Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
Blue Yeti ·
May 9, 2012 at 10:53pm
On the occasion of the publication of a new edition of his book Intellectuals and Society, Thomas Sowell returns to Uncommon Knowledge for a wide-ranging interview.
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Nov '11
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
"I had just the same opportunities that Michael Jordan had..".
Sowell always knocks it out of the park, and nobody sparks up an intelligent conversation quite like Mr. Robinson.
This is the man who eventually won me over. It´s funny how much my life has improved just by reading his work, not only on a personal but also on a professional level. I am forever grateful.
Edited on May 10, 2012 at 12:14amFeb '10
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I love Dr. Sowell.
By the way, I have if not the exact same tie, one that looks almost exactly like it from a distance, as the one Dr. Sowell is wearing in this video.
OK, back to the subject-- yes, intellectuals have nearly always presumed to know more than they actually do. The common cliché is correct: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Jun '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
Peter,
Why did you insist on torturing poor Dr. Sowell by making him watch movie clips of that bad man?
Dec '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
Intellectuals have poisoned public opinion. Let's see, is there any way we can connect this to SSM? Why, yes, I believe we can! Advocates of maintaining the definition of traditional marriage are now bigots and homophobes.
There's a surge of social pressure and part of it is coming from the right. How will social conservatives withstand it over time? We have to fight back. We have to persuade people that SSM is less about "marriage equality" and more about coercing the public to adopt leftist values. SSM won't end with widespread acceptance of homosexual couples. It will end with preachers, priests, and lay people in jail for teaching from Mt. 19 about what marriage is.
God bless Thomas Sowell -- an intellectual and moral treasure of a man.
May '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
Terriffic job, Peter, as always. Thank you.
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
It's impossible to watch Sowell -- especially when he's on with Peter -- and not notice that the man positively glows with brilliance.
Nov '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
Dr. Sowell and Peter Robinson could take turns reading names and numbers from a phone book and it would be must-see TV.
Another great interview. Thanks.
Jan '12
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
John Maynard Smith said something like "The problem is there are many people who are highly trained in one subject who think they know a lot about everything".
Jul '10
Re: Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson: Dr. Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell for President!