page_title: List of people influenced by Ayn Rand
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hierarchical_section_title: List of people influenced by Ayn Rand / M
caption_attribution_description: Photo of Tibor Machan taken in 2006
context_page_description: Novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand has had a significant influence on a variety of people, including writers, artists and political figures. Individuals included in this list meet at least one of the following criteria:
  they have identified at some point in their lives as followers of Rand's philosophy of Objectivism; or
  they have been involved with self-identified Objectivist organizations, such as the Nathaniel Branden Institute, the Ayn Rand Institute, or The Atlas Society; or
  they have described Rand or her works as an important influence on their lives.
  Individuals who do not meet those criteria, but have mentioned being a "fan" or enjoying Rand's works, are not included.
context_section_description: Tibor R. Machan (1939–2016), a Hungarian American philosopher who taught at Auburn University.
  John Mackey (1953– ), an American businessman who co-founded Whole Foods Market.
  Wendy McElroy (1951– ), a Canadian author, political activist, and co-founder of The Voluntaryist magazine.
  Paul McKeever (1966– ), a Canadian politician and leader of the Freedom Party of Ontario.
  Gordon McLendon (1921–1986), radio pioneer and founder of the Liberty Broadcasting System.
  Mark Meckler (1962– ), an American Tea Party activist who co-founded the Tea Party Patriots and later founded Citizens for Self-Governance.
  Mike Mentzer (1951–2001), professional bodybuilder and winner of the International Federation of BodyBuilders Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia competitions.
  Frank Miller (1957– ), an American writer, artist, and film director whose works include Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Sin City.
  Fred Miller, an emeritus professor of philosophy at Bowling Green State University.
  Darla Moore (1954– ), an American philanthropist and partner in the private investment firm Rainwater, Inc.
caption: Philosopher Tibor R. Machan discovered Rand's works while serving in the United States Air Force.[50]
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