Are We Letting Movies Put Ideas In Our Heads?

by Thomas Walker-WerthArt & Culture

Feb 24, 2025

If we think more actively about the art we consume, we can both limit the how much the bad ideas in art influence us, and increase the power of the good ideas to enhance our lives.

Let’s Talk About the Election

by Maddox LocherPolitics & Liberty

Feb 13, 2025

In this video, Kiyah talks about the last presidential candidates, why she thinks neither is a great option for America, and how they became the candidates.

Johan Norberg Will Speak at LevelUp Europe!

by Jackson UpmannAnnouncements

Feb 13, 2025

Johan once despised modernity, but learning history and discovering Ayn Rand transformed him into a champion of human progress.

LevelUp 2025 Program Announced!

by Craig BiddleAnnouncements

Feb 4, 2025

The program for LevelUp 2025 has been posted—and it’s all about living fully, loving life, and advancing liberty.

Vicious Cycles in The Girl on the Train

"The Girl on the Train" is a thrilling, twisty mystery with a focus on a dark aspect of psychology.

Pseudo Self-Esteem: The Seductive Imposter That Undermines Happiness

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyle

Jan 15, 2025

Like a scam website, pseudo-self-esteem imitates the real thing but provides none of the actual benefits.

Problems with Control in Chaos Walking

Chaos Walking is a rich trilogy with many interesting ideas and sci-fi concepts, among them the issue of control versus freedom.

A Love Letter from Taiwan’s Princess of Cello

by Jon HerseyArt & Culture

Jan 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...

Navigating the Sea of New Music Releases

by Jon HerseyArt & Culture

Jan 15, 2025

"Noteworthy" is an ongoing conversation about new music and music trends, because no algorithm can replace word-of-mouth recommendations.

Introducing Fictionosophy

Thomas Walker-Werth interviews Angel about the purpose and vision of her Substack Fictionosophy and how literature and the ideas in it have affected her personally.

Is My Music Criticism Racist?

by Jon HerseyArt & Culture

Jan 10, 2025

In this video, I respond to a viewer accusing me of promoting censorship, racism, and musical fascism.

Morality: Is It Good for You—or Bad for You?

by Craig BiddlePhilosophy

Jan 8, 2025

According to the prevailing moral code, morality is bad for you. And I think that’s obscene.

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