The Daily Objective
Ayn Rand Centre UK
The Ayn Rand Centre UK is dedicated to promoting Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism in the United Kingdom. The organisation advances Ayn Rand’s ideas by organising speaker events, discussion groups and other activities.
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Apr 12, 2021 • 31min
Creativity: Everything you Wanted to Know - TDO 221 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan & Ann Ciccolella
The Artistic Director of Austin Shakespeare and longtime Objectivist Ann Ciccolella joins today’s Daily Objective to talk about art and the secrets of creativity.Support the show
Apr 10, 2021 • 36min
Robert Nozick's Defence of Liberty - TDO 220 | Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos
Nikos and Jonathan will discuss Robert Nozick’s defence of freedom in ‘Anarchy, State, and Utopia’ and distinguish its good and its not so good aspects.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show
Apr 9, 2021 • 31min
The Opioid Crisis - TDO 219 | Mark Pellegrino, Rucka & Guest Peter Vaughn Pischke
Rucka and Mark interview journalist Peter Vaughn Pischke on the opioid crisis.Support the show
Apr 8, 2021 • 26min
Vaccine Passports: Yay or Nay? - TDO 218 | Rucka & Nikos
The possibility of vaccine passports being the gateway towards a return to travelling, venues, bars etc has created controversies. Are they an infringement of one’s rights, and if yes, when? Nikos and Rucka discuss on today’s TDO.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show
Apr 6, 2021 • 36min
Understanding the BAP Phenomenon - TDO 217 | Rucka & Nikos
Why does Bronze Age Pervert (BAP) have such an appeal on the fringes of the Right? What does his allure indicate, & what is the essence of his ideas? Nikos & Rucka discuss.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show
Apr 5, 2021 • 51min
Stoicism: Path to a Virtuous Life? - TDO 216 | Mark Pellegrino, Nikos & Dr Aaron Smith
Stoicism is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, seen as a path to self-development and a virtuous character. So is it a good philosophy for life? ARI fellow Aaron Smith will join Nikos and Mark to discuss Stoicism this Monday in The Daily Objective.Support the show
Apr 2, 2021 • 29min
Stimulus Packages: Having Our Cake and Eating it Too?
Governments throwing money to the economy and stimulus packages have been the go-to solution in many countries to prevent an economic meltdown during the months of the lockdowns. But where does that money come from, and who is to pay for it? Jonathan and Nikos discuss.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show
Apr 1, 2021 • 27min
Religion: An Obituary? - TDO 214 | Mark Pellegrino & Jonathan Hoenig
Membership of churches and organised religion has hit a low in the United States. Does this indicate a triumph of reason and of a this-worldly attitude? Jonathan and Mark discuss.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show
Mar 31, 2021 • 27min
‘Blasphemy’ in the UK - TDO 213 | Rucka & Nikos
After showing cartoons of Muhammad in class, a teacher was suspended from his school and is now in hiding, fearing for his life. Nikos and Rucka discuss what this indicates about the culture in the UK.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show
Mar 30, 2021 • 33min
Jess Phillips: Adding Fuel to the Gender Wars - TDO 212 | Brendan O'Neill, Rucka & Nikos
Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard, Labour MP Jess Philips & others have claimed that the UK is an unsafe place for women. Spiked editor Brendan O'Neill, Nikos, and Rucka discuss.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show
