Bradley Tjandra
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Could you explain the difference (or relationship) between ontology and a utility function? Is there a reason you change between the two? And I thought ontology is more to do with what exists - would "axiology" be a better word?
[This is mainly just more literary interpretation. You might find that boring.]
It is interesting to hear you interpret the message of Willers to be
My interpretation of that ending scene is that Rand thought the prime movers (Dagny, Rearden, Galt) were the ones who made things work. You had people who were honest and capable, but not great, and they too would be left in a stagnating world if the prime movers were to leave. It was to galvanise people to action - even if you're not actively trying... (read more)