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The Jane Austen Festival: Reflections on Intensely Valuing Literature
At the Jane Austen Festival, Angel discovered new ways to deeply value literature—and why that matters beyond Austen’s novels. Her reflections include questions every reader can ponder!
I Tried to Escape My Fear of Death
In his first-ever video essay, Maddox shares how his fear of death once drained the meaning from his life—and how rational philosophy helped him reframe it. He shows why life matters because it ends.
Thinking Tools for Loving Life
Craig presents high-leverage thinking tools to help you thrive in education, career, relationships, leisure, and overall well-being with confidence and purpose.
3 Fallacies That Kept Me Stuck in Christianity
The psychological magnetism of faith-based ideas can be dangerous but they can be neutralized by identifying what they depend on—errors in reasoning.
Jane Eyre’s Timeless Guide to Making Decisions
A deep-dive video exploring the key lessons from Jane Eyre on making better decisions.
How I Renounced Religion and Embraced a Life of Reason
In his first ever talk, Maddox shares his story about how and why he left Christianity and embraced a life of reason.
The “Faith Is Reason” Pretense
Craig reacts to William Lane Craig's video on the nature of faith vs reason and critiques his views.
Philosophy: Who Needs It Reading Group (2025)
Deepen your understanding of principles for thinking clearly and living fully by critically examining Ayn Rand’s Philosophy: Who Needs It.
Rational Egoism: The Morality For Loving Life
Learn the moral code that helps you think clearly, live happily, and defend liberty.
Motivations and Human Nature in “The Reckoners” by Brandon Sanderson
The Reckoners is a young-adult-level look at how motivations and views of human nature affect our choices and ultimately our society.
Religious Indoctrination Isn’t Funny
Indoctrination is psychologically abusive—even when unintentional. I've experienced its effects firsthand.