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Episode 133: Silicon Valley vs. Science Fiction: Ayn Rand
Episode 133: Silicon Valley vs. Science Fiction: Ayn Rand
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53 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
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Podcast episode
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One science fiction author has influenced the leaders of the tech industry more than any other: Ayn Rand, who preached radical selfishness in Atlas Shrugged and the Fountainhead. How has Rand's vision shaped the technology we use today? To find out more, we talk to philosopher Matt Zwolinski and author Matt Ruff. Show notes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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