skap35 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I am a recent graduate of Wright State University, in Dayton, Ohio with a degree in Computer Science. I am 23 years old and my interests include computer programming, philosophy, and tennis. I am currently employed as a Program Analyst for a Dayton area company. You might say that I had a unique introduction to Objectivism. My grandfather, Mark Scott hosted a talk radio show for many years in the Detroit area. He was a strong believer in Objectivism and taught me much about politics and philosophy. As a result of his influence, I was a firm believer in Objectivism from a very early age. However, I didn't actually read any of Rand's works until I began my college career. After about two years of college, I felt isolated by the political atmosphere of Wright State. It was at this point that I decided to learn more about the ideas my grandfather taught me. First I read The Fountainhead and absolutely loved it...a few days after finishing it, I started to read Atlas Shrugged. The amazing thing was that, when reading about the character John Galt, I felt like I was reading about myself. I am not trying to say that I match the intelligence of Galt in the book, but the ideas expressed by him, and every one of his interests reflected my own ideas and interests. Prior to reading this book I knew that I was "for the most part" an Objectivist, but I assumed that I would not agree with *all* of Miss Rand's ideas. Once I read it, I was amazed to discover that the ideas discussed in Atlas Shrugged perfectly reflected my own beliefs. Sorry for the long introduction...I'm very happy that I finally found some other Objectivists to talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwareNerd Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Welcome to the forum. Have you also read some of Ayn Rand's non-fiction? I hope you find the forum of value. PS: I have heard your grandfather's show. He was always provocative: made for good radio. I was sorry to hear that he passed away earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skap35 Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Welcome to the forum. Have you also read some of Ayn Rand's non-fiction? I hope you find the forum of value. PS: I have heard your grandfather's show. He was always provocative: made for good radio. I was sorry to hear that he passed away earlier this year. I've read The Virtue of Selfishness and Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology. I plan to read some of her other non-fiction works but my reading list has been too full of other things lately. Thank you for the kind words about my grandfather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMeganSnow Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Hi! I'm also a Dayton Objectivist, and the only one I knew about prior to this. I've been trying to get in touch with others, but . . . nothing. So, you can guess, I'm very pleased to meet you. I also attended WSU but I didn't finish my degree there; I was in CEG instead of CS. Anyway, welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItIsWhatItIs Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) I am certainly pleased to hear that your Grandfather had such influence in your life. I was one of his faithful legion: waiting anxiously for those first chords of the George Thourogood song "Bad to the Bone" which was his introduction to that day's discussion of topics. Those topics were, of course, but thinly veiled lessons on Objectivism. I deeply miss those shows that introduced me to Ayn Rand. Do you know if there are any archives of his radio shows? Dave ILMC,BIFMG! Edited May 2, 2007 by ItIsWhatItIs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utabintarbo Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I, too, was a listener. Whatever happened to him after Detroit/WWJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMeganSnow Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Whatever happened to him after Detroit/WWJ? I believe he is, um, deceased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utabintarbo Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I believe he is, um, deceased. That may well be the case. I was interested in details on the interval between WXYT/WWJ and his present situation, whatever that may be. skap35, please ignore this if it is uncomfortable. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinniLee Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) Lucky you, I always felt like Cameron from the fountainhead. Edited May 3, 2007 by BinniLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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