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The Don Watkins ShowStory Grid with Shawn CoyneMy debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/Shawn Coyne is a thirty year book-publishing veteran. He's acquired, edited, published or represented works from everyone from Michael Connelly and David Mamet to Don Winslow and Betty White. During his years as an editor at the Big Five publishing houses, as an independent publisher, as a literary agent both at a major Hollywood talent agency and as head of Genre Management Inc., and as a bestselling co-writer and ghostwriter, Coyne created a methodology called The Story Grid to teach...
2021-12-1658 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Art of Art with Sandra J. ShawMy debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/ Sandra J. Shaw is a sculptor, art historian, and lecturer, who has studied art and its history for over thirty years. She is the author of "Windows on Humanity: A History of How Art Reflects Our Ideas About Our Lives & World." Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Humanity-History-Reflects-Ideas/dp/B098WBJ77L/ Sandra's website: https://www.sandrajshaw.com/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free...
2021-12-0956 minThe Don Watkins ShowInside Baseball with Jack FritzMy debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/Jack Fritz is a sports broadcaster and co-host of the Philadelphia Phillies podcast High Hopes. Listen to High Hopes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-hopes-a-phillies-podcast/id1304311183Follow Jack Fritz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackFritzWIPFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.Support the show at...
2021-12-0151 minThe Don Watkins ShowStories in Paint with Luc TraversMy debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/ Luc Travers is the author of "Touching the Art" and an art guide. On the Eve of her Wedding, by Antonio Mancini. https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/on-the-eve-of-her-wedding-antonio-mancini/3wEUJ4U2QKVAOA?hl=en Kickstarter for Luc's book "Stories in Paint" https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/luctravers/stories-in-paint?ref=project_buildFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn th...
2021-11-161h 01The Don Watkins ShowSo you want to be a screenwriter?Don Watkins talks to aspiring screenwriter Clytze about what it takes to launch a successful writing career. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2021-09-171h 04The Don Watkins ShowThe Self-Made ManifestoDon Watkins discusses his book in progress, "The Self-Made Manifesto." For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
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The Don Watkins ShowThe Art of Writing with Keith LockitchKeith Lockitch is Vice President of Education and a Senior Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute.Keith's bio - https://ari.aynrand.org/experts/keith-lockitch/The Objectivist Academic Center - https://courses.aynrand.org/objectivist-academic-center/For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support thi...
2021-04-091h 01The Don Watkins ShowThe Art of Speaking with Bob EwingBob Ewing is a communications coach and founder of the Ewing School. The Ewing School - https://www.theewingschool.com/For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2021-04-0559 minThe Don Watkins ShowPhilosophy and Art - Commentaries on OPAR 50Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Art as a Concretization of Metaphysics" from Chapter 12. Highlights from The Romantic Manifesto with Onkar Ghate and Yaron Brook - https://youtu.be/yKXoB9Dg480Harry Binswanger on Ayn Rand's philosophy of art - https://soundcloud.com/aynrandinstitute/inside-a-companion-to-ayn-rand-harry-binswangerFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering...
2021-03-3028 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Anticapitalist Mentality - Commentaries on OPAR 49Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Opposition to Capitalism as Dependent on Bad Epistemology" from Chapter 11. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2021-03-3017 minThe Don Watkins ShowCapitalism and Objectivity - Commentaries on OPAR 48Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Capitalism as the System of Objectivity" from Chapter 11. The Objectivity of the Free Market - https://youtu.be/KOg7o8r-jCE For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitte...
2021-03-2828 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Moral Case for Capitalism - Commentaries on OPAR 47Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Capitalism as the Only Moral Social System" from Chapter 11. "Free Market Revolution" by Yaron Brook and Don Watkins - https://www.amazon.com/Free-Market-Revolution-Rands-Government/dp/B009CMOAC6/ Don Watkins on Capitalism - https://youtu.be/2zaEplLseRsFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. ...
2021-03-2412 minThe Don Watkins ShowHarry Binswanger on the Art of ThinkingHarry Binswanger is the author of "How We Know." Harry Binswanger Letter - https://www.hbletter.com/ "How We Know" by Harry Binswanger - https://www.amazon.com/How-Know-Epistemology-Objectivist-Foundation/dp/1493753142/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anc...
2021-03-241h 16The Don Watkins ShowStorytelling with Corey MandellCorey Mandell is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter, and one of the most influential screenwriting teachers in the world. Corey's Professional Screenwriting and Television Writing Workshop - https://coreymandell.net/professional-screenwriting-and-television-writing/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.f
2021-03-1254 minThe Don Watkins ShowGovernment - Commentaries on OPAR 46Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. Except this episode where we do two sections.This episode covers "Government as an Agency to Protect Rights" and "Statism as the Politics of Unreason" from Chapter 10."What is Liberty?" by Onkar Ghate and Greg Salmieri - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqsoWxJ-qmMusQPtWeOIXnWMYaOegGCOJ"Government: Who Needs It" by Gregory Salmieri - https://youtu.be/_78JtNzVi64 "The Structure of Government" by Ayn Rand - https://youtu.be/5mQmP-JG8o4For the latest n...
2021-03-1036 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Pleasure of Finding Things Out with Steffen HenneSteffen Henne is Head of Research at the Center for Industrial Progress. "How bad are solar and wind?" - https://youtu.be/bcdsiHT0iOo For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2021-03-091h 03The Don Watkins ShowIndividual Rights - Commentaries on OPAR 45Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Individual Rights as Absolutes" from Chapter 10. "What is Liberty?" by Onkar Ghate and Greg Salmieri - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqsoWxJ-qmMusQPtWeOIXnWMYaOegGCOJ"The Morality of Freedom" by Onkar Ghate - https://youtu.be/3rTsHAXZIjY"Religion vs. America" by Leonard Peikoff - https://youtu.be/GAzDNaRrS4I"Religion vs. Freedom" by Onkar Ghate - https://youtu.be/IJjD-a0qMFoFor the latest news, sign up for my ne...
2021-02-2839 minThe Don Watkins ShowSex as Metaphysical - Commentaries on OPAR 44Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.This episode covers "Sex as Metaphysical" from Chapter 9.Objectivism Through Induction on Sex by Leonard Peikoff - https://youtu.be/-jDCItWY5a8Yaron Brook vs. Jordan Peterson on love and romance - https://youtu.be/lAKjvpvH53IAnalysis of Atlas Shrugged:—Supplement on Love and Sex - https://youtu.be/mF15DkucDogFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-l...
2021-02-2726 minThe Don Watkins ShowHappiness - Commentaries OPAR 43Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Happiness as the Normal Condition of Man" from Chapter 9. Taking Your Happiness Seriously (Dave Rubin Interview with Tara Smith) - https://youtu.be/dCp8i90Pr4c Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness: Insights from Ayn Rand's Ethics (Greg Salmieri) - https://youtu.be/bVZJMdMpib8 For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the...
2021-02-2636 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe psychology of the super-rich with Rainer ZitelmannRainer Zitelmann is the author of "The Wealth Elite: A groundbreaking study of the psychology of the super rich." Website: https://www.rainer-zitelmann.com/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2021-02-2559 minThe Don Watkins ShowVirtue as Practical - Commentaries on OPAR 42Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Virtue as Practical" from Chapter 9. "The Moral and the Practical" by Onkar Ghate - https://youtu.be/y29T0ETrmns For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter...
2021-02-1624 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Evil of Force - Commentaries on OPAR 41Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'The Initiation of Physical Force as Evil" from Chapter 8. "Individual Rights: The Bridge Between Morality and Politics" by Onkar Ghate - https://youtu.be/YuFzTM0odqQ "Objectivism Through Induction: The Evil of Initiating Physical Force" by Leonard Peikoff - https://youtu.be/yYmMA91PTmg For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn...
2021-02-1232 minThe Don Watkins ShowJeff Britting on the Joy of CreatingJeff Britting is an writer, artist, musician, and an archivist at the Ayn Rand Archives. He is author of the 2004 short biography "Ayn Rand." For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2021-02-021h 01The Don Watkins ShowThe Virtue of Pride - Commentaries on OPAR 40Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'Pride as Moral Ambitiousness" from Chapter 8. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/suppo
2021-01-2741 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Virtue of Productiveness - Commentaries on OPAR 39Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.This episode covers "'Productiveness as the Adjustment of Nature to Man" from Chapter 8.Productive Achievement: Man's "Noblest Activity" - https://youtu.be/0HLe7jonMGICreating Your Hierarchy of Values - https://donswriting.medium.com/creating-your-hierarchy-of-values-4d30f40349f0For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.
2021-01-1933 minThe Don Watkins ShowRelishing Romanticism with Kirk BarberaKirk Barbera is the co-host of Surprised by Art and Founder of Troubadour Magazine.Troubadour Magazine - https://www.troubadourmag.com/Surprised by Art #10 "Struggle" W/Guest Don Watkins - https://www.troubadourmag.com/post/surprised-by-art-10-struggle-w-guest-don-watkinsFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/supportYou can follow me on Twitter at...
2021-01-191h 05The Don Watkins ShowThe Virtue of Justice - Commentaries on OPAR 38Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.This episode covers "'Justice as Rationality in the Evaluation of Men" from Chapter 8.For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/supportYou can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast...
2021-01-0836 minThe Don Watkins ShowOnkar Ghate on Learning and Living ObjectivismOnkar Ghate is Chief Philosophy Officer at the Ayn Rand Institute."The Moral and the Practical" - https://youtu.be/y29T0ETrmns"Morality is about Choosing a Kind of Life" - https://youtu.be/PE8IwDimAkM"Religion and Morality" - https://youtu.be/zK9o-aG5hnQFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.Support the show at...
2021-01-0458 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Virtue of Honesty - Commentaries on OPAR 37Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'Honesty as the Rejection of Unreality" from Chapter 8. Earning Your Own Trust: The Psychology of Honesty by Gena Gorlin - https://youtu.be/9S-gXf1x-YUFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follo...
2020-12-1157 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Virtue of Integrity - Commentaries on OPAR 36Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'Integrity as Loyalty to Rational Principles" from Chapter 8. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-wa...
2020-12-0942 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Virtue of Independence - Commentaries on OPAR 35Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'Independence as a Primary Orientation to Reality, Not to Other Men" from Chapter 8. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support t...
2020-12-0647 minThe Don Watkins ShowValues as Objective - Commentaries on OPAR 34Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'Values as Objective" from Chapter 7.For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/supportYou can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-12-0352 minThe Don Watkins ShowNEW NAME: The Don Watkins ShowI've changed the name of the podcast to reflect the wider scope of issues I want to cover. Listen in for a bit about my plans for 2021, what will change, and what won't. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. Support the show at https://www.donswriting.com/support You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcas...
2020-12-0107 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Morality of Sacrifice - Commentaries on OPAR 33Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers Ayn Rand's analysis of the morality of self-sacrifice. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-2952 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Virtue of Selfishness - Commentaries on OPAR 32Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'The Individual as the Proper Beneficiary of His Own Moral Action " from Chapter 7. "Creating Your Hierarchy of Values" - https://donswriting.medium.com/creating-your-hierarchy-of-values-4d30f40349f0 For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-2851 minThe Don Watkins ShowPeter Schwartz on the Tyranny of NeedPeter Schwartz is the author of “In Defense of Selfishness: Why the Code of Self-Sacrifice is Unjust and Destructive.” In this episode, we discuss the clash between altruism and freedom, how “the public interest” whitewashes sacrifice, and how to become a better thinker and writer. In Defense of Selfishness - https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Selfishness-Self-Sacrifice-Unjust-Destructive-ebook/dp/B00PF7820S/ Peter Schwartz's website - http://peterschwartz.com/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Pe...
2020-11-241h 11The Don Watkins ShowReason and Rationality, Evasion and Evil - Commentaries on OPAR 31Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time.This episode covers "'Rationality as the Primary Virtue" from Chapter 7. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-2259 minThe Don Watkins ShowMan's Life as the Standard of Value - Commentaries on OPAR 30Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'Man's Life as the Standard of Moral Value" from Chapter 7. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-2035 minThe Don Watkins ShowValues and Life - Commentaries on OPAR 29Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "'Life' as the Essential Root of 'Value'" from Chapter 7. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-1930 minThe Don Watkins ShowAlex Epstein on the Art of CommunicationAlex Epstein is the author of "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels." In this episode, we discuss the pleasure of reading and producing good writing, the value of focusing on a single issue for over a decade, and how to leverage others' expertise. The Center for Industrial Progress - http://industrialprogress.com/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. To support the podcast, visit http...
2020-11-171h 08The Don Watkins ShowThe Good - Commentaries on OPAR 28Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers the introduction to from Chapter 7. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-1532 minThe Don Watkins ShowReason as Individualistic - Commentaries on OPAR 27Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Reason as an Attribute of the Individual" from Chapter 6. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-1224 minThe Don Watkins ShowLiberty Live with Matt DayMatt Day is Director of Programming for FreedomFest. In this episode, we discuss the value of live events for promoting liberty, why some live events succeed while others fail, and how aspiring speakers can book speaking gigs. FreedomFest - http://freedomfest.com/For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. To support the podcast, visit http://libertyunlocked.com/ You can follow me on Twitter...
2020-11-101h 00The Don Watkins ShowReason as Man's Basic Means of Survival - Commentaries on OPAR 26Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Reason as Man's Basic Means of Survival" from Chapter 6. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-0836 minThe Don Watkins ShowMan as a Living Being - Commentaries on OPAR 25Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Living Organisms as Goal-Directed and Conditional" from Chapter 6. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-0531 minThe Don Watkins ShowReason, Skepticism, and Mysticism - Commentaries on OPAR 24Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Mysticism and Skepticism as Denials of Reason" from Chapter 5. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-11-0129 minThe Don Watkins ShowCertainty - Commentaries on OPAR 23Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Certainty as Contextual" from Chapter 5. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-10-2821 minThe Don Watkins ShowGod versus Nature with Fred SeilerFred Seiler is the author of "God Versus Nature: The Conflict Between Religion and Science in History." In this episode, we discuss the relationship between religion and science, the disturbingly common opposition to evolution, and how to present complex ideas simply without oversimplifying. "Go Versus Nature" website - https://godversusnaturebook.com/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. To support the podcast, visit http://libertyunlocked.com/ You...
2020-10-271h 11The Don Watkins ShowReason, Emotion, and the Arbitrary - Commentaries on OPAR 22Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. \This episode covers "Reason as Man's Only Means of Knowledge" and "The Arbitrary as Neither True nor False" from Chapter 5. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-10-2323 minThe Don Watkins ShowEmotions as a Product of Ideas - Commentaries on OPAR 21Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Emotions as a Product of Ideas" from Chapter 5. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-10-2233 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Ideas that Created America with C. Bradley ThompsonC. Bradley Thompson is a Professor of Political Science at Clemson University, Executive Director of the Clemson Institute for the Study Capitalism, and author of America’s Revolutionary Mind. In this episode, we discuss John Locke’s influence on the Founding Fathers, the evolution of the Founders’ understanding of individual rights, and how to think about the founding and slavery.C. Bradley Thompson’s website - http://cbradleythompson.com/America’s Revolutionary Mind - https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Revolutionary-Mind-Revolution-Declaration/dp/164177066X/For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/Y...
2020-10-201h 07The Don Watkins ShowKnowledge as Hierarchical - Commentaries on OPAR 20Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Knowledge as Hierarchical" from Chapter 4. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-10-1731 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Quest for Meaning with Lisa VanDammeLisa VanDamme is the founder of VanDamme Academy, a K-8 private school, and Read With Me. In this episode, we talk about how education and art bolster our pursuit of a meaningful life. Along the way, we discuss the role of hierarchy in education, cultivating a love of literature, and why I believe that the Bible can’t be the voice of God, because if that voice exists on earth, it’s Victor Hugo’s. Follow Lisa on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lisakvandamme Read With Me - https://readwithmesalon.com/ Literature and the Quest...
2020-10-121h 00The Don Watkins ShowKnowledge as Contextual - Commentaries on OPAR 19Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Knowledge as Contextual" from Chapter 4. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-10-1119 minThe Don Watkins ShowObjectivity - Commentaries on OPAR 18Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Objectivity as Volitional Adherence to Reality by the Method of Logic" from Chapter 4. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-10-0733 minThe Don Watkins ShowThinking Skills with Jean MoroneyJean Moroney is president of Thinking Directions, where she teaches people the psycho-epistemological skills they need to achieve challenging, selfish goals. In this episode, we talk about how Jean became interested in psycho-epistemology (a field identified by Ayn Rand that studies how we habitually use our mind). Along the way we delve into boredom, retaining what you read, and how to cope with strong emotions when discussing contentious ideas. Jean's website: https://www.thinkingdirections.com/ Thinking Directions Starter Kit: https://www.thinkingdirections.com/freebie/ For the latest news, sign up for my ne...
2020-10-061h 15The Don Watkins ShowConcepts as Objective - Commentaries on OPAR 17Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Concepts as Objective" from Chapter 4. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-10-0438 minThe Don Watkins ShowUnit Economy - Commentaries on OPAR 16Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Concepts as Devices to Achieve Unit-Economy" from Chapter 3. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-3020 minThe Don Watkins ShowDon Watkins on CapitalismIn this week's episode, I discuss what I learned about capitalism and how to champion it from writing each of my four books. Along the way I cover the complex ways morality influences politics, the value of reading Ayn Rand closely, and how to cut the legs out from egalitarianism with a single word. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. To support the podcast, visit http...
2020-09-2957 minThe Don Watkins ShowDefinitions - Commentaries on OPAR 15SHOW LESSDiving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Definition as the Final Step in Concept Formation" from Chapter 3. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-271h 14The Don Watkins ShowConcepts of Consciousness - Commentaries on OPAR 14Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Concepts of Consciousness as Involving Measurement Omission" from Chapter 3. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-2432 minThe Don Watkins ShowIntegrity with Justin LesniewskiJustin Lesniewski is the author of the novel The Cut: You Can’t Make It Alone and host of the podcast Welcome to the Midside. In this episode, we discuss the challenge of artistic integrity in Hollywood, the role of humor in life, and the virtues of art, friendship, and athletics. Justin’s book: http://themidside.com/thecut/ Read the Preface: http://themidside.com/preface/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Per...
2020-09-221h 09The Don Watkins ShowMeasurement Omission - Commentaries on OPAR 13Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Concept-Formation as a Mathematical Process" from Chapter 3. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-2027 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Unit Perspective - Commentaries on OPAR 12Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Differentiation and Integration as the Means to a Unit-Perspective" from Chapter 3. Errata: I mistakenly referred to the word as equivalent to the label on a file folder. The correct analogy is: the word IS the file folder and the definition of the word is the label.For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on...
2020-09-1825 minThe Don Watkins ShowLoving Liberty with Agustina Vergara CidThis week’s guest is Agustina Vergara Cid, a lawyer and US immigrant from Argentina. In this episode, we discuss falling in love with freedom, the challenges of navigating the US immigration system, and how to build a career as an advocate for liberty and Objectivism.Agustina's newsletter: https://www.agustinavcid.com/newsletterFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.To support the podcast, vi...
2020-09-151h 10The Don Watkins ShowFree Will as Axiomatic - Commentaries on OPAR 11Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Volition as Axiomatic" from Chapter 2. Read my paper on free will: https://www.donswriting.com/free-will-paper (Note: This paper is shared with the permission of the Objectivist Academic Center: https://aynrand.org/students/objectivist-academic-center/)For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support...
2020-09-1427 minThe Don Watkins ShowFree Will and Science - Commentaries on OPAR 10Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Human Actions, Mental and Physical, as Both Caused and Free" from Chapter 2. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-1334 minThe Don Watkins ShowFree Will and Focus - Commentaries on OPAR 9Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "The Primary Choice as the Choice to Focus or Not" from Chapter 2. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-1228 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Perceptual Level as the Given - Commentaries on OPAR 8Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "The Perceptual Level as the Given" from Chapter 2. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-0914 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Allure of Marxism with Nikos SotirakopoulosNikos Sotirakopoulos is a senior lecturer in social sciences at York St John University and director of ARI Europe. In this episode, we discuss Nikos’s journey from Marxism to Objectivism. Along the way, we talk about the importance of being relevant, the virtues of understanding false ideologies, and the state of the modern left. Ayn Rand Centre UK on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPasYvikUOas440qbC5hguAFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where...
2020-09-081h 12The Don Watkins ShowConsciousness Has Identity - Commentaries on OPAR 7Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. (Except this time.)This episode covers "Sensory Qualities as Real" and "Consciousness as Possessing Identity" from Chapter 2. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-0619 minThe Don Watkins ShowMastering Digital Media with Daniel RichardsDaniel Richards is a digital and social media expert. In this episode, we talk about how to build an online audience. Along the way we talk about Daniel's journey to Objectivism, the state of the liberty movement, and the importance of cultivating great friends. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. To support the podcast, visit http://libertyunlocked.com/ You can follow me on Twitt...
2020-09-0158 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Validity of the Senses - Commentaries on OPAR 6Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "The Senses as Necessarily Valid" from Chapter 2. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-09-0124 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Metaphysical vs the Man-Made - Commentaries on OPAR 5Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "The Metaphysically Given as Absolute" from Chapter 1. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-08-3035 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Primacy of Existence - Commentaries on OPAR 4Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Existence as Possessing Primacy over Consciousness" from Chapter 1. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-08-2625 minThe Don Watkins ShowFrom Rawls to Rand with Ben BayerBen Bayer is a philosopher and fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute. In this episode we discuss the appeal of John Rawls, the power of Ayn Rand, the pitfalls of social media, and challenges and joys of writing. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.To support the podcast, visit http://libertyunlocked.com/You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting
2020-08-251h 01The Don Watkins ShowCausality as a Corollary of Identity - Commentaries on OPAR 3Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Causality as a Corollary of Identity" from Chapter 1. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-08-2428 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Basic Axioms of Objectivism - Commentaries on OPAR 2Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers "Existence, Consciousness, and Identity as the Basic Axioms" from Chapter 1. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-08-2224 minThe Don Watkins ShowWho Needs Philosophy? Commentaries on OPAR 1Diving deep into Leonard Peikoff's book, "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand," one section at a time. This episode covers the preamble to chapter 1 on the importance of philosophy. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-08-2127 minThe Don Watkins ShowEnding Anti-Rich Prejudice with Rainer ZitelmannRainer Zitelmann is a historian and author of "The Rich in Public Opinion: What We Think When We Think about Wealth." In this episode of Liberty Unlocked, we discuss anti-rich prejudice, why the wealthy are used as scapegoats, and the failure of the liberty movement to champion business success. The Rich in Public Opinion: What We Think When We Think about Wealth - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0888QGPWY/ For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/ You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, whe...
2020-08-1852 minThe Don Watkins ShowHannah Cox on the Power of FactsHannah Cox is a political commentator and self-described rabid capitalist. We talk about the role of powerful facts in persuasion. Along the way we discuss her disenchantment with the GOP, finding pro-liberty stories, and coping with criticism and the risks of speaking out.How Much Long Can We Afford the Death Penalty? - https://www.newsmax.com/hannahcox/exoneration-lwop-life-parole/2020/07/21/id/978216/Hannah Cox on Twitter - https://twitter.com/HannahCox7For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/.You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email cou...
2020-08-1153 minThe Don Watkins ShowQ&A 6 - What's Wrong With The Libertarian Party?In this episode... 1. What's wrong with the Libertarian Party? 2. Is watching porn bad? 3. What did Ayn Rand want to express with the character of Eddie Willers? 4. How can I better use Objectivism in my career? 5. Jeff Bezos said his decision to found Amazon was made with his heart and not his head. Are Objectivists missing opportunities by being too logical? Submit your questions at https://www.donswriting.com/objectivist-questionsFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at https://donswriting.com/ Become a suppor...
2020-08-1133 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Laws of Persuasion with Jeff RowesJeff Rowes is a senior attorney at the Institute for Justice. We discuss lessons he’s learned from championing liberty in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion. Along the way we discuss story-telling, heroes of liberty, and the unique advantage lawyers have in learning the skillsets of persuasion.Jeff Rows Institute for Justice bio: https://ij.org/staff/jrowes/For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/.You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for...
2020-08-041h 01The Don Watkins ShowThinking Your Way to Freedom with David BirnbaumDavid Birnbaum is a podcaster. We talk about his journey from the left to liberty and Objectivism. Along the way we discuss the link between mental health and the support for freedom and the state of political discourse.For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/.You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.To support the podcast, visit http://libertyunlocked.com/.You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting....
2020-07-281h 03The Don Watkins ShowQ&A 5 - Birth, Sex, and DeathIn this episode... 1. What's the Objectivist position on abortion? 2. Why is "man's life" the Objectivist standard of morality rather than "my life"? 3. What is the Objectivist position on animal cruelty? 4. Why couldn't Gail Wynand persuade people towards a favorable opinion of Howard Roark? Was it that since he pandered to people's irrationality, no one listened to him anymore? Or did he lack a persuasion technique? 5. What do you disagree with in Objectivism? 6. Are Objectivists against team sports? 7. Should the death penalty be abolished? 8. What is...
2020-07-2742 minThe Don Watkins ShowUnleash Your Passion with Jeremiah CobraJeremiah Cobra is the author of "And Then He Shot His Cousin." We talk about what it takes to rise from nothing, learning how to create great art, and the state of race relations in America. Plus a "Liberty Unlocked" first...Jeremiah reads one of my favorite poems. Jeremiah Cobra: https://jeremiahcobra.com/Help me build an outrageously good recording studio: https://www.donswriting.com/studioFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Per...
2020-07-211h 15The Don Watkins ShowQ&A 4 - Questions about Objectivism I can't answerIn this episode, I tackle some questions I can't answer... 1. Why is 'entity' an axiom but not a basic axiom? Is it because 'entity' is not basic to understanding Objectivism? 2. What do you think is the reason why Kant's fundamentals were so convincing to (most) intellectuals and why did the intellectuals, who spread (parts of) his system, discard his classical liberal politics? 3. What do you think of Ayn Rand's comments about Native Americans in the Q&A of her West Point lecture? 4. Objectivism battle royal between all the heavy hitters in Obje...
2020-07-1948 minThe Don Watkins ShowQ&A 3 - Is it in my interest to respect property rights?In this episode... 1. What do you make of Leonard Peikoff apparently donating to Trump’s campaign? 2. Why is it in your self-interest to respect property rights? 3. How can I constructively criticize Objectivists? 4. Don’t we all sometimes think subjectively? 5. What should I tell someone hurt by Ayn Rand’s comments about homosexuality? Submit your questions at https://www.donswriting.com/objectivist-questionsFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/support Follow me...
2020-07-1636 minThe Don Watkins ShowUnleashing Your Creativity with Sean MaloneSean Malone is the Creative Director at the Foundation for Economic Education. In this episode, Don and Sean talk about how to launch a creative career in the liberty movement and how to create story-driven media that speaks to audiences who don't already support liberty. How to Talk Liberty With People Unlike Us - https://go.fee.org/year-researchFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.
2020-07-151h 28The Don Watkins ShowQ&A 2 - Should taxes be voluntary?In this episode... 1. Does Ayn Rand's "immortal robot" analogy make sense? 2. Aren't taxes the price we pay to live in a free society? 3. How do we make the time to fight for freedom? 4. Was it a mistake for Ayn Rand to use the term "selfishness"? 5. Can we condemn people who choose to die?Submit your questions at https://www.donswriting.com/objectivist-questionsFor the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/.Become a supporter at https://www.donswriting.com/suppo...
2020-07-1029 minThe Don Watkins ShowQ&A 1 - Is Ayn Rand's Philosophy a Religion?NEW FEATURE: In addition to the weekly interview, I'm going to start including some new segments. The first addition is a Q&A segment. In this first episode... 1. "Is Objectivism due to a priori or a posteriori reasoning?" 2. "When we as Objectivists look at the left how do we differentiate between Marxism and nihilism? How do the two interrelate?" 3. "How do you overcome the widespread view of equality of outcomes being intrinsically moral?" 4. "Do most adherents treat [Objectivism] as most people treat the Bible (take the good bits, ignore the bad bad...
2020-07-1040 minThe Don Watkins ShowJohn Stossel on Persuading Through StoriesJohn Stossel is an award-winning journalist. In this episode, we discuss John's career, how to tell powerful stories about liberty, and what liberty advocates can do to make their ideas more appealing to journalists. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. To support the podcast, visit http://libertyunlocked.com/. You can follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/donswriting.Mentioned on the show:...
2020-07-0653 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Appeal of the Left with Adam EdmonsondAdam Edmonsond is a marketing expert, one of my best friends, and all-around brilliant guy. In this episode, we discuss his journey from the left to supporting laissez-faire capitalism. Along the way we delve deep into the appeal of the left, what communicators can learn from marketers, and why most Objectivists find it difficult to persuade people of Ayn Rand's ideas. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.To...
2020-06-301h 06The Don Watkins ShowThe Philosophy of Liberty with Greg SalmieriGreg Salmieri is a philosopher, co-editor of "A Companion to Ayn Rand," and director of the Program in Objectivity in Thought, Action, and Enterprise at the Salem Center for Policy at the University of Texas at Austin.In this episode we discuss how philosophy shapes our political conclusions, the value of thinking about political issues, how to assess political movements, and what makes Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" such a powerful novel of ideas. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email cou...
2020-06-221h 03The Don Watkins ShowYaron Brook on Increasing Your InfluenceYaron Brook is Chairman of the Board of the Ayn Rand Institute, host of the Yaron Brook Show (https://yaronbrookshow.com), and my long-time collaborator. Our books including the national bestseller "Free Market Revolution" and "Equal Is Unfair." In this episode, we discuss how to become a more influential advocate for liberty. Along the way we delve deep into the state of the liberty movement, what we can learn from public intellectuals like Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson, and Tyler Cowen, and how to become a more effective public speaker. For the latest news, sign up fo...
2020-06-161h 10The Don Watkins ShowThe Virtue of Audience Obsession with Ezra DrakeDon Watkins and Ezra Drake discuss why focusing on persuasion can stop your from connecting with your audience--and why focusing on being helpful can lead to dramatically better persuasion results. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them. To support the podcast, visit http://libertyunlocked.com/.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
2020-06-1159 minThe Don Watkins ShowThe Psychology of Change with Gena GorlinDon Watkins and Gena Gorlin (clinical psychologist) discuss the psychology of change. We touch on everything from how psychologists encourage change while respecting patients’ autonomy to the psychological reasons people are attracted to freedom (or not) to the role of empathy in persuasion. Special guest appearance by Gena’s baby Alice.Gena Gorlin’s blog, The Psychology of Self-Change - https://genagorlin.com/blog/For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at http://donswriting.com/. You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mas...
2020-06-061h 16The Don Watkins ShowMark Pellegrino's journey from environmentalist to capitalistDon Watkins and Mark Pellegrino (Lost, Supernatural) discuss Mark's journey from environmentalist to capitalist. Along the way they explore the challenges of debating controversial ideas on social media, being pro-liberty in Hollywood, and whether anarchism is truly part of the liberty movement. "Government: Who Needs It" by Gregory Salmieri - https://youtu.be/_78JtNzVi64 Anarchism: The Enemy of Liberty - https://youtu.be/gjFevWb6p8M SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER - https://www.donswriting.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW - http://libertyunlocked.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/suppo
2020-06-0153 minThe Don Watkins ShowDave Rubin on Leaving the LeftMy guest today is Dave Rubin, host of the Rubin Report and author of the new book Don’t Burn This Book. We discuss Dave's fascinating journey from up-and-coming progressive media figure into a free-market loving classical liberal. Along the way we talk about what liberty supporters need to understand about progressives if they want to be more persuasive, ways Dave aims to make conservatives more pro-liberty, lessons about effective communication Dave learned from his friend Jordan Peterson, and a whole lot more.For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at donswriting.com. You...
2020-05-2852 minThe Don Watkins ShowIntroducing "Liberty Unlocked"The podcast that will help you win hearts and minds for freedom by talking those who've taken the journey from liberty opponents to liberty champions. For the latest news, sign up for my newsletter at donswriting.com. You'll also get my free week-long Persuasion Bootcamp email course, where you'll learn the 6 Persuasion Skillsets and strategies for mastering them.To support the podcast, visit anchor.fm/don-watkins.First 3 episodes drop June 2.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/don-watkins/support
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