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The Dig: Ayn Rand's Optimistic Cruelty with Lisa Duggan

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The Practical Implementation of Ayn Rand's Thinking: The Case of Alan Greenspan

This chapter explores the implementation of Ayn Rand's ideas by focusing on Alan Greenspan, from his initial objectivist beliefs to his role as a state manager of monetary policy. It discusses the contradiction between Rand's philosophy and Greenspan's actions, leading to the collapse of the system.

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