In recent days, Twitter has banned its most famous user, President Donald Trump. Following the social media platform's move, tech companies such as Apple, Google and Amazon have removed Parler from their services. Mark Pellegrino and Rucka discuss recent events, the claim of "censorship," and whether there's a real reason for concern. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Jan 12, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 156
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Jan 10, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 155
What ideas brought the storming of the Capitol, and what are its effects going to be in American society and Politics? Jonathan Hoenig, Mark Pellegrino, Nikos and Razi discuss, on this episode of The Daily Objective. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Jan 10, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Rucka & Nikos discuss last night's Senate elections in Georgia, as well as President Trump's continued campaign to undermine the American system of government. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Jan 07, 2021•27 min
As the UK is entering its 3rd lockdown, YouTube removes a mainstream news’ station for airing lockdown sceptics, and the leader of the opposition requires emergency legislation to deal with the anti-vaccine campaigners. Nikos and Rucka discuss in today’s episode of The Daily Objective. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ SHOW LESS Support the show...
Jan 07, 2021•30 min
Nikos and Rucka discuss the lessons to be drawn from the delay in the distribution of the vaccines, and what they indicate for the nature of states and their bureaucracies. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Jan 05, 2021•25 min
Jonathan Hoenig and Rucka share their predictions for 2021, in the first episode of The Daily Objective this year. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Jan 02, 2021•32 min
In the last episode of The Daily Objective for 2020, all four co-hosts - Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig, Rucka, and Nikos, share their thoughts on the past year and answer questions from the live chat. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Following a year of unprecedented abuse of power by Western governments, what can we expect next year? Are lockdowns a setback for promoting reason and liberty, or are they an opportunity? ARCUK Academic Advisor Nikos Sotirakopoulos and Director Razi Ginzberg 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 31, 2020•23 min
Rucka and Nikos discuss the most important lessons they've learned over the past year. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Dec 31, 2020•28 min
On this episode of The Daily Objective, Mark Pellegrino and Nikos discuss the people who inspired them in 2020. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Dec 31, 2020•24 min
With the UK's lockdown restrictions being updated frequently and quickly, and "nonessential" shops closed in much of the country, many were unable to do their Christmas shopping in brick-and-mortar stores. On today's episode of The Daily Objective, Jonathan Hoenig and Rucka discuss how online retailers have helped maintain a semblance of the holiday spirit despite lockdown. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Dec 27, 2020•30 min
Today on The Daily Objective, Nikos and Mark get in the festive spirit by reviewing the beautiful Christmas special from Leonard Peikoff’s radio show of the 1990s. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Dec 26, 2020•22 min
Israel is heading into its 4th election in 2 years. What are the causes of the Israeli political system's failure? Will this election result in a stable coalition government, or should we expect another election in 2021? Jonathan and Nikos discuss with Razi, in this episode of The Daily Objective. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Dec 25, 2020•26 min
Today on The Daily Objective, Rucka and Nikos discuss the new draconian measures in the UK, the travel bans, and what they signify for 2021. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Dec 23, 2020•30 min
Governments around the world are dealing with the question of how the first limited stock of vaccines should be rationed. Beyond being a logistical question, this is one also involving an ethical evaluation. “The elderly and healthcare workers”, seems to be the unanimous answer. Rucka and Mark discuss in today’s episode of The Daily Objective. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show...
Dec 23, 2020•25 min
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 21, 2020•31 min
‘-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•28 min
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 18, 2020•26 min
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 16, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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 15, 2020•27 min•Ep. 136
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 14, 2020•31 min•Ep. 135
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/m...
Dec 11, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 134
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=en Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show
Dec 10, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 133
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 09, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 132
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-project 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/ Supp...
Dec 08, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 131
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/Lon...
Dec 05, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 130
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 04, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 129
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...
Dec 03, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 128
On Giving Tuesday, Nikos, Jonathan and Rucka discuss the popular moral idea of “giving back to society", and distinguish it from the action of “giving” an individual something in a certain context. 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 02, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 126
