Randland

Randland is a fictional setting created by author Ayn Rand for her novels, most notably Atlas Shrugged. It is an idealized, capitalist America, characterized by its emphasis on individual achievement, free markets, and a strong belief in the power of reason and productive work. The society within Randland is structured around a meritocracy where individuals rise based on their talents and contributions, rather than inherited status or privilege.

In Randland, businesses and industries are driven by innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. The protagonists are typically brilliant inventors, industrialists, and artists who are the engines of progress. Government intervention in the economy is minimal, with a focus on protecting individual rights and enforcing contracts. This laissez-faire approach is believed to foster prosperity and allow for the full expression of human potential.

The philosophy underpinning Randland is Objectivism, Ayn Rand's philosophical system. Key tenets include the importance of rational self-interest, the virtue of productivity, and the rejection of altruism as a moral code. Randland depicts a world where those who live by these principles thrive, while those who attempt to subsist on the efforts of others or who embrace collectivist ideologies ultimately lead to societal decay. The setting serves as a backdrop to explore these philosophical ideas and their potential consequences.