Galt's Gulch

"A Man of Great Self-Esteem"

Posted by khalling 8 years, 4 months ago to Philosophy
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do whatcha gotta do during political season. feed yourself here, in the Gulch :)

SOURCE URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U8Zv8VpKmE

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  • Posted by wiggys 8 years, 4 months ago
    k, you did it again.
    all who frequent the gulch are lucky that you and d as well bring AR's interviews to us. I for one NEVER get tired of listening to her and do miss her commentary of what is going on in the world. Every word of this interview could have happened today and it would still have the same impact. A BIG THANK YOU!
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  • Posted by CircuitGuy 8 years, 4 months ago
    I listened to the first part of it so far. I love how she handled the question about only believing in things you detect with your senses directly. I love her description of an ideal person.

    I have a question about her aversion to saying I didn't it because I felt like it. I completely understand what she's saying when it comes to using feelings to make rational decisions, like changing some policy. But what if it's something purely de gustibus? Why did I order chocolate ice cream on one occasion when I usually order mint. I did it because I felt like it. I would like to ask Rand if she opposes following your feelings in this context.
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    • Posted by khalling 8 years, 4 months ago
      this is important when discussing chicein economics. Austrian economists want to say that individualists live in this realm (what you are describing) and it ultimately is how people make choices, refuting reality. it is subjectivism.
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      • Posted by CircuitGuy 8 years, 4 months ago
        It appears to be that emotions guide my fundamental desires: "am I in the mood for ice cream? What flavor?" But from there, though,I try to follow reason. I try not use emotions for complex decisions and then do post hoc rationalization of how I got there.

        Where does the Austrian view fit into this?
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  • Posted by Herb7734 8 years, 4 months ago
    There are some people that you'd like to live, at the very least, as long as you do. Now there is the Ayn Rand that you'd like to have over for dinner in order to watch and listen to her interaction with your 9 other choices. Thank you for that excellent interview. It's one to keep on file for future inspiration.
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