The Rational Egoist

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz interviews Murray Sabrin, an emeritus professor of finance and author of several books, including "Health Care: Navigating the Boom/Bust Cycle" and "From Immigrant to Public Intellectual: An American Story." They discuss how injecting money into the economy impacts and manipulates the markets artificially, leading t...

In this episode of "The Rational Egoist" podcast, hosts Michael Liebowitz and Andy Duncan delve into the contentious topic of secession in America. Is it possible for a state or group of individuals to legally secede from the Union without violating individual rights? Michael explores this question from an objectivist perspective, examining the principles of individual freedom and the ri...

In this episode of "The Rational Egoist" podcast, Michael Liebowitz interviews James Valliant to delve into the philosophy of Objectivism and its applications in daily life. Valliant explains Ayn Rand's philosophy that rights are inherent to human nature and not granted by society or government. He highlights how every individual has the right to life, liberty, and property by virtue...

From Socialist to Capitalist - A Journey of Reason and Logic | The Rational Egoist In this insightful interview, Michael Liebowitz, The Rational Egoist, sits down with Andy Duncan, a former socialist turned capitalist. Andy shares his personal journey of transformation from blindly accepting socialist ideology to becoming a capitalist through the use of induction, observation, and logical reasonin...

Individuals have the right to secede from a tyrannical government that is violating their fundamental rights and freedoms. However, the practicalities of secession can be complex and challenging and state secession may violate the vary principles of freedom that it is based on. In this Video Lance Leduc and Michael Liebowitz discuss the complex practicalities involved in secession

Breaking Through the Overton Window: A Discussion on Economics, Philosophy, and Law with Dr. David Friedman In this video and podcast, Michael Liebowitz, the rational egoist, interviews Dr. David Friedman, a renowned economist, legal scholar, and political philosopher. The discussion covers a range of topics, including economics, political philosophy, criminal law, and the Overton Window. The conv...

Breaking Through the Overton Window: A Discussion on Economics, Philosophy, and Law with Dr. David Friedman In this video and podcast, Michael Liebowitz, THE RATIONAL EGOIST, interviews Dr. David Friedman, a renowned economist, legal scholar, and political philosopher. The discussion covers a range of topics, including economics, political philosophy, criminal law, and the Overton Window. The conv...

In this podcast, Michael Liebowitz explores the various political structures and minimum wage restrictions from an objectivist view point 

In this podcast Michael Liebowitz explores the ongoing debate surrounding the philosophical theory of objectivism and whether it should be considered an open or closed system of thought. Objectivism, as developed by Ayn Rand, is a comprehensive philosophical system that emphasizes reason, individualism, and laissez-faire capitalism. Those who argue that objectivism is a closed system contend that...