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About Thomas Walker-Werth

About Thomas Walker-Werth

Thomas Walker-Werth is associate editor at The Objective Standard and a fellow at both Objective Standard Institute and Foundation for Economic Education. He is currently writing his first full-length book, Reason for Living: A Rational, Fact-Based Approach to Living Your Best Life. See more of his work at walker-werth.com.

Thomas Walker-Werth's Articles

Putin, Planes, and Dealing with Dictators
March 16, 2022
The Russian government of Vladimir Putin has issued a mandate effectively seizing the planes of European companies. Western companies should learn from this experience and pull out of all rights-violating nations.
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The Book of Boba Fett, Created by Jon Favreau
February 18, 2022
Star Wars is great for two principal reasons: A clear, moving story about good triumphing over evil; and likable, interesting characters. Unfortunately, The Book of Boba Fett falls short in both regards.
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Why Jeff Bezos Is Not a “Tech Mogul” or “King of E-Commerce”
February 18, 2022
A king is only a king if he maintains his rule through force. An entrepreneur cannot resort to force; his means of success is voluntary exchange. Next time you hear someone criticize “tech moguls” or the “king” of any given industry, this distinction may come in handy.

The Fundamental Difference between Ukraine and Russia
January 31, 2022
As I write this, more than one hundred thousand Russian troops are gathered along their border with Ukraine. Every day, Ukrainian citizens are living in fear of invasion. Why are innocent people facing the prospect of death and destruction at the hands of a foreign power?
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Star Trek, Marx, Maezawa, and the Moneyless Dream: Utopian or Dystopian?
, January 21, 2022
“Money rests on the axiom that every man is the owner of his mind and his effort.” —Ayn Rand

The Tulip Won’t Bloom in London, Thanks to Rights-Violating Politicians
December 8, 2021
Why should governments get to decide how cities should be developed? The very concept of “urban planning” has baked into it the idea that a central “planner” knows best; that individuals must not be trusted to act on their own judgment.

Environmentalists Show Their Disregard for Human Life
November 26, 2021
During October 2021, environmentalist “protesters” affiliated with the “Insulate Britain” movement twice blocked the M25, Britain’s busiest motorway. These show the anti-human morality that underlies the environmentalist movement.
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Robot 'Artists' Muddy the Meaning of Art
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.
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Seven Reasons Why the Aviation Industry Is a Wonderful Thing
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?
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Ray Harryhausen: Giving New Life to Old Legends
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.
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Free Guy, Written by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn
September 2, 2021
The bulk of Free Guy is propelled by a compelling, original story (a rare thing in today’s movie landscape) with well-written, well-acted characters and a powerful theme, as well as a delightful dose of humor.
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Loki, Created by Michael Waldron
July 19, 2021
The characters in Loki who take a stand against the villainous Time Variance Authority are always clear that they are fighting for free will and defending people’s rights to make their own decisions.
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Why I’m Traveling Halfway around the World to Attend TOS-Con
July 15, 2021
Because TOS-Con 2021 is the best opportunity I know of to meet face-to-face with like-minded people—people who share my love of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—I'm prepared to travel halfway around the world to be there.

Kudos to Dan Wootton and GB News for Challenging the Lockdowns
June 22, 2021
Dan Wootton's comments on lockdowns are a welcome breath of fresh air in a society that at times seems to have almost wholly bought in to the idea that taking away our liberties is the proper solution to a pandemic. He highlights the real damage lockdowns do to people’s lives and businesses.
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A Private Rail Renaissance Percolates after Fifty Years of Amtrak Failures
April 28, 2021
If America wants a world-class transportation system, it needs to let private businesses take the lead without hindrance. Governments’ attempts to centrally plan how people travel have failed dramatically. The solution is not further expansion of government control.
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