

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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Dec 21, 2020 • 31min
Misrepresenters of Objectivism 2: Atlas Shrugged Movies - TDO 140 | Jonathan, Nikos, James Valliant
On today's episode of The Daily Objective, Nikos and Jonathan will be joined by James Stevens Valliant to discuss more misrepresenters of Objectivism: The Atlas Shrugged movies.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 18, 2020 • 28min
The Selfish Pleasure of Gift-Giving - TDO 139 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka
‘-You Objectivists give gifts? That’s an altruistic act. Check mate!‘.Mark, Jonathan and Rucka elaborate on why the above popular take is wrong and why gift-giving is compatible with rational selfishness’.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 18, 2020 • 26min
The Good Premises of La La Land - TDO 138 | Nikos
Today’s episode of The Daily Objective is a film recommendation for Christmas. Nikos claims that La La Land isn’t only a feel-good musical, but a rare testament to the importance of passionate value-pursuing.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 16, 2020 • 28min
Trumpers vs the GOP | Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka | TDO - 137
With President-Elect Biden's victory confirmed by the Electoral College, some Trump supporters have redirected their ire at the Republican Party. Will a decent alternative to the Democrats emerge in the aftermath of this war? Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka discuss, on this episode of The Daily Objective.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 15, 2020 • 27min
Living Without Big Tech (For an Hour) - TDO 136 | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka
Earlier today, Google was down for an hour, giving those who rail against 'Big Tech' a glimpse into a world without one of their biggest villains.Mark Pellegrino and Rucka discuss what such a world would look like, and how we should view the technology giants we so love to hate.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 14, 2020 • 31min
The Misrepresenters of Objectivism 1: The Atlas Society - TDO 135 | Jonathan, Nikos, James Valliant
In our first episode discussing some of those who claim to promote Objectivism, Jonathan Hoenig and Nikos will be talking to James Valliant about David Kelley, Jennifer Grossman, and The Atlas Society.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 11, 2020 • 35min
In Defence of Facebook | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka | TDO - 134
Once again, Facebook is under attack. It represents supposedly everything wrong with capitalism: a big corporation, having gained too much ‘power’ and ‘abusing’ it. At the same time, it seems to have a political position that can allegedly influence even the outcomes of elections. And yet, there are reasons to defend Facebook. Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig and Rucka discuss in this episode of The Daily Objective.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 10, 2020 • 27min
The Education System: It’s Broke, and we Need to Fix It’ | Nikos with Guest Sophie Sandor
Nikos will discuss with film director and producer Sophie Sandor the state of education and her latest documentary ‘Schools.’Watch the documentary on Sophie's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/uncouthchic/?hl=enConsider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 9, 2020 • 30min
BLM, Millwall, and the Politics of Football | Rucka & Nikos | TDO - 132
Politics and football have always been intertwined, and it is part of the appeal of the game to the masses. Yet, the BLM kneeling story and Millwall’s fans’ reaction has some unique characteristics. Nikos and Rucka discuss in this episode of The Daily Objective.Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 8, 2020 • 33min
The Guardian Project | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka | TDO - 131
On this episode of The Daily Objective, Mark Pellegrino and Rucka discuss The Guardian Project, created by Mark Pellegrino and Andrew Rossow. The project aims at combating online bully culture.Support The Guardian Project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theguardianproject/the-guardian-projectSign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show