Aired tonight on the new John Stossel show was the long-awaited episode on Atlas Shrugged. The featured guests--Yaron Brook, John Allison, and Brad Thompson--each did quite well. The best part, in my opinion, was Dr. Brooks' defense of selfishness, towards the end of their appearance (the first half-hour).
"Overall, the show fell a bit flat. I think that was due to Stossel's focusing on the now-familiar point that Atlas predicted today's political-economic chaos. Not only was there not enough emphasis (due to Stossel) on the moral revolution represented by Atlas, there was no indication of the grandeur of the novel--it's heroic characters, exciting plot, and especially its exalted sense of life. If I hadn't read Atlas, the fact that it predicted today's political events wouldn't have motivated me to read it.
Stossel did mention the Library of Congress poll that found Atlas was second only to the Bible in affecting people's lives. But that went by quickly, and you didn't get the idea that reading Atlas is a life-altering experience."
there was no indication of the grandeur of the novel—it’s heroic characters, exciting plot, and especially its exalted sense of life.
Exciting plot?
“The best part, in my opinion, was Dr. Brooks’ defense of selfishness, towards the end of their appearance...”
I was thinking the same thing; his response to the guy’s question was brilliant.
Excellent show. I only wish Stossel had ended the show with a “what if” the high producers now were to strike as they did in the book. It’s important for people to understand this, too.