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Persephone is a marketing expert and producer of The Rational Alternative YouTube channel.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#genz #culture #socialmedia #conversation

James Valliant is a retired prosecutor, a historian, a philosopher and author of Creating Christ and The Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#ideas #philosophy #concepts #objectivism https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-holly-valliant-fight-cancer?attribution_id=sl:ac044d30-b5b4-4bb3-91f9-d12b1efa4f3b&lang=en_US&ts=1792593403&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3-social&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

James Elias is a mathematician, philosopher, and the host of the YouTube channel @Inductica, where he explores new approaches to old problems in fundamental physics.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#physics #philosophy #ideas #aynrand

Sheldon Richman is former senior editor at both the Cato Institute and the Institute for Humane Studies—joins Michael Liebowitz to reflect on his life, career, and decades of work advancing the cause of liberty.Richman brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation.As the author of Coming to Palestine and What Social Animals Owe to Each Other, Richman offers a seasoned perspective on peace, justice, and the moral foundations of a free society.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#politics #ideas #libertarianism #davesmith #tomwoods

Mark Pellegrino is an actor known for his roles in movies like The Big Lebowski and Capote, as well as in TV shows like Lost, Supernatural, and Dexter. Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#acting #markpellegrino #lucifer #supernatural #psychology

Kirill Magidson is currently finishing a PhD in math, pursuing an academic career, and studying philosophy in his free time.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#ideas #philosophy #kant #debate

This Speech was Given at the Inaugural American Capitalist Party national Convention Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#capitalism #advocacy #freedom #americancapitalistpartyamericancapitalistparty.org

Nicholas Provenzo is an Objectivist and an attorney. He cofounded the Objective Law Initiative with Arthur ZeyMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#objectivism #law #theconstitution

David Edmonds is a philosopher and the author of many books, including The Murder of Professor Schlick,Would You Kill the Fat Man? Parfit, Death in a Shallow Pond and (with John Eidinow) the international best-seller Wittgenstein’s Poker. He has also co-written (with Hugh Fraser) a children’s book Undercover Robot. He’s a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Uehiro Oxford Institute. He has written for many publications and is a former columnist for the New Statesman, the Jewish Chronicle and a former contributing editor to Prospect Magazine. With Nigel Warburton he produces the popular podcast series Philosophy Bites which has had over 50 million downloads. He also runs Philososphy247 and presents Social Science Bites.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#philosophy #ideas #philosophybites #davidedmonds

Phillip W. Magness is a Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute and the David J. Theroux Chair in Political Economy. He has served as Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, and as Academic Program Director at the Institute for Humane Studies and Adjunct Professor of Public Policy in the School of Public Policy and Government at George Mason University. He received his Ph.D. from George Mason University’s School of Public Policy.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#postliberalism #jdvance #politics #economics #ideas

Dr. Sotirakopoulos teaches about Marx, the communist movement, and the New Left—drawing on both his academic expertise and personal experience to expose the errors of collectivist ideology.He formerly worked at ARI, and prior to that Nikos spent more than a decade in academia in the UK, teaching at the University of Kent, Loughborough University, and York St John University. He is the author of Identity Politics and Tribalism: The New Culture Wars (Societas, 2021), and is a frequent commentator on UK media.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#freedom #liberty #politics #philosophy #persuasion

Mario De Caro is Professor of Moral Philosophy at Università Rome Tre. Since the year 2000, he has also been teaching at Tufts University, where he is regularly a Visiting Professor. He received his first degree and his PhD in Philosophy at University of Rome "La Sapienza". He spent two years at MIT as a Visiting Graduate Student and one at Harvard University as a Fulbright Fellow.He is Associate editor of the Journal of the American Philosophical Association (Cambridge UP), and Ancient Philosophy Today (Edinburgh UP) and member of the editorial and scientific boards of several international journals.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#philosophy #ideas #freewill

Mark Skousen, Ph. D., is a nationally known investment expert, economist, university professor and author of more than 25 books. In July 2018 Dr Skousen was awarded the inaugural Triple Crown in Economics for his work in economic theory, history and education, and has been identified as one of the 20 most influential living economists.Jo Ann Skousen has taught English literature and writing at Rollins College in Florida, Mercy College in New York, Chapman University in California, and Sing Sing Correctional Facility up the river from Manhattan. She holds a BA in American Literature from Rollins College and an MA from University of Florida. Jo Ann is also the founding director of the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#liberty #freedomfest #economics

James Valliant is a retired prosecutor, a historian, a philosopher and author of Creating Christ and The Passion of Ayn Rand's Critics.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#ideas #philosophy #concepts #objectivism

Andrew Bernstein holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Graduate School of the City University of New York. He has taught Philosophy at the State University of New York at Purchase, Marist College, Hunter College, the State University of New York at New Paltz, and other New York-area universities. He was selected as “Teacher of the Year” at both SUNY Purchase—and at Marymount College. In 2016-17, he was a Visiting Professor at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG), where he taught Business Ethics.His areas of expertise include Objectivism, Ayn Rand’s novels, the nature of heroism, the history of capitalism and its moral superiority to other systems, and application of the principle of individual rights to a broad array of topical issues, including health care, abortion, gun ownership, immigration, and the war on drugs. He also lectures at high schools, both in the New York area and nationally, regarding Ayn Rand’s novels and philosophy.He is the author of The Capitalist Manifesto: The Historic, Economic, and Philosophic Case for Laissez-Faire (University Press of America, 2005), Objectivism in One Lesson: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Ayn Rand (Hamilton Books, 2008), Capitalism Unbound: The Incontestable Moral Case for Individual Rights (University Press of America, 2010), and Capitalist Solutions: A Philosophy of American Moral Dilemmas (Transaction Publishers, 2011). He has also written the CliffsNotes for three Ayn Rand titles–Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged. Additionally, he has published numerous essays, many in The Objective Standard, for which he is a contributing editor, and many in other publications, including op-ed essays for Forbes.com. His op-eds have appeared in—among other newspapers— the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Times, and the Detroit Free Press. His essay, “Is There a Cure for the Collapse of the U.S. Education System?” was published in the September 2019 issue of USA Today Magazine. In 2013-14, he was the Hayek Research Fellow at the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism at Clemson University, where he taught courses in Economics and in Political Science and, principally, researched and wrote the first draft of his new book, Heroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism Matters.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#themichaelliebowitzshow #movies #philosophy #ideas #romanticism