Keeping ideas connected to reality so they can serve our lives in reality.
The Good, The Bad, and Moana
Moana 2, although not an especially bad film, is symptomatic a range of serious problems in our culture.
The Dangers of Evading Reality
Evading reality, whether in critical issues or in everyday life, leads to preventable harm, while rationally confronting facts ensures survival and flourishing.
“The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid’s Tale is a fascinating story that highlights the importance of self-esteem, individual thought, and personal choice through a stylized and engaging narrative.
Craig Biddle: Logic and Love – The Harmony of Happiness
What does it mean to love life? Are love and logic intertwined?
Martin Hooss: Virtues as Spiritual Currencies
Is there a market for love? If yes, where do the supply and demand meet each other?
Craig Biddle and Stephen Hicks Debate: Is Objectivism a “Closed System” or an “Open System”?
Is Objectivism just the ideas Rand discovered in her lifetime or is it open to being altered by others?
Book Review: “Discipline is Destiny” by Ryan Holiday
Holiday's message is a powerful one despite not being clear if one should be disciplined for one's own sake or someone else's.
Book Review: “The Art of Living Consciously” by Nathaniel Branden
True mindfulness is about connecting your mind to reality.
“The Student Conductor” by Robert Ford
The Student Conductor is a touching, bittersweet story of a man learning how to pursue the things he loves—and what could stop him from doing so.