Re: Zachary Kauble’s post 103252 of 3/30/22
Besides the positive portrayal of an industrialist, the series presents and takes seriously the theme of individualism vs. collectivism. The particular form of collectivism represented is “social conformity,” which an Objectivist will see as second-handedness. It seems to me that there is a concerted effort — on the part of the creators — to portray a very wide continuum along the individualist-collectivist spectrum. They are consciously exploring this theme and integrating it thoughtfully into the plot.
I should warn that the writer’s evaluations of these conflicting premises are muddled, which, in my view, greatly diminishes the plot. But in the context of modern American culture, this series stands well above the huddled masses.
/sb
