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Matt Yglesias Considered As The Nietzschean Superman

Astral Codex Ten Podcast

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Contrasts of Ideology: Nietzsche and Rand

This chapter explores the contrasts between historical and modern leftist ideologies through Nietzschean philosophy, linking barbarian warlords and Soviet communists. It delves into Ayn Rand's complex relationship with Nietzsche and critiques her objectivist ideals against the backdrop of individualism and capitalist moral responsibilities. The discussion further addresses 'tall poppy syndrome' and the tension between objective correctness and subjective motivations in understanding excellence and societal values.

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