Conversations with History: John Kenneth Galbraith

Economist John Kenneth Galbraith, in a conversation with host Harry Kreisler, looks back and reflects on the art of writing, U.S. policy toward the Third World during the Cold War, political leadership, and on his intellectual contributions. Series: Conversations with History [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 7126]

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[polymath7]

Yes, if you're selective, Youtube is generally much better than TV.

You can use this site to watch a video of some tool who taught his pet porcupine to pop inflated condoms, or you can use it to watch stuff like this.

[mashaikh52]

It is interesting JK predicts the credit/debt crunch and the return of democrats riding on the wave of failed reaganomics, 20 years ago. But then he knows a thing or two about market crashes. Superb and intellegent conversation. Better than watching TV.

[satyratron]

massive fro you got there mr kreisler.

[TelecasterLPGTop]

@polymath7 I prefer stuff like this but unfortunately when replying to queries of from whence did I obtain my data about a particular issue being discussed, my opponent always drops to the lowest common denominator assuming that everything on the web is rubbish. My usual reply is the web is 50/50 good data/dog poo while TV is 99% dog poo.

[BigKahunaz888]

Excuse me for entering another comment. I noticed his humility again. I wonder why others, such as BUckley would never display this kind of kind , wise , softer cloth of discourse.

[BigKahunaz888]

@zapkvr I pray that we may have a man as noble and wise as this man in advisory position again soon. The wisdom of Soloman

[emotionalinvalid]

I chose the Oscar Madison approach to writing: the first draft is the final draft. minimum effort=maximum gain. hey, will someone go pick me up pack of cigs and case of beer. And while your at it, please wash my dishes, clean my filthy apartment, wipe my asz after i go do do, etc, and chauffer me around. just some wishful thinking for emo invalid, recluse and destroyed by psychiatry...btw i like the way Harry is laughing a lot, like its a day at the beech.

[emotionalinvalid]

Harry, the early years! He looks like Noel Redding, Jimmy Hendrix's bass player. Love to see how people look like at different stages of the life. thank you UC Television for this 1986 video.

[zapkvr]

The greatest public intellectual of the 20h century.

[sandilendumo]

respect you sir

[gerryhiles1]

I giant of a man in all respects, e.g humility, his height, his intellect, his humanitarianism.

I first read his "The Affluent Society" back around 1967.

[miguelmouta]

@kaymcclain1 I meant that I hope that the honoured degrees you did obtain , may help you in dealing with time ( ageing), and death, in this beautiful planet.. But I can turn it into math language, if you still dont understand .