A Love Letter from Taiwan’s Princess of Cello

by Jon HerseyArt & CultureJan 15, 2025

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.

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Objective Standard Institute’s 2024 in Review

by Craig BiddleAnnouncements

Nov 17, 2025

OSI advanced its mission—and your values—beautifully in 2024. Here are some highlights of our projects and programs throughout the year.

Judging the West

Andrew Bernstein explores what truly defines a culture—and how to judge one with honesty and fairness.

The Capitalist Corner: Special Guest Kiyah Willis!

by Kiyah WillisPolitics & Liberty

Nov 14, 2025

Kiyah shared how she broke free from wokeness, religion, and gender ideology by “checking her premises” against reality.

Learning for Life: A User’s Guide for the Active Mind

by Eric DanielsLifestyle, Philosophy

Nov 6, 2025

How do you decide what’s worth learning in a world overflowing with knowledge? In his LevelUp talk, Eric Daniels explores how to direct your own learning to grow wiser, more capable, and more fulfilled over a lifetime.