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Few novels of the 1900's are more controversial than Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. That hasn't stopped the sophists from trying to make a statement about it. Rather the opposite. This spoiler free episode of the REDACTED Culture Cast delves into some things you might want to know, or look for when reading Rand's Magnum Opus. Ever heard of Rearden, who is John Galt? Why do these names matter?
This isn't a book review, but a primer, to get you started on a journey into Objectivism, the ideas and circumstances of Atlas Shrugged, and how it is one of the best books at challenging the legitimacy of that black pill you might be trying to hawk.
Part Dystopian, part Fable, get ready for a roller coaster on blue-green rails.
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