How many people can answer a question about the awkward phasing of their book title with St Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God. I loved that!
I was disappointed in Colbert, who I hold in great regard, in referring to this. It is an incredibly weak assertion and holds no valid logical content but Catholics tend to overvalue it.
@@rickkernell2486 how weak minded of you. Eric Schmidt didn't ask him why he believes in God. he asked him a question about his title, which featured an amusing logical cul de sac. he responded with a medieval one.
@@jedinxf7He replies with a "CHRISTIAN" medieval one, and one that still has validity with Catholics. Colbert does not refute his whole hearted acceptance of his version of a baffling religion, and has tried to inject this upon several guests. I guess that I am "weak minded" because I don't have the mind power to accept christianity, but I am able to recognize it's complete lack of evidence.
@@rickkernell2486 colbert is jut that colbert He doesn't need to make u accept or compare d his personal belief. Neither he does ask u to believe as he does. What is a comfort to you maybe baffle others.
Loved the interviewer & the interview. I was in a comedy group with Robin Williams... when we were about to hit the stage he turned to me and said, "You stand there, I'll talk." And that I did, who could keep up with that genius. Guess what? I got laughs too, by listening and responding ( a take as its called). In the same way, who could keep up with Cobert's pace? Schmidt had to keep questioning.... and he did interject some humor, and not being a seasoned comedy player. I give him a thumbs up!
"If you can't dazzle them with your brilliance, baffle them with bullshit" "But if you can dazzle them with brilliantly baffling bullshit, you'll sell a lot more books." :-P Gotta love Colbert!
I remember being in High School watching The Colbert Report and not realizing that he was making jokes about what I truly believed in. Now that I've grown up and experienced more of what the world truly is, instead of what I was spoon fed as a child, I love him even more. I absolutely love this interview. I love Stephen Colbert.
I really appreciate his attitude towards the audience. He's genuinely nice, attentive, and polite. I've always been a fan of Stephen and these uncut discussions are wonderful.
55:10 glad she asked that question, good story. Gotta love Colbert, the more I hear the real Colbert talk the more genius I see, and I didn't think there was any more room.
Wow - I didn't realize the 2012 date on this video right away; Colbert's book title sounds like a sarcastic riff on Drumpf's campaign slogan. Sarcastically prescient, as always.
Ben Dykstra lol trump was probably like "who do Republicans love? Hmm Reagan. What was his campaign slogan? Make America Great... How can I change it to make it my own?"
Yep, Too bad Ronnie didn't embrace alternative energies when he walked into the White House, what a different world it could have been. But, nobody can blame conservatives of planning for the future.
Both of Colbert's books are worth being blasted by over about 500,000 I'm guessing bright colors (letters) and reading. I'm buying that shit paperback boyeeeee Fuck yeah. #AmericaFuckYeahAgainAgain
Making America Great Again.....what it means to me is when people used to put their name on a product because they were proud of it and it lasted. my parents have items that were from the 40 50 60 and there still in great shape and work. unlike now a days where you brake something befor you even get it home
Dang .. 7 years ago!!! (YES!! I bought the book). I LOOOOVE Stephen Colbert 😍❤💛💚💙💜💋💋💋 He's sexy to me because of his intellect and humor. Who's with me?? A person who can hold an intelligent conversation and also have fun with it ... to be funny at the same time?? Makes my toes tingle 😉😀
anyone ever listen to an interview, debate, or speech and here a quote that floors you or blows your mind? "can you swim against the tide of your fellows" just did that.
I've always believed that the 'greatness' of America isn't what we were, or are, but what we hope to eventually become. If we hold to the vision and are always chasing the horizon we absolutely will make amazing progress.
In a backhanded way, he hit the nail on the head; "American exceptionalism means the rules don't apply to us." And that is exactly has created the animosity around the world which is the nexus of the American loss of face and "greatness."
30:30 YES! Bruce Lee reference! And what an appropriate one at that. And you could tell it was way over the interviewer's and much of the audience's heads.
This interviewer seems strangely rude. Why does he keep interrupting Colbert while Colbert is answering his question. Colbert calls him out on it a couple times and tries to keep it light, but he seems slightly taken aback.
Steve Schroth The fact that something like that is a possibility is why I think it is important to take seriously- even if the guy with the money has no intentions of doing such thing and is the nicest, coolest person ever. I think it is scary that we aren't scared such possibilities exist.
Steve Schroth It's not much to ask for this type of thinking to be common. Since it isn't common, people like myself waste our time beginning to think in such a way, because it takes a genius to do so. That's how shut off people are. A genius is simply someone who can rise above being petty minded. Our reference points are all down low.
Wow, Schmidt is a bad interviewer, but boy is Colbert a fantastic interviewee. Such a brilliant, funny, insightful and perceptive person. I think he's the Greatest American satirist since Mark Twain.
Contrary to some folks in the media's assertion, there is at least one right wing conservative who thinks Colbert and his conservative parody are funny. Sure, in real life he is a lefty, but I think he is smart and I can appreciate parody even if me and mine are the targets
Oh absolutely. Stewart is a funny comedian and talented talk show host/satirist, but Colbert's use of such an astute character as the vehicle for his satire goes so much deeper. He comes up with quips and one-liners spontaneously when in character that a whole team of writers couldn't achieve. Just look at the title of that book, it's genius!
colbert is a genius.....even the egg head sitting with him does not get it.....return to the greatness we are......we are not great....we are ridiculous Colbert is a master at language
The story he tells the about the Algerian woman....he used it a comic device...but truly..a heartfelt moment. Think about how lucky we are, despite all of our problems...where a person can stand next to the Pres and make jokes about the person. Could it happen anywhere else?
Americans keep getting the USA mixed up with the extremely idealistic and unrealistic image of America manufactured by Hollywood in the last 70 years, especially during the Cold War; reaching its pinnacle with the films of John Wayne. Movie mythology rather than historical reality. So much so that in 1981 voters elected their first Hollywood President, and became extras in a B-grade movie remake of Dr Strangelove, starring Ronald Reagan (John Wayne was unavailable.) America was never great, Hollywood has just kept telling you it is. But don't worry - Hollywood still makes great movies, and occasionally some of them will make you feel that America can rebecome the greatness it never was.
you and jon did have political power. we trusted you because we believed you had no hidden motives. you said out loud what we had seen for ourselves but thought we were alone in noticing. you made us laugh instead of only feeling despair. we weren't alone and helpless for a while. now we fight with each other instead of for each other. don't run from your power. continue to use it for niceness.
You do know that if they fail to plug in their ads and try and promote the stuff you have distaste for, they may not even run the interview altogether. Its either this way, or nothing. I prefer this way, its not like they force to watch. Its a free world, click off whenever you feel like it.
Why would they choose some socially awkward guy to interview someone as witty as Steven Colbert? This guy was never less than 5 steps behind Colbert the whole interview
He is a genius. His recapitulation of St. Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God straight off the top of his head is actually quite well presented. In the discussion however there is one mistake at 4:19. The subtitled word he intends is paean. The subtitles misuse the word as peon which might cause some confusion.
Quite an interesting interview. Colbert is a great guest. I also could not help but notice that every female employee at Goggle seems to be a beauty. I need to get a job there!
Here's why I think. As Colbert explained while quoting St. Anselm, the greatness of god is so great it can't be imagined, and if America represent God, the greatness we strive for can't be imagined, so it can't be done. It can't done, it never was, thus can't re-become. So in my mind it makes sense if the premise is that the goal to re-become is ridiculous.
Really? A google employee has problem with the title "never weren't"? It's double negotiation, basic math, every novice programmer should instantly understand that never weren't is equal to always are. Where is the problem? A comedian having a book title which ironically makes no sense? Oh my, minds blown at google. Still, Colbert is very impressive. A true rhetoric genius.
I get that he would find a paradox in conservatives saying we're great and then "return to greatness." But here's a quick breakdown. This country is still arguably the greatest country in the world. But years ago, there was no debate. No rational person could argue against us as the best (that's how conservatives see it), so let's get back to that. Let's not just settle for being great. Let's get back to greatness.
Man, this would've been so much better if it were anybody but Eric Schmidt. His insistence upon google's superiority in this is just unbelievably frustrating, and of course the audience is all people who work for him which really destroys any legitimacy in the crowd dynamic.
I've actually seen a dialogue between Buckley and Chomsky and Buckley actually agreed that Chomsky had a good point. I could never agree that either one of these Bozos could ever be intellectuals.
"The fool says in his heart 'there is no God'. But by God he means that thing then which no greater thing than can be conceived. But by conceiving of that thing he automatically defines god as whatever he can greatest imagine. Therefore, God does exist because he has imagined that thing, which must be greater in reality than in his imagination." -Stephen Colbert
"Your book is on Google Play."
"What's that mean?" *sips coffee*
Man knows timing and how to read a room.
How many people can answer a question about the awkward phasing of their book title with St Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God. I loved that!
I was disappointed in Colbert, who I hold in great regard, in referring to this. It is an incredibly weak assertion and holds no valid logical content but Catholics tend to overvalue it.
@@rickkernell2486 how weak minded of you. Eric Schmidt didn't ask him why he believes in God. he asked him a question about his title, which featured an amusing logical cul de sac. he responded with a medieval one.
@@jedinxf7He replies with a "CHRISTIAN" medieval one, and one that still has validity with Catholics. Colbert does not refute his whole hearted acceptance of his version of a baffling religion, and has tried to inject this upon several guests. I guess that I am "weak minded" because I don't have the mind power to accept christianity, but I am able to recognize it's complete lack of evidence.
@@rickkernell2486 colbert is jut that colbert
He doesn't need to make u accept or compare d his personal belief.
Neither he does ask u to believe as he does.
What is a comfort to you maybe baffle others.
@Rick Kernell you must be really fun at parties.
Loved the interviewer & the interview. I was in a comedy group with Robin Williams... when we were about to hit the stage he turned to me and said, "You stand there, I'll talk." And that I did, who could keep up with that genius. Guess what? I got laughs too, by listening and responding ( a take as its called). In the same way, who could keep up with Cobert's pace? Schmidt had to keep questioning.... and he did interject some humor, and not being a seasoned comedy player. I give him a thumbs up!
Really, how long ago was that and what was Robin like?
Please tell us more.....
Love how Colbert just slips in and out of Character!Stephen
Colbert kept this interview lively as fuck.
29:47 - This is actually a serious question and moment with a serious and brilliant answer, which really saddens me now in hindsight.
"If you can't dazzle them with your brilliance, baffle them with bullshit"
"But if you can dazzle them with brilliantly baffling bullshit, you'll sell a lot more books." :-P
Gotta love Colbert!
I remember being in High School watching The Colbert Report and not realizing that he was making jokes about what I truly believed in. Now that I've grown up and experienced more of what the world truly is, instead of what I was spoon fed as a child, I love him even more. I absolutely love this interview. I love Stephen Colbert.
That last girls question was HANDS DOWN the best part of this interview.
A beautiful question with a beautiful answer.
I really appreciate his attitude towards the audience. He's genuinely nice, attentive, and polite. I've always been a fan of Stephen and these uncut discussions are wonderful.
55:10 glad she asked that question, good story. Gotta love Colbert, the more I hear the real Colbert talk the more genius I see, and I didn't think there was any more room.
52:23
Comfort + nervous = awesome. I can't tell where character Colbert and real Colbert ends.... that makes this wonderfully genuine. Nice!
stephen colbert is my role model in life
"Power-mad is what I would describe you!" Colbert nailed it.
I love how when Stephen answers a question, he talks directly to the person who asked it. Stephen=awesome!
Wow - I didn't realize the 2012 date on this video right away; Colbert's book title sounds like a sarcastic riff on Drumpf's campaign slogan. Sarcastically prescient, as always.
+shsummers Drumpf is smart enough to steal smart slogans. And Drumpf has enough balls to win a campaign by using a stolen slogan that was sarcastic.
+Nikola Tasev : Drumpf has no need of balls; he has an intravenous supply of Viagra (TM)
+shsummers Reagan used the same campaign slogan for the 1980 election, I guess that's where Trump has copied it from.
Because he's mostly a dick?
is "Drumpf" supposed to be offensive and witty? because his grandfather was a German immigrant? Lame
Colbert put more effort into naming his book than Trump did for choosing his campaign slogan...
Convoluted doesn't equate to quality.
Ben Dykstra lol trump was probably like "who do Republicans love? Hmm Reagan. What was his campaign slogan? Make America Great... How can I change it to make it my own?"
Yep, Too bad Ronnie didn't embrace alternative energies when he walked into the White House, what a different world it could have been. But, nobody can blame conservatives of planning for the future.
He put more effort into naming it than Trump has into his presidency...
Both of Colbert's books are worth being blasted by over about 500,000 I'm guessing bright colors (letters) and reading. I'm buying that shit paperback boyeeeee Fuck yeah. #AmericaFuckYeahAgainAgain
I watched thevfirst few minutes of this about 6 times, each time more in awe
Love that man. Wish he was my mentor at life.
He is literally so intelligent.
Making America Great Again.....what it means to me is when people used to put their name on a product because they were proud of it and it lasted.
my parents have items that were from the 40 50 60 and there still in great shape and work. unlike now a days where you brake something befor you even get it home
every country needs a colbert
Dang .. 7 years ago!!! (YES!! I bought the book). I LOOOOVE Stephen Colbert 😍❤💛💚💙💜💋💋💋 He's sexy to me because of his intellect and humor. Who's with me?? A person who can hold an intelligent conversation and also have fun with it ... to be funny at the same time?? Makes my toes tingle 😉😀
Beautiful. Must watch for everyone. Watch it two or three times; whatever it takes.
"we're all corndogs walking around." - Stephen Colbert
This is hard for me....can't imagine what Colbert is going through.
Good for you Google, a very insightful interview into the man and the character of Stephen Colbert. Enjoyed it.
Geez, that title makes perfect sense to me!
This is just amazing. I am so happy I stumbled upon this one. Thank you.
In these times we really need you Stephen!
Great interview. Stephen is an amazing man.
anyone ever listen to an interview, debate, or speech and here a quote that floors you or blows your mind? "can you swim against the tide of your fellows" just did that.
Falling asleep to Bill Cosby? Not the only one.
funny cause I bet u wernt making a rape joke XD
I've always believed that the 'greatness' of America isn't what we were, or are, but what we hope to eventually become. If we hold to the vision and are always chasing the horizon we absolutely will make amazing progress.
Colbert and Jane Fonda. That interview was funny and awkward. thecolbertreport.cc.com/videos/8ixf7m/jane-fonda
Thank you for posting the actual interview. Totally awkward...
In a backhanded way, he hit the nail on the head; "American exceptionalism means the rules don't apply to us." And that is exactly has created the animosity around the world which is the nexus of the American loss of face and "greatness."
30:30 YES! Bruce Lee reference! And what an appropriate one at that. And you could tell it was way over the interviewer's and much of the audience's heads.
The part about how we should be shaping what Google is, is perhaps the most important thing in this interview
Well,Stephen is a Comedic Genius -___-
America with all it's talented people yet ... Nevermind
External volume control would be indeed very helpful (on all computer devices).
The coffee cup shift is absolutely genius.
The perfect counter-slogan to Trump... America has always been great. Colbert for president 2020!!!
one of the best segments of the interview. the last 5 minutes
55:40
This interviewer seems strangely rude. Why does he keep interrupting Colbert while Colbert is answering his question. Colbert calls him out on it a couple times and tries to keep it light, but he seems slightly taken aback.
The interviewer is the CEO of Google. He's worth over 8 billion dollars. He could CRUSH someone like Colbert if he wanted to.
Good point. I too think people with lots of money can do what they want to people with less money. Thanks for that astute and valuable insight.
Steve Schroth The fact that something like that is a possibility is why I think it is important to take seriously- even if the guy with the money has no intentions of doing such thing and is the nicest, coolest person ever. I think it is scary that we aren't scared such possibilities exist.
This is genius. Please continue.
Steve Schroth It's not much to ask for this type of thinking to be common. Since it isn't common, people like myself waste our time beginning to think in such a way, because it takes a genius to do so. That's how shut off people are. A genius is simply someone who can rise above being petty minded. Our reference points are all down low.
I couldn't believe it when Sara Cooper asked a question 36 mins in, so cool to see her before she got big!
An awesome man and an awesome team of writers around him.
Can't wait for Late Night with Stephen Colbert!
Wow, Schmidt is a bad interviewer, but boy is Colbert a fantastic interviewee. Such a brilliant, funny, insightful and perceptive person. I think he's the Greatest American satirist since Mark Twain.
This is fantastic, I love it! I had a great time listening to the questions and answers, wow what a great time. Thank you very much.
Contrary to some folks in the media's assertion, there is at least one right wing conservative who thinks Colbert and his conservative parody are funny. Sure, in real life he is a lefty, but I think he is smart and I can appreciate parody even if me and mine are the targets
I suspect you're somewhat rare, but your existence is appreciated and noted.
Yes, he was very funny at this time, it seems that the Trump era destroyed his sense of humor. It's the same with many comedians.
OH MY GOD! Has there been a better interview?
Oh absolutely. Stewart is a funny comedian and talented talk show host/satirist, but Colbert's use of such an astute character as the vehicle for his satire goes so much deeper. He comes up with quips and one-liners spontaneously when in character that a whole team of writers couldn't achieve. Just look at the title of that book, it's genius!
The book title made perfect sense to me... from my vantage anyhow
i love colbert so much honestly
colbert is a genius.....even the egg head sitting with him does not get it.....return to the greatness we are......we are not great....we are ridiculous Colbert is a master at language
The story he tells the about the Algerian woman....he used it a comic device...but truly..a heartfelt moment. Think about how lucky we are, despite all of our problems...where a person can stand next to the Pres and make jokes about the person. Could it happen anywhere else?
yeah...actually everywhere else in the western civilization david. at minimum..
He's the fucking best... Steven with a mix of James Bond & Viktor Newman... and there your have the perfect dude .... lmao
Americans keep getting the USA mixed up with the extremely idealistic and unrealistic image of America manufactured by Hollywood in the last 70 years, especially during the Cold War; reaching its pinnacle with the films of John Wayne. Movie mythology rather than historical reality. So much so that in 1981 voters elected their first Hollywood President, and became extras in a B-grade movie remake of Dr Strangelove, starring Ronald Reagan (John Wayne was unavailable.) America was never great, Hollywood has just kept telling you it is. But don't worry - Hollywood still makes great movies, and occasionally some of them will make you feel that America can rebecome the greatness it never was.
+Rex Mundi Turns out Autism does speak.
+Rex Mundi have you ever lived in america?
Do you live in Disneyland? The Republicans do, and Trump will be a Mickey Mouse president.
Love the rants mix with cinephilia
Thanks Keyser. Soze. Loved you in The Usual Suspects by the way.
you and jon did have political power. we trusted you because we believed you had no hidden motives. you said out loud what we had seen for ourselves but thought we were alone in noticing. you made us laugh instead of only feeling despair. we weren't alone and helpless for a while. now we fight with each other instead of for each other. don't run from your power. continue to use it for niceness.
You do know that if they fail to plug in their ads and try and promote the stuff you have distaste for, they may not even run the interview altogether. Its either this way, or nothing. I prefer this way, its not like they force to watch. Its a free world, click off whenever you feel like it.
Why would they choose some socially awkward guy to interview someone as witty as Steven Colbert? This guy was never less than 5 steps behind Colbert the whole interview
+abcdfghijlnopqrst People who can't look at the spelling of someone's name and just copy it kind of blows my mind.
+abcdfghijlnopqrst Correction: Stephen* its in the title -_-
+Adil Ras Eric Schmidt is a legend. HE can do whatever he pleases.
steven is a pro
He is a genius. His recapitulation of St. Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God straight off the top of his head is actually quite well presented. In the discussion however there is one mistake at 4:19. The subtitled word he intends is paean. The subtitles misuse the word as peon which might cause some confusion.
+Dennis Dore - but seriously Dennis, I'm quite sure that there exist some physicians who may be peons.
There are no secrets.
There are only unmade discoveries.
Stephen Colbert is awesome...
a smart one, Colbert!
Quite an interesting interview. Colbert is a great guest. I also could not help but notice that every female employee at Goggle seems to be a beauty. I need to get a job there!
I need a job there regardless of them being beautiful or not. It feels like the best place in the world to work in.
Already respect him a lot. Even more now that I noticed the Bruce Lee quote.
Here's why I think. As Colbert explained while quoting St. Anselm, the greatness of god is so great it can't be imagined, and if America represent God, the greatness we strive for can't be imagined, so it can't be done. It can't done, it never was, thus can't re-become. So in my mind it makes sense if the premise is that the goal to re-become is ridiculous.
His devastation on election night was something I cherish and replay often.
I like subtitles, always have, don't know why. Google translate is getting pretty amazing.
Ah, the ontological argument by Anselum of Canterbury. Splendid Stephan!
The interviewer is just BURSTING with charm!
Steve Colbert is talented, loquacious.
I don't know anything about Lord of the Rings so I'm glad Stephen broke it down. :)
This is gold
This was some how on my autoplay and I proceeded to sit through 20 minutes of it while playing games for no reason
Wow....respect for Colbert
The Lord of the Rings metaphors was amazing!!!
Great interview. Loved it!
great interview ~ love Colbert
Don't know why the comments are hating on Schmidt, his last line was great xD
coffee cup spectacular!
in love.
15:22 That made me smile like an idiot.
Excellent video, Steven Colbert would have been a better presidental leader, He believes in our U.S.A.
STEVEN STEVEN STEVEN FREEDOM. thank you.
This is one of the rare opportunity to peak into the real Steven Colbert, instead of the character he is playing on the show and in real life.
so its a google commercial with colbert in it.. he was awesome btw very wity jokes.
Really? A google employee has problem with the title "never weren't"? It's double negotiation, basic math, every novice programmer should instantly understand that never weren't is equal to always are. Where is the problem?
A comedian having a book title which ironically makes no sense? Oh my, minds blown at google.
Still, Colbert is very impressive. A true rhetoric genius.
"Google Maps are phenomenal. Ask an Apple user."
PHFPHFPHFPHFPHF!
22:25 Stephen owns him on LOTR question lmao.. I needed that answer too.
Its just a wow, After watching this video, I got stomachache due to heavy laughing....
wonderful, fantastic, Mr Stephen Colbert you are a real word- or language-artist or maybe even -magician :-)))
Let's Make Book Titles Great Again...Again.
I get that he would find a paradox in conservatives saying we're great and then "return to greatness." But here's a quick breakdown. This country is still arguably the greatest country in the world. But years ago, there was no debate. No rational person could argue against us as the best (that's how conservatives see it), so let's get back to that. Let's not just settle for being great. Let's get back to greatness.
Man, this would've been so much better if it were anybody but Eric Schmidt. His insistence upon google's superiority in this is just unbelievably frustrating, and of course the audience is all people who work for him which really destroys any legitimacy in the crowd dynamic.
Agreed.
I've actually seen a dialogue between Buckley and Chomsky and Buckley actually agreed that Chomsky had a good point. I could never agree that either one of these Bozos could ever be intellectuals.
Google puts these talks on for their own staff, it is a privilege for us to be able to watch them on youtube.
back here at 35:50 to hear how Stephen answered Sarah Cooper's question
Good satire makes you question if the satirist is be serious or not. And Colbert is the Grand Wizard to the Nth degree
"The fool says in his heart 'there is no God'. But by God he means that thing then which no greater thing than can be conceived. But by conceiving of that thing he automatically defines god as whatever he can greatest imagine. Therefore, God does exist because he has imagined that thing, which must be greater in reality than in his imagination."
-Stephen Colbert
Oh my god that first question
35:28 Question: "How would you determine if a tree is balanced." Answer: "You shouldn't care. That's one of the reasons why trees have _roots_."