# "Shane"-An Inspiration to Heroism, with Dr. Andrew Bernstein and Dr. Nikos SotirakopoulosDr. Nikos

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Published: 2026-05-28T15:37:19+00:00
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Professor Andrew Bernstein is an author and an Objectivist philosopher who has written extensively on heroism, capitalism, and the value of great literature.Dr. Sotirakopoulos teaches about Marx, the communist movement, and the New Left—drawing on both his academic expertise and personal experience to expose the errors of collectivist ideology. He formerly worked at ARI, and prior to that Nikos spent more than a decade in academia in the UK, teaching at the University of Kent, Loughborough University, and York St John University. He is the author of Identity Politics and Tribalism: The New Culture Wars (Societas, 2021), and is a frequent commentator on UK media.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity. He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction: Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit.. . View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational Egoist Xenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, resp…

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