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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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I recently watched a big budget sci-fi movie that implies that certain people are enlightened beings, possibly aliens, versus humans, who are evil and destructive. I mentioned this to a fellow viewer who told me, “Oh it’s just a movie, you’re analyzing it too much.” How should I have responded?
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Date: September 19th, 2011
Duration: 02:11
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What is the proper term to identify a man committed to irrational self-interest?
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Date: September 19th, 2011
Duration: 02:05
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Should there be prescription drugs that only doctors can let you have as against over the counter drugs that anyone can have?
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Date: September 15th, 2011
Duration: 03:17
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What are your thoughts on changing one’s name? I want to be identified by what I choose to be called, not by the name given to me by my parents or heritage. Shouldn’t a true individual change his name?
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Date: September 12th, 2011
Duration: 01:57
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Why does Objectivism make such an issue over whether an action is short-range or long-range? For example, going to a movie is a short-range pursuit. What would long-range moviegoing consist of?
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Date: September 12th, 2011
Duration: 03:53
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