02-16-2011, 06:41 AM
(02-16-2011, 06:23 AM)yossarian Wrote: First of all, if you look closely, Ayn Rand believes people should be selfish based on their values.
basically, that is putting being selfish in beautified form, and rationalizing it. doesnt matter how one puts it, being selfish, is selfish.
Quote:Many Ayn Rand followers explicitly value other people. This means that her philosophy can be equally applied to STS and STO. It's a question of values.
please watch the zeitgeist movie.
Quote:Note that Ayn Rand believed that the ultimate sin is to abridge the free will of another. Are you so sure she is STS? An STS entity would enslave others, and her life is a clear testament that she believes slavery is the greatest evil.
this is why i had told you to read that other thread in detail. it is quite explicitly explained why taking more than you give, is a negative energy flow and act. it doesnt matter for what purpose you create such an energy flow. it will, in the long run, act according to its nature.
a system that is based on all entities acting in their self interest, is negative. the focus, is on the interests of selves of each entity. not others.
positive, is acting on others' interest. giving to others. being focused on the well being of others. this is what makes 51% minimum (and more) positive polarity.
'oh i do care for you but i am asking $99.99 from you with PROFIT' <- actions do not follow words in this context. it doesnt matter how much one cares about another from the inside. as long as the entity does not act along with what s/he has inside, nothing will happen.