Politics & Liberty
In my last Substack post, I opposed former President George W. Bush’s idea of invading other countries in order to “spread democracy.” In this post, I’ll explain why this is not a valid justification, and what is.
Announcements
Learn to Write From Ayn Rand
If you want to write more clearly and persuasively, this workshop is for you.
Art & Culture
“The Memoirs of Lady Trent” by Marie Brennan
How can a fantasy series celebrate reason and science? The Memoirs of Lady Trent does it through the main character who is a dragon naturalist.
Health
Optimizing Your Health for Happiness | Max Lugavere
We’ve published Max Lugavere's talk from LevelUp 2024 on our YouTube channel!
Politics & Liberty
The Republican Character of the United States of America
Both major political parties seem to agree that the United States of America is a democracy, but it is actually a republic.
Philosophy
Is Morality Objective or Subjective?
Here’s my debate with Alex O’Connor on whether morality is objective or subjective. I hope you enjoy it—and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Lifestyle
How to Overcome the Dangers of Overthinking
Have you ever caught yourself thinking about an issue so much that it prevents you from pondering a topic you would really like to explore?
Lifestyle
Cheap Productivity: Procrastination in Disguise
“Cheap productivity” is my term for when we do a task that—although useful and productive—enables us to put off some more important or daunting task.
Announcements
Adam Smith, Ayn Rand, and the Philosophic Foundation for Freedom | Jon Hersey
We've published Jon Hersey's LevelUp 2024 talk to our YouTube channel!
Announcements
The Future of Liberalism: Religious or Secular?
Craig published the panel discussion he was in at LevelUp 2024!
Art & Culture
Sworn Solider by T. Kingfisher
Is it possible to make an Edgar Allen Poe story both more rational and more creepy?
Art & Culture
The Song of the New World | Timothy Sandefur
We’ve published Timothy Sandefur’s talk from LevelUp 2024 on our YouTube channel!
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