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Welcome to the Winter 2024 issue of The Objective Standard. This issue features articles on the architecture of John C. Portman, the vital importance of Ayn Rand's ideas for advocating freedom, the art of Hiroshi Nagai, and more.

Please join us for LevelUp Europe 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 11–13! LevelUp is a conference for people who want to thrive in life and support freedom on solid ground.

“First, think. Second, dream. Third, believe. And finally, dare.” This was Walt Disney’s advice. And he took it—which is why his dreams became reality. Are you thinking, dreaming, believing, daring? Could you improve in these areas? What would happen if you did? Come find out at LevelUp 2025: Ideas for Thriving.

Welcome to the Fall 2024 issue of The Objective Standard, featuring articles on defending Western civilization, the music of Antonin Dvořák, the achievements of John Quincy Adams, and the injustice of cryptocurrency regulation.

The theme of the first Objective Standard conference was “Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing.” The tagline was: “Sharpen your mind. Fuel your soul. Excel in life. Fight for liberty.” These have been the theme and aim of our conferences ever since—and with good reason.

Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of The Objective Standard.

OSI fellow Kiyah Willis has launched a YouTube channel, where she’ll be posting commentary on cultural trends and current events from a rational philosophic perspective.

LevelUp is about principles and practices for excelling in life and fighting for liberty. And, when you think about it, these are the most important things in the world.

David Hardy was flourishing. Then tragedy struck. His eldest daughter was killed by a drunk driver. Most of us can’t even imagine the pain and suffering that followed. But we can learn vital lessons from someone who has experienced such anguish.

I was delighted to see that Alex O’Connor recently debated Sam Harris about whether ethics is objective and, if so, on what grounds.