The Role of the United States in Foreign Affairs

by Martin Hooss • Politics & Liberty

Aug 16, 2024

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.

Learn to Write From Ayn Rand

by Jackson Upmann • Announcements

Aug 15, 2024

If you want to write more clearly and persuasively, this workshop is for you.

“The Memoirs of Lady Trent” by Marie Brennan

by Angelica Werth • Art & Culture

Aug 14, 2024

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.

Optimizing Your Health for Happiness | Max Lugavere

by Maddox Locher • Health

Aug 12, 2024

We’ve published Max Lugavere's talk from LevelUp 2024 on our YouTube channel!

The Republican Character of the United States of America

by Martin Hooss • Politics & Liberty

Aug 12, 2024

Both major political parties seem to agree that the United States of America is a democracy, but it is actually a republic.

Is Morality Objective or Subjective?

by Craig Biddle • Philosophy

Aug 8, 2024

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.

How to Overcome the Dangers of Overthinking

by Martin Hooss • Lifestyle

Aug 8, 2024

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?

Cheap Productivity: Procrastination in Disguise

by Thomas F. Walker • Lifestyle

Aug 7, 2024

“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.

Adam Smith, Ayn Rand, and the Philosophic Foundation for Freedom | Jon Hersey

by Maddox Locher • Announcements

Aug 5, 2024

We've published Jon Hersey's LevelUp 2024 talk to our YouTube channel!

The Future of Liberalism: Religious or Secular?

by Maddox Locher • Announcements

Aug 5, 2024

Craig published the panel discussion he was in at LevelUp 2024!

Sworn Solider by T. Kingfisher

by Angelica Werth • Art & Culture

Aug 5, 2024

Is it possible to make an Edgar Allen Poe story both more rational and more creepy?

The Song of the New World | Timothy Sandefur

by Maddox Locher • Art & Culture

Jul 31, 2024

We’ve published Timothy Sandefur’s talk from LevelUp 2024 on our YouTube channel!