There's an increasingly popular perspective that the pandemic has led to widespread poverty. But it must be asked: is it the pandemic that has caused poverty, or is it the government’s response to the pandemic that has caused businesses to crumble? Is it true that politicians “never let a good crisis go to waste”? Mark, Nikos and Rucka discuss this issue on today’s episode of The Daily Objective. Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ C...
Dec 01, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Black Friday is a unique celebration of abundance and benevolence, yet many use it as an opportunity to attack "consumerism." Jonathan Hoenig, Nikos, and Kathryn Daley discuss, on 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...
Nov 28, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Jonathan, Rucka and Nikos discuss the significance of Thanksgiving, and of expressing one's gratitude to those who have made one's life better. 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/4 Support the show
Nov 27, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Jordan Peterson’s new book is set to be published by Penguin Random House Canada, but earlier this week, several employees of the publishing house resisted this decision in emotional confrontations with the management, citing Peterson as "an icon of hate speech and transphobia”. On this episode of The Daily Objective, Nikos and guest Brendan O’Neill, Editor of Spiked, discuss this turn of events regarding Peterson’s book, and its philosophical and cultural implications. Sign up here to join upco...
Nov 26, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Transhumanism advocates the radical expansion of what is biologically possible for human beings, including living longer, using ‘biohacking’, colonising space, and perhaps even the reversal of death. Rucka and Nikos discuss the merits of the transhumanist vision, and also why it faces such a fierce opposition by the mainstream culture. PS: To celebrate 1,000 YouTube subscribers, the hosts show up in the promised attire! Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/L...
Nov 25, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro is mostly known for his line “facts don’t care about your feelings,” and is considered a strong advocate of reason. At the same time, he’s an avid religionist, who has stated that he would not even attend a friend’s wedding, if it was not according to his preferred dogma. Can this contradiction be breached, or is reason incompatible with faith? Mark, Nikos and Rucka discuss on this episode of The Daily Objective. Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom:...
Nov 24, 2020•29 min
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 ...
Nov 21, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 120
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...
Nov 20, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 119
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 becomi...
Nov 18, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 117
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•29 min•Season 1Ep. 116
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 14, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 115
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 13, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 114
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 th...
Nov 12, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 113
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? Su...
Nov 11, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 112
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 10, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 111
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 07, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 110
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/ Rucka, Mark Pellegrino and Jonathan Hoenig discuss the aftermath of Tuesday's election, including the unfounded claims of mass voter fraud that have been pushed by some Trump supporters, and by Trump himself. Supp...
Nov 06, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 109
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 05, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 108
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Nov 04, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 107
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Nov 03, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 106
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Oct 31, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 105
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Oct 30, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 104
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, Rucka and Nikos will discuss whether the pickup artist community promotes self-development or self-destruction. Support the show...
Oct 29, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 103
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/ Rucka and Nikos discuss the case for not voting in elections, in particular the upcoming US presidential election, and investigate whether it is a good idea to do so. Support the show...
Oct 28, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 102
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Oct 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 101
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Oct 24, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 100
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Oct 23, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 99
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Oct 22, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 98
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Oct 21, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 97
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/ Mark and Rucka discuss the events and responses surrounding the beheading of a teacher in France, and their philosophical implications. Support the show...
Oct 20, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 96
