TOS-Con Speaker Spotlight: Amala Ekpunobi

by Craig BiddleAnnouncementsFeb 9, 2022

Can a young person break away from an irrational context in which she was raised? Can she activate her mind, think for herself, and build a life around her own independent judgment?

At TOS-Con 2022, Amala Ekpunobi will tell the story of how she did.

Raised in a far-left household, Amala engaged in leftist activism until her questioning mind led to an ideological transformation. Today she works at PragerU, where she advocates open and civil discourse; hosts the podcast, Will and Amala LIVE; and creates daily content for social media.

Amala’s story not only shows what young people can do in this regard; it also serves as an example of what we all should encourage young people to do: treat their own reasoning minds as the fundamental values that they are.

Come hear about Amala’s journey. You’ll be inspired. You’ll fortify your understanding of the virtue of independence. And you’ll expand your capacity to help others discover their own agency, voice, and values.

TOS-Con’s early-bird pricing will save you 20 to 50% on registration—but it ends on February 28, so the time to register is now.

Join us and hundreds of other active-minded, life-loving people at the most life-enhancing conference of the year!

See you in Denver!

P.S. Scholarships are available for young adults aged 18–29. Details here.

On Solid Ground

On Solid Ground is the hub for content from OSI fellows and affiliates, along with announcements about OSI’s programs and events. Here, you’ll find links to our team’s articles, videos, and other materials published across various platforms. And you’ll discover opportunities to support and engage with our global community.

Latest Blog Posts

Christian Theist vs Objectivist Atheist

by Maddox LocherPhilosophy

Nov 21, 2025

Maddox (Objectivist, ex-baptist) and Jake (a Baptist pastor) confront their deepest disagreements about God, morality, and the foundations of truth. They explore whether faith or reason is the more reliable path to knowledge—and how each shapes our understanding of good and evil.

Moral Realism vs. Anti-Realism Is a False Alternative

by Craig BiddlePhilosophy

Nov 21, 2025

Most philosophers claim you must choose between moral realism and moral anti-realism—but that dichotomy is a trap. In his video, Craig breaks down both categories, shows why they fail, and explains the overlooked third option: moral objectivism. You’ll see how values arise from the factual requirements of human life—and why that changes the entire debate.

Northanger Abbey: A Mystery of Motive, Not Murder

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Nov 21, 2025

In her new Substack post, Angel discusses Northanger Abbey—a light, fun story about an innocent girl, captivated by Gothic tales, who begins to learn how the “real world” works and how to recognize people’s less-than-innocent motives.

Objective Standard Institute’s 2024 in Review

by Craig BiddleAnnouncements

Nov 17, 2025

OSI advanced its mission—and your values—beautifully in 2024. Here are some highlights of our projects and programs throughout the year.