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In 1970 I presented a lengthy lecture for the University of Arizona Students of Objectivism. Titled “Objectivism as a Religion”; this lecture was in part a reply to a book published two years earlier by the famous psychologist Dr. Albert… Read Article
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Shortly after enrolling in the University of Arizona in 1969—a high-school dropout, I managed to talk my way in without a diploma—I formed a Students of Objectivism club. There were similar clubs around the country, and I quickly learned that … Read Article
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(Edited from original article published on March 7th, 2010.)
If you are like many people, you made some resolutions to improve your life in some way in the new year. Maybe you resolved to quit smoking, eat less, or exercise more. Maybe… Read Article
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March 23 is National Puppy Day!
While Ayn Rand was famously a cat person, her protégé Nathaniel Branden wrote charming philosophical thoughts about his dog, Muttnik, in The Psychology of Romantic Love.
"The Muttnik Principle," as… Read Article
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Ayn Rand ruined my date last night, and here's why that's a good thing.
Like many of the men I’m attracted to, Paul was handsome, fit and sexy. During our first date we talked favorite authors — mine, Ayn Rand, he rejected on … Read Article
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The biggest moment of her life was about to arrive, and Katie Torpey didn’t even care. It was a Saturday night in Los Angeles, and Katie and her husband had dinner plans with friends. Katie, an award-winning screenwriter, was about to have h… Read Article
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Aspiration is the essence of what we call “the human spirit,” as reflected in many common sayings: Nothing ventured, nothing gained; The best is yet to be; Aim for the stars. Aspiration is what moves entrepreneurs to take risks for a new idea,… Read Article
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Have you ever asked yourself exactly what it means to “celebrate” something or someone? If you are like most of us, the answer is “no.” Yet celebration is the very sustenance that drives our lives and motivation—in every arena.
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Atlas Summit 2015 -- You want to lose weight, but you’re too tempted by sweet and fatty foods; you want to exercise, but you never feel like it; you want to be more productive at work, but you keep being drawn to unnecessary e-mails or intriguin… Read Article
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Editor's note: Today, July 31, is J.K. Rowling's birthday. We wish her continued success. In honor of her many achievements, we republish this open letter.
Dear Ms. Rowling:
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“Is it possible to live to be 500?”
“Yes,” answers Bill Maris of Google, without qualifications.
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Is it narcissism to think you are better than other people at something? Is it self-esteem to just regard yourself as one of the herd?
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At our 1999 Summer Seminar David Kelley (at left) offered this inspiration analysis of the longstanding Objectivist theoretical debate over whether one should choose to live because life is a value, or whether life is a value because one chooses… Read Article
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At our 1999 Summer Seminar David Kelley offered this inspiration analysis of the longstanding Objectivist theoretical debate over whether one should choose to live because life is a value, or whether life is a value because one chooses to live. … Read Article
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Colleges do a pretty good job of teaching calculus and the Krebs Cycle. They know how to test what you’ve learned. They grant diplomas, which can be important for finding a job. But do they teach you how to gain the knowledge and skills to tak… Read Article
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This December 14, 1991 talk by psychiatrist and concert pianist Allan Blumenthal shows how the heightened awareness of inner experience enriches the enjoyment of life. The talk was prepared by both Allan Blumenthal and his wife, artist Joan Mitc… Read Article
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Atlas Summit 2014 -- Temperament often has been treated as the most elusive, undefinable—even ineffable—of human personality traits. In fact, though, temperament has become one of the best-understood aspects of human personality thanks to th… Read Article
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Atlas Summit 2014 -- Work and career are central values in Objectivism. Play doesn’t get a lot of focus in Ayn Rand’s fiction or in Objectivist philosophy. Play, though, offers many positive benefits and is a ubiquitous feature of human ci… Read Article
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Atlas Summit 2014 -- The approach to life that Ayn Rand recommended requires knowing ourselves well, in order to make good and appropriate decisions about how to lead our lives. What does it mean to understand ourselves? And how can we go about … Read Article
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During the 2014 Atlas Summit, a symposium on parenting and childhood was held featuring distinct presentations on the Objectivist approach to issues related to choosing to have children, best techniques for raising children, and the educational,… Read Article
