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The Atlas Society Chats

The Atlas Society's scholarly discussions are now a Podcast! Join our CEO Jennifer Grossman, along with our Senior Scholars and special guest for a series of discussions and Q&A covering all sorts of topics relating to Objectivism, current events, and more.
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Episodes

Ask Me Anything About Philosophy with Stephen Hicks - December 2024

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., for a special “Ask Me Anything about Philosophy” event on Twitter/X where Dr. Hicks answers questions ranging from the interest in Kant and Hegel today, whether muscular Liberalism is needed to protect Enlightenment values in the West, whether the West is "culturally Christian," and more.

Dec 05, 202459 min

Reflections on US Elections with Richard Salsman

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for an analysis of the November 5th elections, their significance, and why the results may signify an endorsement not only of Trump as a candidate but of MAGA values and Republican rule broadly (and lastingly).

Nov 22, 20241 hr

The Vices of Democracy & Illiberalism of American Democrats

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a historical and philosophical analysis of democracy as an institution and why the modern Democratic Party threatens classical liberal thought.

Sep 20, 20241 hr 1 min

Was Nietzsche Pro-Slavery? with Stephen Hicks

Join Atlas Society Senior and Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University Stephen Hicks, Ph.D. for a deep dive into Friedrich Nietzsche and his various remarks on the concept and practice of slavery, including his perspective on servitude to some higher authority as the most ennobling of sort of life.

Sep 05, 20241 hr 3 min

The GOP’s Positive Platform Shift on Abortion with Richard Salsman

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D. for a Spaces discussion on recent changes to the GOP’s stance on abortion. "In its 2024 platform, the Republican Party materially altered, for the better, its formal stance on abortion, away from the oxymoronic 'unborn child' language of 2016. This could be the start of something good and permanent. Thankfully the GOP has a 'pro-choice wing' headed by Nancy Mace (Rep-SC). Also, the ending of Roe v...

Aug 23, 20241 hr 2 min

Was Ayn Rand a Liberal Democrat? with Robert Tracinski

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski for a Spaces discussion covering the question, "Was Ayn Rand a Liberal Democrat?" "Ayn Rand was not a "liberal Democrat" in the sense of being an advocate of the welfare state. But was she a defender of "liberal democracy"? And would she have been tempted by "free-market authoritarianism"?" - Robert Tracinski

Aug 15, 20241 hr 1 min

The Ethical Root of Hatred for Profit with Richard Salsman

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D. for a Spaces discussion on recent polls pointing to mounting hostility to profit and an exploration into the philosophical underpinnings of this trend. "Polls show that most people distrust and despise profit, while economists insist that 'perfect competition' entails a 'zero profit condition.' Anti-profit bias arises from a distrust of egoism and a belief in the 'zero-sum' premise versus the trad...

Jul 19, 20241 hr

Legal Subjectivism v. Donald Trump with Richard Salsman

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a summary and analysis of President Trump's four trials, his recent conviction in New York as a “felon,” the postmodernist subjectivism and arbitrariness of his foes, and the persistent erosion of the rule of law in America.

Jun 21, 20241 hr

Ask Me Anything About Capitalism with Richard Salsman

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke, Richard Salsman, Ph.D. for a special Ask Me Anything about Capitalism along with topics related to the Dow Jones, abolishment of the FED, fractional reserve banking and more.

May 16, 202458 min

Ask Me Anything About Philosophy with Stephen Hicks - May 2024

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar, Stephen Hicks, Ph.D., for a special "Ask Me Anything" where Dr. Hicks answers questions relating to the origin of rights, the impact of Thomas Aquinas on European social/political thought, Objectivism and a philosophy, and more.

May 01, 20241 hr

Privacy Is Not A Luxury: The Atlas Society Chats with Naomi Brockwell

Join Atlas Society CEO Jennifer Grossman for a special Spaces on X with tech journalist Naomi Brockwell to discuss privacy and digital privacy concerns. Naomi Brockwell is a tech journalist, and creator of " NBTV.media " which teaches people how to reclaim control of their lives in the digital age. Naomi was a producer for the 2015 feature documentary Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It, and producer of the 2018 award-winning documentary about the housing crash The Bubble ....

Apr 25, 202457 min

Conservatives on Heels: What Do They Hope to Conserve? with Richard Salsman

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a Twitter/X Spaces discussion exploring the challenges conservatives face in advancing their ideas politically. "Unlike liberals, Democrats, libertarians, Republicans, and Objectivists, conservatives have no distinct name brand to suggest what they actually stand for and would fight for, other than what rivals have instituted in the past. Conservatives can’t gain ground morally or politically...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 2 min

Can You Be Good Without God? with Robert Tracinski

Join Atlas Society Senior Fellow Robert Tracinski for a Twitter/X Spaces discussion on religion along with an introduction to Ayn Rand’s case for a secular basis of morality.

Mar 14, 20241 hr 1 min

Ask Me Anything with Richard Salsman - February 2024

Join Atlas Society Senior Scholar and Professor of Political Economy at Duke, Richard Salsman, Ph.D., for a special “Ask Me Anything” where he takes questions on immigration, foreign policy, government affairs, taxation, and more.

Feb 23, 20241 hr 3 min
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