The Daily Objective

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

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 th...

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

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

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 T...

Nikos will discuss with film director and producer Sophie Sandor the state of education and her latest documentary ‘Schools.’ Watch the documentary on Sophie's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/uncouthchic/?hl=en Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

On this episode of The Daily Objective, Mark Pellegrino and Rucka discuss The Guardian Project, created by Mark Pellegrino and Andrew Rossow. The project aims at combating online bully culture. Support The Guardian Project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theguardianproject/the-guardian-project Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Mee...

With gold being restricted, and inflation of government-issued currencies being imminent, is there a third way? On today's The Daily Objective, Jonathan Hoenig and Nikos discuss the merits and demerits of crypto-currencies, with guest Janina Lowisz. Learn more about Janina's work here: https://governanceresearch.institute/ Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebo...

Recently, Prince Harry connected the pandemic with humanity’s poor treatment of “Mother Nature”.  On today’s episode of The Daily Objective, Rucka and Mark will discuss this perspective. Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporti...

On Giving Tuesday, Nikos, Jonathan and Rucka discuss the popular moral idea of “giving back to society", and distinguish it from the action of “giving” an individual something in a certain context. Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the...

Black Friday is a unique celebration of abundance and benevolence, yet many use it as an opportunity to attack "consumerism." Jonathan Hoenig, Nikos, and Kathryn Daley discuss, on this episode of The Daily Objective.  Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/memb...

Jonathan, Rucka and Nikos discuss the significance of Thanksgiving, and of expressing one's gratitude to those who have made one's life better. Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/4 Support the show

Jordan Peterson’s new book is set to be published by Penguin Random House Canada, but earlier this week, several employees of the publishing house resisted this decision in emotional confrontations with the management, citing Peterson as "an icon of hate speech and transphobia”.  On this episode of The Daily Objective, Nikos and guest Brendan O’Neill, Editor of Spiked,  discuss this turn of events...

Transhumanism advocates the radical expansion of what is biologically possible for human beings, including living longer, using ‘biohacking’, colonising space, and perhaps even the reversal of death. Rucka and Nikos discuss the merits of the transhumanist vision, and also why it faces such a fierce opposition by the mainstream culture. PS: To celebrate 1,000 YouTube subscribers, the hosts show up...

Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro is mostly known for his line “facts don’t care about your feelings,” and is considered a strong advocate of reason. At the same time, he’s an avid religionist, who has stated that he would not even attend a friend’s wedding, if it was not according to his preferred dogma. Can this contradiction be breached, or is reason incompatible with faith? Mark, Nikos and Rucka...

The recent BBC Radio 4 drama 'Ayn Rand' is a 45-minute personal attack on Ayn Rand. These types of attacks are nothing new, and are far more prevalent than criticism of Rand's actual ideas. James Valliant, author of "The Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics: The Case Against the Brandens," joins Jonathan and Nikos, to discuss the long history of smears against Ayn Rand. Watch live every day at 6 pm UK ti...

International Men's Day, at least judging by the social media discussions around it, is men's turn to indulge in deterministic, tribalistic victimhood. Jonathan and Mark discuss public discourse on masculinity and vulnerability. Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com...

US President Donald Trump, and many of his supporters, have accused the Democrats of committing voter fraud in the election earlier this month. To what extent, if any, should such claims be taken seriously? Rucka and Ayman debate the topic, with Nikos as moderator. Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events...

Nikos is joined by Objectivist philosopher Dr Harry Binswanger, to discuss the recent BBC Radio 4 drama, 'Ayn Rand.' Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membersh...

Mark, Jonathan and Rucka discuss their view of pets, and the value they get from their own pets. Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ On today’s episode of The Daily Objective, Jonathan and Rucka discuss Trump and the GOP's infantile response to t...

Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ BBC Radio 4 aired a drama titled 'Ayn Rand' last week. From the description to the show itself, the attack on Ran...

Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show

Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Rucka, Mark Pellegrino and Jonathan Hoenig discuss the aftermath of Tuesday's election, including the unfounded c...

Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/ Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/ Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/ Support the show