Stoicism versus Objectivism: Finding Your Anchor in an Uncertain World

What can ancient Stoicism and Ayn Rand’s philosophy of
Objectivism teach us about living a meaningful life?

Host Dennis McCuistion is joined by
Daniel T. Richards, executive director of the Prometheus Foundation,
and Stephen Kent, creator of the Geeky Stoics YouTube channel.
Together, they explore ideas spanning Marcus Aurelius, Star Wars, and Ayn Rand’s
escape from Soviet Russia.

The conversation examines where Stoicism and Objectivism align—and where they sharply
disagree—on reason and emotion, what we can control, and whether the individual or the
collective should come first. Examples such as Bernie Madoff and the debate over charity
as a virtue versus a personal choice demonstrate how these philosophies apply to everyday life.

This episode offers thought-provoking perspectives on resilience, purpose, and happiness
for anyone seeking to live more intentionally.