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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 10,569 | $40,000 | 36$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 4,345 | $69,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 3 | 18,621,466 | 14,914 | $109,000 | 79$ |
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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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Venezuela:
Ayn Rand is mentioned as an exception among the few women included in the author's readings.
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United Kingdom:
Ayn Rand's philosophy is referenced in relation to Musk's vision of human progress and government roles.
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Spain:
Ayn Rand is mentioned as the author of 'The Fountainhead', a novel that contrasts with Liu Jiakun's own work in its portrayal of an architect.
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France:
Ayn Rand's novel 'The Fountainhead' is mentioned as a source for the romanticized portrayal of architects.
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Sweden:
Ayn Rand is referenced as the author of influential works for libertarians.
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Liechtenstein:
Ayn Rand is referenced as the author of 'A Nascente', which inspired elements of 'O Brutalista'.
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