The Great Political Fictions: Atlas Shrugged

Jun 13, 2024

Delving into Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' and its enduring influence on tech titans, exploring themes of individualism, free market, and anti-socialist polemics. Unpacking the central themes of guilt and power in the novel, and drawing parallels between characters in the book and contemporary industrial giants. Discussing the impact of 'Atlas Shrugged' on visionary entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, teasing upcoming analysis of British politics and Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children'.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Analyzing Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' and its Contemporary Relevance

03:59 • 18min

Exploring the Central Themes of Guilt and Power in 'Atlas Shrugged'

21:48 • 20min

Exploring Characters and Themes in 'Atlas Shrugged' and their Modern Parallels

41:53 • 12min

The Influence of 'Atlas Shrugged' on Visionary Entrepreneurs

53:28 • 4min

Interpreting Dreams, Success in Silicon Valley, and Teasing the Next Political Fiction

57:52 • 3min