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Surviving on a Deserted Island
10:17 - 15:01 (04:43)
Rational people with shared goals could easily survive and thrive on a deserted island, even in the face of bad people and ideas. As long as there is space to separate and deal with bad individuals, cooperation and intelligence are key to survival.
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The possibility of thriving and surviving on an island with rational people is high, as long as everyone shares the same goal and there's enough space to avoid conflict.
10:17 - 13:30 (03:13)
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The possibility of thriving and surviving on an island with rational people is high, as long as everyone shares the same goal and there's enough space to avoid conflict. Bad people and bad ideas can be dealt with, and it's not hard to live in harmony with intelligent individuals.
ChapterSurviving on a Deserted Island
Episode#178 – Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Ayn Rand was complimented when Ludwig von Mises praised her for being the "smartest man" he's ever met, as it affirmed that he viewed her as rational.
13:30 - 15:01 (01:30)
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Ayn Rand was complimented when Ludwig von Mises praised her for being the "smartest man" he's ever met, as it affirmed that he viewed her as rational. However, Rand wanted to clarify that Mises had used the word "man" instead of "person" or "human", indicating her perception of man as being inherently rational.