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The Importance of Defending Good Ideas
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The disappearance of good ideas can lead to violence, resentment, tribalism, and primitiveness while the development of bad ideas can result in the resentment of others and a desire for their possessions.
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The disappearance of Enlightenment ideas can lead to a more violent and primitive society, while learning good ideas can result in healthy and productive relationships.
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Summary
The disappearance of Enlightenment ideas can lead to a more violent and primitive society, while learning good ideas can result in healthy and productive relationships. These ideas shape our beliefs about reality, morality and politics.
ChapterThe Importance of Defending Good Ideas
Episode#138 – Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The only way to become a billionaire in a free society is to change the world to make it a better place and do billions of win-win transactions by creating value.
1:54:14 - 1:56:16 (02:02)
Summary
The only way to become a billionaire in a free society is to change the world to make it a better place and do billions of win-win transactions by creating value.
ChapterThe Importance of Defending Good Ideas
Episode#138 – Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The founder of SpaceX is following his lifelong dream of building rockets to go to Mars, motivated by his self-interest.
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The founder of SpaceX is following his lifelong dream of building rockets to go to Mars, motivated by his self-interest. While self-interest has been deemed as morally abhorrent for centuries, it's ultimately the bosses who pursue their own values and create wealth through their decisions.
ChapterThe Importance of Defending Good Ideas
Episode#138 – Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Objectivism philosophy helps reconcile one's personal desires with their moral obligations, allowing individuals to prioritize their happiness without feelings of guilt.
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Objectivism philosophy helps reconcile one's personal desires with their moral obligations, allowing individuals to prioritize their happiness without feelings of guilt.