May 12, 2023

The Rational Egoist: Exploring Education, Rights, and Parental Choice with Manju Gerber

43 minutes

Join host Michael Liebowitz on "The Rational Egoist" podcast as he delves into thought-provoking discussions about education, individual rights, and parental autonomy. In this episode, Michael interviews Manju Gerber, the President of Moms for Liberty at Hartford County, CT, a group for parents seeking to make introduce a new education system to align with their values.

The conversation takes an interesting turn when they explore the concept of rights and how it relates to education. Manju argues that certain aspects of the curriculum, such as racial education, sex education, and LGBTQ education, violate a child's rights. However, Michael challenges this viewpoint by emphasising the that true rights encompass the freedom to not attend school at all or to abstain from specific subjects, rights do not encompass just one viewpoint.

True rights would focus on advocating for a separation of education from government control, granting parents the ultimate authority to decide what their child learns. While the group Manju represents seeks reforms within the current system, Michael raises the critical point that their cause is more about parental choice and individual preferences than true liberty and rights.

Join "The Rational Egoist" with Michael Liebowitz and explore the intriguing dynamics of education, rights, and parental decision-making in a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating conversation with Manju Gerber, from Moms for Liberty.

Michael Liebowitz is a philosopher, political activist, and host of the Rational Egoist podcast. He is a passionate advocate of reason and his views have been heavily influenced by the philosopher Ayn Rand. Liebowitz has dedicated his life to promoting its principles of rational self-interest, individualism, and reason. In addition to his work as a podcast host, Liebowitz is also a prominent spokesperson for the Libertarian Party for Connecticut - USA and has been involved in a number of political debates advocating for individual rights and freedoms through his YouTube videos and interviews.

Liebowitz's life story is a testament to the transformative power of the writings of Ayn Rand. After spending 25 years in prison, he was able to turn his life around by embracing the principles of rational self-interest and morality espoused by Ayn Rand. He has since become an influential voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities, using his own experience to inspire others to live their lives in accordance with reason, individualism, and self-interest.

Liebowitz is also the co-author of "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime," a book that explores the ways in which misguided societal attitudes towards punishment and rehabilitation have led to a rise in crime and recidivism. In addition to his work in politics and philosophy, Liebowitz is a regular guest on the Todd Feinburg show at WTIC, where he provides expert commentary on a range of political and social issues.

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