[beavus]

You said that you figured most people who read it are teenaged and think it's a romance novel. If you've read it, how could you possibly come to that conclusion?

I guess you have to read the posts leading up to it. I was referring to the fact that I haven't personally seen Rand's influence, despite the fact her books are supposedly widely read. So, SINCE I've read, I don't understand my observation that other people's thinking is not affected by it.

[higgmeister]

So, SINCE I've read, I don't understand my observation that other people's thinking is not affected by it.

It may be somewhat difficult to see societal trends
above impromptu remarks from conversations with
friends, but do you think the decline in trade unionism
and the tremendous growth in individual activity and
personal networking on The Web in America could
be influenced to any degree but Ayn Rand's work?

Could you think of other broad trends that may have
appeared since the middle of The Twentieth Century
that could have been influenced by Rand yet might not
be reflected on by individuals in casual conversation?

[ShadowDancer]

Personally, I don't think they are as widely read as reported. Purchased, yes. Read? Not so much. Getting into AS was one of the hardest reads I've ever had. Once into it, I can't explain to anyone what my mind went through.

Not a lot of people will keep going if it isn't easy read right off the bat.