Why Do Intellectuals Love Socialism? Thomas Sowell

Some of the biggest proponents of socialism in general, and the Welfare State in particular, are the 'Intellectuals' who occupy the universities and the media. Often themselves being quite well off, their support for the welfare state is presented under the guise of 'compassion'.

Thomas Sowell explores the real reasons behind the facade of 'compassion' and discusses how reality is not what it seems at the surface.

This is an excerpt from the book 'The Thomas Sowell Reader'.
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[ronaldschoolcraft]

When I was in engineering school back in the 80s, I had a professor at GMI who was of Chinese descent. He never awarded partial credit. When students complained, he would say, "Partial credit? You build bridge. Bridge fall down. You want partial credit?"

[kevinward]

What makes Sowell superior to most intellectuals is he has common sense.

[rogaldorn]

what I love about this interview is that the interviewer has clearly done his homework. He can actually ask the hard questions. I hate it when a show will have an expert on and they'll just ask these stupid ass softball questions. These two men are having a real conversation and that makes it so much more enjoyable to watch.

[justinsmith]

Sowell is a gift. Cherish him while he's around.

[godssara]

"Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them." George Orwell

[davidpaz]

"It is far easier to concentrate power than to concentrate knowledge." The response to Covid proved Mr. Sowell a prophet.

[JTM]

Mr. Sowell is a rare case of a bona fide intellectual without an over-bloated ego.
It demonstrates in multiple ways, one of which being, that he tends to formulate complex ideas in language as simple as possible.

[donharrold]

This is the first time I’ve listened to Thomas Sowell. What a brilliant mind. Clarity, common sense, lucidity and an obvious and deep understanding of human beings and how they respond to incentives.

[SardonicDog]

I’ve often wondered why intellectuals were so stupid. Now I know. Mr. Sowell is an American icon. Teaching his books in school would be better than almost anything being taught today.

[MarekDohojda]

God I love this man. The biggest tragedy of 21st century is that Dr. Sowell is not able to be in constant spotlight.

[mfxsmhu]

Thomas Sowell, one of the finest minds of our time. Without question. THANK YOU Thomas.

[otishinson]

Dr. Thomas Sowell is a national treasure he should be in every school.

[eddiepigg]

The day we lose Thomas Sowell will be a very sad day indeed.

[Skarlet-jusr]

I recall a story where a professor was upset that a plumber made as much or even more than he did. He considered it a failing of capitalism.

[xerse]

“Consequentle knowledge” beautiful beautiful beautiful phrase. Really puts the whole world of different perspectives into well perspective!

[etsequentia]

Thomas Sowell is going SAVAGE on this one. He really rips into them. He's so good at analyzing and articulating their faults. A man of keen intellect and fine use of the language. Well done sir.

[francoiselemeur]

yes. When i heard Chomsky said Trump would take us to WW3....and it never happened ..but when democrats came in power, we are NOW in an ocean of wars...i realized how ridiculous the old fool was.

[garyb]

What amazes me is, I don't know a successful Socialist Country anywhere ! Why would anyone think it works ?

[picklerix]

Very powerful excerpts from a great man’s book. The intellectuals must really hate Sowell because he really has their number.

[BuckNakedk]

Modern Conservatism is 90% common sense and 10% Patriotism.