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 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
Dec 5, 2020 • 29min
Bitcoin: The Currency to Freedom? | Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos, Guest: Janina Lowisz | TDO - 130
With gold being restricted, and inflation of government-issued currencies being imminent, is there a third way?On today's The Daily Objective, Jonathan Hoenig and Nikos discuss the merits and demerits of crypto-currencies, with guest Janina Lowisz.Learn more about Janina's work here: https://governanceresearch.institute/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
Dec 4, 2020 • 23min
Messing with Mother Nature | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka | TDO - 129
Recently, Prince Harry connected the pandemic with humanity’s poor treatment of “Mother Nature”. On today’s episode of The Daily Objective, Rucka and Mark will discuss this perspective.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
Dec 3, 2020 • 26min
Is Merit Tyrannical? | Nikos & Dr Edwin Locke | TDO - 128
Nikos discusses Dr Michael Sandel's book 'The Tyranny of Merit' with Objectivist psychologist Dr Edwin Locke.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
