Conversation with theoretical physicist and cosmologist Lawrence Krauss, Noam Chomsky

[Jefferson23]

Noam Chomsky: Exceptionalism Is a Concept Held by Every Great Power and It’s Always Wrong

Posted on Apr 15, 2015

In a conversation with theoretical physicist and cosmologist Lawrence Krauss, Noam Chomsky explains why American exceptionalism is neither unique nor founded on truth. The renowned linguist goes on to discuss how, despite the fact that many are under the illusion that United States interventionist attitudes abroad are altruistic, the country’s foreign policy only benefits the most powerful Americans, among other important topics.

Watch the two-part dialogue, which forms part of Arizona State University’s Origins Project, below.

http://www.truthdig.com/avbooth/item/noam_chomsky_exceptionalism_concept_held_by_every_great_power_20150415

[Agnosticsherbet]

1. I will watch this later

Looks interesting.

[Jefferson23]

2. Sounds good, I don't think you'll be disappointed. n/t

[zeemike]

5. Watched it all

Not disappointed at all. He is an amazing intellectual.
I had no idea he had written over 100 books.

[Jefferson23]

6. Yes, he is. n/t

[RufusTFirefly]

3. Highly recommended. The discussion is very wide ranging

It's not simply about American exceptionalism. In fact, the first part of it deals with Chomsky's linguistics, and then it segues into a discussion of his astute political observations and courageous positions on war and other abuses of the state.

[Jefferson23]

8. Yep and I wasn't expecting him to discuss the earliest parts of his life..was a treat to

listen to all that again.

[RufusTFirefly]

9. Chomsky fans may enjoy this one-of-a-kind movie by French director/animator Michel Gondry

[enough]

4. Thank you. This is by far the best discussion with Noam Chomsky at this point in his life

that I have seen. This is a wonderful resource.

[Jefferson23]

7. You're quite welcome. n/t