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Episode 133: Silicon Valley vs. Science Fiction: Ayn Rand

Our Opinions Are Correct

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The Importance of Ayn Rand in Science Fiction

In sewer gas and electric, Ayn Rand is brought back as a kind of hologram inside of a lantern that the main character carries around. I find her a fascinating character and I'm actually quite sympathetic to her and what she was trying to do. She'd argue with anyone who's didn't like formal debate because she assumed I'm right so why should I debate these human rights issues in public? It doesn't make sense. So read my novels and you'll understand that I'm right unless there's something wrong with you. "I don't have a problem making fun of people I disagree with even if I like them personally," he said.

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