Season 1 · Episode 43
Episode 43: The Myth of Rugged Individualism
Our Opinions Are Correct · Our Opinions Are Correct
October 24, 201936m 52s
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Show Notes
The idea of the "rugged individual" is all over the place in science fiction--especially in the United States. Who is this loner hero, and why are there so many stories about how personal freedom is more important than the public good? We explore the idea of rugged individuals in science fiction, and talk about how this myth has shaped everything from how we make technology, to why we value privacy.
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