“It’s amazing how much panic one honest man can spread among a multitude of hypocrites.”
~Thomas Sowell~

As a teacher, I am forced to live with this every day. It's so sad, as the kids who actually put in the effort end up getting similar results (pass the course) to those who only show up for 30% of the classes in a semester. We are going to, eventually, kill work ethic because of this. There will be no need to strive for excellence. Kids aren't stupid - they will figure this out and will behave accordingly, and our society at large will suffer.

"If there's anything worse than unfairness, it is make- believe fairness."
~ Thomas Sowell

Sowell is a national treasure. He's not only the most brilliant economist, but he's the most honest intellectual in any room.

I find it astounding that in the 24 years since he made this speech, things have only gotten worse, much, much worse...and every prediction made by this speech has come true.

What I love most about Thomas Sowell is his fight for "reality" against "ideology." It's the common thread in all his books.

I would rather fail and learn something than pass and learn nothing.

Came back to say thank you. This video introduced me to Thomas Sowell. As a black man, my life is changed for the better IMMENSELY. THANK YOU

Strict and fair teachers were my favourite. They always had clear rules, same for everyone so I knew exactly what I needed to learn to get a good grade. I excelled in their classes and learnt a lot thanks to them. I'd hate it if anyone lowered the standards just for me, what an insult that would be, suggesting I don't have what it takes to grasp the full material. If there's no struggle, no friction then you're not developing

He just concisely explained 2023 in 16 mins all the way back in 1999.

Observe that he said all this in 1999. Obviously, his words have fallen on deaf ears, for things have progressed in the opposite direction all this time. Still, his words are there to be heard and read. We can only pray that the people who need his wisdom will find it. Videos like this will certainly help.

If there's anything worse then unfairness its make believe fairness. Wonderful statement all in its self.

A few years ago, just as the pandemic was ending, I was a customer service manager at a Whole Foods here in Chicago. There were young folks, who graduated with honors, who didn't know what words like "antagonize" meant. An entire generation were robbed of their potential in the name of fairness. Everybody passes, nobody wins.

Too bad a course on Thomas Sowell is not mandatory in high school & college. He's a national treasure.

I wish this was video/speech was implemented into Teacher Workshop Days. Thomas Sowell is an amazing man!