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Dec 25, 2020 • 26min
Israel's Broken Political System - TDO 143 | Jonathan Hoenig & Nikos, Guest: Razi Ginzberg
Israel is heading into its 4th election in 2 years. What are the causes of the Israeli political system's failure? Will this election result in a stable coalition government, or should we expect another election in 2021? Jonathan and Nikos discuss with Razi, in this episode of The Daily Objective.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 23, 2020 • 30min
We are all East Germans now - TDO 142 | Rucka & Nikos
Today on The Daily Objective, Rucka and Nikos discuss the new draconian measures in the UK, the travel bans, and what they signify for 2021.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 23, 2020 • 25min
Who Should Get the Vaccine First? - TDO 141 | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka
Governments around the world are dealing with the question of how the first limited stock of vaccines should be rationed. Beyond being a logistical question, this is one also involving an ethical evaluation. “The elderly and healthcare workers”, seems to be the unanimous answer. Rucka and Mark discuss in today’s episode of The Daily Objective.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 21, 2020 • 31min
Misrepresenters of Objectivism 2: Atlas Shrugged Movies - TDO 140 | Jonathan, Nikos, James Valliant
On today's episode of The Daily Objective, Nikos and Jonathan will be joined by James Stevens Valliant to discuss more misrepresenters of Objectivism: The Atlas Shrugged movies.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 18, 2020 • 28min
The Selfish Pleasure of Gift-Giving - TDO 139 | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka
‘-You Objectivists give gifts? That’s an altruistic act. Check mate!‘.Mark, Jonathan and Rucka elaborate on why the above popular take is wrong and why gift-giving is compatible with rational selfishness’.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 18, 2020 • 26min
The Good Premises of La La Land - TDO 138 | Nikos
Today’s episode of The Daily Objective is a film recommendation for Christmas. Nikos claims that La La Land isn’t only a feel-good musical, but a rare testament to the importance of passionate value-pursuing.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 16, 2020 • 28min
Trumpers vs the GOP | Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka | TDO - 137
With President-Elect Biden's victory confirmed by the Electoral College, some Trump supporters have redirected their ire at the Republican Party. Will a decent alternative to the Democrats emerge in the aftermath of this war? Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka discuss, on this episode of The Daily Objective.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 15, 2020 • 27min
Living Without Big Tech (For an Hour) - TDO 136 | Mark Pellegrino & Rucka
Earlier today, Google was down for an hour, giving those who rail against 'Big Tech' a glimpse into a world without one of their biggest villains.Mark Pellegrino and Rucka discuss what such a world would look like, and how we should view the technology giants we so love to hate.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 14, 2020 • 31min
The Misrepresenters of Objectivism 1: The Atlas Society - TDO 135 | Jonathan, Nikos, James Valliant
In our first episode discussing some of those who claim to promote Objectivism, Jonathan Hoenig and Nikos will be talking to James Valliant about David Kelley, Jennifer Grossman, and The Atlas Society.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show

Dec 11, 2020 • 35min
In Defence of Facebook | Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig & Rucka | TDO - 134
Once again, Facebook is under attack. It represents supposedly everything wrong with capitalism: a big corporation, having gained too much ‘power’ and ‘abusing’ it. At the same time, it seems to have a political position that can allegedly influence even the outcomes of elections. And yet, there are reasons to defend Facebook. Mark Pellegrino, Jonathan Hoenig and Rucka discuss in this episode of The Daily Objective.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Support the show


