Podcast appearances and mentions of Harry Binswanger

https://youtu.be/UaRhK2N8m6Y Podcast audio: A continuation of Dr. Harry Binswanger's Saving Math from Plato (OCON 2023): how the Aristotelian, perception-based approach to mathematics refutes or re-interprets wrong ideas advanced by figures such as Russell and Cantor. Topics include number, infinity, limits, and the axiomatic concepts of mathematics. (The lecture assumes no knowledge of mathematics beyond beginning algebra.) Recorded live on June 16 in Anaheim, CA as part of OCON 2024.

https://youtu.be/sdNoDhkU_eA Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo and Harry Binswanger analyze Alexandra Popoff's new biography, Ayn Rand: Writing a Gospel of Success, particularly its portrayal of Rand as a “Jewish thinker.” They address the false attempt to link Rand's “ethnicity” to her philosophy. Among the topics covered: The determinism of labeling Rand as “influenced” by her ancestry vs. the central role of choice in her thought and life; The irrelevant evidence offered for Rand's “ethnic” identity; Spurious evidence of Rand's reaction to Soviet injustices in her political thinking; Why Rand's novels put plot first and were not merely a vehicle for ideas; How The Fountainhead is Rand's rejection of Nietzsche's ideas; How Popoff's book fails to engage with Rand's rejection of the tribalism central to the concept “ethnicity”; Why Ayn Rand called herself a Jew in response to Antisemitism; How Popoff's book rehashes the same errors of older flawed biographies. Mentioned in this podcast are Ayn Rand's essay “What Is Capitalism?” and her lecture “Global Balkanization.” The podcast was broadcast on September 6, 2024. Watch archived podcasts here.

https://youtu.be/WSCTJ5fxqq8 Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Sam Weaver discuss how the introduction of both the Ten Commandments and DEI into the public school system represents an assault on intellectual freedom. Among the topics covered: How recent public-school mandates in Louisiana and Oklahoma use force to promote religion; Why the mandates are an assault on the First Amendment and our founding ideals; How the left pushes its ideas in public schools; Why efforts on both sides should be understood as an assault on intellectual freedom; Why the public education system necessarily leads to ideological disputes; How tribalism drives religious mandates. Recommended in this podcast are Ayn Rand's essay “The Establishing of an Establishment” in Philosophy: Who Needs It, Tara Smith's book The First Amendment: Essays on the Imperative of Intellectual Freedom, Harry Binswanger's article “The Ten Commandments vs. America,” and the New Ideal Live episode on “What's Wrong with California's Ethnic Studies Mandate?” The podcast was recorded on August 7, 2024. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Watch archived podcasts here. Image credit: PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock.com.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXGhis0_6Jw Podcast audio: In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer interviews Harry Binswanger, a philosopher and longtime friend of Ayn Rand's, about his observations as a graduate student at Columbia during the 1968 protests and how those protests compare to those taking place now at Columbia and other campuses. Among the topics covered: How the 1968 protesters hoped to bring about a communist revolution; Why the university tolerated the protesters and ceded to their demands; Binswanger's role in opposing the activists; Ayn Rand's analysis of the student protest phenomenon; The long-term legacy of the student protests; Why today's protests are worse than the 1968 protests. Recommended in this podcast are Ayn Rand's 1968 radio commentary “The Student Rebellion at Columbia” and Ben Bayer and Onkar Ghate's article “Ending Campus Protests Protects Free Speech.” The podcast premiered on May 15, 2024. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here.

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer interviews Harry Binswanger about Ayn Rand's philosophical approach to life and the invaluable lessons we can learn from the way she lived. Among the topics covered: How Rand integrated philosophy into her life; How Rand used philosophy to understand herself and others; What it was like to work with Rand on philosophical projects; How philosophy empowered Rand to continue learning throughout her life; What surprising conclusions Rand came to through her philosophy; How Rand helped Binswanger develop as a philosopher. Mentioned in this episode are "100 Voices: An Oral History of Ayn Rand" by Scott McConnell and "Ayn Rand's Philosophic Achievement (Part 1)" by Harry Binswanger. This episode was recorded on February 2, 2024. Listen to the discussion below. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWiQXkI0Nwc Podcast audio:

Mathematics is the headquarters of Platonism—the reification of abstractions and the primacy of concepts over percepts. Even Euclid defined “line” as “breadthless length,” something not of this world, and the moderns define “one” in terms of nonbeing (the null set). In this lecture, drawing on a few incisive statements by Ayn Rand, Dr. Binswanger gives perceptually based definitions of key mathematical concepts, such as quantity, measurement, one, number, point, line, infinite, and mathematics itself. Delivered at OCON 2023 in Miami, Florida on July 3, 2023.

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Ayn Rand praised the Romantic school of art and considered her own novels to be works of Romantic literature. She also articulated a new account of Romanticism as “a category of art based on the recognition of the principle that man possesses the faculty of volition.” In this episode of New Ideal, Sam Weaver interviews philosopher and ARI board member Harry Binswanger and Virginia Tech associate professor of English Shoshana Milgram about the Romantic movement in art and Rand's relationship to it.

Youtube link: https://youtube.com/live/GfzMmRfq1q0Please join us this October on the beautiful campus of Converse University in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for a three-day immersion in Romantic music and the visual arts, as noted Objectivist artists and intellectuals celebrate some of the greatest artworks from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Harry Binswanger, and he will be joined by nearly a dozen distinguished Objectivist art and musical experts.Please visit our website for full program details:https://www.ethospg.com/Register by September 1st and save $200.

In this intellectually stimulating episode of "The Rational Egoist," host Michael Liebowitz engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Dr. Harry Binswanger, a distinguished Objectivist philosopher and author with a profound understanding of morality and reason. Harry Binswanger, renowned for his academic achievements including a Bachelor's degree from MIT and a Doctorate from Columbia, brings his wealth of knowledge to the forefront. Drawing from his extensive background, he provides insightful insights into the intricate interplay between profit and morality. His book "How We Know" exemplifies his dedication to intellectual exploration. Explore the complexities surrounding a recent Italian bank's astounding 40% profit, which has ignited a fiery debate on its moral implications. As Michael and Dr. Binswanger dissect the arguments, they navigate the clash of ideologies influenced by a Christian perspective in Italy, where profit is often portrayed as morally questionable. In the backdrop of these debates lies a crucial distinction: the perspective shifts when examining individual payouts earned through work within a business. The duo dissects this distinction and highlights the role of government intervention and rising interest rates that have contributed to the contentious profit surge. For those interested in delving deeper into Michael's perspectives, you can find his ebook at: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj and the paperback version of his book at: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/view-from-a-cage-michael-liebowitz/1143766239?fbclid=IwAR2Fws9V3qf382v33wpIfuNDz29C-I9QMWVvwlmOGfDphjnVBG7g7lclPHE. Michael Leibowitz is a renowned philosopher, political activist, and the esteemed host of the Rational Egoist podcast. Inspired by the philosophical teachings of Ayn Rand, Leibowitz passionately champions the principles of reason, rational self-interest, and individualism, seeking to empower others through his compelling work. His life's narrative exemplifies the transformative power of Ayn Rand's writings. Having faced challenging circumstances that led to a 25-year prison sentence, Leibowitz emerged from adversity by embracing the tenets of rational self-interest and moral philosophy put forth by Ayn Rand. This profound transformation propelled him to become an influential figure in the libertarian and Objectivist communities, motivating others to adopt reason, individualism, and self-interest in their own lives. Beyond his impactful podcasting endeavours, Leibowitz fearlessly engages in lively political debates, advocating for the protection of individual rights and freedoms through compelling YouTube videos and insightful interviews. His unwavering commitment to these ideals has garnered him a dedicated following of like-minded individuals.Leibowitz is a versatile author, co-authoring the thought-provoking book titled "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime." This groundbreaking work delves into societal attitudes surrounding punishment and rehabilitation, shedding light on how misguided approaches have contributed to the rise of crime and recidivism.Additionally, he has authored the book "View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty," offering an intimate portrayal of his personal journey while exploring the philosophies that influenced his transformation. For a deeper exploration of his ideas and insights, don't miss the opportunity to read "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime," co-authored by Michael Leibowitz. And also, delve into his book "View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty." Both books are available for purchase using the following links:"Down the Rabbit Hole": https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X"View from a Cage": https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Harry Binswanger discuss Ayn Rand's little-known analysis of the Watergate scandal, fifty years after the Congressional hearings. They draw attention to how Rand's evaluation differed from the conventional commentary of the day, and her analysis of how pragmatism and the mixed economy function as the deepest causes behind political scandals like Watergate. Among the topics covered: Why Ayn Rand didn't want to write about the scandal at first and why she later decided to do so; Rand's evaluation of Nixon in the decades before the scandal; Rand's evaluation of the crude pragmatism of Nixon and his aides; Pragmatism as an anti-conceptual philosophy that still pervades our culture; Why the conservatives' obsession with scandals leads them to passively accept the moral premises of the left; How bad ideas, not money, corrupt politicians; Why Watergate-like chaos takes hold in a mixed economy; The fact that no real issues are discussed in America anymore; Parallels between Nixon and Donald Trump. Recommended in this podcast are Rand's five articles covering Watergate compiled in The Ayn Rand Letter. The podcast was recorded on August 10, 2023. Listen to the discussion below. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here. https://youtu.be/nESV0t5QEZk Podcast audio:

The Rational Egoist with Michael Liebowitz: Rediscovering Objectivism in Today's Society with Dr Harry Binswanger Join host Michael Liebowitz in this inspiring discussion as he interviews influential objectivist philosopher, author, and lecturer, Harry Binswanger. In "The Rational Egoist," they explore the relevance of Objectivism in our current society and its impact on individual lives. Objectivism, a Philosophy for Living On Earth, emphasizes that one's life belongs to oneself and the ultimate good is to live it fully. During the podcast, Liebowitz and Binswanger delve into the erosion of reason and the influence of philosopher Emanuel Kant, who separated reason from reality through flawed arguments. They examine how this separation has led intellectuals astray, embracing socialism instead of embracing the foundations upon which the United States was built—reason and individualism."The Rational Egoist" underscores the significance of reason as the means of acquiring knowledge and achieving survival, contrary to Kant's skepticism. They discuss the importance of recognizing that the ultimate value lies in one's individual life and that personal happiness and achievement should be the driving forces behind one's actions. Life's moral code, highlights the value of productive achievement and self-betterment. The podcast underscores that all that which is proper to the life of a rational being is considered good and promotes the pursuit of values that enhance individual existence.Additionally, "The Rational Egoist" explores the concept of rights as a moral entitlement to freedom and self-ownership. The podcast challenges misconceptions surrounding rights, emphasizing that they are not inherent at birth or bestowed by a higher power. Instead, rights are moral principles that define and safeguard an individual's freedom of action in a social context.Liebowitz and Binswanger make a compelling case for laissez-faire capitalism, the only system grounded in the principles of rights and individual liberty. They discuss the stark contrast between the current societal structure and the ideal of true freedom, where government's role is limited to defense and the protection of individuals' rights."The Rational Egoist with Michael Liebowitz" offers a thought-provoking exploration of Objectivism's relevance in contemporary society. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, the podcast aims to inspire listeners to rediscover the power of reason, individualism, and the pursuit of a life grounded in rational self-interest. Michael Liebowitz is a philosopher, political activist, and host of the Rational Egoist podcast. He is a passionate advocate of reason and his views have been heavily influenced by the philosopher Ayn Rand. Liebowitz has dedicated his life to promoting its principles of rational self-interest, individualism, and reason. In addition to his work as a podcast host, Liebowitz is also a prominent spokesperson for the Libertarian Party for Connecticut - USA and has been involved in a number of political debates advocating for individual rights and freedoms through his YouTube videos and interviews. Liebowitz's life story is a testament to the transformative power of the writings of Ayn Rand. After spending 25 years in prison, he was able to turn his life around by embracing the principles of rational self-interest and morality espoused by Ayn Rand. Liebowitz is also the co-author of "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime," a book that explores the ways in which misguided societal attitudes towards punishment and rehabilitation have led to a rise in crime and recidivism. In addition to his work in politics and philosophy, Liebowitz is a regular guest on the Todd Feinburg show at WTIC, where he provides expert commentary on a range of political and social issues.

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer, Ziemowit Gowin, Harry Binswanger, Shoshana Milgram, and Don Watkins discuss new course offerings at the Ayn Rand University (ARU). Among the topics covered: The goals of the Ayn Rand University and how students can benefit from it; Shoshana Milgram's course Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment: Investigating the Mind of a Murderer; How ARU courses facilitate in-depth study of Objectivism through feedback and interaction; Harry Binswanger's new courses on Objectivist Logic and Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology; The best ARU courses for those new to Objectivism; How ARU helps to train new intellectuals; How ARU coaches help students to personalize the program and apply it to their lives; New courses on Philosophy, Work, and Business and Persuasion Mastery; Wrap up: ARU logistics, testimonials, and application information. Mentioned in the discussion are the website for applying to ARU and new reading groups focused on Ayn Rand's non-fiction, and Ayn Rand's essay “For The New Intellectual.” This episode was recorded on April 5, 2023. Listen to the discussion below. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch previous episodes here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PayhoZ6SSk Podcast audio:

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer and Mike Mazza respond to several common and plausible philosophic objections to Objectivism that were sent in by viewers. Among the topics covered: Why it is valuable to explore objections to any philosophy, especially one's own; Why Objectivism does not fall foul of a supposed is/ought gap in its argument for self-interest;What Ayn Rand says we can learn about the foundations of morality by comparing human beings to other organisms; How to deal with scientific claims that seem to conflict with philosophic ideas; Why modern brain science cannot disprove the existence of free will;The merits and shortcomings of raising questions about the compatibility of free will with modern brain science;Why Objectivism takes free will to be a self-evident primary that cannot be disproven by science; Why accepting the importance of science and rationality entails implicitly assuming free will; Why the choice to live, which sits at the foundation of the Objectivist ethics, is not a groundless choice and does not make the Objectivist ethics arbitrary or subjective;How objections to the choice to live arise; Why the choice to live is grounded in reality and thus not arbitrary; Why the method of raising counterexamples, commonly used in analytic philosophy, often neglects the need to keep firmly in mind the facts one is trying to conceptualize;The sort of counterexamples to Rand's ethical argument raised by Michael Huemer; Why counterexamples of this kind often fail to grapple with the real meaning of the generalizations they're meant to refute. Mentioned in this podcast and relevant to the discussion are the New Ideal Live episode “Objectivism Q&A—July 2022,” “Life-Based Teleology and the Foundations of Ethics” by Harry Binswanger, “Why Champions of Science and Reason Need Free Will” by Ben Bayer, “Seize the Reins of Your Mind: The Objectivist Theory of Free Will” by Onkar Ghate, Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand by Leonard Peikoff, and “Reasoning About Ends” by Darryl Wright. To learn more about our Ayn Rand Non-Fiction Reading Groups, click here. To learn more about Ayn Rand University, click here. This episode was recorded on March 23, 2023. Listen to the discussion below. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl_qFquVyvU&t=2402s Podcast audio:

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Onkar Ghate and Agustina Vergara Cid discuss the immigration debate from a philosophical perspective. They address questions such as whether foreigners have a right to immigrate to America, whether immigration or its curtailment violates the rights of American citizens, and what role government has in relation to immigration. Among the topics covered: Whether immigrants have a right to move to America; The argument that immigration violates American citizens' rights; What is motivating the objection that immigrants allegedly take jobs from Americans or lower their standard of living; What is the proper role of government in relation to immigration policy; Whether failure to enforce immigration laws undermines the rule of law; Illegal immigration as a response to unjust laws; Why immigrants seeking a better life shouldn't be smeared as “illegals”; Why the objection that immigration is destroying American culture is invalid; Ideological screening as a major threat to intellectual freedom; Ayn Rand's views on immigration as flowing from her view of self-interest; What immigration would look like in a free society. Recommended in the discussion are Ayn Rand's writings on individual rights, her statements on immigration (found in Robert Mayhew's Ayn Rand Answers), ARI's statement on “The Immigration Debate,” and Harry Binswanger's “The Case for Open Borders.” The podcast was recorded on March 17, 2023. Listen to the discussion below. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here. https://youtu.be/FRaiBJWYt-Y Podcast audio:

Jean Moroney joins Harry Binswanger to discuss how a fuller understanding of emotions enables you to think clearly under trying circumstances.Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_C1xTNHXGE

To celebrate the 118th anniversary of Ayn Rand's birth, New Ideal Live interviews Harry Binswanger on Rand's distinctively value-centered approach to philosophy--and to living life. As Rand's long-time student and, in her final years, close friend, Dr. Binswanger saw first-hand how Rand integrated austere reason and passionate valuing.

Callers and Interview with  Harry Binswanger (/ˈbɪnzwæŋər/; born 1944) is an American philosopher. He is an Objectivist and a board member of the Ayn Rand Institute. He was an associate of Ayn Rand, working with her on The Ayn Rand Lexicon and helping her edit the second edition of Rand's Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology. He is the author of How We Know: Epistemology on an Objectivist Foundation

Dr. Binswanger defends a radical position on immigration: the moral imperative to end all forms of governmental interference with freedom of travel. Crossing a national border, he argues, should be as free, unregulated, and unsupervised as crossing a state border. He takes on all the common objections to open borders, including: “Immigrants take our jobs away,” “Open borders abandon sovereignty,” “Immigration is harmful in a welfare state,” and “Immigrants will vote the wrong way.” He concludes by explaining why freedom of entry is of special importance to Objectivists. Recorded live on July 2, 2022 as part of the Objectivist Summer Conference.

Today's special episdoe is an hour long Objectivist Report, circling back to an article by Don Watkins and Yaron Brook defending fascist Twitter against its critics. Now that we have a smoking gun that they in fact were censoring on behalf of the government will they apologize for being such dinks? Let's hope so! Meanwhile just last month Harry Binswanger said some surprisingly out of date things about the jabs. 

In this episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer, Dan Schwartz and Agustina Vergara Cid address questions on Objectivism submitted by the podcast's audience about the meaning of the term “objectivity,” the difference between evasion and selective focus, and the strongest objections to Objectivism. Among the topics covered: If objectivity designates a certain relationship between consciousness and existence, how can reality itself be objective?The two meanings of “objectivity”: one epistemological, one metaphysical;Whether Objectivism's use of the term “objective” to refer to a relationship between mind and reality is idiosyncratic;Can you reach a false conclusion while being objective?Is it evasion to narrow your focus to the good or positive things within a certain context?When and how it's appropriate to focus on the benefits rather than the downsides of a particular situation;Focus as paying attention to something versus the specifically Objectivist meaning of focus as a state of “purposeful alertness;”How to prioritize one's attention in light of Objectivism's view that one should be motivated primarily by values rather than fear.What are the strongest objections to Objectivism?The difference between plausible objections and those that are common or valid;The objection that Ayn Rand's argument for her ethics justifies maintaining physical survival, but does not justify fulfilling and enjoying one's life;What this objection misses about the distinctive nature of life as a human being, such as the importance of mental well-being;Whether survival and flourishing are separate goals in cases like choosing to live a longer but less enjoyable life by adopting a healthier diet;The objection raised by many scientifically minded people that Objectivism is wrong to think human beings have free will;The failure of free-will skeptics to take seriously the introspective evidence for free will or to fully recognize the implications of determinism;The objection that claims Rand is a materialist. Mentioned in this podcast are Leonard Peikoff's book Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand, the Ayn Rand Lexicon entry on “Objectivity,” Bayer's blog post “The History of Objectivity in Light of Rand's Epistemology and Ethics,” Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged, Lecture 2 of Peikoff's course Understanding Objectivism, and Harry Binswanger's course Free Will. The podcast was recorded on July 27, 2022. Listen to the discussion below. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived podcasts here. https://youtu.be/kihr3tvoq8Q Podcast audio:

Another school shooting, calls for gun control, what is going on in America? Is our gun culture to blame? Are police trained to not go in to protect children? Our first Objectivists Report features Ayn Rand Institute Chairman and intellectual leader Yaron Brook's hot take on America's 2nd Amendment. Previous Episode on 2A: https://youtu.be/yYKMpay4kVg Previous Episode on Harry Binswanger:

In this episode of New Ideal Live, philosopher Harry Binswanger argues that moral perfection is both possible and desirable. "We hear from all sides that perfection is an 'impossible dream,' an ideal which always exceeds our grasp, and by doing so lures us on to ever greater achievements," Binswanger observes. "Religionists and atheists, liberals and conservatives, whim-worshippers and duty-worshippers — they all agree that 'Nothing is perfect in this world.' It is all perfect nonsense. And it is dangerous nonsense. The idea that perfection is unattainable amounts to an assault on all values, on values as such. 'Perfection,' as the mystics use that term, makes self-esteem impossible." (Originally published in New Ideal, February 23, 2022). Podcast audio:

Say that nobody is perfect and almost no one will challenge you. Perfection is thought to be an impossible dream. This view informs people's thinking on a range of subjects, from mathematics to morality and human nature. But why do people accept this view? Is their reason rational? Not everyone thinks so. Ayn Rand challenged the catch phrase. Join Ben Bayer for an interview with the Objectivist philosopher Dr. Harry Binswanger, whose article "The Possible Dream" (recently reprinted on New Ideal) channels Rand's philosophy to refute the conventional thinking on the topic of perfection. Podcast audio:

Government regulations have grown inexorably over decades and now impact all aspects of our lives. Just in the last year, we've seen regulatory measures ranging from the taken-for-granted Covid-19 lockdowns to the growing calls for antitrust attacks on the tech industry. Why do Americans increasingly look to government to regulate more and more of our activities? What are the underlying causes, and consequences, of the ever-growing regulatory state? Note: Do to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of audio were not recorded. This podcast begins mid conversation.

Heated disputes, protracted conflicts, and outright schisms are common in intellectual movements — even in the positive, rational movements, such as Objectivism. In the just-published essay “Of Schisms, Public and Private,” Onkar Ghate and Harry Binswanger discuss why schisms occur within intellectual movements, and the principles that guide ARI in navigating them. Join us as Elan Journo interviews Drs. Ghate and Binswanger about some of the topics raised in their New Ideal essay. Podcast audio:

Chapter contributor Harry Binswanger discusses A Companion to Ayn Rand, part of the Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series.

On today's show we discuss an Open Letter sent to Spotify pleading for censorship of the Joe Rogan Podcast. Just who are these "global...medical and science...community" members who think you shouldn't be allowed to think for yourself? Also Atlas Shrugged, Aaron Rogers, and a review of an very bad article by Harry Binswanger, Objectivist leader and philosopher, on vaccine skepticism. https://www.hbletter.com/12402-2/

Conservatives complain about “over-regulation,” but all governmental regulation—regulation as such—is destructive and evil. Ayn Rand wrote that the premise of regulation is “the concept that a man is guilty until he is proved innocent by the permissive rubber stamp of a commissar or a Gauleiter.” Dr. Binswanger will argue that government must have “probable cause” before it can use force against someone—and he will discuss how this applies not only to business activity, but also to immigration, “public health” and gun ownership. Recorded live as part of The Objectivist Conference on August 31, 2021.

Harry Binswanger"How We Know"https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Know-Ha...Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxBecome a sponsor to get exclusive access and help create more videos like this: https://bit.ly/2TCEqHcOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #Epistemology #Volition #Consciousness #Creativity #AynRand #Objectivism #Ethics #Politics

Both Right and Left are wrong about evolution. Harry Binswanger clarifies the status of the theory and the field of "evolutionary psychology."

What exactly is Ayn Rand's proof of man's life as the moral standard? This talk gives the full answer, step-by-step. A brief concluding section analyzes the mistakes in the arguments by Hume and 20th-century philosophers that purport to show that morality is not subject to reason, logic or proof.Recorded on May 16, 2020 as part of OCON Live! 2020

In this episode, we have a https://the-secular-foxhole.captivate.fm/episode/interview-with-ben-bayer (returning guest. Ben Bayer) of the Ayn Rand Institute is here to discuss https://courses.aynrand.org/works/selfishness-without-a-self/ (Ayn Rand's essay, Selfishness Without A Self). Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services: http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/anti-conceptual_mentality.html (“Anti-Conceptual Mentality”) https://thefederalist.com/2015/05/06/kardashian-culture-selfishness-without-a-self/ (Kardashian Culture: ‘Selfishness' Without a Self by Robert Tracinski) https://www.capitalismmagazine.com/2021/01/selfishness-without-a-self-trumps-true-colors-revealed/ (Selfishness Without a Self: Trump's True Colors Revealed by Harry Binswanger) https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/f/the-fountainhead/character-analysis/peter-keating (Peter Keating) - https://www.andrewbernstein.net/books/cliffs-notes-the-fountainhead/ (CliffNotes book by Andrew Bernstein) https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/12/the-making-of-an-american-nazi/544119/ (The Making of an American Nazi, by Luke O'Brien - The Atlantic) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Pinker (Steven Pinker) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_dark_web (Intellectual dark web) https://www.lesswrong.com/tag/rationalist-movement (Rationalist movement) https://www.lesswrong.com/tag/progress-studies (Progress studies) https://newideal.aynrand.org/trump-isnt-selfish-thats-the-problem/ (Trump Isn't Selfish — That's the Problem by Ben Bayer) https://newideal.aynrand.org/why-ayn-rand-would-have-despised-a-president-trump/ (Why Ayn Rand Would Have Despised a President Trump by Onkar Ghate) https://newideal.aynrand.org/the-virulent-pull-of-tribalism/ (The Virulent Pull of Tribalism by Elan Journo) https://objectivistmedia.com/events/aynrandcon-europe-2019 (AynRandCon Europe 2019) Support this podcast

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Today on The Daily Objective, Mark Pellegrino and Rucka will recap and discuss the debate earlier this week between Andrew Bernstein and Harry Binswanger: 'The Olympics of Evil: Does it Matter Who The Winner is?'

Today on The Daily Objective, James Stevens Valliant and Harry Binswanger discuss the life and philosophical work of Ayn Rand, on her birthday.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/

The recent elections in America have triggered a polarising question: in the political division of Left and Right, is one side more evil than the other?Among the many who have opined on this issue is Dr. Andrew Bernstein, in his article titled: “The Left is Vastly More Evil than Religious Conservatives.” This has been a controversial take, particularly in the Objectivist community, where it has been met with both vehement agreement and strong opposition.However, a more essential question would be: does it matter whether one side of the political aisle is more evil than the other? To what extent, if any, are such identifications useful?Dr Bernstein's essay: https://www.capitalismmagazine.com/2021/01/the-left-is-vastly-more-evil-than-religious-conservatives/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/

Up next in our ongoing exploration of Ayn Rand’s most controversial views: her views on a woman becoming the President of a country.Harry Binswanger and James Valliant discuss this issue and raise questions such as:What exactly were Ayn Rand’s views on a woman president?What can psychology tell us about healthy dynamics between a feminine woman and her masculine partner?Is hero-worship primarily a feminine trait?Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/

Ayn Rand’s views on homosexuality have long been a major point of controversy—even many people who admire her ideas don’t know how to reconcile their admiration with their strong disapproval of her views on this subject.Some important points of clarification would be:What exactly were Ayn Rand’s views of homosexuality?Where do these views fit into the philosophical system of Objectivism?Was Ayn Rand wrong in holding these views?Dr. Harry Binswanger and James Valliant discuss in this event, moderated by Nikos Sotirakopoulos.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/

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/

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/A discussion with Objectivist philosopher Harry Binswanger and Jean Moroney, President of Thinking Directions, on their theory of The Reactive Subconscious.

What has motivated the social unrest that has now spread to hundreds of cities around the United States? Following up on our June 1 webcast on the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, in this episode of New Ideal Live, Harry Binswanger, Yaron Brook, Onkar Ghate, Greg Salmieri and Peter Schwartz discuss what motivates the leaders and followers of the Black Lives Matter movement, and distinguish between the valid and invalid concerns animating them. Topics covered include: Signs that the leaders of the movement are not concerned with evidence of police racismThe extent to which, and in what forms, racism is a cultural force todayHow to communicate with those who are genuinely concerned with racism and police overreachWhether or not addressing these genuine concerns involves granting a moral sanction to the dishonest motives of movement leadersHow to offer positive alternatives to those who are genuinely concerned with justice This podcast was recorded on June 10, 2020. Watch or listen to the discussion below. Listen and subscribe from your mobile device on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Watch archived web episodes here. Podcast audio:

At the turn of the millennium, two different polls were held. The question was: What’s the best English-language novel of the twentieth century? One poll questioned literary experts—they picked Ulysses by James Joyce. The second poll questioned internet users—their choice was Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Is there any objective way to settle who is right? And is art (painting, sculpture, music, architecture) objective or subjective? Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Join Harry Binswanger as he presents Rand’s revolutionary answer to the question: What is art and what are the standards for judging art?

At the turn of the millennium, two different polls were held. The question was: What’s the best English-language novel of the twentieth century? One poll questioned literary experts—they picked Ulysses by James Joyce. The second poll questioned internet users—their choice was Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Is there any objective way to settle who is…

Independence is the theme of Ayn Rand’s great novel The Fountainhead. Howard Roark, the novel’s hero, is the epitome of independence. He speaks of the need to have a self-sufficient ego and says nothing else is as important. What is a “self-sufficient ego”? What is independence and how does one preserve one’s independence in a society like ours when much of the weight of the media and the intellectual establishment is on the side of dependence and is pushing collectivism: the opposite of independence? Join special guest Harry Binswanger as he asks another one of life’s big questions: How can one be fully independent in today’s society?

Independence is the theme of Ayn Rand’s great novel The Fountainhead. Howard Roark, the novel’s hero, is the epitome of independence. He speaks of the need to have a self-sufficient ego and says nothing else is as important. What is a “self-sufficient ego”? What is independence and how does one preserve one’s independence in a…

Join special guest Harry Binswanger for this entry in the series of Ayn Rand Institute webinars on Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism and its application to current issues. His topic is the one principle on which our very lives depend: the principle of Individual Rights. This concept—which the United States of America was based upon—has now vanished from the public understanding with tragic results. In his discussion, Binswanger will present the Objectivist theory of what rights are (their metaphysical status), how we know them (their epistemological status) and what they mean in political practice. Harry Binswanger explores another one of life’s big questions: What Are Rights and Where Do They Come from?

Join special guest Harry Binswanger for this entry in the series of Ayn Rand Institute webinars on Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism and its application to current issues. His topic is the one principle on which our very lives depend: the principle of Individual Rights. This concept—which the United States of America was based upon—has…

I interviewed Alison Donaghey on January 27. I had put the volume a bit high, so the recording got a doubling effect. Kris of Ringr fixed the sound, by using a dynamics processor filter to gate the audio. Show notes: 01 Twitter profile 02 PodcastGuests.com 03 X.ai 05 Think Opposite: Using The Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World 06 The No B.S Truth: What It Takes to Build a Successful Business 07 The School of Athens 15 Millennials - Simon Sinek 16 American Pastoral - Scott Holleran 18 La La Land - Scott Holleran 18 Chocolat 24 Maria Dolores 25 Weiner 28 Trader Principle 34 http://audibletrial.com/egonetcast 36 Tim Sanders  38 Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion 39 Newspeak 43 For Open Immigration - Harry Binswanger 44 Berlin wall - Sopron, Hungary 48 Productivity and tea podcast (in Swedish) 48 Think Opposite Internet talk radio and podcast 50 Domino Thinking on Facebook 50 alison @ dominothinking dot com - free book 54 Clase Azul Tequila 55 Margarita with Cointreau blood orange 56 Worm in the bottle - urban legend 57 Matcha Focus green tea [Editor's note: Please, use my ref. ID # 103807349 at Unicity's web shop.] 59 Chocolate covered grasshopers 60 http://egonetcast.com/support

I interviewed Alison Donaghey on January 27. I had put the volume a bit high, so the recording got a doubling effect. Kris of Ringr fixed the sound, by using a dynamics processor filter to gate the audio. Show notes: 01 Twitter profile 02 PodcastGuests.com 03 X.ai 05 Think Opposite: Using The Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World 06 The No B.S Truth: What It Takes to Build a Successful Business 07 The School of Athens 15 Millennials - Simon Sinek 16 American Pastoral - Scott Holleran 18 La La Land - Scott Holleran 18 Chocolat 24 Maria Dolores 25 Weiner 28 Trader Principle 34 http://audibletrial.com/egonetcast 36 Tim Sanders  38 Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion 39 Newspeak 43 For Open Immigration - Harry Binswanger 44 Berlin wall - Sopron, Hungary 48 Productivity and tea podcast (in Swedish) 48 Think Opposite Internet talk radio and podcast 50 Domino Thinking on Facebook 50 alison @ dominothinking dot com - free book 54 Clase Azul Tequila 55 Margarita with Cointreau blood orange 56 Worm in the bottle - urban legend 57 Matcha Focus green tea [Editor's note: Please, use my ref. ID # 103807349 at Unicity's web shop.] 59 Chocolate covered grasshopers 60 http://egonetcast.com/support

On this episode, Jon refutes an article on Forbes by Harry Binswanger. The article argues that capitalism needs government but just listen and you can see how many times, Harry refutes himself. You can read the article here.Support the show on patreonSupport the show by enterting Amazon through our link here.Read articles and on our website at: http://www.logical-anarchy.com/You can add this podcast to your own podcast subscription app by using the following addresshttp://shoutengine.com/FallacyFridaywithanAnarchist.xml

In this episode of the Debt Dialogues, I talk with philosopher Harry Binswanger about inequality, the motive behind egalitarianism, and why opponents of the welfare state should reject the idea of “equality of opportunity.”

My guest today is Harry Binswanger, an American philosopher, writer, and Objectivist as a long-time associate of Ayn Rand. The topic is his article on the value of 1%. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Being inspired by the 1%, and why his article caused such an uproar The nature of trade Envy and jealousy Understanding where entrepreneurs start and how wealth is created The bailouts of 2008 Wal-Mart and its many innovations Why money isn't the root of all evil Seeing Ayn Rand's work woven into the cultural fabric Statism Navigators and the new health care laws Why the wealthiest counties in America all surround Washington, DC Why we're at the "tipping point" in society today Thoughts on Ron Paul vs. the principles of Ayn Rand Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Michael Covel speaks with Harry Binswanger on today's podcast. Binswanger is an American philosopher, writer, and Objectivist as a long-time associate of Ayn Rand. Binswanger was recently interviewed by Henry Blodget regarding Binswanger's article on the value of the 1%, and Binswanger expands on this in today's interview with Covel. Covel and Binswanger also discuss being inspired by the 1%, and why his article caused such an uproar; the nature of trade; envy and jealousy; understanding where entrepreneurs start and how wealth is created; the bailouts of 2008; Wal-Mart and its many innovations; why money isn't the root of all evil; seeing Ayn Rand's work woven into the cultural fabric; statism; Navigators and the new health care laws; why the wealthiest counties in America all surround Washington, DC; why we're at the "tipping point" in society today; thoughts on Ron Paul vs. the principles of Ayn Rand. Binswanger can be found on HBlist.com and writes a column for Forbes. Free trend following DVD: trendfollowing.com/win.

Notes, References, and Links for further study:Tragedy and Hope dot comInvitation to the Tragedy and Hope online community (link expires monthly)Log in page for the Tragedy and Hope online communityPeace Revolution primary site (2009-2012)*Peace Revolution backup stream (2006-2012)*Includes the 9/11 Synchronicity Podcast (predecessor to Peace Revolution)*These 2 podcasts amount to 250+ hours of commercial-free educational content, which formulate a comprehensive and conscious curriculum.The Ultimate History Lesson dot com (the film, notes, references, transcript, etc.)Research Bonus Pack (fundraiser for media partners and JTG)Partner Coupon Codes (MUST BE IN ALL CAPS):GNOSTICMEDIACORBETTREPORTMEDIAMONARCHYREDICERADIOSCHOOLSUCKSMERIAHELLERThe Ultimate History Lesson Official Playlist (on YouTube)The Ultimate History Lesson (Torrents)(Video) The Ultimate History Lesson (5+ hours / 1080p HD mp4)(Audio) The Ultimate History Lesson + Commentary (16+ hours / mp3)If you're interested in downloading the torrent versions, please send an email to: Editors@TragedyandHope.com with the word “torrent” in the subject line.What is a Torrent? (on Wikipedia)uTorrent (software to create and download torrent files)Reference Map to Episode 058: (minutes 0-4min) CNBC agrees we're all slaves to International Bankers (4min – 26min) Richard's introductory monologue (Book) The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z edited by Harry Binswanger (26m-50m) Who was Niccolo Machiavelli?  by Murray N. Rothbard (50m-1h10m) The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude by Etienne De La Boetie (Person) Etienne de La Boetie on Wikipedia (1h10m-3h30m) The Political  thought of Etienne de La Boetie by Murray N. Rothbard (Book) Obedience to Authority by Stanley Milgram (3h30m-5h30m) C2C: Experiments of Stanley Milgram with George Noory and Thomas Blass (Book) The Man Who Shocked The World: The Life And Legacy Of Stanley Milgram by Thomas Blass Peace Revolution partner podcasts:Corbett Report dot comMedia Monarchy dot comGnostic Media PodcastRed Ice CreationsSchool Sucks Project PodcastMeria dot netOther productions by members of the T&H network:The Ultimate History Lesson: A Weekend with John Taylor Gatto (2012) a journey into the dark heart of public schooling, revealing how America became incoherent, one student at a time.Navigating Netflix (2011) our video series wherein we conduct a critical analysis of films you might have missed; Navigating Netflix is available for free on YouTube."Memories of a Political Prisoner", an interview with Professor Chengiah Ragaven, graduate of Oxford, Cambridge, and Sussex; AFTER he was a political prisoner, who was exiled from South Africa, during Apartheid. (2011)What You've Been Missing! (2011) is our video series focusing in on the history of corruption in our public education system.Top Documentary Films dot com: Hijacking Humanity by Paul Verge (2006)Top Documentary Films dot com: Exposing the Noble Lie (2010)Top Documentary Films dot com: The Pharmacratic Inquisition by Jan Irvin (2007)THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! If you would like to donate so that we can continue producing independent media without commercial advertising, simply click the button below for a one-time donation: Alternatively, You can become a Member and Support our ability to create media for the public (while You make new friends and enjoy educating yourself along the way) by subscribing to the Tragedy and Hope Community: Monthly @ $14.95 / month Yearly @ $120.00 / year *Subscription details on TragedyandHope.com

Notes, References, and Links for further study: Tragedy and Hope dot com Invitation to the Tragedy and Hope online community (link expires monthly) Log in page for the Tragedy and Hope online community Peace Revolution primary site (2009-2012)* Peace Revolution backup stream (2006-2012)* Includes the 9/11 Synchronicity Podcast (predecessor to Peace Revolution) *These 2 podcasts amount to 250+ hours of commercial-free educational content, which formulate a comprehensive and conscious curriculum. The Ultimate History Lesson dot com (the film, notes, references, transcript, etc.) Research Bonus Pack (fundraiser for media partners and JTG) Partner Coupon Codes: GnosticMedia CorbettReport MediaMonarchy RedIceRadio SchoolSucks MeriaHeller The Ultimate History Lesson Official Playlist (on YouTube) The Ultimate History Lesson (Torrents) (Video) The Ultimate History Lesson (5+ hours / 1080p HD mp4) (Audio) The Ultimate History Lesson + Commentary (16+ hours / mp3) If you're interested in downloading the torrent versions, please send an email to: Editors@TragedyandHope.com with the word “torrent” in the subject line. What is a Torrent? (on Wikipedia) uTorrent (software to create and download torrent files) Reference Map to Episode 058: (minutes 0-4min) CNBC agrees we're all slaves to International Bankers (4min – 26min) Richard's introductory monologue (Book) The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z edited by Harry Binswanger (26m-50m) Who was Niccolo Machiavelli?  by Murray N. Rothbard (50m-1h10m) The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude by Etienne De La Boetie (Person) Etienne de La Boetie on Wikipedia (1h10m-3h30m) The Political  thought of Etienne de La Boetie by Murray N. Rothbard (Book) Obedience to Authority by Stanley Milgram (3h30m-5h30m) C2C: Experiments of Stanley Milgram with George Noory and Thomas Blass (Book) The Man Who Shocked The World: The Life And Legacy Of Stanley Milgram by Thomas Blass Peace Revolution partner podcasts: Corbett Report dot com Media Monarchy dot com Gnostic Media Podcast Red Ice Creations School Sucks Project Podcast Meria dot net Other productions by members of the T&H network: The Ultimate History Lesson: A Weekend with John Taylor Gatto (2012) a journey into the dark heart of public schooling, revealing how America became incoherent, one student at a time. Navigating Netflix (2011) our video series wherein we conduct a critical analysis of films you might have missed; Navigating Netflix is available for free on YouTube. "Memories of a Political Prisoner", an interview with Professor Chengiah Ragaven, graduate of Oxford, Cambridge, and Sussex; AFTER he was a political prisoner, who was exiled from South Africa, during Apartheid. (2011) What You've Been Missing! (2011) is our video series focusing in on the history of corruption in our public education system. Top Documentary Films dot com: Hijacking Humanity by Paul Verge (2006) Top Documentary Films dot com: Exposing the Noble Lie (2010) Top Documentary Films dot com: The Pharmacratic Inquisition by Jan Irvin (2007) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! If you would like to donate so that we can continue producing independent media without commercial advertising, simply click the button below for a one-time donation: Alternatively, You can become a Member and Support our ability to create media for the public (while You make new friends and enjoy educating yourself along the way) by subscribing to the Tragedy and Hope Community: Monthly @ $14.95 / month Yearly @ $120.00 / year *Subscription details on TragedyandHope.com

Economics of Police Brutality by Art Carden http://www.independent.org/blog/?p=174 All of the world's problems could be solved is we had clearly defined ownership The contradiction of "public property" and the unaddressed fears of ownership WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT (AFTER A BIT OF INSPECTION) http://completeliberty.com/chapter3.php Psychology of Ownership http://www.logicallearning.net/libpsychologyofo.html Competition is a civilizing force; externalities explained (they're all around us) The Obviousness of Anarchy by John Hasnas http://www.mises.org/journals/scholar/hasnas.pdf Riding shotgun with a cop; the-end-justifies-the-means argument to provide "security" Part 1: http://freekeene.com/2008/10/21/conversation-with-shane-maxfield-kpd-lt-part-15/ Part 2: http://freekeene.com/2008/10/22/conversation-with-shane-maxfield-kpd-lt-part-25/ Part 3: http://freekeene.com/2008/10/23/conversation-with-shane-maxfield-kpd-lt-part-35/ Part 4: http://freekeene.com/2008/10/24/conversation-with-shane-maxfield-kpd-lt-part-45/ Part 5: http://freekeene.com/2008/10/25/conversation-with-shane-maxfield-kpd-lt-part-55/ Security comes with respect for individuals rights, not violation of them 'Competing' police forces follows from a privatized system (no "public property") The ills of socialized/communized "services"--denying individuals self-responsibility Crime is the Health of The State, The Kaptain's Log by Kapt Kanada, aka Manuel Miles http://www.ncc-1776.org/tle2007/tle446-20071202-09.html Statists practices of the fine arts of theft, rape, murder, arson, and duplicity The Statist "justice" system grows with the creation of more unjust laws, i.e., those that infringe on individual rights Government people protecting their own, essentially ensuring their own security, not yours The practice of coercing you in order to "help" you; the immense propaganda needed to keep the sham going Ayn Rand's contradictions about government and objective laws http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/anarchism.html Anarchy simply means "no rulers"--no tyrants allowed The government is a naive floating abstraction; the meme of government isn't much different than the meme of God, except that government translates directly into violence Projecting one's fears onto the marketplace, creating gangs of armed thugs in one's mind to somehow maintain the meme of government (which is a giant gang of armed thugs, btw) More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime And Gun-Control Laws by John R. Lott Jr. http://tinyurl.com/elg5u For a rights-respecting person, the freedom to defend yourself is absolute Peaceful coexistence is impossible with the gang called government Defining one's terms: "competing governments" as contradictory A coercive monopoly in the realm of justice essentially ruins society Rand's (and big "O"bjectivists') strain of authoritarian sociopathy Basically, people's fear of conflict with other people enslaves them and perpetuates government A coercive monopoly of "justice" services, i.e., government (even one funded voluntarily) will always provide unjust and incompetent and expensive "services" One case in point: Laws against private electricity production commerce; Jon Udell's Interviews with Innovators: Jock Gill - On Energy, IT, Markets and Society http://itc.conversationsnetwork.org/shows/detail3825.html My experiences with the local mafia with a flag--parking ticket Nazis--who look to make criminals out of rights-respecting individuals The brilliance of Ayn Rand was that she taught individuals to think independently and to use logic according to the main metaphysical laws (identity, causality, and non-contradiction) Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology by Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff, Harry Binswanger http://scholar.google.com.mx/books?id=_znYGPoNe2wC&dq=subject:%22Objectivism+(Philosophy)%22&lr=&as_brr=0&hl=en&rview=1&pgis=1 Objectively speaking, the coercive monopoly of government is a authoritarian mythology that contradicts the virtue of justice The Biological Basis of Teleological Concepts by Harry Binswanger http://www.aynrandbookstore2.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CB02B Seeing "police" for what they are: individuals who join a gang that violates individual rights and only pays lip service to the virtue of justice (enough to hoodwink those they rule over and maintain their coercive monopoly) Central planning is authoritarian sociopathy writ large--in which fears and love of domination deny freedom of choice The most vile form of mysticism: the murderous meme of government, which has no "procedural safeguards" Government as the preeminent violator of individual rights: denying people's capacity to choose a real upholder of justice So naturally, real upholders of justice will be seen as threats to government Understanding individual rights is simple: Don't hit people, don't take their stuff, and honor your promises (though no involuntary servitude is valid) "Our Enemy, The Party" by SEKIII posted by Wally Conger http://wconger.blogspot.com/2008/10/our-enemy-party.html The ills of "partyarchy," i.e., vote-chasing and power-seeking; the absurd oxymoron of politician libertarianism "The hopeless utopia of minarchy" Distinction between politics and ethics, objectively speaking http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/morality.html Seeking freedom via the State is wrong; to be consistent, one must favor not only abolition over gradualism but also market over power as the means to achieve freedom SEKIII: "The State loses by each free transaction committed in defiance or evasion of its laws, regulations and taxes; the State gains by every compliance with, acceptance of, and payment to its institutions. Thus does agorism create anarchy and partyarchy preserve the State." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-economics Objectivists will always lose their argument for government to their more statist comrades Coffee and chocolate are the key to long life by Richard Gray, Science Correspondent http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/health/3223650/Coffee-and-chocolate-are-the-key-to-long-life.html bumper music "Letter From The Government" by Brother Ali http://www.brotherali.com/  http://www.myspace.com/brotherali to comment, please go to http://completeliberty.com/magazine/category/91697