

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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Nov 21, 2020 • 36min
From the Brandens to the BBC: The History of Anti-Rand Smears | TDO - 120 | Nikos & Jonathan with Guest James Stevens Valliant
The recent BBC Radio 4 drama 'Ayn Rand' is a 45-minute personal attack on Ayn Rand. These types of attacks are nothing new, and are far more prevalent than criticism of Rand's actual ideas.James Valliant, author of "The Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics: The Case Against the Brandens," joins Jonathan and Nikos, to discuss the long history of smears against Ayn Rand.Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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

Nov 20, 2020 • 20min
International Men's Day: Between Masculinity & Vulnerability | TDO - 119 | Mark & Jonathan
International Men's Day, at least judging by the social media discussions around it, is men's turn to indulge in deterministic, tribalistic victimhood. Jonathan and Mark discuss public discourse on masculinity and vulnerability.Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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

Nov 18, 2020 • 29min
Incels and the Prison of Victimhood Culture | TDO - 116 | Nikos, Mark, & Rucka
Mark, Rucka, and Nikos discuss how incels are a manifestation of the growing culture of victimhood.Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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

Nov 18, 2020 • 35min
The Voter Fraud Debate | TDO - 117 | Ayman & Rucka
US President Donald Trump, and many of his supporters, have accused the Democrats of committing voter fraud in the election earlier this month. To what extent, if any, should such claims be taken seriously? Rucka and Ayman debate the topic, with Nikos as moderator.Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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

Nov 14, 2020 • 48min
More on the BBC's Smear Against Ayn Rand | TDO - 115 | Nikos Sotirakopoulos with Guest Dr Harry Binswanger
Nikos is joined by Objectivist philosopher Dr Harry Binswanger, to discuss the recent BBC Radio 4 drama, 'Ayn Rand.'Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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

Nov 13, 2020 • 25min
Pets: Who Needs Them | TDO - 114 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka
Mark, Jonathan and Rucka discuss their view of pets, and the value they get from their own pets.Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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

Nov 12, 2020 • 25min
WHINOS: The GOP's 4-Year Trumper Tantrum | TDO - 113 | Rucka & Jonathan Hoenig
Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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/On today’s episode of The Daily Objective, Jonathan and Rucka discuss Trump and the GOP's infantile response to the election results, and the problem with claiming fraudulent elections without evidence.Support the show

Nov 11, 2020 • 22min
Why Everyone Loves to Hate 'Big Pharma' | TDO - 112 | Rucka & Nikos Sotirakopoulos
Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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/Even as a Covid vaccine seems imminent, the attacks on big pharmaceutical companies continue. What underlying philosophical ideas lead to hatred of companies that provide such a tremendous value for human life?Support the show

Nov 10, 2020 • 32min
BBC Smears Ayn Rand | TDO - 111 | Mark Pellegrino & Nikos Sotirakopoulos
Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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/BBC Radio 4 aired a drama titled 'Ayn Rand' last week. From the description to the show itself, the attack on Rand is filled with personal smears, as well as outright lies about Rand's ideas.Support the show

Nov 7, 2020 • 25min
Austrian Economics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | TDO - 110 | Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos Sotirakopoulos
Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/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