#dagny taggart

[selins-drawings]

Hello!!! I passed all of my exams :) wooohooooo

I got 91/100 for Russian, 5/5 for maths, 94/100 for social studies and 98/100 for English

I guess, I know my second language better than my native language lmao what can I say

Been reading “Atlas shrugged” and had to sketch these two cuz I love ‘em. Esp Hank, he’s such a cutie, honestly, he deserves more than anybody can give him

Enjoy :з

[wedgeantill]

Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) dir. Paul Johansson

[aprilsinclairesq]

Dagny Taggart is on TikTok!

[tboryana]

[jwfen-life]

Why had she always felt that joyous sense of confidence when looking at machines?—she thought. In these giant shapes, two aspects pertaining to the inhuman were radiantly absent: the causeless and the purposeless. Every part of the motors was an embodied answer to ‘Why?’ and ‘What for?’—like the steps of a life-course chosen by the sort of mind she worshipped. The motors were a moral code cast in steel.

Dagny Taggart in Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

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Dagny Taggart from Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

[music-despite-everything]

Some of my favorite excerpts from Ayn Rand's work

Ayn Rand, born Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum, February 2, [O.S. January 20] 1905 – March 6, 1982

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A note:

I realize Ayn Rand is problematic, but I love The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. If you’ve read these books and want to talk about them, let’s do it! If you haven’t read the books or any of her work, don’t try to talk to me about her books or her work.

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Do you ever look at the people in the street? Aren’t you afraid of them?  I am.  They move past you and they wear hats and they carry bundles.  But that’s not the substance of them.  The substance of them is hatred for any man who loves his work. - The Fountainhead

I could die for you. But I couldn't, and wouldn't, live for you. - The Fountainhead

She thought how strange it would be if she ever said 'Hello' to him. One did not greet oneself each morning. - The Fountainhead

Toohey: "Mr. Roark, we're alone here. Why don't you tell me what you think of me? In any words you wish. No one will hear us." Roark: "But I don't think of you.” - The Fountainhead

Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists. It is real. It is possible. It's yours. - Atlas Shrugged

She did not know the nature of her loneliness. The only words that named it were: This is not the world I expected. - Atlas Shrugged

Don't think of them now. Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them. You're here. It's our time and our life, not theirs. Don't struggle not to be happy. You are. - Atlas Shrugged

[clit-a-cola]

To The Leasebound Commenter By The Name of Dagny Taggart:

You may have jumpscared me and we, perhaps, may not share the same socio-economic beliefs. But I would still put a lil train emoji under your comment if I could.

[atlas-plugged]

!!! I forgot that I already had a tag for the sexuality in Atlas Shrugged, so if you want to specifically look for (or block!) discussions of sex in Atlas Shrugged the tags to look out for (so far) are "matryoshka of cuckoldry" and "Dagny Taggart's Himbo Harem."

[thetingirl]

Now to answer.

Who is John Galt?

I am in love with this softness.

Not who,but what

Is the question.

For it, not he,

John Galt is an eternal fear.

You accept and turn into trains.

What is John Galt?

Why, it is all my determination topped with my success.

Lie under,

And befell, be, with grief.

Softened with love,

Eroded with time.

[rationalcashew]

A couple of questions for people who enjoy reading books (because, apparently, it’s weird that I do this):

1. Do you see what you’re reading or do you just read it? For example, I see it. It’s like a movie complete with background music (some that I make up, some from artists/bands/orchestras I like) and voice overs (if it’s an internal part).

2. If yes to the first question, do you cast it? I do (albeit unintentionally—I don’t pick anyone particular. My brain just assigns people to the roles whether it makes up a person based on the description or casts an actual person).

Follow up question if you answered “yes” to number two: how do you cast the characters? Do you pick your favorite actors/actresses, pick people you think would be best for the role? Some combo of the two? Or, do you do like me, people just pop into your head whether or not they might be the right choice for the role?

Example for the last follow up question: for years, any time I read Atlas Shrugged, I see Gillian Anderson as Dagny Taggart. I don’t know why. It makes no sense. It has absolutely nothing to do with The X-Files but something about her says she’s Dagny Taggart to me. It actually drives me absolutely insane. I’ve tried and tried to mentally recast—every time I read the book, actually. But, nope. From the first time I read it until today, Gillian Anderson (like 1998-1999) is Dagny Taggart.

That’s the most random mental casting I’ve done, but yeah. I don’t know. Apparently, most people don’t do this stuff so I’m curious as to who else, if anyone, does?

[lunarsilkscreen]

Ayn Rand (and BioShock)

Libertarians worship Ayn Rand and her fictions as this "capitalist biblical work".

These are what people refer to as "Neo-Liberals" or the liberal branch of "red/political right", despite... Only being the non-religious right. Here's the thing tho; they got Ayn Rand wrong. And kinda tarnished her appearance and reputation.

A long time ago, a philosophy-major friend of mine introduced me to Atlas Shrugged; in the same way every libertarian does. With the same arguments about freedom, capitalism, and just having a raging boner for the things certain characters say.

Despite the book being a Dystopian Novel about the kind of warfare the Rich (Capitalists) do with the other Rich people. (The "Government").

No I've only read Shrugged once or twice (her books are not cheap) and the fountainhead I've read never.

Personally, I think BioShock 1 got the entire "misuse of Ayn Rand" while also demonstrating some of the actual good bits of her works completely right. The game Depicts a masculinized version of Ayn Rand (Known as Andrew Ryan) who created the fictional "rich getaway" seen in the climax of the Ayn's novel.

Andrew Ryan represents the Libertarian, who took the philosophy of Ayn Rand, and twisted it to create the Underwater city; Rapture. He basically represents what happens if there is no government oversight. A government run, entirely under his own control. Like some kind of... Dare I say it; Dictator who owns the city of Rapture.

There's a lot more to the game; such as the main character being mind controlled by "nice words" that Frank Fontaine use as a command (instead of just being polite.) Who is effectively working under the guide of making rapture a better place. He secretly just wants control of Rapture as a whole.

The overall oppressive, not very friendly nature of Rapture obfuscates this twist. Because while he is an asshole character; so is Andrew Ryan and all of Rapture.

It basically takes capitalism to it's extreme negative; where everything can be bought and sold. And "Doctors" literal mutilate patients for their art, instead of health. And capitalists have genetically altered children to create a form of *magic* that people can buy. Literally sacrificing children for capital.

My philosophy-major friend did not like the idea of BioShock 1, because it understandably twisted Ayn Rand's work. (As many libertarian capitalists argue.)

But here's the thing; I don't think it did. I think it is an accurate representation of how libertarians and capitalists twist Ayn Rand's work.

The *actual leftist* just hate Rand (not to be confused with Paul Rand) because of this, incorrect interpretation.

So let's go over Ayn Rand's personal beliefs and how it affects her work (This is the thing that is often Argued by neo-libs in favor of their own interpretations)

Now a lot of people are going to attack me outright about "laissez-faire capitalism" and how Ayn Rand was an avid support of the concept. And holy-f* I don't know enough philosophy to even get started on a direct argument on the concept.

Let's say that Rand's philosophy focused more on *minimal* intervention and derided the "Intervention of Force". That is; a person is permitted to do whatever they would like with their own property, *except* aggressive behavior.

That is; warlike behavior; indiscriminate destruction of property, destruction of resources because somebody looked at you wrong, and actively hurting people that work for you.

Ellis Wyatt; a character that everybody seems to side with, much like Henry Reardon. Goes directly against this belief when he burns his oil fields.

The main character, Dagny Taggart (who many believe is an Ayn Rand self insert) during the time her company needs her most; decides to have sex with John Gaalt instead.

John Gaalt, by the way; built a working [perpetual motion device] that nobody else can seem to replicate despite having seen it work *and* having the prototype (which has been damaged beyond repair.)

Even [Game Theorists] figured out how to replicate the Colonel's Chicken recipe (they just forgot to leave the peels on when they threw in the limes. Bitters are a basic food group when you're coming out of a great depression...) But not one-single character can figure out how to replicate the machine?

Now this was in opposition of an idea [from each according to their ability] [to each according to their need], the main criticism of Karl Marx being; why should I be paid less and so more work?

Or, you know... The same argument against capitalism.

The idea isn't that people who can do more, should do more, only that you shouldn't be working less because you have no reason to work more.

And, if you need more to work to the best of your ability.... Maybe you should get more?

Some reference to Pigs on Animal Farm probably works well here.

Kant might be the right philosopher to reference (maybe even Descartes?) When we talk about property rights. And that the only way to value ones right to ownership is the value or labor one puts into creating something.

Or, Mother Goose's story about the "The Little Red Hen". Which states; you're not entitled to the things my labor has created. (Or the money I accrued from my labor.) Despite what you think you have to offer.

You may be entitled to a portion of what you helped create. But you're not entitled to what you can see or touch after the fact, unless you put in the work.

<aside>This is the core reason why I'm cool with a Creative Commons Licence on my work. If you make it big off me; then I make it big. Unfortunately; the draw back is that I don't have a legal team. So, how can I enforce it? But then again; how would I be able to show my body of work if I don't make it public in the first place?

A lawyer worth their salt will contact me if they smell money to be made.</aside>

John Gaalt sends a siren song to the rich people of Atlas Shrugged; to go off and start their own country: with black jack and hookers. But what Dagny finds when she winds up there herself (having crashed her ship on rapture's shores); is that she needs to "work her own way".

Which isn't to her ability; as a Vice President and primary operator of her family's railroad company, but instead as a maid. She wasn't invited to "rich people land" after-all.

John Gaalt seduces Dagny after she proves to be of her own mind and will. Much like how Fontaine controls the protagonist of BioShock. Sweet words, a better country, but only if Gaalt/Fontaine gets to be in charge.

After-all they are the smartest genius ever to invent a non-functional perpetual motion device.

[wedgeantill]

Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) dir. Paul Johansson

[theelderhazelnut]

My OC’s as characters

Tagged by @cassietrn @euryalex @inafieldofdaisies @darialovesstuff to take this quiz <3

Top ten:

Robert Ford (West World)

Dagny Taggart (Atlas Shrugged)

Magneto (X-men)

Olenna Tyrell (Game of Thrones)

Annalise Keating (How to get away with murder)

Lorraine Broughton (atomic blonde)

Elim Garak (Star Trek: Deep space nine)

Russell “Stringer” Bell (The Wire)

Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Hannibal)

Sherlock Holmes (Elementary)

No Pressure tags (sorry for double tags): @vivilovespink @neonneurons @maddenedroses @roofgeese @huepazu @middlechildwhoescapedthebasement @krysta-cross @voidika @strangefable @mintspider @licoricelump @takiisieju-moved @captastra @socially-awkward-skeleton @aceghosts @jacobsneed @sweet-tigra @breakfwest @loverofthewindgod @starneko123 @devilzukin7 @nightbloodbix @bihansthot @shegetsburned @zoetheneko and you!

Some bonus characters under the cut!

Walter White (Breaking Bad) 90%

Light Yagami (Death Note) 90%

Amy Elliott Dunne (Gone Girl) 89%

Thomas Shelby (Peaky Blinders) 89%

[sybaritick]

tagged by @lamortwrites to make a poll of my favorite female characters and see which my followers like the most! I think I've done something like this before, but it was like 6 months ago so I'm perfectly happy to do it again!

i think most of you followed me for bg3 so i know that Minthy is prob gonna sweep this but idm she deserves it :3

[misomythus]

As Hank Rearden wrote to Dagny Taggart shortly after she dumped him for John Galt:

I've met him. I don't blame you.

Ayn Rand could certainly be prolix but sometimes she said a lot in a few words.