Thomas Sowell's Maverick Insights on Race, Economics, and Society
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- The peerless 90-year-old scholar is the subject of a new documentary and biography.
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"I was still a Marxist after taking Milton Friedman's course [at the University of Chicago]," says free market economist and social critic Thomas Sowell. "One summer in the government was enough to let me say government is really not the answer."
Known for provocative and best-selling books such as Knowledge and Decisions, A Conflict of Visions, and last year's Charter Schools and Their Enemies, the internationally renowned scholar is the subject of a new documentary and biography, both authored by Jason L. Riley, a Manhattan Institute senior fellow and Wall Street Journal columnist. Beyond the breadth and depth of his interests, what sets Sowell apart is that he "puts truth above popularity and doesn't concern himself with being politically correct," Riley tells Reason's Nick Gillespie. "It's an adherence to empiricism, to facts and logic and putting that ahead of theory. [Sowell] is much more interested in how an idea has panned out…rather than simply what the intent is."
Among Sowell's chief insights are the realizations that there are no perfect solutions, only tradeoffs, and that information, knowledge, and wisdom are dispersed throughout society, often in unarticulated ways that experts and elitists ignore. As Sowell wrote in his memoir, growing up poor and segregated during the Depression, he had "daily contact with people who were neither well-educated nor particularly genteel, but who had practical wisdom far beyond what I had," which gave him "a lasting respect for the common sense of ordinary people, a factor routinely ignored by the intellectuals among whom I would later make my career."
At age 90, Sowell is still writing and publishing. His greatest scholarship may be behind him, but his body of work will continue to have a profound impact on our understanding of the world long after he's gone.
Narrated by Nick Gillespie. Edited by John Osterhoudt. Additional graphics by Paul Detrick.
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If Sowell was still a Marxist, he’d be the most celebrated black professor of all time.
He'd be in government right now
sad but true
That's debatable. Americans seem to be afraid of Marxism. The fear of communism is still indoctrinated into American students.
@@JavierEzln94 If you want to live in a commune, join the Hutterites, otherwise stay out of government.
@@JavierEzln94 he said that he'd be the most celebrated black professor of all time, not that the entirety of the US would be a Marxist hellscape.
Also, gee, wonder why people might be afraid of Marxism, can't think of any 100+ million reasons why.
And no, it is not still indoctrinated into children. If anything, a love of it is now being indoctrinated into them.
In every Sowell comment section someone says he is a national treasure. I’m afraid you’re all wrong.
Sowell is an international treasure!
No, you're wrong too -- as he's a liar and a hypocrite, and I can prove it. But his disciples are so preoccupied with putting him on a pedestal and praising his "principles" -- that they flagrantly fail to follow them (just as he did on the issue in question). "Following facts" that go in the direction you desire -- doesn't count. Anybody can do that. Would one "one of the world's greatest intellects" flagrantly ignore irrefutable evidence of mathematical certainty to help manufacture a war in the Middle East in the aftermath of 9/11? I wouldn’t care if this guy cured cancer: You don’t get a pass for basking in baseless beliefs that cripple the country - and have the bottomless nerve to preach responsibility & accountability to boot. THAT is a cancer of its own. The poison he pumped into the atmosphere helped destroy the internal organs of America. So we have very different standards as to what qualifies as a “National Treasure.” “Water is Not Wet - And I Stand by That”: onevoicebecametwo.life/2022/04/09/water-is-not-wet-and-i-stand-by-that/
I agree with you.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.
It's astonishing that ,Dr Thomas Sowell have not received the Nobel! 🎖
As a brazilian, I can confirm that
Please excuse my mistake! lol
I am a simple man: I see Thomas Sowell, I click.
Ditto
Thomas Sowell deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom
@@user-es8pd8ik3y Get a job, scammer.
He was still a kenysian.
He is selling old stuff with no new thoughts added. This is 1950s economic/political theory. You know, Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand & Co. Didn't work then and probably won't work now. But please be sure you buy a tee shirt from his web site.
@@bp4187 Can you tell me WHY Sowell's ideas did not work then and will not work now? What about them is wrong? Can you tell me a place where the opposite of his views has ever worked? I doubt you can. Why is N. Korea poor while S. Korea is rich? Why are Cuba and Venezuela so poor, while nearby nations are better off?
@@freesk8 Greedy capitalist South Korea exploited the hardworking People of North Korea and stole all their Wealth. They have to give it back to North Korea 🤭
Greedy capitalist USA exploited the hardworking People of Cuba and stole all their Wealth. They have to give it back to Cuba 🤭
Greedy capitalist Brazil exploited the hardworking People of Venezuela and stole all their Wealth. They have to give it back to Venezuela 🤭
see ... the absolutely truthful Marxism has an Answer to Everything 😝 And whoever disagrees is a Racist 😝
Sowell is a national treasure.
I was thinking about him passing the other day, I am not ready that. Gotta send him some fan mail or something before he's gone.
How so?
@@fedexpress14 his books are very good and he's contributed to the conservative view point greatly, but it wasn't just him strengthening conservatism, his analysis contributed to the greater conversation on truth in this country.
@@Wildledroses Same here. I’ve never written to him, but think about it from time to time. Best not to wait, I suppose. And I hear he’s quite responsive.
@@fedexpress14 Have you not read anything that Thomas Sowell has written? If you had, you would not be asking that question.
Milton Friedman: “One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results.”
And yet a significant amount of people still don’t get it.
Steve Ambler: that's the greatest mistake in judging ANYTHING.
I have great doubts if Milton was the first person to say that, the only original thought he came up with where terrible.
@@brettmcclain9289 it’s funny you say that, because even progressive economists don’t have bad things to say about Friedman, even if they don’t like what he pushed.
@@mrniceguy7168 I am an Austrian so I mostly define myself by my hatred of Friedman, also he was a serial pirate of other peoples words.
Sowell is very popular in South Africa, probably more than in the USA.
@@squarerootof2 Which other blacks would you throw in that qualification?
O im in sa ive never heard anyone talk about him.
@the one well in sa hot dogs or "Vienna's" comes in packages of 30 so take that.
But ya your full blown genocide against white farmers, they have guns and stuff created a group to help the farmers, this shit happened in Zimbabwe long before, and mabey there the same poeple killing sa farmers, we dont have strong borders, so we joke half of there poeple is in sa now, you know i love sa but man this aint cool. Also white poeple are the minority so if its so popular here must be some blacks folowing Sowell to.
The South African institute of race relations, democratic alliance and Free Market foundation regularly cites him.
@@hugo_kruger thanks ill check how do you know this.
The smartest man in America. Mr. Sowell is a national treasure. A role model for all Americans.
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Yes he is. Most people don't even know of him. It will be a sad day when this man leaves us. I'm sure the media and the powers-that-be will start to erase his legacy as soon as they can.
I can't get enough of Sowell. Why his teachings are not mandatory reading in schools in this country is a disgrace.
If we would have listened to Sowell, we wouldn't be anywhere close to the mess we are in.
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I learned about Dr. Sowell through my interest in Economics... Never learned about him in public schools. His books should be required reading PERIOD.
Was fortunate to have Dr. Sowell as an econ teacher at UCLA back in the day. Sadly I suspect today he might not be able to even speak on campus.
sadly you are right...
Truly amazing. I wish his work was taught in history classes throughout the United States. This guy is a hero!
Thomas Sowell is a great American.
I’m so thankful for his lifetime body of work. What a remarkable mind.
I wish he would receive more attention
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He's excellent at what he does, tell him I reffered you to him. His strategies are top notch.,
He seems to becoming more and more popular these days. I couldn't be happier because economics isn't being taught in K-12 schools.
I don't. Rare wisdom is not for masses. Most of these issues will never be solved in America. Unfortunately.
Basic Economics changed my life about 14 years ago. I wish more young people read it.
If they come for Sowell’s books, we riot. Yes or Yes?
Im there at the barricades too...
They can have my copies of 𝐵𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝐸𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐𝑠 and 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 when they pry them from the white-knuckled grasp of my cold, dead fingers.
Thank God for Sowell. Plus, I am grateful for those people and publishers that were willing to publish his work.
I love Thomas Sowell. He is a living legend, a national treasure. He changed my life with his books.
This man should be more celebrated than Dr. King. He is literally the smartest man I’ve ever seen.
We will be a lesser place when he passes. God Bless Mr Sowell. What a man.
Thomas Sowell is the quintessential objective economist.
My respect for Sowell continues to grow.
Thank you Professor Sowell!
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I admire many men and women. But I think Sowell would be the first person I would want to shake hands with and say "thank you"
Sowell is amazing. He just cuts right through the BS. He is a national treasure.
If you like failed 70 yr old economic & political theory he's great, along with Ayn Rand.
Thomas Sowell, Milton Friedman, and FA Hayek walk into a bar...for the greatest night ever.
A brilliant and brave man
Made my heart skip a beat. I'm glad he's still with us.
Same.
Every time I see one of these videos, I expect the worst.
Someone get this man a medal of freedom.
Scary that he's already 91 now when it seems the world needs him the most. I wish he keeps living and writing books and spreading his wisdom for many more years to come. We have very few rational voices like him left today.
I absolutely LOVE this guy! A true American hero!
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@@user-es8pd8ik3y Scam.
I think it is GREAT that everybody goes to Hoover Institute to pull Thomas Sowells clips.
The most brilliant man I've ever read/seen/listened-to
Every American should read or listen to basic economics
Dr. Sowell's books inspired me to get an Economics degree (Bachelor's). Go read Basic Economics from him today!
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He's excellent at what he does, tell him I reffered you to him. His strategies are top notch.
The picture of Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams @3.16 always makes me smile.
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Me too.
After He dropped-out from HS, he joined the marines, upon serving in the Korean War, he went to enroll at Harvard.
How did he get into Harvard without a high school degree?
@@bp4187 actually he started at Howard University then went to Harvard
He did his time
He is an American treasure. Nothing but respect for his mind.
He is selling old stuff with no new thoughts added. This is 1950s economic/political theory. You know, Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand & Co. Didn't work then and probably won't work now. But please be sure you buy a tee shirt from his web site.
Prof Sowell has been one of the most enlightening and engaging people I've come to hear and read, and that, only in the past few years. For me, he provides hope in a time that can seem so near hopeless.
One of the most important American maverick of our times and great critical thinkers and teachers who's writings I hope is discovered now more than ever especially youngsters nowadays. All the mainstream medias don't even mention him and his writings and never ever try to debate him. None of these intellectuals out here have ever tried to talk about him and his writing at all because they would get destroyed in any arguments of debate by the facts and knowledge of the facts no one's ready for that smoke.
I’m really going to miss him when his gone. And of his funeral is public I’ll be there.
Thanks for the tribute reason.
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Thomas Sowell in a hero. Love his work
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Gratitude... A truckload of gratitude!!... The amount of work this man has put in, in order to educate the world!...
Sowell is the best economist in the world, and he always will be❤️🙏
I do just love the thought of Sowell and Pinker hanging out. So much brain power at one table.
Witnessed this happen for 38 years of my life.
Step-1 Dad comes to the US, from Honduras, back in the 1970's. Dirt poor and poorer than any American could even comprehend. Works 70-80 week. No handouts... no welfare.
Step-2 45 years later and he OWNS 7 homes and has a quarter million in the bank. Assets in the millions.
You say this is an isolated incident. Sorry, I can't buy that. Two of my uncles and three of my aunts own multiple homes and they all worked hard. No handouts. One of my aunts is self made millionaire... she makes wigs... of all things.
Want more evidence? 2nd generation of extended family are liberals. Believe that "The Boogey Man" is out there. Majority of my cousins are single parents, are on welfare, didn't graduate from high school, and are dependent on entitlements.
Wouldn't your dad be kind of like a liberal?
Wow thats so interesting if its true because then what sowell sais is correct thanks for confirming and i hape you kick ass in life.
Okay this is weird... I just made a comment explaining how this is a great argument against social darwinist ideas... and it was instantly deleted.
CZcams moderation algorithm made an oopsie.
@@Tzizenorec Be careful with keywords and phrases. That's what causing the deletion. CZcams doesn't want ideas being exchanged unless it fits their narrative.
@@ErwinSchrodinger64 DemoKKKRats never talk about minority successes, because they terrorize minorities with fake victim narrative, just like DemoKKKRats used to hang minorities to terrorize them.
I only just discovered Thomas Sowell a couple of years ago. And just in time! The crazier the world has become, the more it also made sense. My favorite Sowell quote sums things up quite well, "Racism is not dead but it is on life support - kept alive by politicians, race hustlers and people who get a sense of superiority by denouncing others as racist.”
I've always enjoyed him speaking since I was in High School.
Glad to see his life and work are being featured in a documentary. Well deserved.
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I have been a fan of Dr. Sowell for a well over a decade. His approach to multidisciplinary research inspired me to take a multidisciplinary approach to my doctorate.
Knowledge and Decisions is by far the most intelligent book I have ever attempted to read. I have listened to it twice or thrice (can't remember which) and barely scratched the surface. In my humble opinion as a long time fan of economics and as someone who possesses a bachelor's degree in economics, I think that book alone is worthy of a Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for Sowell.
So impressive that you can't remember how many times you listened to it. Now, THAT is impressive!
@@bp4187 back then, I was young and naively following general "How to learn stuff fast" advice from the internet and one of the tips was to watch CZcams lectures and tutorials at 2x speed and to listen to audiobooks at 2x speed but I am a tad slow, I found out years later that somewhere between 0.7x and 0.85x speed is actually my sweet spot, so I spent about 2 years listening to audiobooks and learning absolutely nothing from them.
The greatest American philosopher and thinker we have ever produced. God bless Thomas Sowell
I first discovered Thomas Sowell's work back around 2008. Read A Conflict of Visions. Amazing book. He really is a national treasure as other people have said
A well deserved homage to a great intellect. It helps so much having people to look up to.
We should have a Thomas Sowell Day!
Sowell for President!!!!!!! 👍🌎
I wish we had ONE thinker, ONE economist of the calibre of Dr.Thomas Sowell here in India..may be we do, but this person isn't in the public eye.
Dr.Sowell has never gotten his due because his views run completely contrary to the world of liberal/progressive/Marxist academia which is so overwhelmingly white.
He is truly an international treasure..but we live in a sad world where hundreds of millions worship the false prophets of hope and change( who capture power to enrich themselves preying upon minority grievances ) while completely ignoring a man who is genuinely interested in improving the lot of the poorest of the poor
You cannot say "his genius" as it really is more his practice to think things through and avoid the temptation to arrive at preconceived notions and move on. That does not take genius but choice. He is of course a genius whatever that means on any given day. I am thankful for his sharing of results that will help everyone someday in some way.
Thomas Sowell is a hidden national treasure.
"There are no solutions. Only trade offs"
Outstanding !
This man changed my life forever, truly the greatest
I used t ok be a drug war, patriot act, and foriegn war supporting conservative. After working 10 years at TSA "yeah I groped people and fondled underwear for ten years" I started realizing how wrong my worldview was. Yes, working at TSA turned me into a full fledged libertarian.
Nice
We gotta regulate big govt not small businesses lol
The drug war is the sole cause of the majority of our nation’s social problems.
@@JoJoJoker I was about to differ till I saw the key term "social"
Agreed
Good for you for self-reflection and openness to change and learn. Bravo. I can only hope that today’s troubles and conflicts in society turn more people towards such self reflection and integrity.
@@JoJoJoker amen!
Sowell for POTUS!
Finally something good from Reason as of late
Yep
I found him just recently and I thank God! I was glad to hear his face book is “Conflict of Visions” as this was my first purchase... it’s the starting point in my opinion!!!!
I want to thank Jason Riley for giving us a better look at Thomas Sowell. I really appreciate the work, thank you.
Great man. An American treasure.
God bless you Doctor Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is simply marvellous.
The wisest living American. Much too wise to be president.
But Mr Sowell would be an excellent advisor!
@@chrisverone4199 To the president that would listen to what he is saying.
@@beaudavis3808 At this point the goverment hasa narrative they are unwilling to to change. We the people can gain knowledge from Mr Sowell ans how to use thar knowledge in oue daily lives.
Governments everywhere who have failed to keep vested interest from planting their tentacles into the corridors of public office cannot be helped regardless of the quality of advisors they surround themselves with.
Democracy becomes a pageant once every 5 years, with every contestants pitch is to save the world/country/economy/ environment/bald eagle/middle class/ way of life or another dozen of cliched word salad.
He's brilliant, clear and a true American Patriot and national treasure. I could listen to him and that voice every day and his writing is equally amazing.
Sowell's rough and tumble upbringing kept him grounded in reality. He was always smart as a result.
Such a brilliant man.
I pray that Sowell will live for another 10 years which is a really selfish wish, but our world needs him.
Thank you Dr Sowell, for enriching humanity
Still the Smartest Man in the Room !
I learned more in-depth history and political history listening to one of his books than a year of homeschooling my son with a traditional textbook.
I used to think he was a sell out. I admire him now. He was the voice of reason that dragged me more to the center of the political spectrum. I was so radically left I demonized capitalism. I read , “Wealth, Poverty, and Politics,” and I’m reading his book, “Basic Economics,” and it’s totally changing the way I think about civilizations, human nature, and the importance of a free market. Highly intelligent. I can’t say many people have motivated me to change my mind about politics like this intellectual. I still respect Richard Wolff, Yanis Varofakis, and Noam Chomsky for getting me interested in politics. But this man covers all his bases and explains difficult concepts in plain english like no other. If anyone has any recommendations I’m open minded enough to look into it. I’m in my 30s now and I’m trying to understand the world, trying to prepare for end stage capitalism. Ray Dalio’s book, “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,” was another eye opener for me. We can’t just hate and resent the rich. There has to be some common ground. A lot of us are spoiled and take the modern luxuries we have for granted. The grass will always be greener on the other side.
Love me some Sowell. Unbelievably intelligent and informative.
I had no idea the nuances of all these issues he speaks on until I began listening to him.
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FINALLY! Thomas Sowell is by far the most important black intelectual of our time. And he gets ignored by EVERYONE. But you need to interview him so he can speak for himself. But thanks for at least mentioning him.
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Putting reasonable Thomas Sowell on ReasonTV is a very reasonable and sensible decision to have been made - THANKS!
Only found this wonderful gentleman lately. " It's never to late."
I love listening to him and learning from him
Love listening to this Great man and Milton Friedman
It’s not what happens to you but rather what you do with it.
Never Forget this.
Reality vs intention
And his books are on CZcams!!! So it is good for something!!!!
Sowell is definitely on of the GOATS!
Thomas Sowell is an absolute. 💯%
His body of work should be mandatory study in high school. Only wish I would have discovered his work sooner.
Thomas Sowell is an American hero.
They’re not maverick, they’re just correct.
Love this man.
Splendid video. Dr Sowell's books are brilliant as well. So inspiring.
All hail the great Thomas Sowell!
Wonderful MAN!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸
If i was to go back to school i would write a report about Thomas Sowell for black history month.
Sowell deserves the Nobel Prize for Economics.
@@user-es8pd8ik3y Don't how to do that, but I will if I can figure it out.
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Why would you respond to a professional troll?
He is selling old stuff with no new thoughts added. This is 1950s economic/political theory. You know, Milton Friedman, Ayn Rand & Co. Didn't work then and probably won't work now. But please be sure you buy a tee shirt from his web site.
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I guess you don't understand basic economics
I wish more black would read his work on which I think is absolutely brilliant.
Damn, Sowell looks great for his 90s...
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He's walking around better than I am! :D