Ep. 166: Harry Binswanger Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

My guest today is Harry Binswanger, an American philosopher, writer, and Objectivist as a long-time associate of Ayn Rand.

The topic is his article on the value of 1%.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• Being inspired by the 1%, and why his article caused such an uproar
• The nature of trade
• Envy and jealousy
• Understanding where entrepreneurs start and how wealth is created
• The bailouts of 2008
• Wal-Mart and its many innovations
• Why money isn't the root of all evil
• Seeing Ayn Rand's work woven into the cultural fabric
• Statism
• Navigators and the new health care laws
• Why the wealthiest counties in America all surround Washington, DC
• Why we're at the "tipping point" in society today
• Thoughts on Ron Paul vs. the principles of Ayn Rand

Jump in!

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