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Education & Parenting, Politics & Rights
Shame on MIT for Bowing to a Twitter Mob
Angelica Walker-Werth November 12, 2021
Part of the university administration’s job is to determine who speaks on campus. But to deplatform speakers based on unrelated political views is spineless and contrary to the mission of a university: to seek and share knowledge. Universities ought to stand up to the nonsense of Twitter mobs, not bow to it.
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Robot 'Artists' Muddy the Meaning of Art
Thomas Walker-Werth November 3, 2021
Ai-Da is not the kind of tool that aids an artist in selectively re-creating reality. Rather, it’s a tool for randomizing output and removing value-based selectivity—the essence of art—from the process and the outcome.
Education & Parenting, Politics & Rights
Public School Pandemonium Teaches a Valuable Lesson
Jon Hersey November 3, 2021
When parents are free to vote with their feet and their dollars, they will flock to the schools that best satisfy their standards. Schools that don’t will, instead of teaching, be taught a valuable lesson: Satisfy customers or close your doors.
Politics & Rights
The Case for Vaccine Mandates—Refuted
Jon Hersey October 25, 2021
The COVID vaccines currently available are marvels of human ingenuity. But the decision to get vaccinated or not is one every individual morally must be left free to make for himself.
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Join TOS and OSI in Colorado for TOS-Con 2022!
Craig Biddle October 22, 2021
I invite you to join TOS, OSI, and hundreds of other life-loving people in Colorado, June 22–25, for TOS-Con 2022: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing. Also, join us for more awesomeness after the conference in Ouray, CO—the inspiration for “Galt’s Gulch” in Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged.
Economics, History, Reviews
The Financial Programs of Alexander Hamilton, by a Farmer’s Daughter by Dianne L. Durante
Raymond C. Niles October 22, 2021
Despite some of Hamilton’s surprising errors, such as his support for mercantilism, his programs prevented the new republic from floundering, as Dianne Durante has shown. Hamilton is worthy of our admiration, and so is Dr. Durante for having done such a fine job of bringing Hamilton and his policies to life.
Economics, Politics & Rights, Science & Technology
Seven Reasons Why the Aviation Industry Is a Wonderful Thing
Thomas Walker-Werth October 16, 2021
The restrictions on travel imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the aviation industry. Now, environmental crusaders and governments threaten to deal it a mortal blow. Can you imagine what the future will be like if they succeed and we lose the many benefits of aviation?
Announcements
OSI Courses on Literature, Opportunities, and Objectivism
Craig Biddle October 16, 2021
Objective Standard Institute’s second round of autumn courses begin in November. These include “How to Get More Enjoyment from Great Literature,” “Introduction to Ayn Rand’s Philosophy for Loving Life,” and “The Art of Finding and Creating Opportunity.”
History, Politics & Rights
Happy Nonindigenous Peoples' Day!
Julian Markowitz October 7, 2021
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the imagined virtue of staying where you are born. Explorers’ Day would celebrate the very real virtues of investigating the world, discovering new places and possibilities, and taking the bold steps necessary to improve human life.
Economics, Politics & Rights
Why California’s Move to Ban Gas-Powered Generators (and Lawn Equipment) Could Leave Californians in the Dark
Jon Hersey October 6, 2021
California legislators have not only cut ties with reality—failing to see that they’re heading for ever more blackouts—they also want to cut their citizens’ last lifeline to reliable power when blackouts inevitably occur.
Education & Parenting, Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Why I Left America’s Failing Universities: An Interview with Carrie-Ann Biondi
Jon Hersey October 1, 2021
Carrie-Ann Biondi, a philosophy PhD and Aristotle scholar, taught in universities for twenty-five years, becoming associate professor of philosophy at Marymount Manhattan College and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. But in mid-2020, she jumped ship. Here, she shares why.
Education & Parenting, Politics & Rights
Peter Boghossian Shrugs
Angelica Walker-Werth October 1, 2021
Dr. Peter Boghossian, who held up the importance of rationality and independent thinking while abuse was heaped upon him, has shrugged off academia. Fortunately, he hasn’t shrugged off the role of intellectual.
Arts & Culture, Biographies
Ray Harryhausen: Giving New Life to Old Legends
Thomas Walker-Werth September 25, 2021
Ray Harryhausen was a maverick, path-breaking movie maker. He gave new life to old legends, created legends of his own, and inspired the legends of the next generation. It is in large part thanks to him that we have movies such as Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Indiana Jones today.
Arts & Culture, Reviews
Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles and Ted Orland
Andreea Mincu September 24, 2021
By explaining how one can create good art via hard work and rational processes, “Art & Fear” dispels myths of inborn talent and mystical inspiration, and it encourages artists to cultivate skills, just as in any other profession.
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Rational Self-Interest vs. Religion in Latin America
Craig Biddle September 17, 2021
This podcast episode focuses on the value of Rand’s ideas to people from Latin America who were raised in religious families and environments. We discuss real-life problems associated with religion along with practical solutions provided by egoism to help people think more clearly and live wonderful lives.