know b*llsh*t when I hear it" XD

[@wallybrown9509]

This kid has a lot to learn. He just kept proving it over and over again. Life lesson.

[@brittontube]

“I never let my schooling interfere with my education.” Mark Twain