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In this special episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo interviews Robert Mayhew, Tara Smith, and Greg Salmieri at the Objectivist summer conference in Anaheim, California. They celebrate the release of Smith's new book on the First Amendment and the republication of the essays in Mayhew's series on Ayn Rand's novels, discussing the importance of written content in advancing an intellectual movement.
Among the topics covered:
● The role of books in fueling an intellectual movement;
● How the essay collections came about and its importance in Rand scholarship;
● Notable pieces from the essay collections;
● Celebrating Smith’s book on the First Amendment;
● The failures of the free speech movement;
● Rand’s distinctive perspective on intellectual freedom;
● The future of Objectivist intellectual work;
● Questions on pursuing an intellectual career, studying Rand, and the First Amendment.
Mentioned in this podcast are Smith’s book The First Amendment: Essays on the Imperative of Intellectual Freedom (amazon.com/First-Amendment-Imperative-Intellectual-Freedom/dp/B0D5H9FVDW) and Mayhew’s essay collections on Rand’s novels (newideal.aynrand.org/mayhew-landing-page/).
The podcast was recorded on June 16, 2024.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:03:08 Books and intellectual movements
0:12:52 Essay collections and Rand scholarship
0:28:59 Notable pieces
0:36:51 Smith’s book on the First Amendment
0:42:10 Failures of the free speech movement
0:47:21 Rand’s view on intellectual freedom
0:54:33 The future of Objectivist intellectual work
1:04:54 Intellectual career, studying Rand, and the First Amendment
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In this special episode of New Ideal Live, Elan Journo interviews Robert Mayhew, Tara Smith, and Greg Salmieri at the Objectivist summer conference in Anaheim, California. They celebrate the release of Smith's new book on the First Amendment and the republication of the essays in Mayhew's series on Ayn Rand's novels, discussing the importance of written content in advancing an intellectual movement.
Among the topics covered:
● The role of books in fueling an intellectual movement;
● How the essay collections came about and its importance in Rand scholarship;
● Notable pieces from the essay collections;
● Celebrating Smith’s book on the First Amendment;
● The failures of the free speech movement;
● Rand’s distinctive perspective on intellectual freedom;
● The future of Objectivist intellectual work;
● Questions on pursuing an intellectual career, studying Rand, and the First Amendment.
Mentioned in this podcast are Smith’s book The First Amendment: Essays on the Imperative of Intellectual Freedom (amazon.com/First-Amendment-Imperative-Intellectual-Freedom/dp/B0D5H9FVDW) and Mayhew’s essay collections on Rand’s novels (newideal.aynrand.org/mayhew-landing-page/).
The podcast was recorded on June 16, 2024.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:03:08 Books and intellectual movements
0:12:52 Essay collections and Rand scholarship
0:28:59 Notable pieces
0:36:51 Smith’s book on the First Amendment
0:42:10 Failures of the free speech movement
0:47:21 Rand’s view on intellectual freedom
0:54:33 The future of Objectivist intellectual work
1:04:54 Intellectual career, studying Rand, and the First Amendment
Subscribe to ARI’s YouTube channel to make sure you never miss a video:
youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AynRandInstitute
Download or stream free courses on Ayn Rand’s works and ideas with the Ayn Rand University app:
– App Store itunes.apple.com/us/app/ayn-rand-university/id1452535178?mt=8
– Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aynrandu
ARI is funded by donor contributions. You can support our work by becoming an ARI Member or making a one-time contribution: ari.aynrand.org/donate
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Follow ARI on Twitter: twitter.com/AynRandInst
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Follow ARI on Instagram: instagram.com/aynrandorg
Subscribe to the ARI Live! podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ayn-rand-institute-live/id1440399458
******
Explore these ideas further! ARI's online publication, New Ideal, explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism: newideal.aynrand.org
Join an upcoming virtual or in-person event: ari.aynrand.org/events
Visit ARI’s website for more about our content and programs: ari.aynrand.org
