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A group of friends gathers weekly to discuss Objectivist material, from Ayn Rand's classics to modern interpretations. Expect lively debates, personal insights, and a touch of humor in a casual, yet insightful exploration of Objectivist philosophy.

Atlas Shrugged: The Exploiters and the Exploited

E7 • Feb 27, 2024 • 132 mins

In this episode, Greg, Kyle, Carl, and Edward delve into screen adaptations of Ayn Rand's works, explore the conservative interpretation of her philosophy, and discuss "Atlas Shrugged" in relation to current societal situations. They also unpack the media's influence, the role of rationalism, and the motives of the State Science Institute. They conclude by discussing government-market boundaries and civil asset forfeiture.

Speakers

Greg

Host • 33%

Kyle

Host • 48%

Carl

Host • 19%

Edward

Host • 0%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and discussion on screen adaptations of Ayn Rand's works
1:01	Challenges of adapting complex philosophical ideas into screenplays
5:00	The conservative interpretation of Ayn Rand's philosophy and comparison with other ideologies
21:07	Transition to discussing the book "Atlas Shrugged" and its characters
41:53	Comparisons to current societal situations and Rand's predictions
51:39	Discussion on media conglomerates and their influence on public perception
1:00:24	The role of rationalism in Objectivist thought
1:08:22	Exploring the motives of the State Science Institute in "Atlas Shrugged"
1:18:19	Unpacking the concept of "follow the science"
1:53:05	Greg's personal anecdote about his experience with a communist coworker
2:02:12	Discussion on the boundary between government and market, and civil asset forfeiture

Transcript

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