Today’s episode presents a critical examination of Ayn Rand’s Objectivist philosophy, particularly her views on money and capitalism, as articulated through the character of Francisco d’Anconia in Atlas Shrugged. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, challenges the Randian assertion that money is solely the product of virtue and honest exchange, arguing instead that global financial systems are deeply rooted in historical exploitation, colonialism, and systemic injustice. Through a rhetorical “reckoning” imagined as a direct address to d’Anconia, Dr. Hoerricks critiques the moral bankruptcy of unchecked capitalism, highlighting its role in ecological collapse and social inequality. She concludes by emphasising a shift towards alternative values centered on community, care, and a rejection of money as the ultimate measure of worth, suggesting that the era of Rand’s ideology is drawing to a close as the world seeks more equitable systems.
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/currency-and-collapse-what-the-atlas
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