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The Peikoff Podcasts

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Dr. Peikoff answers questions about Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. His podcasts focus on human relationships, career, moral issues – not technical philosophy or practical politics.

The podcasts are available by single questions or as full episodes.

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If Ayn Rand were still alive today, do you think she would be upset enough about the current state of things that she would move to Singapore like so many others have done?
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Date: October 4th, 2012
Duration: 01:49
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Say that in the future humans invent sexbots that are robots you can sleep with and marry. What would Objectivism say about that?
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Date: October 4th, 2012
Duration: 02:08
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I am pursuing a career in software which gives me both the physical things I want, such as money, and the spiritual things, like solving real-life problems. Although it’s challenging I know I can do more complex, difficult things with my time which would contribute to computer science. These achievements I know would lead me to happiness, but would also be very hard work and I don’t want to put in all that extra work. Am I wasting my life?
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Date: October 1st, 2012
Duration: 02:20
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You are against capital punishment because of the possibility of error and thus of killing an innocent person. Watching the James Holmes case, the suspect in the Batman premiere shooting in Colorado, I’m curious if you would say there is ever a case conclusive enough to warrant the death penalty?
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Date: October 1st, 2012
Duration: 01:50
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I met a woman 6 weeks ago and she has since been away for 4 weeks. I’ve tried to stay in touch, but after emailing her with my thoughts and interest in the relationship, I have not received a response. What is a reasonable amount of time to wait for a response?
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Date: October 1st, 2012
Duration: 01:36
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