And the fact that he put a gun to a pregnant woman’s stomach and the multiple drug charges? A shitty officer could have been avoided if a crime wasn’t committed.
I like how this guy talks. He should start a business centered around repairing the electronics on apple products and record it for a youtube channel, i think he would be great at it.
@@sierrachief117 The joke is exactly that... It has nothing to do and is hyper specific. I hate having to explain that. If you don't find it funny, you should still be able to recognize that's where the attempted humor comes from, and also, good for you, but making it shorter would not make it any funnier either.
this doesn’t have to do with the main subject of the vid but i have huge social anxiety (like to the point where i’m legally disabled bc of that and depression and other mental illness stuff) so giving out that positive energy to strangers is super hard regardless of race; i usually look at my phone or fiddle with my hands when someone walks past me. i have such a surge of anxiety when that happens bc it reminds me that i exist and other people perceive me and i have a paranoia that everyone hates me by default. this video gave me motivation to try to smile and wave at people i don’t know on the street or the bus (i tried it a few times today) and honestly seeing the smiles and genuine enthusiasm of people being greeted made me feel a lot more comfortable and confident. it’s no cure and it’s scary but it’s mutually beneficial when i have the courage to do it. thank you for the motivation and i love these kinds of videos, they always inspire me.
I had such bad anxiety and depression that I barely left my room for 4 years. In order to get better, it involves a doctor and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations, it will initially be painful but it makes life so much easier afterwards
Yeah I got nervous when I saw the title because I watched a few of his other videos and was starting to like the guy. I was hoping it didn't make a wrong turn down a dark alleyway and I would have to start repeatedly clicking "not interested" to get the CZcams algorithm to stop suggesting his videos. The algorithm can be aggressively stupid and frequently doesn't know how to take the hint that just because i watched one or two videos does not mean to keep showing me crap I don't want to watch. *Instead what happened is this man touched my heart*
it's not just that, some people really like hearing you talk and your personality, and like your videos of you talking about various things more than the ones about board repair :)
That story around the 14 minute mark reminds me of when I went to Virginia to see some friends. We were walking through a parking lot and a group of people were out front and they were celebrating. They were different than me in color but I walked right up to one of them and said, "What's going on?" One replied, "My brothers getting married!" So I seen the guy walking out of the building. I looked for cameras to make sure I didn't mess anything up if they were photographing, I walked right up to him stuck out my hand and said, "CONGRATULATIONS MAN!" His face lit up and asked, "Thanks! Who are you?" I stated, "Just a stranger wanting to wish you a happy relationship and marriage." He thanked me and took TWO photos with me in it. Didn't know him, never met them. It is all about attitude. Great video!
@Adi KriegKrieg to begin with most of your sources are simply anecdotal and based on individuals instead of giving actual statistics which paints black people in a negative light since you're cherry-picking the worst of these cases which can be done with any race. The sources that do have statistics either aren't backed up or support your claim such as : Black Males have the Highest Femicide Rates of ALL RACES of Men! m.topix.com/forum/afam/TGV4GDS3S2BSQEJ63/bm-have-the-highest-femicide-rates-of-all-races-of There isn't an article relating to femicide rates on this. CDC Leading Causes Of Death Chart 2014 www.cdc.gov/women/lcod/index.htm Currently does have any information on this page. Black On White Rape Statistics czcams.com/video/kwbgL9TxG6Y/video.html It's a small bias youtube video that doesn't link source to the slides. While on the title page it claims to be backed by the FBI there's no evidence to support this. Every other link were simply individual cases which can be done to any race by simply searching 'white rapist" for example. If you're gonna believe and support something please review your sources and use something more factual.
@Adi KriegKrieg citing individual cases is anecdotal and as I said before your other links simply didn't have the information you said it did so I don't see where exactly I lied. I followed each link and it either talked about a specific criminal or was a about a completely irrelevant video.
@Adi Krieg I'm not saying that the black community doesn't have problems however it's disingenuous to make these claims without considering the circumstances of these areas. For example, in all those links there was no information within the link that discussed interracial marriage and yet you treat a whole race as a health risk with no facts to support. There is a crime problem but this problem is mostly caused by poverty due to several injustices in the past. You can't expect a group of people who have constantly been reset to have a stable base like everyone else. And to your point about foreign countries warning tourist of black areas which you haven't supported they also warn against traveling to the U.S due to mass shootings, many of which are done by white people. ultimately there are many factors that affect these issues so I think it's unfair to look at this as a race issue when there's so much more at play like poverty, location, and many individual decisions. So I feel like we should look for valid solutions instead of exaggerating a problem to the point of alienating a group of people.
@Adi Krieg I've looked at these statistics many times and these website are very liberal which is why I have done my research and want to look for valid solutions. Ultimately with numbers, you can skew results however you want but this doesn't change the problem at hand. Calling me a commie for simply addressing what you said doesn't change the fact that the information wasn't there when I used your sources. if you have links to more credible sources please show me them since after years of looking up information on these very important issues I have not seen the drastic numbers you presented. I didn't blame you for the links being wrong I only said they were wrong. So if asking you about this information is me lying somehow then I don't know how we can really talk about these views since I've only been respectful and moderate about this issue this entire time.
@Adi Krieg i actually replied days ago but for some reason, it's not here. I don't have time to make it as detailed as last time so all I'll say is that ill check out these new links watch the video and try to find it's sources so I can understand where exactly you're coming from instead of trying to assume your position. There are things in the black community that I see that too me are simply self-destructive and I can only say this because my parents are immigrants and raised me with a different mentality. The last post I made just goes into what I agree and disagree with in the series of the post after mine. Ultimately I don't really want to argue but I do want to understand your thought process.
You have a very eloquent and effective way of transmitting your message. Very humble indeed. Just wanted you to know that the effort is greatly appreciated and to not stop because the world needs a voice like yours. Thank you very much!❤
the "see im right" thing reminds me of the "If google were a guy" skit. The anti-vaxx lady asks for "Vaccines cause autism", google says "No.. they don't" and in the skit she does the same search but does the whole "Vaccines DO cause autism", the google guy gives her 1 page result and she is like "See, i was right!", even though she was totally wrong
@@thomasreaves588 Considering the fact that literally thousands of papers have Been written debunking the “vaccines cause autism” paper, clearly vaccines do not cause autism
@@chiangkaishrek5123 What causes autism? You say that "thousands of papers have been written debunking" that fact that vaccines cause austism! How do these author know that vaccines don't cause autism?
The CDC is currently being sued for being unable to produce proof for the claim on their website that no vaccines cause autism. Look it up, there was a freedom of information act request for the citation of their claim and they failed to produce. They sent proof that certain particular vaccines don't cause autism but were not even the vaccines that were originally under question. I've got plenty of vaccines, doesn't mean I think it's okay when I see obvious problems like that one.
If I make eye contact with anyone out in public, while walking around, I just smile and nod, and usually get something to the same effect back. Makes everyone feel better than losing any awkwardly and pretending you don't exist.
Pretty much what I do. Anyone makes eye contact with me, I either nod, or say hello. Depends on gender though. Males, universal what's up nod. (Unless they verbally say hello/what's up/how ya doing?) Females, guaranteed hello. Sometimes I do fudge that social norm and nod at women when they deserve a hello which leads to awkwardness.... But when you are out in public everyday and nod at 100+ dudes, and say hello to 100+ women, you confuse the " gender norm." so to speak. I say it's awkward because women have no fucking clue what the silent nod means. Any guy knows this. They don't know it's a silent way of saying hello/what's up/how are you. So they tend to react with a "WTF impression?!?" But then again, I'm introverted so I can be an awkward SOB. You'd think repetition would yield 100% accurate results with this routine. So maybe it's me being an introvert and my brain having to process a few additional nanoseconds to determine the correct greeting format. Thus screwing it up occasionally.
I work in retail, so I'm really good at making eye contact and smiling at people, but I have to stop myself from asking if they are looking for something or need any help after a long day at work.
@Toby Lerone Damn dude, you must have been in a shitty part of town. Either that, or you were just EXTREMELY unlucky and the individual was having the worst day of their life and you were the poor SOD that looked/gestured to them wrong. (In their opinion.) Sorry to hear that though. Personally, I've done this "social interaction" pretty much my whole life and no one has been vicious. If anything they'll ignore me as the "worst case scenario."
Is this the case in USA? In Germany it’s rather seen as awkward if you look people in the eyes and smile to them 😂 except if you bumped into each other or anything like this..
You’re absolutely right. And sad thing is this is not only racism. A lot of other people do the same shit by finding a very small part of a big part and using that to prove the whole thing.
Love that you’re out there explaining my belief system to hundreds of thousands. Only thing I’m not sure about is the jokes. I think I speak with some authority on this one because I’m blind, like got a guide dog can’t see jack blind and I love jokes about my eyes because it means everyone is comfortable accepting and welcoming. I believe jokes can come from a place of cruelty or kindness and its very obvious in the moment where the joke came from. If we say all jokes are bad I feel we lose something collectively as humour is an amazing way to connect and feel together. Your explanation of peoples brains literally switching off seems very true and its how our brains make sense of complex situations but its incredibly damaging.
So I watched through the first 8 minutes, and you explained confirmation biases and the faulty logic behind racism. Plenty of people with college degrees don't understand these concepts, taught in college classes.
what he tries to tell is either you stop thinking or you are better than that. i suppose there are hundreds of thousand, if not millions, of central american female crossing into US. what organisation is able to track them down and give you that %?
Dude, i just discovered your channel and liked your honest speaking on your frustration with the "Reflowing dead flip chip GPUs is STILL BS" video so I clicked on this because it related to a discussion I had the other day about issues with immigrants in germany. And I want to thank you for taking the time to put theses thoughts into a video. Real good. Sometimes there is something you feel really strong but don't know how to phrase it, but then someone else nails it.
I understand confirmation bias and acknowledge many people don't. However, many colleges teach it in a way that puts the blame on all white people. However this is a problem with all races. So in other words, yes black, whites, Asians, natives can all be racist. (you won't hear that in your liberal arts courses...)
@CCRed95 : Where there are less police and protection for those who are weaker in some way, there will always be more crimes against them *that obviously would have been prevented* otherwise. You see? Bias is the opposite of logic. Don't allow the biases your own culture has forced upon you to control your own thoughts. That doesn't necessarily mean your culture is any worse than another. But all cultures promote plenty of biases of one form or another, and most of them promote many many biases.
@@TheRealRazhel Common courtesy is nothing more than a baseline of respect. It's why some people go apeshit when they feel others are "disrespecting" them.
that last story with your grandpa brought me to tears. thank you so much for this entire video and being so prolific and outspoken and using your voice and presence to be such a positive force in the world
Everybody in the comments talking about how this is still relevant like racism just pops back up after disappearing for a little. It’s always been here, it’s just being challenged in 2020 harder than before.
@@JimTheKid Yeah racism isnt the problem, its people like you who deny it exist that are the problem. You unconstitutional traitors need to get lynched for some poetic justice.
As far as treating people with respect. As a mid 40's male I was always taught to respect people until they prove they don't deserve it. When I talk to a lot of kids from the younger generations they always tell me they don't respect anyone until they earn it. I pointer out that if everyone thought that way it would just be a bunch of people standing around waiting for the other person to do something worthy of respect, meanwhile projecting their disrespect for each other, onto each other. No one can ever grasp why thats a bad thing. It blows my mind.
You can't really get an accurate view of respect from kids/adolescents. They're so used to being completely controlled & taught by authority that respect is just an entirely different mechanism in their lives. When you have your own autonomy I think your relationship with & understanding of respect radically changes. Edit: gonna also add that both views of respect are valid. I.e I only give respect when it's deserved, but treating me decently is enough to garner respect.
I'm an adolescent, and after reading your comment, I'm super thankful for how my folks brought me up. My dad talks a lot about putting good out into the world, and it looks like we're going to need a lot of it to keep my generation in check. With social media, electronic devices, and a lower birth rate, I feel like our generation has become pretty self-centered. I guess right now it's just unfortunate, but when we inherit society it could become a real problem.
@@Keepskatin true, respect must be earned but I start by giving the respect I expect from others by default. If they behave accordingly all is well and we go on with life; if not there WILL be hell to pay and then respect MUST be earned.
Bell Chan I couldn’t agree more. I hear the respect is earned phrase a lot by younger generations and it’s sad. Do their parents have to earn their respect too? What about people that are not your grandparents, but they are strangers that are the same age...they gotta win you over too? What about the older co-worker...is he going to have to work to earn some 20 year old’s respect? Get outta here with that.
You said this was going to be a long one and I immediately downloaded it for bedtime. Idk why your channel is the most calming thing in the worst time, but there’s something so unshakeable about proper New Yorkers that it feels like the reality that’s most stable rn
I noticed that racists/sexists and other bigots, tend to focus on the differences instead of the similarities in people. So if they would want to stop being racists, just look at the huge amount of similarities.
Private Miller People tend to share many of the same goals, enjoy many of the same things, eat the same types of food given the chance, tend to share basic morals like “killing and stealing are bad”, share the same basic anatomy, etc, etc, etc. You might say that these things are intrinsic to humans, but that’s kind of the point. The difference in personality, means, and methods almost entirely stem from the way someone is raised as a child. The reason observable disparities based on race are present is because we are still using the same classifications for people that are part of immensely large and diverse groups as is that we used when oppression was institutionalized. Even cross culturally, humanitarianism tends to stay mostly unchanged, despite even cultural differences.
Wes Watson always says “racism is the epitome of ignorance” it’s so true. Not just on a low level like “racism is bad” but on a deeper level. For a lot of reasons you pointed out. You don’t consider other information and you apply your beliefs onto everyone else
@@elduce2942 It's not okay. Just because some people on Twitter or something say that it's fine doesn't mean that you need to accept it as fact. Racism is racism.
@@davidcazares7441 I want to point out that there’s prejudice against white people, not racism. Racism is a complex structure of systems built to bear down on a particular race (African Americans for us) because of prejudice. I’m not trying to justify the prejudice against white people (not at all), but it’s important to make the distinction in case you strike up conversation with a black guy/girl you know and you bring up the topic of racism against white people when the person you talk with has suffered proper, full-blown racism since their early years.
I feel like I was just given a talk and I need to go to my room to reflect. I don't understand how you're thoughts are so complete and, just, good. I can't think of another way to explain this.
“That googley eyed bs” is the best description I’ve heard for something that really pisses me off. Triggers me man, I’m white British and the council estate (basically the British equivalent of projects) I live on isn’t very diverse but there was some new housing built not long ago on the estate it’s quite fancy and it’s not council owned and that’s something that really annoyed me when all these snobs moved onto the estate that I’ve lived on my entire life. They just appeared one day and they turn their nose up at us it’s really horrible man just coz we have less money than them. Shouldn’t happen to anyone and I bet it happens a lot more to ethnic minorities it’s not right. Thank you for shedding some light on this someone needed to do it coz it really bothers me and everyone else in that position
My stupid social anxiety makes me do this sometimes and I hate it, because I know it probably made someone think I was being an asshole. You can usually tell when someone does it purposefully though, and those people are assholes for sure. Just keep in mind if you see someone kind of trying to make eye contact but looking nervous they might just have anxiety lol.
Aidan Montgomery no I understand that lol don’t worry my brother is very autistic and can’t even look the local shopkeeper in the eye so I understand. You’re right when you say you can tell when someone’s doing it purposely
Greetings I usually don't comment unless I have a positive comment. I was born on the Seminole reservation and there was no color or creed. Later in life I made a friend who was from New York... I always had thought The big city was a dangerous place with dangerous people. ..in 1998 my friend asked me to visit him in deer park. Reluctantly I agreed. I drove 24 hours finally ariving in Manhattan. Imagine the surprise when I got out of my car lost in a huge city and I open my mouth and in my best southern English I asked a young man "how yall doin " the young man stick out his hand and greets me.He told me how to get to where I was going.This young man was a broker who happened to be black.we also kept in touch.He was in tower one when it fell. My point is I still Visit that same spot in Manhattan where I met that young man every year. I have never treated badly in your amazing city.Keep up the hard work.Take care
There are certainly areas that are indeed more dangerous statistically but really, just be cautious. Don't walk out at night alone(doesn't matter what gender), into a sketchy alleyway, attempt to get home drunk alone, etc. If it seems realistically dangerous, don't do it.
you really can't afford to have a negative attitude in hell. new york is so dense that you can't help but bump into people, so the logical conclusion is to be friendly and that positive behavior bounces to the next person out weighing the negatives.
@@bmax99 I live in London and this is really true. I sometimes go down to a basketball court that's close to my house with my friend (not now because coronavirus) but when you walk back and sometimes it's dark when you go back and you have to be cautious and all that because on some of the streets there are stabbings and people getting robbed all the time but if you follow the main roads and stuff with streetlights then you're pretty much always fine
Wise words to live by: «I try not to criticize situations, I try not to criticize people, unless I'm actually willing to stand in their shoes and do a better job than them.»
I prefer "I try not to give my opinions on things unless I feel that I can actually change them". That other quote kinda validates the "You don't like? Do it better!" argument for when people can't stand criticism.
Me in 2016 : Watches Louis CZcams : No recommendations Me in 2020 : Haven't watched Louis in probably a year CZcams : Oh by the way, here's a video from 2016.
I am amazed at how much wisdom Louis shares with us. I'll certainly be using his talking point of "racism stops us from thinking" so people can stop jabbing fingers at one another. Cheers!
Damn. I really needed to hear that part about setting the tone of the conversation and properly acknowledging people instead of looking away. Thing is, it's useful since I spend a lot of my time on public transit (3-6 hours a day), and I don't wanna engage the crazies/leeches/drunks/tweakers. That being said, I've noticed how I've carried this into my jobs and I've made a lot of coworkers feel uncomfortable. I definitely need to change this. I've used the excuse of being an introvert/loner for a long time but I've become a lot more comfortable socially than I used to be. I realize that I need to invest more of my energy in properly judging people and acknowledging them, instead of taking the easy and lazy route of just ignoring almost everybody. I also dress in all black with intimidating graphics, so I do have more of a responsibility to make sure I'm not making people too uncomfortable. Honestly I've just wanted people to leave me alone because most of my energy is put into manual labor and because I had an abusive upbringing which made me get bad social anxiety, but since it's gotten a lot better, I really gotta keep growing and take the next step which I know I can do.
I’m watching the vid about abusing the “F” word and it sounds a bit relevant about trying to avoid so called F-riends or just random F-olks who never did anything to help you but all of a sudden want something like leeches. I hardly ever answer the phone anymore out of fear that I’ll get suckered into another scam. And I’m friendly with people when I meet them but have to step back and review the exchange to make sure I’m not getting sucked into a one sided relationship. I don’t know if I have an answer to your desire to be more social to your coworkers but I’ve done manual labor in warehouses before and haven’t had much problem even when riding the 2 hour triple bus ride there and back. I do tend to discriminate so, when I see people who have certain quirks that I recognize as being the kind that other people who haven’t been unfair towards me in the past also had, I open up to them. Maybe you could have a smily shirt that you switch into when you get to work or when there is a lull in the workload. Something to show a different, more vulnerable, and socially receptive side of yourself to people who you don’t have all that much reason to fear. It could be an undershirt that shows when you take of your death metal shirt off because you get hot. Or a silly hat you put on at work but don’t show on the bus.
If I may say to you, How impressed I am by what you have said. Your words feel genuine and heartfelt and I am right there with you. I think you will be fine because you so much want to change and throw off your past. I have made a similar journey and although I still slip backwards at times I take great joy in knowing myself and how I can empathise with others at last. Go for it and forgive yourself for your mistakes. "I once was blind but now I see".
@@Blox117 I agree with this statement. Honestly OP, it's not your responsibility to make a bunch of random people feel "comfortable". If they're not okay in themselves and need everyone they come into contact with to like them, that's their problem
The beginning bit about the grandparents is so true. My older brother would always be shredding on his electric guitar well into the hours of the night and when my grandma would stay over she always said how soothing his heavy metal was
I started watching your videos mostly for repair tips and insights, but more and more am finding them to be valuable life tips and insights. You have the most accurate moral compass I've seen in quite a long time. Please don't ever lose it. And make sure to calibrate it from time to time, as we all can certainly use someone like yourself to help point us in the right direction.
21:41 in 2020, this aged badly EDIT: as the comment later got pinned and i am very surprised and proud of Louis with this amount of engagement with his fans on such an old video, i do agree with Louis, just... the kneeling comment unfortunately relates to the murder of George Floyd
Your story about your grandfather was the best part!! I live on the East side of Detroit. People are like that’s a rough neighborhood. Same thing as your grandfather. I go wherever I want an people are like naw he’s cool, and random people will just be all bullshitting with me and nothing bad ever happens. When I first moved over here, I was concerned but it’s the exact same as anywhere else. People see you have a good reputation and are a good person and they don’t fuck with you! Thanks Louis you helped me a lot today!
Wow! Thanks for this! I didn't realize this was 4 years old, and I'll confess the title worried me. I was thinking you were going to argue that there is no thing called racism and blah blah blah... But I love the way you explained this very much in your own way. This may not be how I would have explained it. But that's just it. I can explain it my way to the people who will listen and hear me. You explained this in a different way that will find and reach a whole different audience. Thank you for the difference this conversation will make!
Yes! Generalizing an entire group is just someone trying to make thinking, their arguments, everything easier for them, but it doesn’t work at all. Nothing is black and white almost ever, but people try to make it that way.
stereotypes are just good advice. they arent absolute. people who assume they are absolute are suffering from thinking errors. and if a stereotype is mostly inaccurate. then its not even a stereotype... its just being dishonest. if 20% of people who wear hats also love skateboarding. then saying people who wear hats love skateboarding cant be a stereotype, because its mostly untrue. but if 70% of them did then it is a stereotype because its honest advice. sounds like the problem is people calling things stereotypes that actually arent. Id be dead actually if i wasnt aware of some stereotypes. i would have made some very uniformed decisions that had lead to my death. lol. glad i knew where to go, and what to say around different walks of life. "thanks stereotypes!" *makes cheesy thumbs up*
Differences in culture makes it difficult to. Example, in the US saying "black" is ok, "of color" its not ok (i think i have this right) in my country is the exact opposite. I can imagine good people from my country, not racist, get into trouble when they emigrate to the US just because they do a literal translation and think that they are speaking in the most polite way.
As I understand, "person of color" is okay in the US. Things get tricky when you say "colored" That's pretty interesting though, how "black" is perfectly fine here in the US where it has the opposite connotation over there
Like when I called someone black. I didn't have any racist intention. I just sort of automatically said it. I didn't even know until ppl starting bashing me in comments.
Came for the technical insight, stayed for the enlightenment to the meaning of life. PS live over on 10th and B, couldn’t believe it when I discovered your channel and found out where the old shop was!
Louis! You earned my respect. This is one of the best speech I ever heard of racism. I didn't believe I would watch the entire 40 minutes. It was worth it. I have learned a lot from it. I spoke with you on the phone in the past. You are really cool dude! What you are saying is true. You did help someone (a Black guy) that I know start his own business. He went from being a mechanic to an IT expert. Take care.
I've just recently stumbled onto your videos. The 1st video being - Reballing flip chip GPUs is BULLSHIT. You are very informative and speak from the heart. This video really shows how much of a levelheaded guy you are. The story about your grandpa and the youths in the community working together reminded me of how we can connect with people just from doing simple things. I had to subscribe after this one. This election season is making everyone see red like a bull for one reason or another. Thanks for sharing.
Your train scenario really hit home with me. One time my family and I were driving through Philly at about 11pm and went through a neighborhood. There was a black guy outside, minding his own business talking with some other friends of his. My parents saw him and made some racial comment about him being black and staying up late (I can't remember what it was exactly). That moment always stuck with me because like you said, they ignored everything else and only look for things to confirm how "right" they are
@@mr.ru4real686 you clearly don't like them, but if you take a step back here you'll see that you're actually a lot closer to empathizing with or understanding BLM than you think. a lot of BLM supporters, especially the more outspoken and radical among them, believe exactly what you said. racism is a weapon to be used, and a lot of people feel that it's been used on them their entire life no matter how much they try to fix things the "right way" or how much they try to go with the flow. and if you're not black and you're saying "well, I"VE been affected by racism too!" that's solidarity! that doesn't make them your enemy. different struggles, same fight.
@@da_homunculus ONLY RACISM IS the ATTITUDE OF YOUNG BLACK MEN TAUGHT NOT ONLY TO NOT RESPECT COPS BUT DISRESPECT THEM ... THIS GOES WAY BACK TO NWA FUCK THE POLICE
@@malakim1773 Saying something is the product of whites is ignorant as fuck. There are no "whites". "Whites" haven't done anything. That's like calling all Asians "yellows" and saying that the Japanese are responsible for everything the North Korean regime has done because they share a similar skin tone and are both "yellows". I can point out atrocities committed by predominantly black countries to this day, including modern day slave markets, but that doesn't make it something "blacks" have done. It makes it something that citizens of those countries have done. Would you blame American "blacks" for the slave markets ran by predominantly black countries? No, you wouldn't.
I know it’s an older video but your depression videos and this both inspired and helped me. I really enjoy your content and look forward to your new videos!
Just caught this video, after watching some of your other great content. I cannot move on without stopping to say THANK YOU for this great "non tech" video. This one truely made my day.
These events aren’t fucking current omg. I can’t believe how many people think that he’s some kind of psychic when these things and WORSE has been going on SINCE SLAVERY. Slavery never stopped. It just changed it’s outfit a few times.
When I read the title "...racism(and why it's bullshit)" I thought I was going to hear a tirade discrediting that racism exists. So glad I was wrong, love this channel!
@Brett Sylvester regardless of whether Brett is a pretty overall good person or generally sack of shit (I'm honestly not saying he's either) I think it's a good exercise to digest what he's said and respond to/against it without personal attacks (again, not because he's a good person, but because an argument against what he's saying would be that much more strong & clear). My first impressions of Brett's assertions are of course that they're common tropes used to opress black people, but regardless of how much that's true a lot of my first impression is a result of my political identity and what I do know about issues that face black people, poor people, and poor black people (which is possibly riddled with confirmation bias & is mostly based off of what I remember in history class 10 years ago, The Wire, talking to people my POC friends, and from podcasts/occasionally looking up what terms such as 'redlining' mean on Wikipedia). I think it'd be a good exercise in strengthen my understanding of the issues going in in the world to look at what exactly Brett's saying and respond to each of his points. I'm busy now but I just wanted to say that before this comment turns into a dumpster fire.
Its because racist jokes are funny! When they aren't being used hurtfully to put someone down*** Intent is everything, and your audience. You cant just walk down the street and tell a racist joke to a random person of that race. And theres certainly a difference between telling a joke and actually being racist, and its usually pretty clear which is which. Great video!
Im pretty sure by racist joke he means just some shitty stereotype said in a joking manner, rather than what I'd refer to as a race-based joke which is where its cleverly formulated and can only really be interpreted as racist by someone trying to label you as a racist. Great examples of race-based jokes are the likes of that told by louis ck and dave chapelle
Some people try to pass off their racism as a just a joke. This is where a lot of the issue occurs, some use comedy for good, some use it for evil smh.
@@lissie3669 Spot on. Same with Leon and "C0ll0n". A joke based on race (i.e stereotypical Asian Math questions, trust me, I love those kind of jokes) vs a racist "joke" (i have no real examples cuz i never have really heard of many :P)
@@lissie3669 when it's a joke, it's a joke. Context is what matters, not necessarily the content. That being said, I believe comedy can't be used for evil, by definition. A racist joke will never enforce a stereotype. Most often it will make an offensive statement less taboo, thus less offensive. Then again, tell a racist joke in a snarky manner to a person of that race and you're not telling a joke anymore. It isn't comedy if it's not meant to be laughed at.
Hey man, love your content. I really like those videos, really. I also really like your approach of “i don’t do it so I don’t know” and “i wont criticise because I wouldn’t wanna do it”. I think on “phone reflecting light” and “one bullet is really strong” (it is!) you may benefit from watching some LEO content from donut operator
Dude, great video. We ask your opinions about these issues because in many ways (for me at least) we have huge respect for you and want to know your opinions on what we perceive to be important issues. Keep it up dude.
Wtf, 4 years old wideo with BLM, "i can't breathe" and that things in it. This seems crazy to a person who never actually was aware of those thing before this whole thing in USA started
Louis wasn't predicting the future. He was talking about the past. George Floyd wasn't the first one to die on camera saying "I can't breathe". Eric Garner was killed by cops in NYC in 2014. I'm almost certain that's the case Louis had in mind. Floyd was just the straw that broke the camel's back. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Eric_Garner
@@paranoidrodent When you consider that the protests went as far as Australia, it's clear that a lot more is going on than a fight against racist cops in America. Certain Marxist subversive elements have hijacked the protests to do something they've been planning ever since Trump won the last election. It was the perfect, lucky cover for them. The internet has allowed them to organize and get serious funding, enough to go international for reasons that have nothing to do with Floyd. (Australia, really? Not exactly a hotbed of African-descendant suffering.)
This shit been happening for decades. For every unarmed black person killed today, you gotta remember there was a time when there were no cameras. It was just the cops word against the dead. And even with body cams, we still don't get justice.
I hate to sound like “conspiracy theorist” But let me tell you; it is a fact the police have a cabal called “The Fraternal Order of Police” My mom is a correctional officer She told me that ‘The Fraternal Order of Police’ are good people and if an inmate were to ever try to sue her for *anything* ; that they would get her out of it Now, I don’t know if it’s a nefarious plot it is that cops keep choking black people to death But me specifically having knowledge of this damn near secret society; It only makes me think...
Source: NPR.org Floyd's death has been ruled a homicide. The autopsy report from Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office concludes the cause of death was "cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression." ... A post-mortem nasal swab confirmed that diagnosis. I don't know where people keep getting these "alternative facts" and fake news from
I subscribed here out of sheer respect for Louis about a year ago even though I don't engage in MAC repairs. I'm consistently pleasantly surprised by his commentary and honesty. We're all on our own crusades but what he says seems in tune with the zeitgeist and even ahead of it. Thanks for all the great content, Louis. F the haters and please keep speaking your mind even if others don't agree. If you could produce more 10 minute vids for folks like myself with short attention spans, it would be greatly appreciated. I think when producing long videos it's best to have a second person you're engaging with even if they share the same opinion and are just being supportive. I promise you it would give the video a much more digestible pacing
Dude, racists can be any shape, size, color, creed, etc. Their "dress code" is irrelevant. This thought process that "only white people can be racists" is unfounded throughout history. One look at the caste system in India or the Roman empire is all one needs to see to realize this. Honestly, I've seen more briefcase and tie wearing racists per capita than I've seen homeless racists. I guess the key to living a good life is to treat everyone you meet as an equal.
Racism only stems from white supremacy. And racism only benefits white supremacy. This "caste" system in india does what? Favor people with lighter skin. Which is a result of white supremacy. And benefits white supremacy.
@@papi_sativa You're a fucking idiot. The caste system in India was started long before the concept of Race was even conceptualized at all. The people at the very bottom aren't even darker than those above them, they're just people who speak a different language or have a different religion.
@@Seth9809 infact it's not even based on religion and language. People speaking the same language, following the same religion, and people who look alike are oppressing each other based on the caste system. It's pretty fucked up.
hey man, been watching a few of your videos recently, love that you're a native New Yorker. I am also a native New Yorker born and raised. love what you do in the tech world. I relate to a lot of what youre saying in this video. im a bartender in Manhattan. if you ever come in, I got you. keep up the quality in your videos I love them.
Its not just complicated, it is also wrong. When you say grandchildren, you know we will talk about 3 generations. So calling Generation nr 1 (grandparents) parents is simply wrong. Also it’s dumb , because grandparents did not plan the grandchildren.
I completely agree, people stop thinking, the challenge is getting people to think before they speak or act. Hey Louis, just started watching your channel, live in the Bronx, keep talking bro, keep talking.👍
21:50 holy shit he literally describes the George Floyd incident 4 years before it happened
Dude... I had to check the date... it was trippy as hell
This actually is really crazy
And the fact that he put a gun to a pregnant woman’s stomach and the multiple drug charges? A shitty officer could have been avoided if a crime wasn’t committed.
@@PDPIE1029 what are you talking about
@@PDPIE1029 Seperate case. Even if it was true, it had nothing to do with the arrest in which he was murdered. Stop being a peice of shit.
can you do a video on the meaning of life, but only through the metaphor of fixing water damage on a laptop
challenge accepted, I will put time and effort into this.
@@rossmanngroup did this ever come to light?
@@rossmanngroup still waiting for this
@@rossmanngroup sarcasm detected
@@rossmanngroup I genuinely wish this isn't sarcasm, I would love to see that
This man needs to talk to the CEO of Racism.
yeah, nick
@Tidder T No, even worse; Stuart Little
@@NoahYazdan woosh
@@NoahYazdan all whites arent racist tho..
@@NoahYazdan Good job being a part of the problem.
I like how this guy talks. He should start a business centered around repairing the electronics on apple products and record it for a youtube channel, i think he would be great at it.
If you want to pretend like that was funny, atleast make it short and try avoid writing a paragraph.
@@sierrachief117 The joke is exactly that... It has nothing to do and is hyper specific. I hate having to explain that. If you don't find it funny, you should still be able to recognize that's where the attempted humor comes from, and also, good for you, but making it shorter would not make it any funnier either.
@@sierrachief117 wow you are so smart
@@rodrigodemiguellamminen5244 my intention was not to be rude. It is an overused joke and you know it.
@@TripleKmafia you have a shitty opinion
"a word"
*40 minutes of content*
thats the passion of speech this man has always been known for
it's a long word okay? :P
This guy doesn’t age at all, I thought it was a recent upload and it turns out it was uploaded almost 4 years ago ☠️💀💀
People noticeably age every 3 - 5 years.
he was born at the age of 30
Oh, woah! I figured it came from the last month or so... Hello from the future!
all that changed is the lighting
Holy Hell! 🤔
"Racism stops Thinking" this should print on T-Shirts. This sentence force you to think. Kudos for this.
Works both ways "Thinking stops racism"
A bidirectional relation. Eureka!
Make a shirt with one sentence on the front, one on the back.
OH my. I never thought of this.
it could go:
RACISM STOPS THINKING, BUT THINKING STOPS RACISM.
DON'T DELAY, THINK TODAY!
@@gregoriysharapov1936 STOP RIGHT THERE CITIZEN!
Looks like you've had a bit too much to think.
this doesn’t have to do with the main subject of the vid but i have huge social anxiety (like to the point where i’m legally disabled bc of that and depression and other mental illness stuff) so giving out that positive energy to strangers is super hard regardless of race; i usually look at my phone or fiddle with my hands when someone walks past me. i have such a surge of anxiety when that happens bc it reminds me that i exist and other people perceive me and i have a paranoia that everyone hates me by default. this video gave me motivation to try to smile and wave at people i don’t know on the street or the bus (i tried it a few times today) and honestly seeing the smiles and genuine enthusiasm of people being greeted made me feel a lot more comfortable and confident. it’s no cure and it’s scary but it’s mutually beneficial when i have the courage to do it. thank you for the motivation and i love these kinds of videos, they always inspire me.
Awwwnn. Never give up, just keep being good to others. That can help u feel good.
I had such bad anxiety and depression that I barely left my room for 4 years. In order to get better, it involves a doctor and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations, it will initially be painful but it makes life so much easier afterwards
Man I was worried this video was going to go the other direction on racism being bullshit hahaha
Yeah I got nervous when I saw the title because I watched a few of his other videos and was starting to like the guy. I was hoping it didn't make a wrong turn down a dark alleyway and I would have to start repeatedly clicking "not interested" to get the CZcams algorithm to stop suggesting his videos. The algorithm can be aggressively stupid and frequently doesn't know how to take the hint that just because i watched one or two videos does not mean to keep showing me crap I don't want to watch. *Instead what happened is this man touched my heart*
it's not just that, some people really like hearing you talk and your personality, and like your videos of you talking about various things more than the ones about board repair :)
Both, even board repair video's have a lot of background in it.
And looking at it makes you value the little things in life (;
Not gonna lie; this is why I watch, you remind me of how my dad talks.
I wouldn't say "MORE than board repair", but these "life lessons" (as I call them) are definitely interesting and valuable as well.
I have spent the better part of the day watching his videos myself!
That story around the 14 minute mark reminds me of when I went to Virginia to see some friends. We were walking through a parking lot and a group of people were out front and they were celebrating. They were different than me in color but I walked right up to one of them and said, "What's going on?" One replied, "My brothers getting married!" So I seen the guy walking out of the building. I looked for cameras to make sure I didn't mess anything up if they were photographing, I walked right up to him stuck out my hand and said, "CONGRATULATIONS MAN!" His face lit up and asked, "Thanks! Who are you?" I stated, "Just a stranger wanting to wish you a happy relationship and marriage." He thanked me and took TWO photos with me in it. Didn't know him, never met them. It is all about attitude. Great video!
@Adi KriegKrieg to begin with most of your sources are simply anecdotal and based on individuals instead of giving actual statistics which paints black people in a negative light since you're cherry-picking the worst of these cases which can be done with any race. The sources that do have statistics either aren't backed up or support your claim such as :
Black Males have the Highest Femicide Rates of ALL RACES of Men!
m.topix.com/forum/afam/TGV4GDS3S2BSQEJ63/bm-have-the-highest-femicide-rates-of-all-races-of
There isn't an article relating to femicide rates on this.
CDC Leading Causes Of Death Chart 2014
www.cdc.gov/women/lcod/index.htm
Currently does have any information on this page.
Black On White Rape Statistics
czcams.com/video/kwbgL9TxG6Y/video.html
It's a small bias youtube video that doesn't link source to the slides. While on the title page it claims to be backed by the FBI there's no evidence to support this.
Every other link were simply individual cases which can be done to any race by simply searching 'white rapist" for example. If you're gonna believe and support something please review your sources and use something more factual.
@Adi KriegKrieg citing individual cases is anecdotal and as I said before your other links simply didn't have the information you said it did so I don't see where exactly I lied. I followed each link and it either talked about a specific criminal or was a about a completely irrelevant video.
@Adi Krieg I'm not saying that the black community doesn't have problems however it's disingenuous to make these claims without considering the circumstances of these areas. For example, in all those links there was no information within the link that discussed interracial marriage and yet you treat a whole race as a health risk with no facts to support. There is a crime problem but this problem is mostly caused by poverty due to several injustices in the past. You can't expect a group of people who have constantly been reset to have a stable base like everyone else. And to your point about foreign countries warning tourist of black areas which you haven't supported they also warn against traveling to the U.S due to mass shootings, many of which are done by white people. ultimately there are many factors that affect these issues so I think it's unfair to look at this as a race issue when there's so much more at play like poverty, location, and many individual decisions. So I feel like we should look for valid solutions instead of exaggerating a problem to the point of alienating a group of people.
@Adi Krieg I've looked at these statistics many times and these website are very liberal which is why I have done my research and want to look for valid solutions. Ultimately with numbers, you can skew results however you want but this doesn't change the problem at hand. Calling me a commie for simply addressing what you said doesn't change the fact that the information wasn't there when I used your sources. if you have links to more credible sources please show me them since after years of looking up information on these very important issues I have not seen the drastic numbers you presented. I didn't blame you for the links being wrong I only said they were wrong. So if asking you about this information is me lying somehow then I don't know how we can really talk about these views since I've only been respectful and moderate about this issue this entire time.
@Adi Krieg i actually replied days ago but for some reason, it's not here. I don't have time to make it as detailed as last time so all I'll say is that ill check out these new links watch the video and try to find it's sources so I can understand where exactly you're coming from instead of trying to assume your position. There are things in the black community that I see that too me are simply self-destructive and I can only say this because my parents are immigrants and raised me with a different mentality. The last post I made just goes into what I agree and disagree with in the series of the post after mine. Ultimately I don't really want to argue but I do want to understand your thought process.
You have a very eloquent and effective way of transmitting your message. Very humble indeed. Just wanted you to know that the effort is greatly appreciated and to not stop because the world needs a voice like yours. Thank you very much!❤
the "see im right" thing reminds me of the "If google were a guy" skit. The anti-vaxx lady asks for "Vaccines cause autism", google says "No.. they don't" and in the skit she does the same search but does the whole "Vaccines DO cause autism", the google guy gives her 1 page result and she is like "See, i was right!", even though she was totally wrong
How does Google know if vaccines cause autism? What are the causes of autism according to the electronic infallible bible call "Google" ?
@@thomasreaves588 Considering the fact that literally thousands of papers have Been written debunking the “vaccines cause autism” paper, clearly vaccines do not cause autism
@@chiangkaishrek5123 What causes autism? You say that "thousands of papers have been written debunking" that fact that vaccines cause austism! How do these author know that vaccines don't cause autism?
@@thomasreaves588 its in the papers you fucking idiot, what do you think the word debunk means
The CDC is currently being sued for being unable to produce proof for the claim on their website that no vaccines cause autism.
Look it up, there was a freedom of information act request for the citation of their claim and they failed to produce.
They sent proof that certain particular vaccines don't cause autism but were not even the vaccines that were originally under question.
I've got plenty of vaccines, doesn't mean I think it's okay when I see obvious problems like that one.
If I make eye contact with anyone out in public, while walking around, I just smile and nod, and usually get something to the same effect back. Makes everyone feel better than losing any awkwardly and pretending you don't exist.
Pretty much what I do. Anyone makes eye contact with me, I either nod, or say hello. Depends on gender though. Males, universal what's up nod. (Unless they verbally say hello/what's up/how ya doing?) Females, guaranteed hello. Sometimes I do fudge that social norm and nod at women when they deserve a hello which leads to awkwardness.... But when you are out in public everyday and nod at 100+ dudes, and say hello to 100+ women, you confuse the " gender norm." so to speak. I say it's awkward because women have no fucking clue what the silent nod means. Any guy knows this. They don't know it's a silent way of saying hello/what's up/how are you. So they tend to react with a "WTF impression?!?" But then again, I'm introverted so I can be an awkward SOB. You'd think repetition would yield 100% accurate results with this routine. So maybe it's me being an introvert and my brain having to process a few additional nanoseconds to determine the correct greeting format. Thus screwing it up occasionally.
I work in retail, so I'm really good at making eye contact and smiling at people, but I have to stop myself from asking if they are looking for something or need any help after a long day at work.
@Toby Lerone Damn dude, you must have been in a shitty part of town. Either that, or you were just EXTREMELY unlucky and the individual was having the worst day of their life and you were the poor SOD that looked/gestured to them wrong. (In their opinion.) Sorry to hear that though. Personally, I've done this "social interaction" pretty much my whole life and no one has been vicious. If anything they'll ignore me as the "worst case scenario."
Is this the case in USA? In Germany it’s rather seen as awkward if you look people in the eyes and smile to them 😂 except if you bumped into each other or anything like this..
Tori Yes, when I'm biking or walking and I pass by someone I usually say Good morning or Hello.
You’re absolutely right. And sad thing is this is not only racism. A lot of other people do the same shit by finding a very small part of a big part and using that to prove the whole thing.
Love that you’re out there explaining my belief system to hundreds of thousands. Only thing I’m not sure about is the jokes. I think I speak with some authority on this one because I’m blind, like got a guide dog can’t see jack blind and I love jokes about my eyes because it means everyone is comfortable accepting and welcoming. I believe jokes can come from a place of cruelty or kindness and its very obvious in the moment where the joke came from. If we say all jokes are bad I feel we lose something collectively as humour is an amazing way to connect and feel together. Your explanation of peoples brains literally switching off seems very true and its how our brains make sense of complex situations but its incredibly damaging.
So I watched through the first 8 minutes, and you explained confirmation biases and the faulty logic behind racism. Plenty of people with college degrees don't understand these concepts, taught in college classes.
it's sad!
what he tries to tell is either you stop thinking or you are better than that. i suppose there are hundreds of thousand, if not millions, of central american female crossing into US. what organisation is able to track them down and give you that %?
Dude, i just discovered your channel and liked your honest speaking on your frustration with the "Reflowing dead flip chip GPUs is STILL BS" video so I clicked on this because it related to a discussion I had the other day about issues with immigrants in germany. And I want to thank you for taking the time to put theses thoughts into a video. Real good. Sometimes there is something you feel really strong but don't know how to phrase it, but then someone else nails it.
I understand confirmation bias and acknowledge many people don't. However, many colleges teach it in a way that puts the blame on all white people. However this is a problem with all races. So in other words, yes black, whites, Asians, natives can all be racist. (you won't hear that in your liberal arts courses...)
@CCRed95 : Where there are less police and protection for those who are weaker in some way, there will always be more crimes against them *that obviously would have been prevented* otherwise.
You see? Bias is the opposite of logic. Don't allow the biases your own culture has forced upon you to control your own thoughts. That doesn't necessarily mean your culture is any worse than another. But all cultures promote plenty of biases of one form or another, and most of them promote many many biases.
100% Agree dude. What is missing is one thing, Respect.
1. Respect yourself
2. Respect eveyone else
+ZEROSTATIC72 exactly!
Respect everyone? Respect is earned. I think you are talking about common courtesy
@@TheRealRazhel
Common courtesy is nothing more than a baseline of respect.
It's why some people go apeshit when they feel others are "disrespecting" them.
@@TheRealRazhel don't worry dude it's a black person thing. Respect, common courtesy same difference.
@Razhel : Respect is *not* earned. Respect is mutual, or it simply cannot exist.
Respect everyone, unless they disrespect others.
that last story with your grandpa brought me to tears. thank you so much for this entire video and being so prolific and outspoken and using your voice and presence to be such a positive force in the world
Everybody in the comments talking about how this is still relevant like racism just pops back up after disappearing for a little. It’s always been here, it’s just being challenged in 2020 harder than before.
You mean perpetuated and revitalized harder than before?
racism is not a problem. Because it doesn't really exist
@@JimTheKid bruh
JimTheKid uhhh what do u live on this planet?😐
@@JimTheKid Yeah racism isnt the problem, its people like you who deny it exist that are the problem. You unconstitutional traitors need to get lynched for some poetic justice.
As far as treating people with respect. As a mid 40's male I was always taught to respect people until they prove they don't deserve it. When I talk to a lot of kids from the younger generations they always tell me they don't respect anyone until they earn it. I pointer out that if everyone thought that way it would just be a bunch of people standing around waiting for the other person to do something worthy of respect, meanwhile projecting their disrespect for each other, onto each other. No one can ever grasp why thats a bad thing. It blows my mind.
You can't really get an accurate view of respect from kids/adolescents. They're so used to being completely controlled & taught by authority that respect is just an entirely different mechanism in their lives.
When you have your own autonomy I think your relationship with & understanding of respect radically changes.
Edit: gonna also add that both views of respect are valid. I.e I only give respect when it's deserved, but treating me decently is enough to garner respect.
I'm an adolescent, and after reading your comment, I'm super thankful for how my folks brought me up. My dad talks a lot about putting good out into the world, and it looks like we're going to need a lot of it to keep my generation in check.
With social media, electronic devices, and a lower birth rate, I feel like our generation has become pretty self-centered. I guess right now it's just unfortunate, but when we inherit society it could become a real problem.
THANK YOU,
I totally agree with that and don't understand how someone can get it so twisted.
What ever happened to the Golden Rule
@@Keepskatin true, respect must be earned but I start by giving the respect I expect from others by default. If they behave accordingly all is well and we go on with life; if not there WILL be hell to pay and then respect MUST be earned.
Bell Chan I couldn’t agree more. I hear the respect is earned phrase a lot by younger generations and it’s sad. Do their parents have to earn their respect too? What about people that are not your grandparents, but they are strangers that are the same age...they gotta win you over too? What about the older co-worker...is he going to have to work to earn some 20 year old’s respect? Get outta here with that.
A word on racism
*40 minutes long*
He’s saying the N-word but with a really long -ga at the end.
“Several words on racism”
@@brandons2842 are you a child that a 40 minute video is too long for you to sit through
@@incesteagle1212 jeeeeesus relax lol
He said in the beginning, it's going to be a long video, so if you don't want to see it then Don't
You said this was going to be a long one and I immediately downloaded it for bedtime. Idk why your channel is the most calming thing in the worst time, but there’s something so unshakeable about proper New Yorkers that it feels like the reality that’s most stable rn
I know this video is old, but your grampa was a legend. You're also very inspiring. Thanks for everything you do.
Came for the Apple rants, stayed for Louis' wisdom
In the end, we're all vastly more similar than we are different, no matter the race. That's something important to always remember.
I noticed that racists/sexists and other bigots, tend to focus on the differences instead of the similarities in people. So if they would want to stop being racists, just look at the huge amount of similarities.
Private Miller
People tend to share many of the same goals, enjoy many of the same things, eat the same types of food given the chance, tend to share basic morals like “killing and stealing are bad”, share the same basic anatomy, etc, etc, etc. You might say that these things are intrinsic to humans, but that’s kind of the point. The difference in personality, means, and methods almost entirely stem from the way someone is raised as a child. The reason observable disparities based on race are present is because we are still using the same classifications for people that are part of immensely large and diverse groups as is that we used when oppression was institutionalized. Even cross culturally, humanitarianism tends to stay mostly unchanged, despite even cultural differences.
@@PCLHH Good point but that assumes they want to change.
Exactly. The real thing that divides us is cultural, not race.
@erik masterchef wait so even if it's used validly
I love how you can analyze complex topics in such a down to earth language.
Wes Watson always says “racism is the epitome of ignorance” it’s so true. Not just on a low level like “racism is bad” but on a deeper level. For a lot of reasons you pointed out. You don’t consider other information and you apply your beliefs onto everyone else
I'd say "ignorance breeds racism" to be more precise. When you close your mind to understanding, assumptions creep in.
@@shealee3198 anti white racism is ok now
@@elduce2942 It's not okay. Just because some people on Twitter or something say that it's fine doesn't mean that you need to accept it as fact. Racism is racism.
@@davidcazares7441 I want to point out that there’s prejudice against white people, not racism. Racism is a complex structure of systems built to bear down on a particular race (African Americans for us) because of prejudice. I’m not trying to justify the prejudice against white people (not at all), but it’s important to make the distinction in case you strike up conversation with a black guy/girl you know and you bring up the topic of racism against white people when the person you talk with has suffered proper, full-blown racism since their early years.
I feel like I was just given a talk and I need to go to my room to reflect.
I don't understand how you're thoughts are so complete and, just, good. I can't think of another way to explain this.
Preperation
Bruh tell me about it haha
He cares
Jesus H. Christ this is relevant.
Eerily relevant
It's such a good take because you can apply it equally to all sides and every person.
irrelevant
No need to take the lord's name in vain 😁😄☦
HOLY SHIT!!!!
“That googley eyed bs” is the best description I’ve heard for something that really pisses me off. Triggers me man, I’m white British and the council estate (basically the British equivalent of projects) I live on isn’t very diverse but there was some new housing built not long ago on the estate it’s quite fancy and it’s not council owned and that’s something that really annoyed me when all these snobs moved onto the estate that I’ve lived on my entire life. They just appeared one day and they turn their nose up at us it’s really horrible man just coz we have less money than them. Shouldn’t happen to anyone and I bet it happens a lot more to ethnic minorities it’s not right. Thank you for shedding some light on this someone needed to do it coz it really bothers me and everyone else in that position
come down to philly hipsters are everywhere
My stupid social anxiety makes me do this sometimes and I hate it, because I know it probably made someone think I was being an asshole. You can usually tell when someone does it purposefully though, and those people are assholes for sure. Just keep in mind if you see someone kind of trying to make eye contact but looking nervous they might just have anxiety lol.
Aidan Montgomery no I understand that lol don’t worry my brother is very autistic and can’t even look the local shopkeeper in the eye so I understand. You’re right when you say you can tell when someone’s doing it purposely
13:54 on 2x sounds like Eminem is back
Wait why does it rhyme so well
Greetings
I usually don't comment unless I have a positive comment. I was born on the Seminole reservation and there was no color or creed.
Later in life I made a friend who was from New York... I always had thought The big city was a dangerous place with dangerous people. ..in 1998 my friend asked me to visit him in deer park.
Reluctantly I agreed. I drove 24 hours finally ariving in Manhattan.
Imagine the surprise when I got out of my car lost in a huge city and I open my mouth and in my best southern English I asked a young man "how yall doin " the young man stick out his hand and greets me.He told me how to get to where I was going.This young man was a broker who happened to be black.we also kept in touch.He was in tower one when it fell.
My point is I still Visit that same spot in Manhattan where I met that young man every year. I have never treated badly in your amazing city.Keep up the hard work.Take care
There are certainly areas that are indeed more dangerous statistically but really, just be cautious. Don't walk out at night alone(doesn't matter what gender), into a sketchy alleyway, attempt to get home drunk alone, etc. If it seems realistically dangerous, don't do it.
you really can't afford to have a negative attitude in hell. new york is so dense that you can't help but bump into people, so the logical conclusion is to be friendly and that positive behavior bounces to the next person out weighing the negatives.
@@bmax99 I live in London and this is really true. I sometimes go down to a basketball court that's close to my house with my friend (not now because coronavirus) but when you walk back and sometimes it's dark when you go back and you have to be cautious and all that because on some of the streets there are stabbings and people getting robbed all the time but if you follow the main roads and stuff with streetlights then you're pretty much always fine
Wise words to live by: «I try not to criticize situations, I try not to criticize people, unless I'm actually willing to stand in their shoes and do a better job than them.»
I prefer "I try not to give my opinions on things unless I feel that I can actually change them". That other quote kinda validates the "You don't like? Do it better!" argument for when people can't stand criticism.
the response to that generally is "i dont need to be an certified mechanic to know when a car's not working"
For topics like these and the way you analyze is the reason why I'm a subscriber. Keep up the good work.
Me in 2016 : Watches Louis
CZcams : No recommendations
Me in 2020 : Haven't watched Louis in probably a year
CZcams : Oh by the way, here's a video from 2016.
Me in 2021
4 years later. All this is still relevant
I am amazed at how much wisdom Louis shares with us. I'll certainly be using his talking point of "racism stops us from thinking" so people can stop jabbing fingers at one another. Cheers!
Yesss
I also like that he doesn’t just go “police bad police bad”, he actually logically criticizes them
It will always be relevant until racism is no more. Not really surprising.
400*
This is still relevant because most people are stupid.
Damn. I really needed to hear that part about setting the tone of the conversation and properly acknowledging people instead of looking away. Thing is, it's useful since I spend a lot of my time on public transit (3-6 hours a day), and I don't wanna engage the crazies/leeches/drunks/tweakers. That being said, I've noticed how I've carried this into my jobs and I've made a lot of coworkers feel uncomfortable. I definitely need to change this. I've used the excuse of being an introvert/loner for a long time but I've become a lot more comfortable socially than I used to be. I realize that I need to invest more of my energy in properly judging people and acknowledging them, instead of taking the easy and lazy route of just ignoring almost everybody. I also dress in all black with intimidating graphics, so I do have more of a responsibility to make sure I'm not making people too uncomfortable. Honestly I've just wanted people to leave me alone because most of my energy is put into manual labor and because I had an abusive upbringing which made me get bad social anxiety, but since it's gotten a lot better, I really gotta keep growing and take the next step which I know I can do.
I’m watching the vid about abusing the “F” word and it sounds a bit relevant about trying to avoid so called F-riends or just random F-olks who never did anything to help you but all of a sudden want something like leeches.
I hardly ever answer the phone anymore out of fear that I’ll get suckered into another scam. And I’m friendly with people when I meet them but have to step back and review the exchange to make sure I’m not getting sucked into a one sided relationship.
I don’t know if I have an answer to your desire to be more social to your coworkers but I’ve done manual labor in warehouses before and haven’t had much problem even when riding the 2 hour triple bus ride there and back. I do tend to discriminate so, when I see people who have certain quirks that I recognize as being the kind that other people who haven’t been unfair towards me in the past also had, I open up to them. Maybe you could have a smily shirt that you switch into when you get to work or when there is a lull in the workload. Something to show a different, more vulnerable, and socially receptive side of yourself to people who you don’t have all that much reason to fear. It could be an undershirt that shows when you take of your death metal shirt off because you get hot. Or a silly hat you put on at work but don’t show on the bus.
If I may say to you, How impressed I am by what you have said. Your words feel genuine and heartfelt and I am right there with you. I think you will be fine because you so much want to change and throw off your past. I have made a similar journey and although I still slip backwards at times I take great joy in knowing myself and how I can empathise with others at last. Go for it and forgive yourself for your mistakes.
"I once was blind but now I see".
I relate very hard to this, my social anxiety makes it hard to talk to. Even if I wanted to
@@Blox117 I agree with this statement. Honestly OP, it's not your responsibility to make a bunch of random people feel "comfortable". If they're not okay in themselves and need everyone they come into contact with to like them, that's their problem
The beginning bit about the grandparents is so true. My older brother would always be shredding on his electric guitar well into the hours of the night and when my grandma would stay over she always said how soothing his heavy metal was
Sees black people having fun
Grandma: and i took that personally
I started watching your videos mostly for repair tips and insights, but more and more am finding them to be valuable life tips and insights. You have the most accurate moral compass I've seen in quite a long time. Please don't ever lose it. And make sure to calibrate it from time to time, as we all can certainly use someone like yourself to help point us in the right direction.
Next video title, "why everything is bullshit"!
+Kieran H That will be the title of my next YT channel
+Louis Rossmann id subscribe
+Louis Rossmann subscribed and liked
I don't think it's reserved, make that channel happen.
+Kieran H There's a channel I'm subbed to that's called "I Hate Everything". It's all in good fun.
22:00 Holy.... Fucking....Shit.... This man just predicted the future
He did, he actually did it.
He didn't mention the part where the guy killed himself via overdosing drugs though.
Louis is probably referring to the killing of Eric Garner (July 17, 2014).
What. The.
@@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure what about the other situations where sober people died the same way he did?
21:41
in 2020, this aged badly
EDIT: as the comment later got pinned and i am very surprised and proud of Louis with this amount of engagement with his fans on such an old video, i do agree with Louis, just... the kneeling comment unfortunately relates to the murder of George Floyd
You have no idea....
@@rossmanngroup the accuracy in which you accidentally described it is just unbelievable
He showed an incredible amount of foresight; just expand the topic beyond racism to politics
Mom
I'm fairly certain Louis was making a passing reference to the death of Eric Garner in this older video but his description is eerie.
22:00 jesus man I can't believe this is four years old and still spot on
Yeah poor Tony TImpa. Oh wait. He was white. Let's just ignore that.
@@BeardFaceSuper is he?
Don't be like Grandma. Enjoy life with others who enjoy life.
Remember this before you attack Police and cheer on Racist gangbangers ..... RACISM = IS NOT A PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED ... BUT A WEAPON TO BE USED
Tell that to Cannon Hinnant.
Grandma survived that long due to self preservation aka racism
czcams.com/video/zQxf2IU0V4c/video.html Grandma knows what's up.
Your story about your grandfather was the best part!! I live on the East side of Detroit. People are like that’s a rough neighborhood. Same thing as your grandfather. I go wherever I want an people are like naw he’s cool, and random people will just be all bullshitting with me and nothing bad ever happens. When I first moved over here, I was concerned but it’s the exact same as anywhere else. People see you have a good reputation and are a good person and they don’t fuck with you! Thanks Louis you helped me a lot today!
This man actually just made an entire vid dissing his granny... he's about to get punished with a lemon party in the mouth for sure lol
Did someone say lemonparty?
@@paulwebb2078 meat spin lemonparty 2 kids in a sand box 1 guy 1 horse need hd remakes, I think one guy one jar/screwdriver is still doing his thing.
@@BamBamKiwi cringe
@@BamBamKiwi tubgirl
@@rp479 I'm not willing to back to "those" days
Don't kid yourself Louis, your stories and board repairs are awesome! Keep it up!🤟😎👍🏻
I could not be more happy about finding your channel. Thanks for being the change that you want to see in the world. Keep up the great work.
+John Hackett Thanks for watching!
this seems so damn relevant right now. especially the "i cant breathe, i cant breathe" part
Wow! Thanks for this! I didn't realize this was 4 years old, and I'll confess the title worried me. I was thinking you were going to argue that there is no thing called racism and blah blah blah... But I love the way you explained this very much in your own way. This may not be how I would have explained it. But that's just it. I can explain it my way to the people who will listen and hear me. You explained this in a different way that will find and reach a whole different audience. Thank you for the difference this conversation will make!
Remember this before you attack Police and cheer on Racist gangbangers ..... RACISM = IS NOT A PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED ... BUT A WEAPON TO BE USED
Stereotypes are jst easy.....it's hard to spend time to actually get to know someone else.
Ppl are basically lazy.
Yes! Generalizing an entire group is just someone trying to make thinking, their arguments, everything easier for them, but it doesn’t work at all. Nothing is black and white almost ever, but people try to make it that way.
Remember this before you attack Police and cheer on Racist gangbangers ..... RACISM = IS NOT A PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED ... BUT A WEAPON TO BE USED
stereotypes are just good advice. they arent absolute. people who assume they are absolute are suffering from thinking errors. and if a stereotype is mostly inaccurate. then its not even a stereotype... its just being dishonest. if 20% of people who wear hats also love skateboarding. then saying people who wear hats love skateboarding cant be a stereotype, because its mostly untrue. but if 70% of them did then it is a stereotype because its honest advice. sounds like the problem is people calling things stereotypes that actually arent. Id be dead actually if i wasnt aware of some stereotypes. i would have made some very uniformed decisions that had lead to my death. lol. glad i knew where to go, and what to say around different walks of life. "thanks stereotypes!" *makes cheesy thumbs up*
stereotypes exist for a reason.
unless they just pop out of thin air. or is it a reoccurring theme within a known group.
Differences in culture makes it difficult to. Example, in the US saying "black" is ok, "of color" its not ok (i think i have this right) in my country is the exact opposite. I can imagine good people from my country, not racist, get into trouble when they emigrate to the US just because they do a literal translation and think that they are speaking in the most polite way.
As I understand, "person of color" is okay in the US. Things get tricky when you say "colored"
That's pretty interesting though, how "black" is perfectly fine here in the US where it has the opposite connotation over there
Where I live even the equivalent of the n-word is ok, even though it's used mostly in formal situations.
Like when I called someone black. I didn't have any racist intention. I just sort of automatically said it. I didn't even know until ppl starting bashing me in comments.
@@pythondrink the euphemistic treadmill
Came for the technical insight, stayed for the enlightenment to the meaning of life. PS live over on 10th and B, couldn’t believe it when I discovered your channel and found out where the old shop was!
Louis! You earned my respect. This is one of the best speech I ever heard of racism. I didn't believe I would watch the entire 40 minutes. It was worth it. I have learned a lot from it.
I spoke with you on the phone in the past. You are really cool dude! What you are saying is true. You did help someone (a Black guy) that I know start his own business. He went from being a mechanic to an IT expert.
Take care.
I've just recently stumbled onto your videos. The 1st video being - Reballing flip chip GPUs is BULLSHIT. You are very informative and speak from the heart. This video really shows how much of a levelheaded guy you are. The story about your grandpa and the youths in the community working together reminded me of how we can connect with people just from doing simple things. I had to subscribe after this one. This election season is making everyone see red like a bull for one reason or another. Thanks for sharing.
+sdzero Thanks for watching!
Your train scenario really hit home with me. One time my family and I were driving through Philly at about 11pm and went through a neighborhood. There was a black guy outside, minding his own business talking with some other friends of his. My parents saw him and made some racial comment about him being black and staying up late (I can't remember what it was exactly). That moment always stuck with me because like you said, they ignored everything else and only look for things to confirm how "right" they are
Remember this before you attack Police and cheer on Racist gangbangers ..... RACISM = IS NOT A PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED ... BUT A WEAPON TO BE USED
@@mr.ru4real686 turn on your brain
@@full-timepog6844 Remember this as you defend Racist blm . ..... RACISM = IS NOT A PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED ... BUT A WEAPON TO BE USED
@@mr.ru4real686 you clearly don't like them, but if you take a step back here you'll see that you're actually a lot closer to empathizing with or understanding BLM than you think. a lot of BLM supporters, especially the more outspoken and radical among them, believe exactly what you said. racism is a weapon to be used, and a lot of people feel that it's been used on them their entire life no matter how much they try to fix things the "right way" or how much they try to go with the flow.
and if you're not black and you're saying "well, I"VE been affected by racism too!" that's solidarity! that doesn't make them your enemy. different struggles, same fight.
@@da_homunculus ONLY RACISM IS the ATTITUDE OF YOUNG BLACK MEN TAUGHT NOT ONLY TO NOT RESPECT COPS BUT DISRESPECT THEM ... THIS GOES WAY BACK TO NWA FUCK THE POLICE
This is amazing Louis, thank you. I hope more people watch this!
Italian grandma, German family name, speaks englisch, lives in the US
Interesting
Anyways, great content
Funny how everything you mentioned there is the product of whites or of white origins. That's not a coincidence.
@@malakim1773 what the fuck? How is that relevant?
@@ayooobro how is it not? It's a discussion on race and everything this guy mentioned is a part of the same race.
@@malakim1773 Saying something is the product of whites is ignorant as fuck. There are no "whites". "Whites" haven't done anything. That's like calling all Asians "yellows" and saying that the Japanese are responsible for everything the North Korean regime has done because they share a similar skin tone and are both "yellows". I can point out atrocities committed by predominantly black countries to this day, including modern day slave markets, but that doesn't make it something "blacks" have done. It makes it something that citizens of those countries have done. Would you blame American "blacks" for the slave markets ran by predominantly black countries? No, you wouldn't.
@@speg2368 you are confusing race and ethnicity/nationality.
I know it’s an older video but your depression videos and this both inspired and helped me. I really enjoy your content and look forward to your new videos!
Just caught this video, after watching some of your other great content. I cannot move on without stopping to say THANK YOU for this great "non tech" video. This one truely made my day.
Man im watching this vid past mid 2020. And everything is still the same. Everything still applies. Really good video love you
So some how youtube keeps showing me old videos from this channel. I saw this on my homepage.
All these kinds of videos are awesome to listen to.
25:10 Hanlon’s razor - “Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity”
If anyone was wondering about the quote
they ask you these things because they trust you and your opinions.
📌This is the best 40 Mins that I have spent in 2020..
Thanks for the Knowledge.
Ah, this made my eyes misty. The world needs more Louis Rossmanns.
Came for the technical repair videos, subbed because of the occasional video on pressing social issues.
Keep both of 'em up :)
Um this is scarily accurate to these current events
Race baiting popped up with the past election aswell. Still relevant because of that.
It’s always been the same, rational thinking people will never think racism is an issue only idiots.
@@k3th.b.w122 'racism' is an issue, i believe you're referring to 'race' not being one..
it's accurate because it's real and it's not something new unfortunately
These events aren’t fucking current omg. I can’t believe how many people think that he’s some kind of psychic when these things and WORSE has been going on SINCE SLAVERY. Slavery never stopped. It just changed it’s outfit a few times.
Dude you really deserve more subscribers. Quality content.
When I read the title "...racism(and why it's bullshit)" I thought I was going to hear a tirade discrediting that racism exists. So glad I was wrong, love this channel!
@Brett Sylvester okay brett ... keep it to yourself now
@Brett Sylvester Have you got sources that support your ideas?
@Brett Sylvester regardless of whether Brett is a pretty overall good person or generally sack of shit (I'm honestly not saying he's either) I think it's a good exercise to digest what he's said and respond to/against it without personal attacks (again, not because he's a good person, but because an argument against what he's saying would be that much more strong & clear). My first impressions of Brett's assertions are of course that they're common tropes used to opress black people, but regardless of how much that's true a lot of my first impression is a result of my political identity and what I do know about issues that face black people, poor people, and poor black people (which is possibly riddled with confirmation bias & is mostly based off of what I remember in history class 10 years ago, The Wire, talking to people my POC friends, and from podcasts/occasionally looking up what terms such as 'redlining' mean on Wikipedia). I think it'd be a good exercise in strengthen my understanding of the issues going in in the world to look at what exactly Brett's saying and respond to each of his points. I'm busy now but I just wanted to say that before this comment turns into a dumpster fire.
Same here, I got really worried.
@Brett Sylvester Oh god SHUT UP
When you're an internet troll but you weren't ready to troll a brilliant problem solving mind like Louis's.
Exactly
Its because racist jokes are funny! When they aren't being used hurtfully to put someone down***
Intent is everything, and your audience. You cant just walk down the street and tell a racist joke to a random person of that race.
And theres certainly a difference between telling a joke and actually being racist, and its usually pretty clear which is which. Great video!
Im pretty sure by racist joke he means just some shitty stereotype said in a joking manner, rather than what I'd refer to as a race-based joke which is where its cleverly formulated and can only really be interpreted as racist by someone trying to label you as a racist. Great examples of race-based jokes are the likes of that told by louis ck and dave chapelle
Racist jokes are the funniest!
Some people try to pass off their racism as a just a joke. This is where a lot of the issue occurs, some use comedy for good, some use it for evil smh.
@@lissie3669 Spot on. Same with Leon and "C0ll0n". A joke based on race (i.e stereotypical Asian Math questions, trust me, I love those kind of jokes) vs a racist "joke" (i have no real examples cuz i never have really heard of many :P)
@@lissie3669 when it's a joke, it's a joke. Context is what matters, not necessarily the content.
That being said, I believe comedy can't be used for evil, by definition. A racist joke will never enforce a stereotype. Most often it will make an offensive statement less taboo, thus less offensive. Then again, tell a racist joke in a snarky manner to a person of that race and you're not telling a joke anymore. It isn't comedy if it's not meant to be laughed at.
Hey man, love your content. I really like those videos, really. I also really like your approach of “i don’t do it so I don’t know” and “i wont criticise because I wouldn’t wanna do it”.
I think on “phone reflecting light” and “one bullet is really strong” (it is!) you may benefit from watching some LEO content from donut operator
I am a long time subscriber, but how did youtube decided to recommend this video to me after 4 years? Well glad it did
Dude, great video. We ask your opinions about these issues because in many ways (for me at least) we have huge respect for you and want to know your opinions on what we perceive to be important issues. Keep it up dude.
This man is the voice of a generation.
Remember this before you attack Police and cheer on Racist gangbangers ..... RACISM = IS NOT A PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED ... BUT A WEAPON TO BE USED
love u bro. man ur quick, witty and have so many good points. u could teach ethics or philosophy. i learned something :-)
Brilliant video man, I enjoy your content. I subbed!
Wtf, 4 years old wideo with BLM, "i can't breathe" and that things in it. This seems crazy to a person who never actually was aware of those thing before this whole thing in USA started
Louis wasn't predicting the future. He was talking about the past. George Floyd wasn't the first one to die on camera saying "I can't breathe". Eric Garner was killed by cops in NYC in 2014. I'm almost certain that's the case Louis had in mind. Floyd was just the straw that broke the camel's back. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Eric_Garner
@@paranoidrodent When you consider that the protests went as far as Australia, it's clear that a lot more is going on than a fight against racist cops in America. Certain Marxist subversive elements have hijacked the protests to do something they've been planning ever since Trump won the last election. It was the perfect, lucky cover for them. The internet has allowed them to organize and get serious funding, enough to go international for reasons that have nothing to do with Floyd. (Australia, really? Not exactly a hotbed of African-descendant suffering.)
*sigh*.... he's talking about the Eric Garner incident from 4 years ago.
This shit been happening for decades. For every unarmed black person killed today, you gotta remember there was a time when there were no cameras. It was just the cops word against the dead. And even with body cams, we still don't get justice.
@DispelTheMyth You trumptards are fucking stupid.
The story he was telling from 20:00 is still happening 4 years later
I hate to sound like “conspiracy theorist”
But let me tell you; it is a fact the police have a cabal called “The Fraternal Order of Police”
My mom is a correctional officer
She told me that ‘The Fraternal Order of Police’ are good people and if an inmate were to ever try to sue her for *anything* ; that they would get her out of it
Now, I don’t know if it’s a nefarious plot it is that cops keep choking black people to death
But me specifically having knowledge of this damn near secret society;
It only makes me think...
@@sad10promo George Floyd died from a drug overdose.
Source: NPR.org
Floyd's death has been ruled a homicide. The autopsy report from Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office concludes the cause of death was "cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression." ... A post-mortem nasal swab confirmed that diagnosis.
I don't know where people keep getting these "alternative facts" and fake news from
@@Keepskatin Nope, check the toxicology report, he was speedballing and it was obvious to most people who know this.
@@Keepskatin youve added nothing to the debate
I subscribed here out of sheer respect for Louis about a year ago even though I don't engage in MAC repairs. I'm consistently pleasantly surprised by his commentary and honesty. We're all on our own crusades but what he says seems in tune with the zeitgeist and even ahead of it. Thanks for all the great content, Louis. F the haters and please keep speaking your mind even if others don't agree. If you could produce more 10 minute vids for folks like myself with short attention spans, it would be greatly appreciated. I think when producing long videos it's best to have a second person you're engaging with even if they share the same opinion and are just being supportive. I promise you it would give the video a much more digestible pacing
That sopranos accent you did at 16:50, it was so cool 😂
I am going to fight against the ceo of racism
Wait until after lunch, I got the CEO something special (🍞👊🍞)
@@NickOleksiakMusic Thank you Skipper
You mean the media?
@@gordongoodman8342 bro I'm so sick of mainstream media. But it's the people who listen that are the problem
@@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594
Yes the people that listen and believe what they are told to believe without question are definitely a problem.
12:40. This has a name! It's called the Tinkerbell effect: It's when believing in something causes it to happen.
It's called a confirmation bias :p
@@bbbbbbb51 that's it
Self Fulfilling prophesy
I had this happen to me but it was more so she would piss me off, made me forget her easier tho
21:40 thought he predicted the George Floyd murder.. but he was just talking about previous muders... go figure 😔
I love your take on stuff, I watched your real friends video, I just wanted to say ur doin good stuff
I will have to say that I appreciate your take on life.. and seeing what life in nyc actually looks like..
Yes, louis it's too much fun looking at your rant videos
"what grind my gears", truly.
We want more :D
Dude, racists can be any shape, size, color, creed, etc. Their "dress code" is irrelevant. This thought process that "only white people can be racists" is unfounded throughout history. One look at the caste system in India or the Roman empire is all one needs to see to realize this.
Honestly, I've seen more briefcase and tie wearing racists per capita than I've seen homeless racists.
I guess the key to living a good life is to treat everyone you meet as an equal.
Racism only stems from white supremacy. And racism only benefits white supremacy. This "caste" system in india does what? Favor people with lighter skin. Which is a result of white supremacy. And benefits white supremacy.
@@papi_sativa You're a fucking idiot. The caste system in India was started long before the concept of Race was even conceptualized at all.
The people at the very bottom aren't even darker than those above them, they're just people who speak a different language or have a different religion.
@@Seth9809 Very well put
@@papi_sativa your racism has prevented you from thinking 👍
@@Seth9809 infact it's not even based on religion and language. People speaking the same language, following the same religion, and people who look alike are oppressing each other based on the caste system. It's pretty fucked up.
hey man, been watching a few of your videos recently, love that you're a native New Yorker. I am also a native New Yorker born and raised. love what you do in the tech world. I relate to a lot of what youre saying in this video. im a bartender in Manhattan. if you ever come in, I got you. keep up the quality in your videos I love them.
Holy crap. If I didn't realize this was the old office and then looked at the date this was posted, I'd think he recorded this in 2020
I'm a new subscriber and I really enjoy watching your videos. You are a font of wisdom in so many parts of life!
Great video, great thinking! Thank you!
Thank you for this vid FOUR YEARS LATER (10/2020)!! 👩🏾🦳❤️👏🏾
A beautiful human. We need more like him.
Grandchildren are the parents revenge on their children
Bro 10/10
It took me way too long to comprehend this sentence
Water Bird same I think it would be much more clear if they used grandparents instead of parents
Its not just complicated, it is also wrong. When you say grandchildren, you know we will talk about 3 generations. So calling Generation nr 1 (grandparents) parents is simply wrong. Also it’s dumb , because grandparents did not plan the grandchildren.
"Where not gonna rob him cause Mr. Jack is cool" lol
I completely agree, people stop thinking, the challenge is getting people to think before they speak or act.
Hey Louis, just started watching your channel, live in the Bronx, keep talking bro, keep talking.👍
Your videos are so interesting and good luck with your business.