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 Uncommon Knowledge More “Social Justice Fallacies,” With Thomas Sowell | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
 Sep 29, 2023 
 Thomas Sowell, an esteemed scholar, discusses the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and his friendship with Justice Clarence Thomas. He examines the negative impact of affirmative action on black students in elite institutions and challenges the notion that higher-rated institutions provide a better education. The podcast also delves into the concept of a colorblind constitution, the consequences of minimum wage laws on young individuals, and the influence of the press in shaping public opinion. Sowell provides advice for young African Americans and shares insights into his career as an academic and writer. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 The History and Impact of Affirmative Action 
 03:00 • 16min 
 Examining the Colorblind Constitution 
 18:47 • 4min 
 The Impact of Thomas Sowell's Words and Minimum Wage Laws on Young People 
 23:16 • 6min 
 The Role of the Press and the Anointed, and Advice for a Young African American 
 29:16 • 2min 
 Engaging a General Audience with Democracy and Improvement in Society 
 31:02 • 6min 

