Apr 20
To live, man must hold three things as the supreme and ruling values of his life: Reason—Purpose—Self-esteem. Reason, as his only tool of knowledge—Purpose, as his choice of the happiness which that tool must proceed to achieve—Self-esteem, as his inviolate certainty that his mind is competent to think and his person is worthy of happiness, …
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Feb 27
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Pondering why I have no real drive to comment on any social political issues as I lean more and more towards the idea that NOTHING really matters. What is the point of life and everything that we humans do? What’s the end goal? The speaker expresses their belief that nothing beyond the individual matters and …
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Jan 30
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Personal Growth and Technical Mastery: Jeffery reflects on his years of experience leading to his current ability to record and switch cameras spontaneously, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and technical expertise in his work. Philosophical Perspective on Relevance and Importance: He discusses his philosophy that ultimately, nothing really matters in the grand scheme of …
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Jan 30
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In this talk, jeffery shares his journey into understanding Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism, highlighting his initial struggles with pronunciation and comprehension. He reflects on Rand’s assertion that “altruism is evil,” which challenges the conventional views he has been raised with. jeffery emphasizes the importance of self-interest and individual happiness, arguing that even acts of …
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Jan 30
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In this talk, Jeffery shares his recent inspiration from the philosophy of Ayn Rand, particularly her idea of objectivism. He discusses how he stumbled upon a podcast featuring Rand and an interview from 1979 that reignited his passion for her principles. Jeffery reflects on how her views on individualism, self-happiness, and altruism resonate with his …
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Jan 30
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In this talk, jeffery shares his excitement about discovering Objectivism and the philosophy of Ayn Rand. He emphasizes that he doesn’t see himself as a follower of Rand but appreciates the framework Objectivism provides for articulating his beliefs. jeffery finds joy in being able to reference established arguments and debates surrounding Objectivism, which he believes …
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