Richard Salsman: Why Ayn Rand Was Legendary: Freedom and Capitalism

Richard Salsman, author of "Where Have All the Capitalists Gone?", along with host Bart Baggett, both openly acknowledge their admiration and respect for the renowned Ayn Rand, author of the highly acclaimed and widely read book "Atlas Shrugged.”

 

This book is a pro-capitalist masterpiece which still shapes government policy 60 years after its publication. Her book struck a chord with countless young people, influencing economic, philosophical, and self-help movements. Plus, did you know she even graced the stage of the Johnny Carson show? Even today, "Atlas Shrugged" continues to fly off the shelves, influencing millions on the mindset of the rich and explaining why your lazy uncle is still broke.

 

As a proud member of the "Atlas Society," Richard spills the beans on why Ayn's magnum opus is more relevant than ever. With America teetering towards a disconcerting socialist trend, veering away from the very capitalism that made it great, it's time to address the elephant in the room—the loudest voices of dissent often belong to the least-informed youngsters. 

 

Bart gives an insightful analysis of Ayn's handwriting to unlock the secrets of self-interest versus self-absorption, the fine line between lacking empathy and being easily manipulated, and how guilt, fear, and morality shape one's path to success and status in life.

 

The fun doesn't end there, Bart fearlessly dives into analyzing Richard's scribbles to uncover hidden truths. Is he secretly a nag? Does he have anything in common with the enigmatic Donald Trump? And most importantly, does he hate people as much as he claims? Buckle up for an episode that promises laughter, intrigue, and insights into the minds of two captivating personalities. This is a smart and funny episode that will leave you thinking about the world in a different light. 

Quotes

• “These are really important people who hold up the world and make it go, we should admire them, not envy them…if they don't care anymore, if they didn't give a damn if they quit–what might happen to the world?” (2:12-2:31 | Richard)
• “When I see the most brilliant students, the most well-read students. The good news is they are pro-capitalist…but they're not as big a number. So, we’ve got a problem.” (11:25-11:53 | Richard) 
• “Her view was for liberty and American constitutionally limited government. So she joined the idea of "you should be proud of yourself…we should feel confident, we're not running roughshod over others, we're not sacrificing but you know, and we deal with each other, mutual advantage to mutual benefit.” (15:54-16:22 | Richard) 
• “The trajectory of my career went from big corporations to small companies to my own company. So I think I want to be in control, but I don't really want to deal with people.” (21:17-21:26 | Richard)

Links

Connect with Richard Salsman:

Website: https://richardsalsman.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtlasSociety 

Atlas Society: https://atlassociety.org

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