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Let’s Talk About the Election
In this video, Kiyah talks about the last presidential candidates, why she thinks neither is a great option for America, and how they became the candidates.
Johan Norberg Will Speak at LevelUp Europe!
Johan once despised modernity, but learning history and discovering Ayn Rand transformed him into a champion of human progress.
LevelUp 2025 Program Announced!
The program for LevelUp 2025 has been posted—and it’s all about living fully, loving life, and advancing liberty.
Vicious Cycles in The Girl on the Train
"The Girl on the Train" is a thrilling, twisty mystery with a focus on a dark aspect of psychology.
Pseudo Self-Esteem: The Seductive Imposter That Undermines Happiness
Like a scam website, pseudo-self-esteem imitates the real thing but provides none of the actual benefits.
Problems with Control in Chaos Walking
Chaos Walking is a rich trilogy with many interesting ideas and sci-fi concepts, among them the issue of control versus freedom.
A Love Letter from Taiwan’s Princess of Cello
Unless you’re into Mandopop or Chinese romance films, Nana Ou-Yang is probably not on your radar. But her latest release—Love Letter EP—is a good reason for fans of relaxing, uplifting “New Age” instrumental music to get to know her. Continue...
Navigating the Sea of New Music Releases
"Noteworthy" is an ongoing conversation about new music and music trends, because no algorithm can replace word-of-mouth recommendations.
Introducing Fictionosophy
Thomas Walker-Werth interviews Angel about the purpose and vision of her Substack Fictionosophy and how literature and the ideas in it have affected her personally.