Online Discussion: Atlas Shrugged, Part One, Chapters One & Two

Step into the crumbling world of Taggart Transcontinental as we launch a comprehensive, chapter-by-chapter journey through Ayn Rand’s provocative masterpiece, Atlas Shrugged. We’re beginning our series with the first two chapters, where we’ll explore the initial cracks in a decaying society and meet the first of the "producers" struggling to keep the lights on against a rising tide of bureaucracy. This session marks the start of an ongoing discussion group that will travel through the entire novel, examining the mystery of the world's decline and the individuals who refuse to let it happen. Whether you are a first-time reader or a returning scholar, join us to dissect the atmospheric opening of this epic—from the enigmatic question "Who is John Galt?" to the high-stakes world of industrial innovation—in an environment that prizes sharp intellect and bold perspectives.