John Paul Rollert

John Paul Rollert is an adjunct assistant professor at the Booth School of Business, and a lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy, at the University of Chicago. He has written for The New York Times, Harper's, and The New Republic.

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  1. Meeting Ayn Rand on the Las Vegas Strip

    For eight days last summer, a new generation of Randians was indoctrinated in the auditoriums of The Venetian. Where better to absorb Atlas Shrugged 's teachings than in a city of extremes?

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  2. Was Shakespeare a Good Actor?

    In his day, performers received little respect for grueling work. Yet the playwright strode the stage for more than 15 years—and then changed the acting profession forever.