Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm
Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm is a bold and thought-provoking refutation of Ayn Rand's classic Atlas Shrugged, following an inverted storyline that reimagines the collapse of a society ruled by greed, authoritarianism, and blind loyalty. Beginning in present-day America under the Trump administration, the story foretells a dystopian future where a fascist regime, headed by Trump and his oligarch allies, consolidates power, using technology to suppress dissent and control society.
In stark contrast to Rand's original narrative—where society collapses when wealthy elites withdraw—the world in this retelling crumbles because Trump and his oligarch allies take over, exploiting people and the planet. The true heroes are social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders who, rather than propping up the corrupt system by constantly fixing the problems the regime creates, choose civil disobedience and strategic withdrawal. They build new communities founded on conscious capitalism and human connection.
As the regime's grip weakens and the system collapses under its own corruption, these resilient leaders return to rebuild, proving that true strength lies in collective spirit and social justice—not in the dominance of the powerful few.
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Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm
Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm is a bold and thought-provoking refutation of Ayn Rand's classic Atlas Shrugged, following an inverted storyline that reimagines the collapse of a society ruled by greed, authoritarianism, and blind loyalty. Beginning in present-day America under the Trump administration, the story foretells a dystopian future where a fascist regime, headed by Trump and his oligarch allies, consolidates power, using technology to suppress dissent and control society.
In stark contrast to Rand's original narrative—where society collapses when wealthy elites withdraw—the world in this retelling crumbles because Trump and his oligarch allies take over, exploiting people and the planet. The true heroes are social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders who, rather than propping up the corrupt system by constantly fixing the problems the regime creates, choose civil disobedience and strategic withdrawal. They build new communities founded on conscious capitalism and human connection.
As the regime's grip weakens and the system collapses under its own corruption, these resilient leaders return to rebuild, proving that true strength lies in collective spirit and social justice—not in the dominance of the powerful few.
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Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm

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Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm

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Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm is a bold and thought-provoking refutation of Ayn Rand's classic Atlas Shrugged, following an inverted storyline that reimagines the collapse of a society ruled by greed, authoritarianism, and blind loyalty. Beginning in present-day America under the Trump administration, the story foretells a dystopian future where a fascist regime, headed by Trump and his oligarch allies, consolidates power, using technology to suppress dissent and control society.
In stark contrast to Rand's original narrative—where society collapses when wealthy elites withdraw—the world in this retelling crumbles because Trump and his oligarch allies take over, exploiting people and the planet. The true heroes are social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders who, rather than propping up the corrupt system by constantly fixing the problems the regime creates, choose civil disobedience and strategic withdrawal. They build new communities founded on conscious capitalism and human connection.
As the regime's grip weakens and the system collapses under its own corruption, these resilient leaders return to rebuild, proving that true strength lies in collective spirit and social justice—not in the dominance of the powerful few.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940184376042
Publisher: Michael Pirron
Publication date: 05/12/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 317 KB

About the Author

Michael Pirron is the founder and Chief Mission Officer of Impact Makers, a pioneering benefit corporation that was founded to donate 100% of its profits to community charities. With over 25 years of experience in management and technology consulting, Michael has worked across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Michael is a recognized leader in social entrepreneurship, committed to leveraging business as a force for good. He has served on the boards of the Social Venture Network, a community of leaders committed to building a just and sustainable world through business, and the American Sustainable Business Network, which advocates for policies supporting an equitable, regenerative, and just economy. Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm is his first published book.
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