Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand was a Russian-American writer and philosopher, best known for her novels 'Atlas Shrugged' and 'The Fountainhead,' which promote her philosophy of Objectivism, emphasizing individualism and capitalism. She has become an influential figure in libertarian thought, particularly among entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.
Born on Feb 02, 1905 (120 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 26,772 | $1,380,000 | 1,449$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,861 | $1,500,000 | 802$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,521 | $1,400,000 | 764$ |
| Totals | 4 | 283,304,189 | 165,154 | $4,280,000 | 3,015$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Australia:
Ayn Rand is referred to as the godmother of American libertarianism, influencing the film's title.
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Spain:
Ayn Rand's ideas on cultural wars are referenced as influential among contemporary right-wing thinkers.
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Brazil:
Ayn Rand is mentioned as a proponent of a selfish philosophy that Sachs criticizes as harmful to society.
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Australia:
Ayn Rand developed objectivism, a school of thought which hails individual rationality and free-market capitalism.
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Denmark:
Ayn Rand is the author of 'Atlas Shrugged', a significant philosophical novel.
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Slovenia:
Ayn Rand's philosophy suggests that one can ignore reality but not the consequences of ignoring it.
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Bulgaria:
Ayn Rand is mentioned as someone who is said to have borrowed ideas from Karl Marx.
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Bolivia:
Ayn Rand's quote is referenced to illustrate the complexity of moral issues.
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Bolivia:
Ayn Rand's predictions about a condemned society are referenced in the context of Bolivia's current political situation.
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Uruguay:
Ayn Rand is a libertarian author whose teachings are promoted by the Atlas Society, where Steve Davis serves on the board.
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