>wrong ambitions There are certain narcissists who would be okay with people thinking that their ambitions demand such a great personal sacrifice that society

>wrong ambitions There are certain narcissists who would be okay with people thinking that their ambitions demand such a great personal sacrifice that society needs to compensate them in advance-- & copiously. I can see that Rand would help to dispel whatever cognitive resonance is bundled up in that. Otoh I think there do exist certain "correct" ambitions that are worth funding even if the owner is something of an asshole. Especially if success won't translate into wealth or influence for said asshole :)