3 chapters across the catalog
Ouray Colorado, Switzerland of America, and Galt's Gulch
The travelogue moves to Ouray, Colorado, described as the Switzerland of America due to its dramatic mountain scenery. The discussion highlights the National Park amphitheater campground situated at 9,000 feet. Ouray is identified as the inspiration for Galt's Gulch in Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged.
John C. Dvorak's Atlas Shrugged Pop Quiz
Adam Curry administers a three-question pop quiz to John C. Dvorak to verify if he actually read Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. Dvorak correctly identifies the Reardon Metal bracelet and Dagny Taggart's job as a housemaid in Galt's Gulch, but fails to recall that the "Project X" sound wave machine was tested on goats. Curry concludes that Dvorak likely read the book despite the missed details.
Galt's Gulch, Atlas Shrugged and Rebooting the World
Adam Curry discusses his interest in finding a "Galt's Gulch" retreat, referencing Ayn Rand's novel *Atlas Shrugged*. He argues that the book, written in 1957, accurately reflects the current state of the military-industrial and pharmaceutical complexes. The hosts discuss the concept of "rebooting" the world through a strike of the "great thinkers and producers."
