A Conversation with Professor Noam Chomsky Part 1
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Published 2023-04-14
Known as a scholar of linguistics who revolutionized his field, Professor Chomsky is also a popular critic of American political policy. He has described himself as an anarchist who believes in a radically different way of ordering society, while still being a pragmatist who advocated for Joe Biden as President in 2020.
Professor Chomsky discusses a variety of topics, including but not limited to geopolitics and the role of China; US elections; the climate catastrophe; the threat of nuclear weapons; and the future of our economy; followed by a Q&A segment.
Speaker:
Professor Noam Chomsky, Founder of Modern Linguistics, Professor Emeritus at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Laureate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona
Moderator:
Diane Fener, Co-Chair, Senior Lawyers Committee.
Sponsoring Committee:
Senior Lawyers, Diane Fener and Gertrude Pfaffenbach, Co-Chairs
Co-Sponsoring Committee:
Business and Human Rights, Suzanne Knijnenburg and John Murray, Co-Chairs
All Comments (21)
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This is the great man of our time. He should be appreciated. His message is the version of saving humanity today from these deadly diseases of selfishness.
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Considering the implications of this speech you MUST ask yourselves "who actually runs America"? Our government's historically-documented utter disregard for the well-being of others, has come home to our own shores : 50 TRILLION dollar upward transfer of wealth. NAFTA. A decimated education system and a healthcare and pharmaceutical industry that creates "harm" through its own business practices. These inequities were implemented by the willful collusion of a theatrical two-party political system. The common good, the well-being of the whole enterprise has morphed into a "cash cow" for those that can afford to get in the game. Democracy has died. Oligarchy reigns. And many, many people didn't see it happen.
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Professor Chomsky is a US National treasure. His depth and breadth of US/ World history is immense as well as being the world's formost leader in the study of linguistics. He maybe getting on in years but his ability to produce a cogent argument remains solid. What an amazing man he is.
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I have listened to many talks by Professor Chomsky and this was just as excellent. Each talk contains many new facts, insights, and lessons. Thank you, Professor!
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This man is a walking (in this case, sitting) treasure. Every word, every thought, a precious gem. I envy this man and have had the honor of meeting him in the 1970s whilst working at Amnesty International (London) and again re: Lula and attended many of his lectures. He seems to get better as he ages. Points given to his wife Valeria, obviously. Congratulations and THANK YOU for existing Mr. Chomsky.
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What a brilliant mind! Such personalities should advising the world leaders.
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Thank you for this timely conversation with Professor Chomsky. Please bring him back regularly.
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I recently asked the question "why hasn't a US president been charged with war crimes yet?" I should've known. They exempted themselves of course! Sigh.
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It appears, if you listen between his words, that we are doomed.
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May all the gods that we have invented bless this man and his family.
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Every time I see it I want to peruse Noamโs book collection. ๐
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Truth on a silver platter. Noam Chomsky has been my educator, and a hero for over twenty years. ๐โค๏ธ๐
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Professor Chomsky is a Taonga (Treasure) and the best Champion of the People, for the People! Thank God we have you and a few others in the world like you, not giving up and giving Voice for those of us who dont have one that anyone of significance would ever listen too. THANK YOU Professor Chomsky, your an Angel and a Shining Light for Humanity. What you say brings tears when I think of what we humans are doing to one another and, boiling our Planet to smithereens for Profit! THANK YOU for speaking for me and thousands more who feel as I do. We are Blessed to have you in our world๐๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐
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The blue tile (top right, on the shelf) reads "All discrimination is immoral"
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Mr Chomsky Such great wisdom. And not a drop filters through to those in US senate.
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Professor Noam Chomsky is an intellectual extraordinary whose insights into world issues and wisdom is very important and ever-timely. Thanks Professor Chomsky. 16:14 ๐
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He is so wonderful. I learn and am reminded of the truth everytime professor Chomsky speaks. Sometimes with the constant lies perpetrated by those in power, I start believing them, so it's good to hear the truth again from Noam Chomsky. I hope we will be able to avert the colossal threat of global warming. We really need to come together and concentrate on reality.
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Love seeing his smile at the end.
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Mister Noam Chomsky.....A great mind a great thinker of our soiled world. listen up kids.
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Such an important interview. Thank you.