Noam Chomsky - Foundations of World Order: the UN, World Bank, IMF & Decl. Human Rights 1999

[Antuan]

Today in 2023 same and even bigger problems still exist...
Thank you Professor Noam Chomsky.

[bukharimohamadmuhamed]

March 10 2024, the NATO is holding its meeting in Norfolk Virginia. This lecture will for ever remain relevant and important. One of the most honest intellectuals and the foremost critic of the prevailing world order and the US foreign policy, I admire your courage and dedication. Thank you

[mirgrande]

I'd never heard of him 'til the other day. What a wonderful man, human being and intellect. So humble too. It is fantastic that we have the opportunities to access lectures at the world's greatest Universities and hear the women and men speak. You learn so, so much. THANK YOU All. To this magnificent human being too.

[majorblazer]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

03:42 🌍 Noam Chomsky discusses the three pillars of world order established after World War II: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Charter, and the International Economic System (Bretton Woods System).
08:51 💼 Chomsky highlights the dominance of the voices of the rich and powerful in global discussions, often silencing the concerns of the majority.
19:41 💔 The Secretary General of UNCTAD emphasizes the anguish and insecurity faced by the majority in the Global South due to the current economic system.
23:03 💰 Chomsky discusses the unequal distribution of economic benefits, with the top 1% and 10% reaping most of the rewards, leaving the majority of the population behind.
27:44 📚 Chomsky highlights the prevailing norms and conventions that portray U.S. intentions as high-minded and benevolent, despite evidence to the contrary.
28:10 📚 The principle that the United States upholds its high-minded rhetoric at home, but not abroad, remains true, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
32:30 🤷‍♂️ Central US foreign policy themes, like freedom, democracy, and human rights, are treated as doctrinal truths, requiring no evidence or consistency in their application.
36:44 🌍 The US's support for democracy or authoritarian regimes is often driven by its interests and perceived compliance with its policies, rather than genuine concern for democracy and human rights.
44:14 💡 The US has a history of overthrowing governments that don't follow its orders or lose control, demonstrating a consistent pattern in its foreign policy.
53:18 🇮🇶 The US's involvement in Iraq dates back to 1958 when Iraq was pursuing a nationalist revolution and moving away from the US-UK oil partnership, providing historical context to contemporary issues.
53:48 🌐 The US and UK's use of force in violation of the UN Charter and international law went largely unchallenged domestically, framing it as a non-negotiable policy.
55:15 💬 The principle that the US cannot submit to international law or the UN Charter is widely accepted, even among educated sectors, leading to minimal action from the international community.
57:08 📜 The debate between the US and its allies over whether NATO actions should be "authorized" or "endorsed" by the United Nations reflects the US's reluctance to acknowledge the significance of international law.
01:02:56 🔍 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UD) was intended to elevate social, economic, and cultural rights to fundamental status, but the US has often disregarded these rights.
01:08:33 💰 Deregulation of finance and capital flow can undermine democracy and human rights, as powerful international financial capital can impose decisions on governments by threatening capital flight.
01:19:37 💼 Business leaders like Rockefeller believed that businesses should take over governmental functions as democratic participation reduces.
01:20:06 💼 Corporations have gained the rights of persons, including the right to demand national treatment, unlike regular individuals.
01:21:04 💼 These corporations operate as internal tyrannies and seek to shape opinions and beliefs through corporate media and the education system.
01:22:54 💼 The ability to challenge these corporate tendencies depends on one's share in privilege and the freedom of society.
01:30:20 💼 The U.S. "war on drugs" is viewed as a means of social control, disproportionately affecting minorities and contributing to incarceration rates.
01:43:28 🏦 US foreign direct investment in Latin America often goes to tax havens like Bermuda, British Islands, and Panama, potentially harming the poor.
01:45:22 💰 The corruption and rottenness in the current system make tactical changes ineffective; the policies involve increasing military and biological warfare abroad and criminalizing marginalized people at home.
01:46:47 🌏 The World Bank and IMF initially praised Indonesia for its economic fundamentals but later acknowledged mistakes as the country faced a crisis; the outcome depends on how the US responds.
01:48:11 🇮🇩 Indonesia's future is uncertain, with potential disintegration and conflicts in regions like Aceh, West Papua, and the Malaccas.
01:55:20 🌍 Free trade should involve the free circulation of labor globally, but the concept of free trade is often ideological, and only a small fraction of world trade can be considered truly free.

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[dorbesh]

Dear Noam,

You serve as a beacon of hope for those who lack a voice. Your contributions have made the world a more compassionate and just place.

We extend our heartfelt wishes for a long and fulfilling life. Your dedication to the cause of humanity is deeply respected by all Muslim communities worldwide.

[jewfroDZak]

My favorite Chomsky the Debater quality is his intentional reluctance to work the audience on an emotional level. He fully engages intellectually and relies on the logic of his ideas...Basically, the opposite of what it is to be a politician. He is the human representation of substance over style.

[andyhandyman]

After 20 something years the words of Chomsky start screaming through nowadays reality.

[momodouy.m.sallah]

I am an admirer and follower of Noam for over 30 years. He is a critical and an independent thinker. Thank you, sir

[tombryantjumpscoach]

If Chomsky is good for anything lasting in America I can think of one thing for sure. He can make one forget all about football at least for a little while. We could use more of that just for a start. I lived through the Viet Nam war as a young teenager and missed being drafted in the 2nd lottery held in 1970, the year I was eligible. Yesterday 3/5/22 I watched the debate on YT on Firing Line between Chomsky and Wm F. Buckley from 1969. I listened intently. I learned more about that war and its background watching that show than I ever knew. In that show, Chomsky demonstrated his incredible knowledge and his amazing humanity. Pointing out that the "elites" who dismantled the three bases of the post WW11 system of world order, The International Declaration of Human Rights, The United Nations charter, and Bretton Woods it is clear to anyone living that those principles are still "distasteful" to the elites of today. Of course, Bretton Woods essentially ended when Nixon decoupled the U.S. dollar from gold in 1971. The economic collapse in 2008 was a culmination of western financial practices and nothing has been done to correct it. The recent firing and defamation of the young man in New York by Amazon for trying to organize workers against horrific working conditions is a recent indicator of elite attitudes towards labor and human rights definitely. The fact that the young man took brave steps toward making things better for Amazon workers shows that people have not given up the principles that Chomsky believes in and talks about in this 1999 lecture. That is a great thing.

[briannickel]

You can take a lot of different thoughts from this lecture and it explains the last 22 thing seems to never change, it's all about the 1%

[flochartingham]

Corporations in the education sector is an insidious fact of life. Big tech companies interests are blatantly catered to. Instead of teaching Linux and other FOSS software, Windows, Microsoft Office products, Cisco systems are passed off as the defacto systems of business.

[stephencapel]

Who said You tube algorithms weren't good. This Chomsky lecture kept appearing at the top until I watched it.

[kazikamruzzaman]

What we can think today a philosopher, a true searcher can think thousands year ago. Thinking and language is different but at a stage of understanding it's same! We also think with language. We can't think or imagine without language!

[Eoin_D]

I have been intending to send Noam a letter for years however I don't want to waste his precious time by having him read it

[davidcupples]

I wouldn't recommend this to beginning students of Chomsky as it is quite esoteric and a bit wandering - but definitely stay with Noam, go to the shorter lectures, read his books, come back a bit later - he is a world treasure - I could make suggestions if you wanted

[BradleyVolk]

Noam is in his 90s. What a beast of brotherly love.

[AbdulRahman-mkwl]

What an intelligent man so brave and courageous never vacillates to speak the truth and his opposition to imperiliastic and barbaric occupation of Palestinian lands by Israel. Hats off to you sir for your uprightness of character.

[generalesdeath]

Damn near 30 years later and this couldn't sum up the problem with America any clearer. This should be required watching for all our children so that they can understand what they need to resist, who they need to take our country back from, and the state of affairs today I think succinctly shows why it needs to be done.

[soknythy]

What I have learned from at school is he is a linguist. After watching this video, he is more than that.

[FNStudioProject]

Noam chaomsky is one of the most honest man of the greatest man that i know...