Thomas Sowell's greatest insight | Konstantin Kisin

In this clip, John and Konstantin Kisin discuss Thomas Sowell's idea that there are no solutions, only trade-offs. Kisin makes the case that we should not expect perfect solutions to things such as climate change and the NHS, as they are in that sense 'eternal problems'.

Konstantin Kisin is a writer, social commentator, co-host of TRIGGERnometry and comedian. He is a regular on British and American TV and radio shows including Question Time, Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, Daily Politics, LBC Cross Question, Tucker Carlson, the Megyn Kelly Show and many others.

Konstantin has written for publications including the Daily Telegraph, the Spectator, Tablet Magazine, Quillette, Standpoint as well as his first book, An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West.

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Konstantin Kisin:

[fdny]

The first rule of economics is there isn't enough to go around. The first rule of politics is to ignore the first rule of economics. -Sowell

[thelamington]

Thomas Sowell is a Godsend. His books should be compulsory reading in schools and college. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[scatton]

"Nothing more dangerous than the ignorance of the intelligent" my favourite quote by Thomas Sowell

[OccamsRazor]

The world would be a better place, if everyone would read Thomas Sowell.

[stacypastry]

I remember the street interview, during lockdowns, with a British granny where she said she would rather risk death than not see her family in her last few years left.

[liberty-matrix]

"At one time, educators boasted that their role was not to teach students what to think but how to think. Today, their role is far too often to teach students what to think on everything from immigration to global warming to the new sacred trinity of 'race, class and gender.'" - Thomas Sowell

[bobomac]

Actually John just nailed it
"A good government mirrors a good society"

[toddbeamer]

Lots of Thomas Sowell videos on YT and all are worth listening to. He was highly respected because everything he says is based on painstaking research into all the facts.

[andresgreene]

Doctor Sowell is a national treasure. It's nice to see him getting a bit of the recognition he deserves.

[UNCHARTDGAMING]

It’s unfortunate that we have only come to discover the wisdom Dr Thomas Sowell - spot on one of the best minds we have snd he’s still alive today

[real_john_doe]

As Sowell's mentor Milton Friedman once said: "Nirvana is not for this world. There is no paradise."

[Put-that-down]

“If you think there’s a solution, then you’re part of the problem.” - George Carlin

[MrAlittle]

Thomas Sowell teachings should be taught in schools at a young age, and every student should know the name Thomas Sowell by the time they graduate high school. It should be required. Happy early birthday Mr Sowell. He will be a young 93 years old on June 30.

[fawzialnazer]

Thomas Sowell is a national treasure of wisdom and knowledge

[erikarice]

This clip is like eating a home cooked meal, it felt real, heavy, healthy, hearty in its volume of truth.

[JohnWilliams-iwoq]

I've met two profoundly wise old men in my life, one said "All of life is a compromise" and the other said "Never trust a man who doesn't love kids and dogs". Both were right on the money.

[davidegral]

"We've lost the ability to have these conversations" - No we haven't, it's been taken away from those who disagree with the mainstream agenda.

[saudade]

I remember seeing and hearing Thomas Sowell on a Sunday lunchtime show in the early 70s when I must have been only 6 of 7 years old. I remember him clearly becaus even at that young age he struck me by his calm , reasonable voice and humour. Now I know him as one of the great thinkers and orators of our time and I think his influence is only now coming to its greatest heights and his reason and well researched arguments are exactly what we need . Like Dr Jordan Peterson he is deeply respected by those who have heard him speak .

[cachinnation]

I discovered Thomas Sowell when I was trying to get my head arounf the BLM and George Floyyd debacle in 2020. He was like that first gasp of air when pulled to the surface after sinking under the water.

[johnbrown]

I’m pleased to see Kisin is catching on to Dr. Sowell.