This Is John Galt Speaking #15: in conversation with Dr Nikos Sotirakopoulos

In this special episode of This Is John Galt Speaking, Luke interviews sociology and criminology professor Dr Nikos Sotirakopoulos about his book 'The Rise of Lifestyle Activism, from New Left to Occupy'. The conversation includes an exploration of the ideological patterns of the old left and the new left, philosophical and political concepts and Dr … Continue reading This Is John Galt Speaking #15: in conversation with Dr Nikos Sotirakopoulos →

This Is John Galt Speaking #14: metaphysics supplement

In this episode Luke and Steve explore ideas on metaphysics, to supplement Wednesday's Ayn Rand Meetup session with Greg Salmieri 'The Metaphysical Versus the Man-Made'; the audio of which is also available on our channel.Watch in the embedded module below, on YouTube or on Apple Podcasts!

This Is John Galt Speaking #13: in conversation with psychologist Josh Dickson

In this special episode of This Is John Galt Speaking, Luke discusses recovery, flow, positive psychology and trauma with Josh Dickson - as well as the place of psychology in Objectivism.Watch in the embedded module below, on YouTube or on Apple Podcasts!

This Is John Galt Speaking #12: Brexit crunch time and a defence of normative ethics

In this episode, Luke discusses Brexit crunch time and offers an introductory conversation on defending normative ethics. Please note that this episode was recorded on Sunday 8th, and therefore omits the recent cabinet resignations; exciting as they were!Watch in the module below, on YouTube or on Apple Podcasts!

This Is John Galt Speaking #11: Heathrow runway, legalisation and ‘The Psycho-Epistemology of Art’

In this episode, Luke discusses the proposed third runway at Heathrow airport, cannabis legalisation and Ayn Rand's 1965 essay 'The Psycho-Epistemology of Art'. Special thanks goes to Theo van Oostrom for the permission to use his painting 'A Tribute to Atlas' as the header image for this page. You can find his work here: http://www.vanoostromfineart.com/ . … Continue reading This Is John Galt Speaking #11: Heathrow runway, legalisation and ‘The Psycho-Epistemology of Art’ →

This Is John Galt Speaking #10: the Singapore Summit + alcohol and drugs

In this episode Luke discusses the meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un before giving a discussion on alcohol and drugs.

This Is John Galt Speaking #9: abortion law, NHS, tariffs and friendships

This week, Luke gives commentary on Ireland repealing its eighth amendment, the 70th birthday of the NHS, Trump's barmy tariffs and some Objectivist takes on friendships and relationships.

This Is John Galt Speaking #8: discussion on ‘The Ominous Parallels’ by Leonard Peikoff

This weeks sees Luke and Steve discuss the core aims and successes of Leonard Peikoff's 1982 book 'The Ominous Parallels', giving a generalised review and commentary on the text. Listen in the YouTube module below, or on Apple Podcasts:

This Is John Galt Speaking #7: Israel/Palestine developments + similar premises of SJW’S/Anti-SJW’s

This week Steve provides an update on the situation in Israel/Palestine. Then, Luke and Steve give analysis of new trends in the 'Intellectual Dark Web' and how the premises of the Anti-SJW's sometimes collides with those of the SJW's. Watch in the embedded video below, or subscribe on Apple Podcasts:

This Is John Galt Speaking #6: Developments in Korea and ‘Is Atlas Shrugging’?

This week, Luke and Steve discuss developments in Korea and give some thoughts around the application of Ayn Rand's 1964 essay 'Is Atlas Shrugging?'. View in the YouTube module below, on YouTube or listen with Apple Podcasts. Subscribe here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-is-john-galt-speaking/id1378102900?mt=2 Cover image by Sean P Anderson @ Flickr.com: https://www.flickr.com/photos/seanpanderson/33459722052 .