Ayn Rand Revived

Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism and the Virtue of Selfishness extolled in her novels Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead  have found a current day audience.

Who?

Think Silicon Valley CEO's, a few politicians and even our own POTUS, Donald Trump.

I first read Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead at the age of 15. Both novels were life changing to say the least... and in a very positive way.

Though I don't agree with Rand 100% (I am not an Atheist), her basic belief in free markets, excellence and following your dreams are areas we have in common.

That there are current-day believers in powerful positions, gives me hope that there are still movers and shakers in the world who believe in individual freedom and will fight the collective/globalist mentality that has now become so prevalent.

The article below which inspired this blog is by the Guardian. And though it clearly seems to have a certain amount of disdain for Rand's philosophy as stated in the last paragraph. It's still worth a read.

 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/apr/10/new-age-ayn-rand-conquered-trump-white-house-silicon-valley