Stadler recognizes the contemptible nature of the Institute's statement, but he refuses to publicly state the truth regarding Rearden Metal.

Its denunciation contains no shred of factual evidence based on laboratory research, focusing instead on innuendoes and unsupported assertions. Potter out, and the State Science Institute publicly smears Rearden Metal. The legislative votes will be close and may be swayed by Rearden's cooperation. Furthermore, Potter reminds Rearden that the Institute is a government agency and that bills currently pending in the legislature would, if passed, harm Rearden's interests. Rearden tells him to leave, but Potter gives him a warning: The Institute may issue a public denunciation of the metal. When Rearden refuses, Potter offers him unlimited money in exchange for the rights to the metal. Potter won't state the reasons for this request. Potter of the State Science Institute visits Rearden, informing him that the Institute does not want Rearden Metal to appear on the market at this time. He shows her a design for a new truss that Rearden Metal makes possible, and Dagny agrees to build it.ĭr. He proposes to Dagny a bridge made of Rearden Metal to replace the old one that the railroad currently maintains. Rearden is also in Colorado on business of his own. She discovers that Wyatt has been to the job site often and has helped offset Nealy's inefficiency. Ellis Wyatt arrives, and the respectful manner with which he treats Dagny shows his recognition of the merit of her work. The Role of the Common Man in Atlas Shrugged: The Eddie Willers Storyĭagny goes to the construction site of the Rio Norte Line to supervise the work because Ben Nealy, the contractor she found to replace the retired McNamara, is incompetent.

The Role of the Mind in Human Life in Atlas Shrugged.

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