Yaron Lectures: Objectivism -- Reason In A Time Of Crisis

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Yaron Brook was asked to discuss Objectivism in relation to the crisis and in relation to how the world responded. In this interview style lecture, he answers: <br />1) Has the market failed to regulate itself in the time of crisis? How could you tell, if it did or not?<br />2) What is your opinion about the government declaring jobs to be "essential“ and "non- essential“?<br />3) What is the government‘s role during a pandemic?<br />4) Is capitalizing on the crisis ethical?<br /><br />This virtual event was hosted by SFL Germany on May 17, 2020 as part of their Spring for Liberty series['Frühlings der Freiheit']. you can follow and find out more about SFL Germany on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/esflgermany/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/esflgermany/</a> and Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/esfldeutsch" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/esfldeutsch</a> or via their website <a href="http://www.studentsforliberty.de" rel="noopener">www.studentsforliberty.de</a> and YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gP-ouJKMT_PdhDpfBpoxQ" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gP-ouJKMT_PdhDpfBpoxQ</a>.<br /><br />If you would like to have Yaron as a virtual guest for your group, please contact us at <a href="mailto:askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com">askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com</a> for cost and details.<br /><br />Like what you hear? Become a sponsor member, get exclusive content and support the creation of more videos like this at <a href="https://www.yaronbrookshow.com/support/" rel="noopener">https://www.yaronbrookshow.com/support/</a>, Subscribestar <a href="https://www.subscribestar.com/yaronbrookshow" rel="noopener">https://www.subscribestar.com/yaronbrookshow</a> or direct through PayPal: paypal.me/YaronBrookShow.<br /><br />Want more? Tune in to the Yaron Brook Show on YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/ybrook)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/ybrook)</a>. Continue the discussions anywhere on-line after show tim