Interesting interview with Ayn Rand in memory of Mike Wallace

[toastywombel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5aSGgpy7WU

 

Interesting interview. I think the politics of Ayn Rand, which were very unpopular during her day, seem to be picking up popularity at least with the right wing and corporatist thinkers of our nation. What do you think. I personally think her narcissism is just unbearable.

Edited April 11, 2012 by toastywombel

[Anders Hoveland]

"Just as man can't exist without his body, so no rights can exist without the right to translate one's rights into reality, to think, to work and keep the results, which means: the right of property." - Ayn Rand

I wonder what Rand would have thought of Geolibertarianism ?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geolibertarianism

[Ophiolite]

In "10 Books Every Conservative Must Read: Plus Four Not to Miss and One Impostor" the author, Benjamin wiker, presents a well-reasoned argument as to why Ayn Rand's philosophy is the antithesis of true conservatism. I recommend the book to conservatives, because it could help straighten out your thinking and to liberals because it is important to know your enemy.

[questionposter]

For now, all I can say for now is that ultimately Ayn Rand's philosophy seems more like an excuse to be greedy and screw people over for one's own benefit and not feel bad about it, and even if she thinks there's some better motive or "good" reason for this philosophy such as that humanity will become stronger by "stronger" people surviving, diversity may be and often is good anyway, and what one lacks in some skills they can often make up for in others. Look at Issac Newton: He doesn't really seem physically fit. Left out in complete wilderness, there is a high chance he would die, yet is mathematics gave birth to modern civilization. Not every person who's rich is some genius, and not every person who's poor is stupid.

So far the best type of political setup is a mix of both socialism and capitalism anyway.

I think this whole "religion" thing is over exaggerated anyway, no one "has" to do any specific thing, people could even let themselves die if they wanted. People could be violent or kind if they wanted. People can be as altruistic or as selfish as they want, and they will face whatever consequences they face.

People can be weak in many ways and find love, people can be strong in many ways and not find love, or someone can be weak and not find love, and people can be strong and find love.

Also, I can't really find anything about right to property in my physics books...

Edited April 17, 2012 by questionposter