Keeping ideas connected to reality so they can serve our lives in reality.
The Role of the United States in Foreign Affairs
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
If you want to write more clearly and persuasively, this workshop is for you.
“The Memoirs of Lady Trent” by Marie Brennan
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
We’ve published Max Lugavere's talk from LevelUp 2024 on our YouTube channel!
The Republican Character of the United States of America
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?
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
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
“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
We've published Jon Hersey's LevelUp 2024 talk to our YouTube channel!