The Anti-Industrial Revolution

Ayn Rand considered environmentalism a threat, and in this lecture from 1970, she examines the philosophical roots of the movement, the direction it's likely to take, and the disastrous results of attempting to implement its ideas.

• How did the technological progress that accompanied the Industrial Revolution affect the quality and length of human life?
• What results can we expect from attempting to “restrict” technology?
• What are the political implications of the ecology movement?
• What valid issues are raised by instances of industrial pollution?
• What are the underlying motives of the environmental crusaders?

Join us for a discussion of Rand's lecture, which you can hear for free here: https://courses.aynrand.org/campus-courses/the-anti-industrial-revolution/