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TOS-Con 2022—in the Arctic Circle?
By Craig Biddle | Jul 31, 2021
Here’s what attendees have said about TOS-Con 2021: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing. “This conference was a rejuvenating and intellectually stimulating experience unlike anything I've ever encountered. If you told me the next TOS-Con would be held on a...
Fostering Curiosity to Reach Your Potential
By Angelica Walker-Werth | Jul 17, 2021
Knowledge is the compound interest of curiosity. —James Clear Curiosity is often associated with children; they love to explore, touch things, experiment, and ask, “Why?” They regard the world as a fascinating, exotic place, full of mysteries and wonders. This...
Integration and Flourishing
By Craig Biddle | Jul 13, 2021
TOS-Con is just a week away and, as always, it’s been a heck of a process putting it together. But man is it together! As in: integrated. This conference will be a massive integration of fundamental philosophic principles, vital truths for understanding and...
Yet Another Reason to Come to TOS-Con: The Food!
By Angelica Walker-Werth | Jul 10, 2021
There are many reasons to be excited about TOS-Con 2021, from the excellent talks to the gorgeous location on the Charles River, from the evening concert to the hundreds of like-minded people you’ll meet. But here’s one more you...
Staying on Track: Bodybuilder Ashley Kaltwasser’s Lessons for Success
By Maggie Bird | Jul 8, 2021
Watching someone put in the work to achieve her dreams can inspire us to ambitiously reach our own by showing us what is possible. Three-time Miss Bikini Olympia, Ashley Kaltwasser, is one such person. With no sign of slowing down, Kaltwasser is swiftly approaching...
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