USC Law hosted a discussion with David Simon, creator and executive producer of the highly acclaimed HBO series “The Wire,” and USC Annenberg Knight Chair in Media and Religion Diane Winston. The event was cosponsored by USC Law and USC Annenberg.
@davyjames You are … @davyjames You are right. There is some truth to what he says about automation etc., but I don’t think that mitigates the importance of humanity. Nor does it impact labor; it merely shifts labor. A service-driven labor simply requires different skill sets than an industrially driven one. Perhaps more education, which is why EDUCATION is so important to the economy, not necessarily labor itself.
@davyjames yeah but … @davyjames yeah but there’s still a huge gap between rich and poor. There is still huge inequality. This should not be the case. Capitalism is the cause of this inequality.
@davyjames … @davyjames interesting point – I hadn’t heard about that . . . if it’s true I share your disappointment . . . though I imagine David emphasized the importance of news outlets that offer quality journalism. Thing is, I don’t think major newspapers qualify for that title . . . maybe he emphasized local news
It’s a shame Simon … It’s a shame Simon doesn’t seem to understand economics, or why the economy gets worse. He seems to be confusing capitalism with people losing jobs which isn’t how it works. When he says people are “worth less” it isn’t really true, except possibly in the worst of the inner cities where politics has destroyed everything. In actual terms humans are worth more in terms of the assets we hold. A poor person today has a tv, a microwave, often a car, 100 years ago they’d be strugling for food.
I was disappointed … I was disappointed to see David Simon testifying to congress about the decline of newspapers or something. I wouldn’t have thought somebody who’d written the wire would think that politics was anything more than completely morally bankrupt. The idea he’d want those same people legislating newspapers shocked me.
David Simon is a … David Simon is a genius. He has broken the boundaries of Television. “The Sopranos” was a great show, very poetical. However “The Wire” cleverly depicts a certain realism which has never been so portrayed so unbiasedly and fair. To me David Simon is more than a “writer” or a “journalist”. He is a humanist and dare I say it a socialist(Back off conservatives, lol). Above all he is a great speaker and I hope due to his position of power he can pass the baton to new upcoming talent.
Are you joking? … Are you joking? You do know you are replying to a post that was placed over a month ago right? And that comment was in response to an argument that I was having w/ someone else. What does that have to do with you?
Don’t be sad when … Don’t be sad when it ends, I think you’ll want to watch it over and over again. Each viewing reveals just how complex the show’s world construct is. Characters pop up in places you didn’t notice on first viewing, motives are more evident.
The show does feel tragic, and I notice he uses a phrase often heard in the show: “The game is rigged.”
Another brilliant mind dismissed by a daily newspaper. Gosh, thanks Sun, we appreciate him if you don’t.
You werent meant to … You werent meant to get “into it” since that conversation didnt involve you. You should learn to see arguments and leave them to the arguers.
First off, I was … First off, I was not sure whether I’d like the series or not, watched the first episode and now I’m addicted. Its real its relevant and at the core is solid solid acting which makes it more authentic on the screen, one of the best TV series I have seen gonna be devastated when it ends.
BTW the person to … BTW the person to which my original post was in reply to was AliKhaderKhan. I suggest you find the original thread of his/her before you continue this argument because you clearly dont understand. I believe that all the listed posts were marked as spam somewhere.
RoFL you really … RoFL you really dont get it do you. You think being a hypocrit is a bad thing. Now no, its generally not an achievment that most people aim for, but that doesnt mean they cant become one. We all are hypocrits more or less. Its simply a matter of how much one wants to admit that fact. David is somewhat of a hypocrit when he criticizes the system but shares in its exclusive benefits. Thats the nature of the beast. Im not blaming him, rather im defending him. Read the spam post – next page.
USC Law hosted a discussion with David Simon, creator and executive producer of the highly acclaimed HBO series “The Wire,” and USC Annenberg Knight Chair in Media and Religion Diane Winston. The event was cosponsored by USC Law and USC Annenberg.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Best TV show ever. …
Best TV show ever. Just perfect!
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
i love the wire
i love the wire
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
@davyjames You are …
@davyjames You are right. There is some truth to what he says about automation etc., but I don’t think that mitigates the importance of humanity. Nor does it impact labor; it merely shifts labor. A service-driven labor simply requires different skill sets than an industrially driven one. Perhaps more education, which is why EDUCATION is so important to the economy, not necessarily labor itself.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Brilliant Stuff!
Brilliant Stuff!
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
@davyjames yeah but …
@davyjames yeah but there’s still a huge gap between rich and poor. There is still huge inequality. This should not be the case. Capitalism is the cause of this inequality.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
excellent work!
excellent work!
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Also, hits are …
Also, hits are timed, so you can get pretty accurate information about how long people are on the page with your ad.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
There is journalism …
There is journalism on the Internet. We need newspapers and their full services, but he doesn’t have it right about blogs.
We need robust newspapers and blogs.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
@davyjames …
@davyjames interesting point – I hadn’t heard about that . . . if it’s true I share your disappointment . . . though I imagine David emphasized the importance of news outlets that offer quality journalism. Thing is, I don’t think major newspapers qualify for that title . . . maybe he emphasized local news
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
It’s a shame Simon …
It’s a shame Simon doesn’t seem to understand economics, or why the economy gets worse. He seems to be confusing capitalism with people losing jobs which isn’t how it works. When he says people are “worth less” it isn’t really true, except possibly in the worst of the inner cities where politics has destroyed everything. In actual terms humans are worth more in terms of the assets we hold. A poor person today has a tv, a microwave, often a car, 100 years ago they’d be strugling for food.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
I was disappointed …
I was disappointed to see David Simon testifying to congress about the decline of newspapers or something. I wouldn’t have thought somebody who’d written the wire would think that politics was anything more than completely morally bankrupt. The idea he’d want those same people legislating newspapers shocked me.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
that fat idiot …
that fat idiot giving the intro needs a bottle thrown at his head
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
You’re a disease.
You’re a disease.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
ROFL. Look who …
ROFL. Look who cant notice that I shut up over 2 months ago. idiot.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
wow look who cant …
wow look who cant shut the up
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
David Simon is a …
David Simon is a genius. He has broken the boundaries of Television. “The Sopranos” was a great show, very poetical. However “The Wire” cleverly depicts a certain realism which has never been so portrayed so unbiasedly and fair. To me David Simon is more than a “writer” or a “journalist”. He is a humanist and dare I say it a socialist(Back off conservatives, lol). Above all he is a great speaker and I hope due to his position of power he can pass the baton to new upcoming talent.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Are you joking? …
Are you joking? You do know you are replying to a post that was placed over a month ago right? And that comment was in response to an argument that I was having w/ someone else. What does that have to do with you?
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Stop spamming, stfu.
Stop spamming, stfu.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Don’t be sad when …
Don’t be sad when it ends, I think you’ll want to watch it over and over again. Each viewing reveals just how complex the show’s world construct is. Characters pop up in places you didn’t notice on first viewing, motives are more evident.
The show does feel tragic, and I notice he uses a phrase often heard in the show: “The game is rigged.”
Another brilliant mind dismissed by a daily newspaper. Gosh, thanks Sun, we appreciate him if you don’t.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Gasp?! …
Gasp?! Wha-wha-what?! An arrogant phrase from Harold Bloom?? Shocker! Haha…
David Simon = #1 Journalist in the U.S.A. baby.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
You werent meant to …
You werent meant to get “into it” since that conversation didnt involve you. You should learn to see arguments and leave them to the arguers.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
First off, I was …
First off, I was not sure whether I’d like the series or not, watched the first episode and now I’m addicted. Its real its relevant and at the core is solid solid acting which makes it more authentic on the screen, one of the best TV series I have seen gonna be devastated when it ends.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
You guys are great …
You guys are great fun. Why did you stop bickering so soon? I was just getting into it.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
BTW the person to …
BTW the person to which my original post was in reply to was AliKhaderKhan. I suggest you find the original thread of his/her before you continue this argument because you clearly dont understand. I believe that all the listed posts were marked as spam somewhere.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
RoFL you really …
RoFL you really dont get it do you. You think being a hypocrit is a bad thing. Now no, its generally not an achievment that most people aim for, but that doesnt mean they cant become one. We all are hypocrits more or less. Its simply a matter of how much one wants to admit that fact. David is somewhat of a hypocrit when he criticizes the system but shares in its exclusive benefits. Thats the nature of the beast. Im not blaming him, rather im defending him. Read the spam post – next page.