Podcast appearances and mentions of howard roark

«Durante doce años os habéis preguntado: ¿Quién es John Galt? Soy John Galt quien habla. Soy el hombre que ama su vida. Soy el hombre que no sacrifica su amor o sus valores. Soy el hombre que os ha privado de víctimas y de esa forma ha destruido vuestro mundo. Y si queréis saber por qué estáis pereciendo —vosotros, que le teméis al conocimiento— yo soy el hombre que ahora os lo va a decir». Estas fueron las palabras de Ayn Rand y estos son los valores que mueven la vida de Jon Goitia. Kapital es posible gracias a sus colaboradores: ⁠Smartick⁠. El método online de matemáticas y lectura. ¿Quieres el mejor futuro para tus hijos? ¿Crees en la constancia y los buenos hábitos, en el desafío, en que existe un uso responsable de la tecnología? Si tienen entre 4 y 14 años, consigue que dominen los pilares de su educación, en el colegio y como personas: las matemáticas, la comprensión lectora, escribir bien, el pensamiento crítico. Smartick es el método online personalizado, basado en evidencias científicas, con solo 15 minutos al día por programa, que les ayudará a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Sin ayuda de los padres. Además, tendrás siempre disponible a expertos para consultar su evolución. Prueba 7 días gratis Smartick en este enlace y, si contratas, obtén un precio especial añadiendo el cupón KAPITAL. Patrocina Kapital. Toda la información en este link. Índice: 1:40 Go woke, go broke. 4:06 El artículo en El Mundo que cambió su vida. 14:36 Reasignación eficiente de los recursos. 19:25 El Sandero de las viviendas. 23:33 No se puede construir por menos de 250.000. 30:10 El mercado no funciona si el promotor no gana. 37:58 Combatir la demagogia con empatía. 48:33 La inseguridad jurídica encarece los precios. 54:52 Contratos de renta antigua. 1:04:39 Los monopolios de Booking y Airbnb. 1:17:58 Es urgente cambiar la ley. 1:23:38 La mala calidad de las construcciones modernas. 1:26:33 Tenemos el deber moral de mantener la singularidad. 1:32:08 El alegato de Howard Roark. Apuntes: La rebelión del Atlas. Ayn Rand. El manantial. Ayna Rand. Bioshock. Ken Levine. El pisito. Marco Ferreri.

In episode 12 of (Pop) Cultural Marxism, Ajay and Isi tackle Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis (2024). Kicking off with a review of a few recent pop-cultural engagements—including an assemblage of classic vampire films (Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), among them), Mubi's restoration of The Fall (2006), Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and a pair of streaming series about professional wrestling—the conversation turns to Coppola's reactionary would-be summa about an architect attempting to construct a techno-futuristic utopia on a plot of land in “New Rome,” an alternate-world New York City as played against Roman and early American history. Along the way, Ajay and Isi discuss Neri Oxman's faux-ecological contributions to the film's central animating macguffin, the mysterious “megalon;” the film's antipathy for the marginalized masses; its protagonist as synthesis of Caesar, Robert Moses, Walter Gropius, and The Fountainhead's Howard Roark; accidentally timely narratives of the “good guy” billionaire pitted against the “bad-guy” billionaire; and the ecofascist inclination to marry the romanticization of nature with authoritarian techno-optimism. Among the topics at hand are Coppola's disturbing, “secretly autobiographical” efforts to reaffirm himself as auteur, his baffling postmodern pastiche, the classic right-wing themes of patriarchy as a sign of order and non-normative sexual expression as a sign of decline and decadence, the film's shocking ugliness, and how Megalopolis's strange incorporation of current events betrays “a baby boomer [having read] a bunch of airport history books.”

It's always a pleasure when I get to talk to my good friend and inspirational polymath Rocco Jarman. Today we will be exploring the ideas of Urban Masculinity & Building your Sigma Quotient 0.00:    Our capacity for depth & self-exploration 6.00:    Exploring our character and idea of a Sigma Quotient 8.30:    Howard Roark's authentic character in Ayn Rand's “Atlas Shrugged” 11.30:  How to march to the beat of your own drum without becoming a narcissist 17.00:  How we can take our sovereignty back 26.00:  Getting space from our inputs to prioritize your daily life 35.00:  Developing your character in exploring all the different avenues of life 45.00:  Developing your Sigma Quotient 52.00:  Shadow sides of positivity 1.00.00:  How things get better in Western society 1.10.00:  How to not project your insecurities onto others   Rocco's latest book: https://shorturl.at/r3fFU Rocco's substack: eyeswideopenlife.substack.com  Until next time, love and good vibes.  Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

A rousing discussion of the Wages of Sin ($7.25 per hour)! Buying New Orleans, doing The Monster Mash, and the power ... for good and ill ... of ideas. Howard Roark, Gail Wynand, and The Garden Of Eden.  Also, Trick or Treat & TreeRunners ... Happy Birthday, Robert!

Catching Up Over Coffee and ArchitectureIn this episode, Jamie and Kurt return after a brief hiatus, recovering from illness. They discuss the challenges of recording live, share their recent travel experiences, and dive into a detailed discussion about the architectural significance of the 1936 Hall of State in Dallas, Texas. The conversation spans the importance of reusing historical sites, touches on the architectural impacts of global events like the Olympics and World's Fairs, and highlights the sketching process of capturing monumental buildings. They tease upcoming plans for more in-situ sketching at conferences and events.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:20 Recovering from Sickness02:17 Coffee Talk04:42 Vacation Stories: Savannah and Hilton Head06:04 Architectural Insights: Savannah's Grid and Bed & Breakfast13:19 Sketching and the Hall of State22:25 Olympics and Architectural Reuse28:22 Conclusion and Future Plans Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shop Our Links Follow Jamie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt's Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender

Unveiling Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead: A Deep Dive into Individualism and IntegrityIn this episode of The Jason Wright Show, Jason conducts an in-depth review of Ayn Rand's novel 'The Fountainhead.' He explores Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, which emphasizes rational self-interest and the pursuit of personal happiness as life's highest moral purpose. Jason discusses the primary themes of the book, focusing on the characters Howard Roark and Peter Keating, who represent individual integrity versus societal conformity. The review also examines the story's critique of collectivism, the struggle for artistic and personal freedom, and Rand's enduring impact on conservative and libertarian circles.00:00 Introduction to the Jason Wright Show00:43 Who is Ayn Rand?01:27 Understanding Objectivism02:39 Ayn Rand's Influence and Works03:32 The Fountainhead: Initial Impressions08:32 Howard Rourke's Journey Begins12:12 The Mentor and the Golden Boy16:20 Ellsworth Toohey's Influence19:14 The Temple for Humanity24:16 Peter Keating's Dilemma28:14 The Philosophy of Howard Roark28:50 The Uncompromising Architect31:01 The Government Project Dilemma31:57 The Explosive Consequence36:42 The Trial and Roark's Speech42:25 Modern Parallels and Reflections

In this episode of The Relaxed Male, host and certified men's coach Brian Goodwin delves into the character of Peter Keating from Ayn Rand's novel, The Fountainhead. Peter Keating epitomizes the 'nice guy' who struggles with self-identity and decision-making, always seeking approval from others rather than living life on his own terms. Brian discusses how Keating's actions and associations lead to his downfall, contrasting him with the novel's protagonist, Howard Roark, who remains steadfast in his ideals and vision.Brian explores the broader implications of Keating's character for men today, emphasizing the pitfalls of people-pleasing and the importance of living authentically. He draws parallels between Keating's career in architecture and the challenges men face in their personal and professional lives when they fail to assert their own ideas and values.The episode also touches on the dynamics between Keating and other characters, such as his manipulative mother, his genuine but ultimately neglected girlfriend Catherine Halsey, and his complex relationship with Dominique Francon. Brian uses these relationships to illustrate the consequences of not standing firm in one's beliefs and the impact it has on personal growth and success.Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and consider whether they are living authentically or merely seeking approval from others. Brian offers practical advice and coaching opportunities for men who want to break free from the 'nice guy' syndrome and build more fulfilling relationships and careers. If you would like to reclaim your bride and leave the mediocrity of roommate syndrome behind, then it is time to take the next step.Take The Next Step

Business success and personal happiness don't come from serving others. They come from pursuing your rational self-interest. As fictional architect Howard Roark said "I don't intend to build in order to have clients. I intend to have clients in order to build."

Elon Musk is to 2024 what Howard Roark was to 1943. In Ayn Rand's book Fountainhead, her hero Roark was brilliant, single-minded and flawed. Musk is a modern day Roark and yet despite his remarkable entrepreneurial success, from SpaceX to Neuralink, he may not have the Midas touch after all. Tesla's share price has dropped 30% since January, and its market share is dwindling in China. Musk's investments in China have also led to intellectual property theft and challenges in navigating the Chinese market. But standing back, Tesla's tribulations could be a microcosm of broader geopolitical tensions of trade disputes and intellectual property wars. The world is looking at the Mid East, the China/America rivalry echoes previous clashes Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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00:00 Intro01:11 Recent Talks04:14 World War 313:26 Putin15:14 China19:40 Iran21:17 No base for World War 323:40 Accident25:05 What could lead to World War 3?28:53 Not in next 15 years32:32 Internal Threats34:32 Real Challenge37:49 What We NeedLive Questions:41:15 This makes 60 out of a hundred for a song review. I did the last 20 on what I thought was a live show but it was an applause. I sent you an email with a screenshot when it happened.41:31 Do altruists have to value justice in order to support injustice - to make a worthy sacrifice?42:59 I can see how nationalism and existential crises can bring people together to take life and values more seriously. Look at Israel. Those people love intensely.44:55 What do you think of Mauritius? Does it have potential to be another Singapore? Are there any islands or places that are going to be great to have residency or a place to live in during World War 3? How does South East Asia come into play in WW3?48:41 Great shows! Given that the only way to finally defeat an enemy is to destroy its will to fight, it seems to me that only way to decisively end Islamic terrorism is to demonstrate that Allah is impotent, by destroying the holiest mosques in Mecca and Medina. Thoughts?55:09 I had a prof tell me "Hitler and the Nazi's were copying the American ideal of Manifest Destiny as justification to expand there empire". When people make giant leaps in logic, they have to be dishonest and motivated by evil?55:13 Vivek's absolute asinine and dishonest comments on Ukraine, and his constant kissing up to Trump are pathetic. He has lost my vote. I think DeSantis is the most competent and reasonable choice.57:52 If the uproar driving anti-Israeli sentiment is fundamentally antisemitic, what is driving the pro-Israeli sentiment? This issue brings out passion in people regardless of relations one may have, or not have, with either side1:00:28 What inspired the positive sense of life in the 1800s? How does it differ from what influences today's negative sense of life?1:04:44 How should the US and Israel deal with Qatar?1:05:53 I would have had many things to criticize about the US in 1941 but I would have been 100% pro America in WW2. Equally, one can have criticisms of the policies of the Israeli government, but be 100% pro israel in the conflict.1:08:43 I guess my point is that THIS issue gets people on both sides riled up like no other. If anti-Semitism and anti-oppression explains one side's passion, what explains the other side's? Esp. for people w/ "no skin in the game"?1:11:11 In the future will we be able to genetically engineer geniuses? Will we be able to produce billions of Ayn Rand's?1:12:10 Is Tucker Carlson an anti-semite?1:13:11 Did Biden force the ceasefire? Shameful.1:14:10 It's amazing how effective altruism is as a floating abstraction. It's so automatized in our impulses and emotional lurches.1:14:24 Intellectuals today have become masters of using the most words possible to say absolutely nothing.1:14:53 Is Germany the most intellectual culture in Europe? ironic that German philosophy explicitly seeks to destroy the intellect.1:15:28 It's hard for me to believe all this anti Israel activity is calculated anti semitism. Do most people think about Jews that much?1:16:33 A bit off topic, but do you regard addiction as a disease? It strikes me that low will power/self-esteem isn't a disease.1:19:13 What did you make of Vivek's sexist remarks to Nikki Haley?1:20:48 Do you consider yourself more Howard Roark or John Galt?1:21:32 It's hard to calibrate the nihilism levels in the culture and amongst intellectuals. Maybe they're not fully nihilistic enough to want to tear it all down?1:21:59 Obama's comments literally made me nauseous. He has no boundaries on his narcissism.1:22:27 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions1:34:45 OutroShow is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthereandExpress VPN https://www.expressvpn.com/yaronJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBrook/joinLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrookShowOr 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#ww3 #hamasattackonisrael #israel #hamas #russia #China #islam #individualism #capitalism ​#Objectivism #AynRand #politics #economyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3276901/advertisement

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Welcome back for another episode of Nick's Non-fiction with your host Nick Muniz This modern classic is the story of intransigent young architect Howard Roark, whose integrity was as unyielding as granite...of Dominique Francon, the exquisitely beautiful woman who loved Roark passionately, but married his worst enemy...and of the fanatic denunciation unleashed by an enraged society against a great creator. As fresh today as it was then, Rand's provocative novel presents one of the most challenging ideas in all of fiction—that man's ego is the fountainhead of human progress... Subscribe, Share, Mobile links & Time-stamps below! 0:00 Introduction 5:10 About the Author 7:20 Ch1: Backstory 13:55 Ch2: The Firm 27:30 Ch3: The Temple 38:20 Ch4: Gail Wynand 42:20 Ch5: The End 53:00 Next Time & Goodbye! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf7U0TrS5tY Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNiche

Exploring Ethical Architecture with James Valliant In this intellectually stimulating episode of "The Rational Egoist" podcast, host Michael Leibowitz engages in a captivating conversation with the distinguished author James Valliant. The episode delves into the ethical landscape of one of Ayn Rand's most iconic characters, Howard Roark, the hero of "The Fountainhead." James Valliant, renowned for his works "The Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics" and "Creating Christ," lends his insightful perspective to dissecting Roark's moral standing within the context of his complex interactions with Peter Keating. The pivotal moment in "The Fountainhead," where Keating presents Roark's architectural masterpiece for public appraisal, becomes a focal point. The hosts explore the ethical implications of Keating taking credit for Roark's designs, raising questions about the morality of this arrangement. As the narrative unfolds, the symbiotic relationship between Roark and Keating is dissected, considering whether Roark's choice to collaborate with Keating tarnishes his ethical character. Ultimately, the conversation concludes with a nuanced analysis of whether Howard Roark can be deemed a moral person, given his multifaceted interactions with Peter Keating. The hosts navigate the grey areas, acknowledging Roark's complexities and the broader implications of his actions within the context of Objectivist ethics. Join Michael Leibowitz and James Valliant in this thought-provoking episode that delves into the depths of ethical architecture and the moral dilemmas posed by "The Fountainhead." To explore more of Michael's works, you can find his ebook at: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj and the print-on-demand version at: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/view-from-a-cage-michael-liebowitz/1143766239?fbclid=IwAR0sOHT_iInu2lJ4lUE1ul_KxOa0AR6U2K_yYNSTuLqiuQHjaB2c8FhzFCY. 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. 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  

Howard Blackson is the Howard Roark to my Peter Keating. He's the oil to my water. Well, alright, maybe not so much. But we have sparred from time to time over American city grids, and urban design issues that all of about 100 people get really into. Beyond that, he's a passionate San Diegan, and a very accomplished planner and designer.We finally had a chance to do a podcast together, and soldiered through some rough tech issues. Forgive any bumps.Yes, we talk some about grids, about the US West and the Laws of the Indies. But we spend more time talking about Howard's intriguing concept of the Next Urbanism, which he outlines in this presentation below.Key links:Howard's personal websiteJonathan Segal's website (Architect as Developer)Find more content on The Messy City on Kevin's Substack page.Music notes: all songs by low standards, ca. 2010. Videos here. If you'd like a CD for low standards, message me and you can have one for only $5.Intro: “Why Be Friends”Outro: “Fairweather Friend” Get full access to The Messy City at kevinklinkenberg.substack.com/subscribe

Petter Lindblad Ehnborg berättar om det 425 meter höga bostadshuset på Park Avenue där lägenheterna bara ägs av de superrika. Men om de klagar på bristerna riskerar värdet på huset att sjunka. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Sändes första gången 2021-03-09.Någonting är ruttet i 432 Park Avenue. Skyskrapan ett stenkast från New Yorks Central Park var under en tid världens högsta bostadshus. Tillsammans med sina superhöga syskontorn bildar byggnaden den så kallade Billionaire's Row. Bostadstornen har i mångas ögon blivit symboler för det sena 2010-talets högkonjunktur, såväl som den stadigt ökande klyftan mellan den enda procenten och de 99.I början av 2021 trädde några av byggnadens hemlighetsfulla invånare fram med namn i en artikel i The New York Times. Det var inte självklart med tanke på att nästan samtliga köpares identiteter gömts undan i skalbolag. Utöver saldot var det en brokig men celeber skara: superstjärnor, affärsmän, arvtagare till tequilaimperium – vissa bördiga från mer eller mindre auktoritära stater. Så hade såväl Manhattans som Mayfairs privatbostäder under de föregående decennierna genomgått en förvandling från hem till investeringsobjekt, politiskt säkra och realiserbara i vita pengar. Det hände då och då att nyblivna ägare inte ens hämtade ut nycklarna.Kanske säkrast så? På 432 Park Avenue stod de nyblivna lägenhetsägarna inför ett dilemma: hur påtala byggnadens brister utan att riskera investeringens värde? Den pinnsmala skrapan utgjorde ett gränsland för ingenjörskonstens möjligheter, och därmed ett delvis outforskat område. Listan över missöden i fastigheten var lång: miljoner dollar för att åtgärda översvämningar och mekaniska fel, hissar med vajrar som slog i takt med fastighetens svajande i vinden, sopor som dånade som bombnedslag i nedkasten. Till råga på allt var frukosten inte längre fri i husets privata Michelin-restaurang, till vilken de boende årligen behövde betala 15 000 dollar. Det finns som bekant inga gratisluncher. När en boende kommenterade grannarnas skilda syn på balansgången mellan egendomsfrämjande diskretion och rättmätig harm var det hårda ord: ”Alla hatar varandra här.”Kommentaren får mig att tänka på J G Ballards roman High-Rise, som tillsammans med de föregående verken Crash och Concrete Island bildar den så kallade ”Urban Disaster”-trilogin. Romanerna skär skalpellskarpt genom sjuttiotalsmodernitetens kollektiva omedvetna, uppfyllt av massbilism och betongbrutalism, vantrivsel i kulturen och tidstypiskt brunmurriga konsumentbegär. High-Rise följer läkaren Robert Laing som nyss flyttat in i mitten av en nybyggd bostadsskrapa. Denna fulländade tolkning av dåtidens arkitektoniska idéer om ”gator i himlen” ger först sken av att bjuda en utopisk tillvaro med alla tänkbara serviceinrättningar såsom spritbutik, snabbköp och skola tillgängliga i fastigheten. Men civilisationen är en tunn fernissa, och något i de välordnade räta linjerna föder en motrörelse av förvildning. Medan elfelen hopar sig och samhällskontraktet vittrar grupperar sig invånarna på de lägre och de högre våningsplanen i socialdarwinistiskt sinnade stammar. Så möts de, i kamp på liv och död om rätten till den gemensamma simbassängen.Vi ska förstås inte dra jämförelsen mellan Ballards skrapa och byggnaderna på Billionaire's Row alltför långt. Den väletablerade medelklassen i High-Rise framstår närmast som ett trasproletariat i jämförelse med invånarna på 432 Park Avenue. Det finns all anledning att tänka sig att Ballards svarta spegel skulle visa en än mer feberdrömsk bild om han levt att se tjugotalets ultraförmögna eliter. Finansmarknadernas avreglering och astronomiska expansion har möjliggjort en tidigare oanad ansamling av kapital hos försvinnande få. Ändå tycks High-Rise profetisk i sin beskrivning av det avskilda höghusets lockelse, förankrad i ett löfte om att lossa förtöjningen från marken och försvinna bland molnen. När Laing lämnar sitt gamla hus i Chelsea upplever han sig transporteras 50 år framåt i tiden, och samtidigt närmast från en dimension till en annan. Hans minnen av det förflutna börjar genast blekna till förmån för en existens präglad av rymd, ljus och anonymitetens njutning – illusionen att leva ensam och oberoende i en tom byggnad. Frågan står förvisso öppen om försvinnandet rör en själv eller de andra.Det är inte första gången som skyskrapan rollsatts som symbol för just individens oberoende. Ballards högdragne arkitekt Anthony Royal är på många sätt en arvtagare till kollegan Howard Roark, huvudperson i Ayn Rands roman The Fountainhead från 1943. Rand som blev rörd till tårar av New Yorks skyline då hon i mitten av 1920-talet anlände som immigrant från Sovjetunionen. Hon betraktade skraporna som solitärer vilka förkroppsligade människans vilja och dådkraft i stål och betong. Monument över den fulländade individen som reser sig över massamhället. Samtidigt anade hon en sårbarhet. I slutskedet av The Fountainhead förutspår tidningsbaronen Wynand att skyskrapans epok är över till förmån för det allmännyttiga bostadsprojektets era. Denna betraktar han som ett preludium till grottans tidsålder och människans undergång. Himmel och underjord med andra ord.Ironiskt nog skulle just det allmännyttiga bostadsprojektet på sina håll bli närmast synonymt med höga hus. I Ballards engelska sjuttiotal var så kallade ”tower blocks” iögonenfallande symboler för den kommunala allmännyttan, där de statliga subventionerna ökade för varje våningsplan. Exemplet påminner om att höghuset som symbol betraktad är ett tomt skal, en kuliss utan fixerad innebörd, en projektionsyta för väsensskilda fantasier och farhågor. I de bruna tegeltornens utveckling från framtidsbostäder via uteblivet underhåll, förslumning, ras, eldsvådor och demolering till renovering och privatisering, är det lätt att se en metafor för det brittiska välfärdssamhällets uppgång och snara nedmontering.Man kan tänka sig att Wynand med sin rädsla för det allmännyttiga bostadsprojektet skulle ha uppskattat utvecklingen, han för vilken helvetet sannolikt är de andra, massan som tynger ner den uppburne individen. Nog utgör denna ett orosmoment också för dagens ultrarika. Ett av de främsta klagomålen från en boende i 432 Park Avenue rörde hur hon i samband med tillträde tvingades dela bygghiss med en byggarbetare. Betrakta och bli betraktad: brytandet av osynligheten bär på risken att granskas och genomlysas, utsättas för ilska eller avund, få sina panamanska konton röjda och beskattade. Den boende sammanfattade sin kritik av byggnaden: ”Allt här var kamouflage”, sa hon. ”Om jag visste då vad jag vet nu, skulle jag aldrig ha betalat.”Skyskrapan som ett tomt skal, som sagt. Man kan fråga sig vad 432 Park Avenue bäst kan symbolisera. Kanske är det bilden av ett samhälle vars ideologiska överbyggnad fortsatt står stabil men knakar betänkligt i fogarna. Uppe bland molnen vantrivs den förmögna i sin förgyllda bur, avskuren från marken av hissar som slutat att gå, utan annan sysselsättning än att lyssna på väggarna som om natten skälver som skrovet på ett segelfartyg.Petter Lindblad Ehnborg, psykolog

Author Ken West is our guest today. We discuss his high regard for Ayn Rand and her philosophy, and how it has enhanced his life and writing.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Ken West on TwitterKen West on MediumVeterans Day"There are no atheists in foxholes"Mandatory National Service: A Threat to Liberty by Ken WestKen West on LinkedInMatrix GazetteThe Wave that Wasn'tFord Hall ForumAyn Rand at the Ford Hall ForumThe Right to WriteGet What You Want!: Workbook to Reactivate Your Passion for Life, Find Your Purpose and Achieve Your Dreams by Ken WestPrimacy of Existence vs. Primacy of ConsciousnessWhy did Ayn Rand give Howard Roark orange-red hair?Your Ego: It's Your Salvation, Not Your Original Sin by Ken WestJon WosQuent Cordair Fine ArtDean KoontzEpisode 145 of EOFire podcast: Top 10 Business Books for EntrepreneursThe Copper PotEpisode 61 (34 minutes) was recorded at 1900 Central European Time, on November 11, 2022, with

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 462, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Lesotho 1: Continent of which Lesotho is a part. Africa. 2: While we have stars and stripes on ours, Lesotho has a straw hat. its flag. 3: Instead of money, a court in Lesotho might fine you so many head of these. cattle. 4: "Lesotho Fatse La Bo-Ntata Rona", "Lesotho Our Fatherland". the national anthem. 5: Until 1966, under the name Basutoland, Lesotho was a colony of this country. Great Britain. Round 2. Category: Jon Stewart's America 1: "This follow-up to 'The Articles of Confederation' is the rare sequel that's more bicameral than the original!". the Constitution. 2: He was "quoted" as saying, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself...oh, and starvation. We might all starve". Franklin Roosevelt. 3: This D.C. building's rotunda "was made famous by the Stephen Baldwin/Pauly Shore vehicle Bio-Rotunda". the Capitol. 4: This 1215 document "served as a wake-up call that Europe would be forced to answer...in about 500 years". the Magna Carta. 5: This mascot "is like Uncle Sam, only shorter and fatter, clearly playing to the British infatuation with stoutness". John Bull. Round 3. Category: Universal Studios Islands Of Adventure 1: If you like 3-D action, you'll love the amazing adventures of this webslinger. Spider-Man. 2: Sam-I-Am knows Universal has a cafe named for this "colorful" title breakfast. "Green Eggs and Ham". 3: A T-rex attacks just before you take an 85-foot plunge on the ride named for this 1993 film. Jurassic Park. 4: Seuss Landing is home to a rollicking ride named for this famous feline. The Cat in the Hat. 5: On Marvel's Superhero Island you may turn green when you ride the roller coaster named for him. The Incredible Hulk. Round 4. Category: Who Created Them? 1: Edward Fairfax Rochester, the master of Thornfield Hall. Charlotte Bronte. 2: The beautiful Daisy Buchanan, Nick Carraway's cousin. F. Scott Fitzgerald. 3: Phillip Pirrip, of whom much is expected. Charles Dickens. 4: Genius architect Howard Roark. Ayn Rand. 5: Lady Brett Ashley. Ernest Hemingway. Round 5. Category: Let's Play Chicken 1: This canned tuna company has been using a mermaid on its logo since 1952. Chicken of the Sea. 2: This fast food chain told us to "Save the Chickens...Eat a Whopper". Burger King. 3: The unofficial theme song of this Warner Brothers blabberbeak is "Camptown Races"...doo dah. Foghorn Leghorn. 4: It's often performed at wedding receptions. Funky chicken. 5: Created by Jay Ward and Bill Scott, his secret identity was Henry Cabot Henhaus III. Super Chicken. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

It's 1967 and your train from Sandusky, Ohio, just rolled into Grand Central. You've got a suitcase in one hand and your portfolio in the other. You exit the station and take a right, uptown, before realizing it's the wrong way. (It's ok, you're not from around here). So you turn around, and head down to 223 East 31st Street, the studio of the celebrated designer Herb Lubalin, who was about to give you your first assignment in the big city. And so begins the career of legendary illustrator Brad Holland — a 50-plus year career that put him on the Mt Rushmore of contemporary American Illustration alongside Milton Glaser, Edward Sorel, Ralph Steadman, Seymour Chwast, and the recently-departed Marshall Arisman. When you begin your career in the Summer of Love, at some point the conversation is gonna turn to sex. After turning in his first piece to Lubalin's Avant Garde, a magazine with mild sexual themes, Holland's next few assignments came from magazines who liked it a little rougher: Screw Magazine and The New York Review of Sex, before finally landing a steady gig at Hugh Hefner's Playboy. As Playboy's legendary art director Art Paul would soon find out, Holland wasn't like other illustrators. Inspired by Gary Cooper's Howard Roark in the movie The Fountainhead, who battled against conventional standards and refused to compromise with the establishment, Holland was not willing to execute the spoon-fed instructions given by magazine art directors. He revolutionized the illustrator-for-hire dynamic. It changed everything. In this episode, Holland talks with our editor-at-large and esteemed design critic, Steven Heller, the co-chair of the MFA Design Department at the School of Visual Arts in New York, an Art Directors Club Hall of Famer and AIGA Medalist, who also calls Holland one of his oldest friends and mentors. They talk about their early days together, what it's like to tell your mother that you've finally sold a cover illustration—to Screw Magazine (!), how to say NO to a creative director, how to crop an Ayatollah, and—spoiler alert—how to avoid getting mugged in Alphabet City.

Who knew, after all those episodes of things under the Sun that are *not* easy, that, to 'take it easy' is in itself not such an easy thing. Take a shot every time the word 'easy' appears in this description. What do you know? It's still safe for you to drive! So, take it easy. Sure, it may be getting less easy with every occurrence, but do we give a shit? No. All we've ever done is give, and give some more! This time, we shall take. It. Easy.All these years and Urvasi still cannot catch a clue.Don't be like Urvasi. Follow _ThyGap on IG. Take it easy - policy. 

Annemieke Bosman in gesprek met Ramsey Nasr.  In 2022, een lustrumeditie, schrijft niemand minder dan Ramsey Nasr het Poëziegeschenk. Het thema van de tiende Poëzieweek is ‘natuur‘ en heeft als motto deze woorden van Nasr: ‘bloesemingen en overvloed'. De Poëzieweek 2022 start op Gedichtendag, donderdag 27 januari, en loopt t.e.m. woensdag 2 februari.  Ramsey Nasr (Rotterdam, 1974) is dichter, schrijver, acteur en regisseur.  Hij studeerde in 1995 af aan de toneelschool Studio Herman Teirlinck in Antwerpen met de zelfgeschreven monoloog De Doorspeler. Antwerpen bleef lange tijd zijn woonplaats, tegenwoordig woont hij in Amsterdam.  In 2000 debuteerde Nasr als dichter met de bundel 27 Gedichten & Geen lied. Zijn tweede dichtbundel, onhandig bloesemend (2004), werd bekroond met de Hugues C. Pernath-Prijs. In 2005 werd Nasr benoemd tot stadsdichter van Antwerpen. De stadsgedichten werden in 2006 gebundeld onder de titel Onze-lieve-vrouwe-zeppelin. Eind april 2007 ontving Ramsey samen met Tom Lanoye en Bart Moeyaert een eredoctoraat van de Universiteit Antwerpen. Zij ontvingen de onderscheiding voor hun werk als stadsdichters.  Een grote verzamelbundel van zijn poëzie verscheen in 2009: Tussen lelie en waterstofbom. In 2010 werden poëziebloemlezingen gepubliceerd in het Engels en het Georgisch.  Op 28 januari 2009 (Gedichtendag) werd Ramsey voor een periode van vier jaar benoemd tot Dichter des Vaderlands. Hij trad hiermee in de voetsporen van Gerrit Komrij en Driek van Wissen. In het najaar van 2011 verscheen Mijn nieuwe vaderland, een bloemlezing uit zijn vaderlandse gedichten tot dan toe, aangevuld met opiniestukken. Voor deze bundel ontving hij op in 2012 de E. du Perronprijs 2011.  Op Gedichtendag 2013 verscheen ter gelegenheid van zijn afzwaaien als Dichter des Vaderlands bij De Bezige Bij de 300 pagina's tellende dichtbundel Mi have een droom, een verzameling van alle vaderlandse gedichten en opiniestukken. In april van dat jaar werd aan Nasr de Gouden Ganzenveer 2013 toegekend. De jury roemde hem om zijn taalkundige veelzijdigheid.  Als schrijver/dichter is Nasr een graag geziene gast op literatuurfestivals in Nederland, België, Duitsland en Groot-Brittannië. Zijn uitgeverij is De Bezige Bij.  Sinds mei 2013 maakt Nasr daarnaast deel uit van de vaste spelerskern van toneelgezelschap ITA. Hier speelde hij sindsdien memorabele rollen, zoals Howard Roark in The Fountainhead en Jude St. Francis in Een klein leven. Voor beide rollen ontving hij de Louis d'Or, de grootste toneelonderscheiding van het Nederlandstalig gebied, in resp. 2015 en 2019. Daarnaast schreef en speelde hij een theatermonoloog als antwoord op Cocteau's bekende monoloog La Voix Humaine. Deze monoloog heet De andere stem (De Bezige Bij, 2016). In 2019 werd Nasr door ITA gevraagd een toneelbewerking te schrijven van Thomas Mann's klassieke novelle De Dood in Venetië. In deze productie speelde hij zelf de rol van Gustav Von Aschenbach. De tekst verscheen onder de titel Mijn Dood in Venetië (2019).  Op tv is Nasr o.a. te zien in de televisieseries Overspel en Oogappels. In december jl. werd op NPO 1 de vierdelige serie I.M. uitgezonden, gebaseerd op de gelijknamige roman van Connie Palmen. Hij speelde hierin de rol van Ischa Meijer, met Wende Snijders als Connie Palmen. Voor zijn rol ontving hij in 2020 een Gouden Kalf.  In april 2021 zal een nieuw boek verschijnen bij De Bezige Bij, getiteld De Fundamenten. Het vormt de weerslag van een jaar corona en vooral een radicale oproep tot verandering.

I must not fearFear is the mind-killer...There must be a million quotable quotes on courage online, but that still hasn't made it any easier. Courage could be that bedrock foundational value which enables us to attempt anything else worthwhile, and that's certainly true of all the It's Not Easy episodes we've put up so far, and will put up in future. What does it really mean though? What are some of the factors that contribute to courage? What are the major benefits involved, and just how can one start from zero? mindthygap@gmail.comIG: _thygap

The Free Market Musician is edited and published by independent singer, songwriter, performer, and writer, Rebecca Day. Over the past decade, Rebecca has run her music business with a dogged passion and stubborn desire to, like The Fountainhead character, Howard Roark, see her work done her way.   Over the years she has self-funded several independent regional tours with her group The Crazy Daysies. She has also independently released 2 EPs, a full album, and several singles under her own publishing company.   In this conversation, we discuss DIY musician strategies, managing your music and business, free-market philosophy and economics, Anarcho-Capitalism and much more.   To learn more about Rebecca Day visit: https://thefreemarketmusician.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazydaysies TW: https://twitter.com/RebeccaDayMusic IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccadaym...   Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy   Who Am I? I've booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/abo....   What's that sound? I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/.      

In Ayn Rand's novel, The Fountainhead, the character Howard Roark embodies the virtue of egoism. In the climactic courtroom speech he says:    “Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps down new roads armed with nothing but their own vision. Their goals differed, but they all had this in common: that the step was first, the road new, the vision unborrowed, and the response they received—hatred.”   Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening right now.   If you'd like to suggest a heroic figure to be covered on the show, send an email to Robert@ObjectiveStandard.org    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute/   Also check out:   https://www.amazon.com/Fountainhead-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191153/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TGG739J2MHTD&keywords=the+fountainhead+ayn+rand+book&qid=1633447298&sprefix=the+fountainhead%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1   http://theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com/

In Ayn Rand's novel, The Fountainhead, the character Howard Roark embodies the virtue of egoism. In the climactic courtroom speech he says:    “The creators were not selfless. It is the whole secret of their power—that it was self-sufficient, self-motivated, self-generated. A first cause, a fount of energy, a life force, a Prime Mover. The creator served nothing and no one. He lived for himself.”    Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening right now.   If you'd like to suggest a heroic figure to be covered on the show, send an email to Robert@ObjectiveStandard.org    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute/   Also check out: Bosch Fawstin's store: http://theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com/

Petter Lindblad Ehnborg berättar om det 425 meter höga bostadshuset på Park Avenue där lägenheterna bara ägs av de superrika. Men om de klagar på bristerna riskerar värdet på huset att sjunka. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Någonting är ruttet i 432 Park Avenue. Skyskrapan ett stenkast från New Yorks Central Park var under en tid världens högsta bostadshus. Tillsammans med sina superhöga syskontorn bildar byggnaden den så kallade Billionaires Row. Bostadstornen har i mångas ögon blivit symboler för det sena 2010-talets högkonjunktur, såväl som den stadigt ökande klyftan mellan den enda procenten och de 99. I början av 2021 trädde några av byggnadens hemlighetsfulla invånare fram med namn i en artikel i The New York Times. Det var inte självklart med tanke på att nästan samtliga köpares identiteter gömts undan i skalbolag. Utöver saldot var det en brokig men celeber skara: superstjärnor, affärsmän, arvtagare till tequilaimperium vissa bördiga från mer eller mindre auktoritära stater. Så hade såväl Manhattans som Mayfairs privatbostäder under de föregående decennierna genomgått en förvandling från hem till investeringsobjekt, politiskt säkra och realiserbara i vita pengar. Det hände då och då att nyblivna ägare inte ens hämtade ut nycklarna. Kanske säkrast så? På 432 Park Avenue stod de nyblivna lägenhetsägarna inför ett dilemma: hur påtala byggnadens brister utan att riskera investeringens värde? Den pinnsmala skrapan utgjorde ett gränsland för ingenjörskonstens möjligheter, och därmed ett delvis outforskat område. Listan över missöden i fastigheten var lång: miljoner dollar för att åtgärda översvämningar och mekaniska fel, hissar med vajrar som slog i takt med fastighetens svajande i vinden, sopor som dånade som bombnedslag i nedkasten. Till råga på allt var frukosten inte längre fri i husets privata Michelin-restaurang, till vilken de boende årligen behövde betala 15 000 dollar. Det finns som bekant inga gratisluncher. När en boende kommenterade grannarnas skilda syn på balansgången mellan egendomsfrämjande diskretion och rättmätig harm var det hårda ord: Alla hatar varandra här. Kommentaren får mig att tänka på J G Ballards roman High-Rise, som tillsammans med de föregående verken Crash och Concrete Island bildar den så kallade Urban Disaster-trilogin. Romanerna skär skalpellskarpt genom sjuttiotalsmodernitetens kollektiva omedvetna, uppfyllt av massbilism och betongbrutalism, vantrivsel i kulturen och tidstypiskt brunmurriga konsumentbegär. High-Rise följer läkaren Robert Laing som nyss flyttat in i mitten av en nybyggd bostadsskrapa. Denna fulländade tolkning av dåtidens arkitektoniska idéer om gator i himlen ger först sken av att bjuda en utopisk tillvaro med alla tänkbara serviceinrättningar såsom spritbutik, snabbköp och skola tillgängliga i fastigheten. Men civilisationen är en tunn fernissa, och något i de välordnade räta linjerna föder en motrörelse av förvildning. Medan elfelen hopar sig och samhällskontraktet vittrar grupperar sig invånarna på de lägre och de högre våningsplanen i socialdarwinistiskt sinnade stammar. Så möts de, i kamp på liv och död om rätten till den gemensamma simbassängen. Vi ska förstås inte dra jämförelsen mellan Ballards skrapa och byggnaderna på Billionaire's Row alltför långt. Den väletablerade medelklassen i High-Rise framstår närmast som ett trasproletariat i jämförelse med invånarna på 432 Park Avenue. Det finns all anledning att tänka sig att Ballards svarta spegel skulle visa en än mer feberdrömsk bild om han levt att se tjugotalets ultraförmögna eliter. Finansmarknadernas avreglering och astronomiska expansion har möjliggjort en tidigare oanad ansamling av kapital hos försvinnande få. Ändå tycks High-Rise profetisk i sin beskrivning av det avskilda höghusets lockelse, förankrad i ett löfte om att lossa förtöjningen från marken och försvinna bland molnen. När Laing lämnar sitt gamla hus i Chelsea upplever han sig transporteras 50 år framåt i tiden, och samtidigt närmast från en dimension till en annan. Hans minnen av det förflutna börjar genast blekna till förmån för en existens präglad av rymd, ljus och anonymitetens njutning illusionen att leva ensam och oberoende i en tom byggnad. Frågan står förvisso öppen om försvinnandet rör en själv eller de andra. Det är inte första gången som skyskrapan rollsatts som symbol för just individens oberoende. Ballards högdragne arkitekt Anthony Royal är på många sätt en arvtagare till kollegan Howard Roark, huvudperson i Ayn Rands roman The Fountainhead från 1943. Rand som blev rörd till tårar av New Yorks skyline då hon i mitten av 1920-talet anlände som immigrant från Sovjetunionen. Hon betraktade skraporna som solitärer vilka förkroppsligade människans vilja och dådkraft i stål och betong. Monument över den fulländade individen som reser sig över massamhället. Samtidigt anade hon en sårbarhet. I slutskedet av The Fountainhead förutspår tidningsbaronen Wynand att skyskrapans epok är över till förmån för det allmännyttiga bostadsprojektets era. Denna betraktar han som ett preludium till grottans tidsålder och människans undergång. Himmel och underjord med andra ord. Ironiskt nog skulle just det allmännyttiga bostadsprojektet på sina håll bli närmast synonymt med höga hus. I Ballards engelska sjuttiotal var så kallade tower blocks iögonenfallande symboler för den kommunala allmännyttan, där de statliga subventionerna ökade för varje våningsplan. Exemplet påminner om att höghuset som symbol betraktad är ett tomt skal, en kuliss utan fixerad innebörd, en projektionsyta för väsensskilda fantasier och farhågor. I de bruna tegeltornens utveckling från framtidsbostäder via uteblivet underhåll, förslumning, ras, eldsvådor och demolering till renovering och privatisering, är det lätt att se en metafor för det brittiska välfärdssamhällets uppgång och snara nedmontering. Man kan tänka sig att Wynand med sin rädsla för det allmännyttiga bostadsprojektet skulle ha uppskattat utvecklingen, han för vilken helvetet sannolikt är de andra, massan som tynger ner den uppburne individen. Nog utgör denna ett orosmoment också för dagens ultrarika. Ett av de främsta klagomålen från en boende i 432 Park Avenue rörde hur hon i samband med tillträde tvingades dela bygghiss med en byggarbetare. Betrakta och bli betraktad: brytandet av osynligheten bär på risken att granskas och genomlysas, utsättas för ilska eller avund, få sina panamanska konton röjda och beskattade. Den boende sammanfattade sin kritik av byggnaden: Allt här var kamouflage, sa hon. Om jag visste då vad jag vet nu, skulle jag aldrig ha betalat. Skyskrapan som ett tomt skal, som sagt. Man kan fråga sig vad 432 Park Avenue bäst kan symbolisera. Kanske är det bilden av ett samhälle vars ideologiska överbyggnad fortsatt står stabil men knakar betänkligt i fogarna. Uppe bland molnen vantrivs den förmögna i sin förgyllda bur, avskuren från marken av hissar som slutat att gå, utan annan sysselsättning än att lyssna på väggarna som om natten skälver som skrovet på ett segelfartyg. Petter Lindblad Ehnborg, psykolog

In this episode... 1. What's the Objectivist position on abortion? 2. Why is "man's life" the Objectivist standard of morality rather than "my life"? 3. What is the Objectivist position on animal cruelty? 4. Why couldn't Gail Wynand persuade people towards a favorable opinion of Howard Roark? Was it that since he pandered to people's irrationality, no one listened to him anymore? Or did he lack a persuasion technique? 5. What do you disagree with in Objectivism? 6. Are Objectivists against team sports? 7. Should the death penalty be abolished? 8. What is a philosopher--and was Ayn Rand one? 9. Should we go on strike? 10. Is a corollary of an axiom itself an axiom, even though it is not an independent axiom? 11. Do I need to find a perfect woman to get married? Submit your questions at https://www.donswriting.com/objectivist-questions For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support

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/In the Fountainhead, Ayn Rand deals with the topics of independent, first hand thought, and the effects of collectivism ‘not in politics, but in man’s soul’. But the novel is also remembered, and is also considered controversial, for Rand’s depiction of romantic love, and of the intense, on and off, relationship between Howard Roark with Dominique Francon.What can ‘The Fountainhead’ tell us about romance and sex? Does it provide any insights on the nature of masculinity and femininity, if such a nature exists? Is it realistic to expect an intensity of feelings like the ones overwhelming Roark and Dominique?

Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead is a classic American novel, ironically written by a Russian who emigrated to America, about an uncompromising architect named Howard Roark who refuses to think or build through anyone’s head but his own. Yet, this work of literature is much more complex than just being about architecture. This is the story where a new, abstract code of values (ethics) is presented in concrete form. Instead of, like the vast majority of philosophers, presenting her ideas in a dry treatise that reads “like stereo instructions,” Ayn Rand demonstrates how her ideas apply to real life within a complex and compelling drama. Ultimately, the novel is about individualism v collectivism, but, as Ayn Rand said, not in politics, but inside man’s soul. It’s a story about a uniquely American idea, the pursuit of happiness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dj-grand/support

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…

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?

“Yes, you! You should also be an entrepreneur! Escape the sheep herd and join the wolf pack!” - said the wolf to the sheep to build his own little sheep farm. So many entrepreneurs (read: wantrepreneurs) think they’re people who are making their own opinion, going their own way and are smarter than those that have a 9-5. But in reality, they’ve just subscribed to another dogma, have been brainwashed by a different system and even worse, now think they’re better than those who aren’t doing what they’re doing. I also touch on the brilliant book by Ayn Rand called The Fountainhead, looking at how the different characters (Howard Roark, Peter Keating etc.) perfectly illustrate a similar dynamic. I can smell insecurity and people pleasing a mile away, including when someone tries to show how “they don’t care what others think” but they’re only saying that because it’s cool to say that and they desperately need your approval. Highly recommend the book. Share it with someone that needs to hear it. ________________________________________________________ ▶▶ Send me a voice message and appear on the podcast: https://anchor.fm/collectiveambition/message ▶▶ Connect with us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collectiveambition YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2lU-g879YdXVCuPK6MGk6w?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: @wearecollectiveambition or https://www.instagram.com/wearecollectiveambition/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/collectiveambition ▶▶ Apply To Join The Collective Ambition Peer Group: https://www.wearecollectiveambition.com/apply

Novelist and screenwriter Deborah Moggach whose eighteen novels include Heartbreak Hotel, Tulip Fever and These Foolish Things - made into the hit film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - talks to Stig Abell about her new novel The Carer, a poignant story about age, sibling rivalry and having to grow up – at last. Stig is joined by Jordan Erica Webber to play a new computer game based on the world of Hamlet. In Elsinore, released later this month, the player takes on the role of Ophelia and quests to save the lives of the characters and change the course of the story. We ask if an attempt to tell the story of the play in an interactive way bears fruit. The acclaimed Belgian theatre director Ivo van Hove talks about staging Ayn Rand’s 1943 novel The Fountainhead at Manchester International Festival. The adaptation, like the book, tells the story of Howard Roark, an architect who refuses to compromise on his “perfect” designs. US president Donald Trump is a fan of The Fountainhead and the home secretary Sajid Javid revealed during the Conservative leadership debates that he re-reads it once a year. We’ll ask what this production has to tell us about liberalism, politics and individualism today. Following reports that while watching The Voice Kids a woman’s window shattered when a competitor sang a high note, Trevor Cox, Professor of Acoustic Engineering at the University of Salford, tells Front Row whether the human voice really can break glass. Presenter: Stig Abell Producer: Hilary Dunn

I was a big fan of melodramatic mid-century love stories, like The Fountainhead. But, the chief protagonist in the story, the architect Howard Roark, is such a cartoon figure of the strong, isolated creator. We don't nee to be like him. Instead, we need to cultivate a garden of meaningful relationships around us and understand the different roles people can play in our lives. 7 Kinds of People You Need In Your Creative Universe - Fernando Gros The Creative Habit - Twyla Tharp (Amazon Link) My Three Cornerstones For Success - Chase Jarvis The Fountainhead (Amazon Prime Link) Interview With James Victore (discussing mentors) - The Great Discontent Definition of Consigliere - Merriam-Webster

Want an alternative take on the news?  In this series, Yaron applies an Objectivist perspective to today's headlines. In today's episode: We are approaching the 75th Anniversary of the publication of The Fountainhead, whose protagonist is the individualist, innovative architect, Howard Roark. Yaron, fresh from over a dozen interviews on Rand's novel, begins with a discussion of contemporary American architecture and American Aesthetics more generally. He challenges listeners to surround themselves with beautiful art, furniture, etc., to make their lives better and more enjoyable. Also discussed: Blockchain technology--will the ultimate value it contributes to human life be as the basis for a currency? Or something else? What would Yaron recommend that the UK and its allies do into response to Russia's recent attack on Britsh soil? (More than the "wrist slap" given today by Theresa May!) Finally, should Trump's appointment of Larry Kudlow as chief economic advisor make us more hopeful?Like what you hear?  Become a member, get exclusive content and support the creation of more videos like this! https://www.patreon.com/YaronBrookShow or support the show direct through PayPal: paypal.me/YaronBrookShow.Want more? Tune in to the Yaron Brook Show on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/ybrook). Continue the discussions anywhere on-line after show time using #YaronBrookShow. Connect with Yaron via Tweet @YaronBrook or follow him on Facebook @ybrook and YouTube (/YaronBrook).Want to learn more about Objectivism? Check out ARI at https://ari.aynrand.org. 

Long-time friend Howard Roark stops by the podcast.

This isn't one of those book reviews where you're expected to read the book first – we did it so you don't have to. Ayn Rand's 'The Fountainhead' is a 750 page long novel which at times is physically painful to read. It's a supposedly 'philosophical' book in which none of the motivations and actions of the characters make any sense. People have long conversations which are nearly impossible to follow. Rand maunders on about apparently random bits of mise-en-scene for pages. Even if you were going to live for a thousand years, it would still be an outrageous misuse of your time. In spite of this, it's probably the most successful and influential depiction of an architect in fiction – the indominatable will of one (orange haired) man, Howard Roark, pitted against the entire resources of a corrupt and servile society, determined to try and make him care about other people's well-being. Millions of people have read (and claimed to enjoy!) it.We've had a moderately good time making fun of it. Expect bad language and worse politics throughout. Features music by Chris Zabriskie – 'Heliograph' from the album 'Divider', 'The Dark Glow of the Mountains', 'I need to start writing things down' and 'We always thought the future would be kind of fun' from the album 'The Dark Glow of Mountains' and 'Cylinder 3' from the album 'Cylinders'. All at the Free Music ArchiveThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ramsey Nasr (Rotterdam, 28 januari 1974) is een Nederlandse dichter, schrijver, essayist, acteur, regisseur, librettist en vertaler van deels Palestijnse komaf. Hij was de tweede stadsdichter van Antwerpen en was van januari 2009 tot januari 2013 Dichter des Vaderlands van Nederland; in deze functie vervulde Nasr ook het ambassadeurschap van de Turing Nationale Gedichtenwedstrijd. Hij trad in mei 2013 toe tot het vaste ensemble van Toneelgroep Amsterdam. In 2015 won hij de Louis d'Or voor zijn vertolking van Howard Roark in The Fountainhead.

Ramsey Nasr (Rotterdam, 28 januari 1974) is een Nederlandse dichter, schrijver, essayist, acteur, regisseur, librettist en vertaler van deels Palestijnse komaf. Hij was de tweede stadsdichter van Antwerpen en was van januari 2009 tot januari 2013 Dichter des Vaderlands van Nederland; in deze functie vervulde Nasr ook het ambassadeurschap van de Turing Nationale Gedichtenwedstrijd. Hij trad in mei 2013 toe tot het vaste ensemble van Toneelgroep Amsterdam. In 2015 won hij de Louis d'Or voor zijn vertolking van Howard Roark in The Fountainhead.

This episode is about Ayn Rands epic, and pretty crappy, novel "The Fountainhead". The book was published in 1943 and is one long ode to individualism and a bashing of collectivism. At over 700 pages long it takes shape as a romantic novel about one creative genius: Howard Roark. We invited Lars Seier, the danish patron superieure of Ayn Rand to join the podcast so it wouldn’t end up as a haterclub, but Lars didn’t write me back, anyhow, Lars this episode is for you. This episode features Macon Holt, Emilie Bang Jensen, Franek Korbanski and hosted by Giovanna Alesandro.

"Use the Force Luke" Tonight the very illusive Darth Vader sounding Cliff Baltzey creator of Hushmail joins us to talk with Ladar Levison creator of Lavabit, who in true Howard Roark fashion tore down his own Cortlandt building. "Lavabit" This turned out to be one of the funnest shows we've had the privilege of doing to date.