Liam Stayton is a philosopher, a student, and a Junior Fellow at The Objective Standard Institute. On this episode Michael has him on to discuss numerous topics of relevance to Objectivists and others who take a philosophical approach to politics.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit...View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xjFind Liam:https://www.tiktok.com/@prophetdivini...https://youtube.com/@prophetdivinityy...Substack articles:https://open.substack.com/pub/liamsta...https://open.substack.com/pub/liamsta...

A Conversation with a Young Objectivist