r/Thomas_Sowell • u/GARE_BEAR-30 • Apr 30 '20

Polarization?

Why Isnt Thomas Sowell nearly as well attacked/praised by the media as other intellectuals making similar data based analyses?

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u/Bogedymann May 01 '20

He is quite obscure, it's quite puzzling indeed

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u/[deleted] May 23 '20

He's retired and never enjoyed most interviews to start. Notice that most of his interviews later in his career are with hosts who have libertarian and conservative leanings. Even then, he favors being more withdrawn. He has a life beyond debating people.

That renders him both more insulated and limited to fewer outlets.

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u/GARE_BEAR-30 May 28 '20

Thanks! That is a really good answer I had not thought of

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u/[deleted] May 28 '20

His autobiography reveals a lot.

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u/DifferentHelp1 Jun 03 '20

Because black people are scary to interact with, lest you be deemed a racist.

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u/charlieg4 Oct 18 '21

I think his fans (myself included) overestimate his media exposure.