Sharing Rational Values through Great TV
SG-1 has given us proof that there are still people out there who will make (and watch) ten seasons of a show about science and reason.
Thomas Walker-Werth
Thomas is a fellow and editor at Objective Standard Institute and an assistant editor at The Objective Standard. He works as an urban planning consultant, holds a master’s degree from Oxford Brookes University, and has done research for the Adam Smith Institute.
SpaceX Shows that Failure is an Essential Part of Success
I cannot wait to see Starship get through its testing phase and start flying humans into deep space.
Accepting that Your Brain’s Not Broken
I’ve studied ADHD thoroughly, and I am now positive I have it. But, ADHD brains are not broken—they simply work differently.
Five Great Life Lessons from the Music of Rush
Music can be a powerful tool for enriching our lives. It can bring us joy, or provide solace during tough times. It can inspire creativity and spark passion. Some music can also teach us valuable life lessons. This is the case with much of the work of the Canadian progressive rock band Rush.
Even The Guardian Understands Free-Market Competition
The Guardian typically publishes articles with a strong anti-capitalist bent, from calling for the nationalization of Greyhound coaches to claiming that capitalism is “killing the planet.” So it was a pleasant surprise to see a Guardian headline highlighting one of capitalism’s many great benefits, perhaps unintentionally.
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Sharing Rational Values through Great TV
SG-1 has given us proof that there are still people out there who will make (and watch) ten seasons of a show about science and reason.
How Not to Choose One’s Career
Most of my outwardly successful friends are unhappy, often without understanding the reasons why.
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